general problems of the 1999 Ford Windstar

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while attempting to move the vehicle up her driveway, the vehicle began to accelerate uncontrollably. The contact was able to turn off the vehicle without shifting into park. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,457.

This was my mothers . Now mine the speed odometer just goes every where sometimes it doesn't move at all. And it does it does show the right speed all the instrument panel does the same . And when that started the windows stop working too. Any more nor the radio. They said its a main control molecule. I just don't know I got a ticket cause it said I was going 89 in 65 wow. . Help.

I bought a 99 winstarr a few months ago and just recently the instrument cluster started dancing, and there is no power t the radio or the cigarette lighter underneath it. I also sprung a trans leak and fixed it but the car sputters then shuts off and I have to restart it.

My battery has been dying due to bad sensors, when I did get it started it became stuck high revving ,the car accelerated and smashed into the curb in front of me, and the brakes wouldn't work so even when I stepped on the brakes to put in reverse the car went flying into the curb behind me, I finally got the vehicle to a complete stop by pulling up the emergency brake. Then I had the car towed to my house.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. While driving 30 mph, the contact attempted to reduce speed by depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated he began to smell a burning odor and the vehicle failed to brake immediately. The vehicle was not repaired nor was the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the incident but informed the contact that the vehicle was not listed under recall NHTSA campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

The engine carriage is rusted out, and the rear axle is cracked due to rust. The main arm of the ball joint is completely pulled away from the frame because of the rust. I contacted baab Ford in reed city michigan, because I was told by the mechanic I took it to originally that this was a recalled product. Baab Ford told me yes it is a recall issue, but no they wont fix my vehicle because the VIN doesn't come up as one of the vehicles effected by the recall. I contacted Ford motor company as they had advised me, Ford motor company told me, my vehicle isnt on the recall list, regardless of the fact that it has both of the problems that 1998 - 2003 Ford Windstar was recalled for. The vehicle speeds up whenever it hits a bump and also pulls towards the center line especially on slippery roads or where loss of traction occurs. It also wears out tires every 2 weeks.

Abs light comes on after engine warm-up and remains on. After engine compartment has cooled, light is off at restart. It will then come on again after engine warmup. Speed control is intermittently inop.

Recall repair work was completed for 09v399000 on vehicle. Vehicle now has abs light and transaction control light. Ford advises issue where abs module is faulty, as well as tracion control concerns. However Ford cannot diagnose transaction control until abs module is replaced but will not cover the abs module due to it not being in the recall. However, the vehicle is experiencing the same issues as other consumer complaints referencing this recall. I continue to have abs issues as well as continue to smell a burining smell (similar to plastic buring).

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward violently. The failure would occur sporadically and at any given speed. The vehicle would sway abnormally when being driven and the steering wheel would often seize without warning. Additionally, the contact experienced the vehicle lunging forward and violently jerking when in drive or reverse on multiple occasions. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure) however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer advised the contact that the timeframe had expired for the contact to have additional repairs performed that had not been scheduled within the required timeframe for the recall repairs. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle had numerous failures that recurred multiple times upon owning the vehicle years ago. The vehicle was traded in for another vehicle due to the contact indicating that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent repair shop several times over the years for extensive repairs and the failures recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 11v030000 (structure), 10v385000 (suspension) and 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) several times and no longer owned the vehicle to receive the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified that the contact no longer owned the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

After the initial recall work was performed on my 1999 Ford Windstar Mini van the abs light is still lit. According to the paperwork I received from the dealership they installed a jumper harness to correct the problem for recall 09s09 but it has not been corrected since the light is still on.

I have a Ford Windstar 1999 with abs light comes on. I recently received a letter from Ford for recall of a speed control deactivation switch as it poses a leak in brake fluid which may cause fire. I went to dealer close by and he said he change the wire harness and as far as the abs light diagnosis he charge me $46. 95 and come up with a code c1185which pinpoint to abs module failure and he gave me estimate to replace it ~$800. After I went back home and looking at the safety report and other report from customer like me I understand the recall . So I did call the dealer 's service and explain to him why he did not tell me that there is a link between abs and the deactivation switch and brake fluid leak , he told me that he was not aware of any such problem as well as no letter from Ford explain the such connection he promise me to look at it more careful next day and I wait to hear the news but no satisfaction as he comes up that the abs module failure is not related to the recall switch . So I decide to call the Ford customer service and with along discussion they denied me the right to fix the abs module or to deal with my problem or t least give me back the diagnostic fees for the abs light I feel there is a cover by Ford service to denied any damage caused by the leak to the abs module or connector and they fight so hard on all levels to denied such right please help in including the statement of checking the abs module and connector with the recall once for good and stop them from manipulate the safety order for the recall.

1999 Ford Windstar abs light on, odometer inop, speedometer inop, 15 amp fuse constantly blows. Brake fluid leaking on vehicle speed control.

