19 problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 1999 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Abs light came on continually for the last 6000 miles. Brought the vehicle to Ford in plainville, CT and they told me there was no recall and the cost was to include a new computer for an unreasonable dollar amount. Still not corrected and I understand that the abs system is not working. Have checked other owners and they have the same problem. Also have a cruise control system that is not working. Have been told that I need a new harness for a cost of over #300. Still not activated.
My 19yr old daughter was traveling to new jersey from indiana on rt. 70. When using the cruise control attempted to exit for a rest stop when she applied the break the abs light came on and the cruise control did not disengage. She had committed to the exit ramp thank god she was able to move back off the ramp just in time to miss the over pass barrier. She had to ride the shoulder shutting down the ignition once she did that she was able tob resue. She did not use the cruise control again and but then the engine light came on a cold start. I check the code and dtcs found wade bank one and two lean found a bad pcv valve and replaced it. But when reading the codes found 9 additional codes c1185 c1198 c1194 c1254 c1256 c1250 c1242 c1214 and c1210. I then called the Ford dealership and checked for recalls. Finding 3 I followed up having two being serious and having to do with speed control rear subframe and rear support. When asking the service advisor what these codes meant he had no clue he said and without a costly scanner charge the tech had no idea. So as always I hit the inter net andeasily found numerous complaints . . . I was a service advisor for Honda for 5yrs and a tech for 10 prior. I never put my customers life on the line wth? is Ford teaching these men? I will have to inspect and repair this vehicle myself being disabled this will not come easy. I don't trust them at all anymore. My family's life is to important to have a money hungry company kill them. And once repairs are finished I will sell it and buy a Honda. Yes Honda is not perfect but I have never seen the company ever mislead customers intentionally as this and when they messup they cover their customers and fix it right. Unreal.
1999 Ford Windstar: the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) has leaked an excessive amount of brake fluid. The fluid accumulates on the power connectors for the abs brake system which are powered by fuses 101 and 102 and are both 40 amp. The cruise control has failed and we are fearful that this leaking brake fluid will cause a fire.
Abs and trac failure lights come on, windows won't go up and down, cruise control cuts in and out and the check engine light flashes when cruise is on. Ford refuses to deal with this situation and stand by their product.
Abs light illuminated a few months after a recall was complied by Ford. The recall consist of replacing a brake pressure switch, cruise control part, and abs module.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact received notification of NHTSA recall campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) October 2009 and took the vehicle in for repairs. On a separate occasion, while driving at approximate speeds of 55-65 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle began abnormally surging and losing brake fluid. In may 2010, the contact was driving at relatively low, unknown speeds when the vehicle abnormally accelerated in reverse and crashed into two yard fences. The vehicle sustained major damage and the contact was not injured. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the cruise control mechanism was disconnected. There were two more failures. In addition, the contact stated there were never any unintended acceleration incidents prior to the recall repair. The failure mileage was 106,000 and the current mileage is 113,000. Updated 07/26/10. Updated 09/07/10.
Cruise control wiring harness started to smoke and melt. Caught it on time thank god. I know there have been recalls about this on other vehicles but not on the Windstars. Ford motor company needs to be made aware of this. This is a safety issue and they know it. And on top of that it is about $300 to get this repaired after it burns which it is not affordable these days.
I was preparing to turn over the ownership of my 1999 Ford Windstar van to my son. After going over the vehicle and checking the fluid levels, I remembered the fact that the van had used an inappropriate amount of brake fluid over the past months. I checked the brakes, lines, calipers, etc to find the trouble. I was made aware of the areas I should search because I had a recall notice about my e150 van warning of possible failure and danger of fire from a cruise control cutout switch mounted on the bottom of the master cylinder. I checked the fuse box on the Windstar because my instrument cluster had failed, I saw a blown fuse but the fuse bax did not have what the fuse controlled printed on it. I replaced the fuse and started the car. Immediately, I saw and smelled smoke coming from under the hood. I shut off the ignition. Because the master brake cylinder is not accessible for service unless the windshield wiper panel assembly, I removed the assembly and saw that the wiring to this switch on the bottom of the master brake cylinder had burned. I removed the switch and it was so burned that it fell apart in my hands. The seal in the switch had failed and allowed the brake fluid to contact the switch contacts and also leak out. I replaced the switch and wiring at my expense because the switch was not on Ford's recall list even though it is the same exact problem and switch as in the e150 which was under recall.
(1) started vehicle and smoke started to come from under the hood. Was determined to be the cruise control switch issue that has been found and recalled in many other Ford models. (2) had cruise disconnected and took to Ford dealership to have replaced (3) Ford dealership replaced, but I had to pay for it since my particular vehicle has not been recalled. Service tech did say the switch was burned up.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. While driving 75 mph, the contact smelled smoke. He pulled over and exited the vehicle, but did not find anything wrong. He returned to the vehicle and drove off with the cruise control engaged. When he arrived to his destination, the vehicle began to shake and rattle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who stated that the cruise control switch was burnt. After driving home from the mechanic, the failure intensified. The current mileage was 100,000 and failure mileage was 82,500.
I am writing to you concerning a complaint I have against Ford motor company. I own a 99 Ford Windstar. Approximately 117,000 miles. He cruise control recently caught on fire. It was at five star Ford now being repaired. I have a letter to you drafted, however, it was to long for this field. Please contact me, and I will forward it.
The antilock brakes light stays on,and abs does not work . Ford did recall related to the brakes fluid causing a fire, now the cruise control does not work. Abs is a safety issue . This is a manufacturer defect and should be corrected. Please dont wait until more people die. Recall this shabby workmanship.
Traveling at 55 mph going down a steep hill with cruise control on, I needed to brake ASAP to prevent an accident. The cruise would not shut off, I tapped on my brakes and nothing happened the on off switch did nothing either, since I was going down a steep hill I slammed on my brakes until they started burning before I rear ended the dump truck in front of me. I was able to put the van in neutral with the engine still racing and pull over and shut it off. When I restarted the van the idle was normal. I continued on my way but abs brake light came on and stayed on. From that day on the abs system kept causing problems until my mechanic pulled the fuse. The dealer could not replicate the problem. As of today I have no abs the cruise just hunts for position when on and the overdrive lights keeps flashing. I hope this will help you.
We noticed a leak of an oil product and took our van in to be checked. The repair person said there was a leak of brake fluid where the speed control deactivation switch connects to the brake fluid reservoir. They said they thought there was a recall on this and to take the van to a Ford dealer. We haven't done anything because our Windstar (1999) is not part of the just announced recall, but this is a problem, we need to keep adding brake fluid.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford winnebago brave. The model of the vehicle was not listed in the drop down menu at the time of this complaint. The contact stated that the cruise control does not work. After using the component, he cannot get the device to set again. He stated that there is a recall on this component, but is unaware if the recall applies to his particular vehicle. The engine size and a valid VIN were unknown. The current mileage is 40,000 and failure mileage was 35,000.
Cruise control disengages on it's own then does not restart when I try to reset it.
1999 Ford Windstar cruise control system caught on fire.
While at stop light the rpm idled high then idled low and retruned to normal. Dealer has been contacted. . Et.
1999 Windstar speed control deactivation switch overheated. ***** the consumer was driving when she smelled something burning. The consumer indicated there were sparks and black smoke and that the switch was destroyed. The consumer request reimbursement.