Cruise Control problems of the 2000 Ford Windstar - part 1

For some reason my instrument panel custard needles started,to bounce up and down for no reason and sometimes its ok. Than you be driving and everything its ok, but than there goes the needels bouncing up and down agian and than it stops or if I stop at store or gas station and start the ignition agian it does it again. Problem 2, before the fires on the Ford viechels on the cruise control switch mine had already burned out as I was at the store parking loti picked up my hood and there was the smoke and short wires below the brake fluid holder I fixed it,on my own than see all the problems on the daily news. This happen when I only hadabout 85000 miles. Problem 3, for some reason I'm having with my abs,the light keeps coming on and my brakes don't work right,but when the abs light is off my brakes work fine, I tell you Ford can really make sorry vans like the Windstar lx model.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that after the vehicle had been parked for an hour, they woke up to find the vehicle in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. No one was injured. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the cruise control deactivation switch was replaced due to a recall in 2011. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximated failure mileage was 200,000. An.

Abs light comes on and off while driving, cruise control does not work, speedometer and rmp guage goes crazy and stops working, leaking break fliud but can't seem to locate problem, interior lights flicker on and off, door locks will start going up and down while driving, rear passenger door does not close all the way and will sometime pop out but not completely open while driving, makes noise when turing left I had the rack and pinion changed but that did not solve the problem the noise just got worse.

On Sunday 5/20/12, upon starting our 2000 Ford Windstar van, I noticed that the speedometer was not working and the abs (yellow) light was persistently on. (however the red brake light that had been shining on the dashboard persistently for many, many months, even after recall servicing, was now off. ) driving for a few minutes, we realized that the air conditioning was not putting out cool air, only warm, and that the odometer was displaying only dashes. I should also mention, now that I have read up on these problems, which had seemed unrelated, but are apparently all traceable to a defective/leaking sdcd, that the cruise control on this vehicle has not worked for many months.

As I was driving down the highway, cruise control set to 60mph. My cruise shut off, my abs and traction control lights came on. If you shut the vehicle off and let it cool down, it will stay off for a while, but usually comes on within a few moments of beginning to drive. And the brakes will work, but I will not have abs or traction control at all.

My 2000 Ford Windstar van has frequent and intermittent problems with the abs light coming on and eventually going off; the cruise control not working sometimes even after it was repaired by the dealer; and the gauges in the instrument panel (including the speedometer) erratically malfunctioning. I have been told that these are common problems with Ford Windstar and may be subject to recalls. (even though the mileage is high, I replaced the transmission and engine with a brand new transmission and a brand new engine in 2006 and 2007, respectively. Only less than 50,000 miles on the vehicle since 2006. ).

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the brakes were abnormally soft and there was a decrease in braking power. In addition, the cruise control was inoperable and the abs warning light was illuminated. The contact was advised by his personal mechanic that the brake pressure switch, which was also the speed control deactivation switch, had failed and would need to be replaced. The contact was advised there was a recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). However, when contacting the manufacturer the contact was advised that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileage was 119,520.

Abs light on intermittently. Instrument panel gauges erratic sometimes. Cruise control not functional at times.

Hi, we have a 2000 Ford Windstar that was recalled. Last year why driving, the rear axle broke on us with our kids in the car. But before then; we had odometer going out and all the dashboard going out. Upon then fixing the rear axle we have brake fluid lost and the cruise control don't work and the dashboard have a mind of it own and we keep have the door locks going on and off while driving. It's like a ghost in the machine. Please help! thanks!!.

Cruise control problems my cruise control will not work after being replaced with the new switch from the recent recall on my vehicle. My vehicle is being fixed and I will have to pay for the parts and service. Has something to do with the scds and abs.

Several weeks of the abs light coming on, and cruise control malfunctioning, followed by my van catching fire while driving, and being completely destroyed.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. She states that the cruise control does not work and the activated switch is allowing the brake fluid to leak down to the master cyclinder which cause the light to illiminate and needs to have the vehicle repaired as soon as possible. . The dealer was contacted and they stated thatthe recall did not qualify for her vehicle . The vehicle will be repaired at owner expense. The failure mileage was 125000 and current mileage was 130000.

I own a 2000 Ford Windstar, and the brake pressure differential deactivation switch has been leaking, causing blown fuses, malfunction of the a/c, malfunction of the abs, loss of cruise control, and malfunction of the speedometer and odometer. . Read more...

The speed control pressure switch in our Mini van caught on fire. There was thick black smoke pouring out from under our hood. Our cruise control no longer works. It is also linked to our master cylinder, for our brakes. This caused our brakes to stop working. We need a new pressure switch, and a new master cylinder for our vehicle. We were very lucky to have no injuries.

2000 Ford Windstar se. Speed control deactivation switch which is housed on the brake master cylinder is leaking , and has corroded the wiring harness beneath, rendering the cruise control inoperative. If this was not investigated, it could lead to an engine compartment fire, unannounced.

I was parked on a street in my town when smoke began pouring out of the hood of my van. I drove to nearest mechanic, who discovered that the cruise control switch had burned and was spreading. Mechanic removed piece (it is in my possession). Had to have van repaired by Ford but they said it was not on recall list (I have a 2000 Ford Windstar Mini van). I feel Ford should add my make and model to the list of recalled vehicles. They should also reimburse me for repairs and damages.

The brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) over time developed a leak. This leak lead to the loss of cruise control. After some time it was replaced, the recall was then issued and I had the van checked by Ford. They reimbursed me for the repair I had done per the recall 09s09. Since the problem occurred I have intermittent abs light coming on while driving. It seems this happens especially in warmer weather. I can see on my van where fluid leaked onto some wires below the switch that was replaced. Ford said there was no problem.

The vehicle caught fire 4 hours after it had been parked. The fire originated under the hood on the driver's side. The vehicle is a total loss and has cost my family a substantial amount of time and money with no resolution from my insurance company.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving 50 mph, the cruise control would not engage. The dealer stated that brake fluid leaked into the wiring harness and cruise control module, which caused a short. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The current and failure mileages were 113,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the cruise control stopped working approximately one month ago. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the cause of failure was due to brake fluid leaking from the switch that goes into the master cylinder. The contact was informed that a fire could have occurred. The current and failure mileages were 101,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact has taken the vehicle to a mechanic where the mechanic stated that his speed control switch is burned out. There is a recall out on this issue but not on his VIN. The current mileage was 17,000 and failure mileage was 13,000. Jp.

Cruise control relay switch,leaking brake fluid under the master cylinder on 2000 Windstar,cruise control doesn't work any more.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving 50 mph with the cruise control activated, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. He pulled off the road and small flames were present. The fire was extinguished with a rag. The underhood of the vehicle was burned. A worker at a local dealer arrived at the scene and disconnected the deactivation switch. The manufacturer stated that the year, make, and model was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The current and failure mileages were 97,000. Updated 02-13-08.

Brake fluid leaked into the speed control switch and caused erosion on my 2000 Ford Windstar van. Other vehicles such as the Ford 150 and explorer are currently under recall for this same problem. My van has had the speed control switch replaced on 10/13/05. I believe Ford needs to recall the Windstar vans for this same problem or there will be vehicle fires on these vans as well.

A recall regarding vehicle speed control: cruise control deactivation switch was issued. The consumer contacted Ford and they said that the consumer's vehicle had the same switch that had caught on fire in the other Ford vehicles however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. At the present time the consumer's vehicle has not yet caught on fire. The consumer had contacted Ford on September 7, 2005.

The contact owns a 2000 Windstar. The speed control deactivation pressure switch for the cruise control was leaking brake fluid into the electrical system, shorting out other electrical components and blowing fuses. The fuse blew out last on August 19, 2005. On 8-22-05 noticed the leak. Called Ford motor, and they told him this car was not included in the recall. The consumer investigated this himself and determined this was the problem. His brother-in-law who is a certified mechanic for GMC a looked at the vehicle and verified that was the problem. The pressure switch and fuse were replaced. This restored operation to the cruise control, odometer, speedometer, clutch and a/c. The antilock warning light also went out.

Contact stated while driving 2000 Ford Windstar applied the brakes, but instead of stopping, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Consumer did deactivate the cruise control switch because of the ongoing investigation with the Ford cruise control switches. The consumer did bleed the brakes, but this did not remedy the problem. The consumer stated the plastic film on the cruise control switch caused the brake fluid to start coming out of the deactivated switch on the master cylinder. The service dealer stated there was no recall on this component. The consumer contacted the manufacturer, they said they would look into the matter, and they were cooperating with the NHTSA regarding this issue.

While driving, the cruise control, air conditioner, radio, windshield wipers, power windows, odometer, and the speedometer quit working. The cruise control switch shorted out, causing these failures. Mechanic stated cruise control switch on these Ford vehicles were recalled and were under investigation. Sales dealer address was not available. This condition also effected the horn, in which the consumer was concerned because vehicle would not pass inspection without the horn. However repairs were made and the manufacturer and dealership were not willing to do anything.

Nhtsa recall campaign 05v017000, consumer owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. Cruise control switch failed. There has been a recall for the same switch on the Ford f150, and cruise control switch shorted out just like the recall stated. He felt that if the same switch failed on one it should be recalled for all.

Bought a 2000 Ford Windstar my wife was going to work and lost her brakes I check it out and the speed control switch had caught fire and burnt the wiring and switch and brake fluid was leaking from the switch took it back to the dealer and he had to take it back to Ford to replace the switch and wiring.

2000 Ford Windstar caught on fire underneath the hood. The consumer smelled smoke after ignition was turned and drove to the nearest service station. When the hood was opened the consumer saw a ball of fire near the engine on the left side of car. Ford replaced cruise control switch leading to the master cylinder harness.

2000 Ford Windstar caught on fire underneath the hood. . . . Ford indicated underhood fire caused by cruise control switch leading to master cylinder harness shorted out.

Cruise control deactivation switch mounted on master brake cylinder was covered in brake fluid. Removed the connector and found it was filled with brake fluid. This had caused #10 fuse to blow until connector was left disconnected. Cruise control had become inoperative in 2004.

Car was idle in the garage for over an hour. Cruise control deactivation switch malfunctioned causing the Ford Windstar to ignite into flames inside the garage causing significant damage to the ownerã‚s house and additional vehicle parked in the garage. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the cruise control was inoperable. The dealer replaced the cruise control switch, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the cruise control switch was replaced a total of three times; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.