Speed control deactivation switch on 1999 Ford Windstar was leaking brake fluid. Problem found when abs light came on and speedometer, odometer, brake-shift interlock, air conditioner and a few other items no longer functioned. Apparently fluid caused a short that activated a fuse, disabling these items. Requested Ford repair at their cost as switch is same as was recalled under NHTSA campaign id number: 05v388000. They refused since recall does not include Windstar. Switch was replaced, at my cost, and problems appears resolved.

Not only does my 99 Windstar stall and jerk and will not pick up speed properly but the check engine light will not go off and the abs light will come on after I start the van and stay on as well. If I drive over 55 the o/d light flashes. When I take off from a light the o/d light flashes and the van will not pick up speed and then it jerks into gear. If I am at an incline the vehicle will not go into gear or it will make a real loud noise and jerk into gear. If anyone else who is having the same problem would like to file a class action suit against Ford about this problem.

: the contact stated the vehicle speed control relay on the master brake cylinder caught on fire after the vehicle was parked and turned off. The contact noticed smoke from the engine compartment and saw fire coming from the relay when the hood was opened. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified. The manufacturer referred the contact to NHTSA.

When vehicle is stopped at a light engine revs and vehicle lunges forward. Please provide any further information.

When putting vehicle into gear, vehicle accelerated by itself. Vehicle accelerated to the point where brakes would not stop vehicle. Also, vehicle went several hundred feet before stopping and consumer stated not sure how vehicle stopped. Contacted dealer and dealer stated had never had any problems with this model vehicle.

Upon approaching a state highway from a side street at less than 15 mph, the brake pedal on this van was pushed but did not respond. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor but the van would not stop. I pushed it down 2 times and neither time did the brakes work, though I did hear a "rattling" noise that sounded like the abs system was trying to kick in. I looked up quickly and since no one was coming from either direction, I just went through the intersection without stopping. Could have been deadly if another vehicle was coming! we contacted a local Ford dealer and they checked it out, but said they could find no problem with the van's braking system, so no repairs were made. They also said they could find nothing on Ford's computer records of this ever happening before in a Ford Windstar. But in checking your website, we found that it has happened to others! we're afraid to drive it until it is fixed---could happen again anytime (who knows??) and the results could be tragic the next time.

When stopping at a light vehicle revs as if foot is on gas pedal.

We have experienced 5 incidents when going from park-reverse, park- drive and when corning the engine rpm's will go to maximum for approximately 5 seconds. It was returned to the dealer after these incidents and was reviewed by a local Ford representative. However, they said they could not duplicate the incident and therefore could not determine the problem. However, in reviewing your database I have seen numerous case where this problem has been reported. Its only a maner of time before serious accidents occur. Please help us to get this problem corrected. Thank you.

The van begins to surge (rpms jump from 500 to 1200) and the battery light comes on then the van dies. This occurs approximately once or twice a week. On a more routine basis, the van does a mild surge and then when you step on the accelerator to go it acts like it is going to die and then lurches forward. These problems only occur when the van is completely warmed up and idling for more than a brief moment (such as at a traffic light or a stop sign that takes a minute to be able to go. ) this may not sound like a serious problem but as the driver I would not agree with that. We have presented our case to the Ford dispute board and they found it not to be a "safety" problem (I don't understand that). We have tried to deal with both corning Ford and red bluff Ford with no success. I can't believe that the consumer can be railroaded and ignored when they try to go through the system that is suppose to be set up to avoid such messes as these. All I want is out of this vehicle before I get in an accident because my van decided not to go and some other driver didn't know I have a lemon and hits me.

Engine runaway acceleration problem has been detected three (3) more times since origional report to Ford dealer (total 4 as of 09/15/99). Problem has happened three (3) times with transmission in drive and one (1) time in reverse position.

Intermittently van surges at low speed while in drive or reverse. Van has been taken 8 times to two different dealerships. Neither dealership was able to correct the problem.

While taking vehicle out of "park position" to drive position the vehicle revved, and lunged forward which may have caused a crash.

Vehicle was idling while consumer's foot was on the brake, the engine surged and accelerated forward hitting a boat motor that was in front of the vehicle, consumer's vehicle was damaged.

When starting vehicle put gear into drive vehicle will lunge forward with a sudden thrust, I have made several complaints taken it to ashley Ford, 395 mt pleasant st, new bedford MA 02745, 508-996-5611, this last time 04-16-02 they said the problem was with the transmission and they ordered a new transmission. I believe it is something else other than the transmission. On 4-15-02 my vehicle was in the garage I parked it facing the street as I back it into the garage and when I started it up, put it into drive, the vehicle lunged forward nearly striking my wife who was waling into the garage from the side. I believe this should be looked into as a accident could occur if not already. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***760968.

When starting vehicle put gear into drive vehicle will lunge forward with a sudden thrust, I have made several complaints taken it to ashley Ford, 395 mt pleasant street, new bedford, MA 02745, 508-996-5611, , this last time 04/16/02 they said the problem was with the transmission and they ordered a new transmission. I believe it it something else other than the transmission. On 04/15/02 my vehicle was in the garge I park it facing the street as I back it into the garage, and when I started it up, put it into drive, the vehicle lunged forward nearly striking my wife who was waling into the garge from the side. I believe this should be looked into as a accident could occuer if not already.