Eight problems related to ignition have been reported for the 1999 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that when trying to insert the key into the ignition, it failed to start. The security warning light would illuminate on the instrumental panel while trying to start the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who informed the contact that she needed to replace the chip in her key and to contact Ford. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
The contact owns 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the interior dome lights remained in the on position. The contact made several attempts to turn them off; however, the automatic door locks also failed to lock immediately upon activation of the ignition. The brake and anti-lock brake system warning lights illuminated on the dashboard until the engine was turned off. In addition, the radio would not function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times for the same failure, and they were unable to detect the problem. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable.
1999 Ford Windstar has problems with the ignition as well as the heater pipe and upper intake seals. The consumer had to giggle the steering wheel and/or shift lever to get the key to turn in the ignition.
Entire ele failure, no steering ability almost hit by truck following behind in rain, Ford says they are aware and no recall as yet.
The rear seatbelts on both sides have cracked when installing car seats, it has happened to each side once, reported to Ford, no reply, replaced by dealer. I should not be able to break this piece putting in a car seat and tightening it. Other probem, several times vehicle has died at a stop in major intersections and then will not re-start, will turn over but not fire, like it is out of gas. Had it into dealer twice and they say they cannot find a problem.
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Less than two months after purchasing our van we had to jump start it and lost the cable on the power sliding door. Since then the car's engine was worked on but still stalls out sometimes. The transmission still jerks in park. (they couldn't find a problem. ) for the power sliding door, after a new cable,numerous adjustings,alighnments and two control modules put in. It still works eraticley and the dealership refuses to see a problem. The door will not open, when it finally opens it will not shut. When it is closed it does not latch and the interior and door ajar lights stay on. It constantley makes a racket and popping noise. On occasion the door opens while driving. I have three small children and this is a saftey hazard!! working with a Ford rep he states there is nothing they can do but to bring it in "again" for repairs. But they really can't see a problem. He did state that they would give me 1,500 rebate towards another van or trade in. I told him I wanted this unsafe vehicle mashed no further owners. He said that would not happen. After looking at your report on 1999 and 2000 Windstars and the same repeated problems with engines and sliding doors. Then comparing to other makes of Mini vans and there few problems. I would not want to own another Ford!! I will be submitting this problem to the dispute settlement board. I'ts to bad Ford does not stand behind there products.
Getting spark knock from the engine and going back in for the fourth time for the same problem! very unhappy Ford customer at this point.