Two problems related to loud engine noise 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 the vehicle was parked consumer heard a loud noise coming from the steering wheel when turning left/right. Then, vehicle surged forward. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Dealer also performed diagnostic on vehicle, and found that the cause was a bad idle air control valve. Consumer declined repair on idle air control valve after diagnosis from first dealer. However, idle air control valve was replaced by a different service dealer.
Soon after parking vehicle consumer noticed that vehicle was on fire without any indication in car port. Consumer heard loud noise like a high- pressure leak and in a manner of seconds a white smoke turned to black and then to flames. Flames was comming from under the hood.