Four problems related to underhood wiring have 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.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact noticed that the instrument panel lights and the power locks were failing. He replaced the fuse several times and smelled a burning odor underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact found fluid leaking from the vehicle, which originated from the cruise control. The wiring harness was damaged. The dealer replaced the cruise control wiring harness, switch, and the speedometer wiring harness at the cost of $888. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control); therefore, they would not assist. The vehicle has been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.
Brake, abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems my dash lights are on and off all the time went to 3 mechanic they all checked my brakes, abs and could not find a problem it goes on whenever it wants stays on for weeks then comes back on while driving this has been doing for over a year. I even put stickers over the lights that I can see while driving. I still think there is a electrical wiring problem it is very annoying. I can not afford to get another vehicle . I see there are a lot of complaint about same problem my niece has one does the same thing and my brother in law in west virginia his is doing it too so I really thing Ford needs to check into this before someone's van catches fire or hurt some one.
3/4/2008 cs speedo and odo inop. All dash indicators stay on. Od light flashes. Replaced deactivation switch & repair wiring 12/4/2008 brake light and abs light won't go out. Brake fluid ok. My mechanic discovered abs servo housing melted and wiring burned under vehicle in area of drivers seat. Mechanic says it is a manufacturing flaw that should never have happened. He expected there was a recall on this problem but the dealer says no recall for this. Ford dealer reported codes set c1096 pum circuit open inspected and found wire harness hcu/ecu melted and burnt/needs replacement/ not recommended vehicle be driven due to safety issues. Dealer has never seen this problem and doesn't know what caused the wiring harness to short out and melt the plastic housing. Danger of electrical fire. Repair cost over $4,000. Decision made is vehicle is not worth repairing since owner cannot do himself. Car will have to be replace both garages seem to think there was fire at some point that stayed local enough to melt the plastic but not spread to other areas.
Front impact on passenger side, 1 minute after impact vehicle bursted into flames. Unknown speed. No injuries, vehicle was totalled. Fire looks as if it started from the top of the engine.