41 problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 2000 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the 2000 Windstar.
While driving at approximately 40 mph vehicle appeared to be in cruise control mode, and would maintain speed even after removing foot off accelerator pedal. Dealer notified, and problem has been fixed, however fix was not stated. *.
2000 Ford Windstar. Consumer writes regarding recall for speed control deactivation the consumer stated the cruise control stopped working. The consumer would like the repairs made free of charge, since a recall had been issued.
Consumer Ford Windstar 2000 cruise control switch failed. The switch install in the consumer's vehicle was not covered under Ford's recent recall of 3. 2 million vehicles. The consumer had to pay to have the faulty switch replaced. The consumer request reimbursement from the manufacturer.
Idle is idling way too fast, and taking too long to go down to normal position.
At times cruise control will not engage when setting at 30-35 miles per hour, then all of a sudden it will engage on its own.
Consumer's vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. As consumer merged while accelerating in the passing gear, the speed was approximately 65 mph but rapidly climbing. Consumer took his foot off the pedal, but the vehicle kept accelerating, which made a loud maximum rpm engine sound. There was a downward movement of the pedal, as if the cruise control was on, the consumer stomped the pedal, but it wouldn't stop. The power steering and the power brakes went off with the engine. (coasting at 85 mph with no brakes or power steering) scc.