Three problems related to windshield wiper/washer motor have been reported for the 2001 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the 2001 Windstar.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would malfunction while being used during inclement weather. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the windshield wipers and the manufacturer informed the contact their is a recall regarding the windshield wipers (recall 01v26100) but his VIN number was not included. The contact stated this is a major safety issue and the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. The failure mileage was unknown.
: the contact stated the wipers stopped working on the vehicle and the wiper/washer motor was getting hot. There is a NHTSA recall, # 01v261000, regarding the wiper/washer motor. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 4/11/2006 -.
The caller complained about windshield wiper/motor problem. There was NHTSA recall 01v261000 on this issue and the repairs were done by the previous owner. Dealer said the recall work was already done, and the caller had to pay for it. Manufacturer said the work was done on December 7, 2001.