One problem related to instrument panel failure has been reported for the 2002 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the 2002 Windstar.
Poor design, placing electrical connection under master cylinder, filled with brake fluid. Caused instrument panel to malfunction, including no speedometer, and left the abs & brakes warning light on steady. The connecter that got wet from the fluid is charred. This is definitely a fire hazard.