Wiper problems of the 2002 Ford Windstar

Four problems related to wiper 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.

1 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact noticed that there was water entering from the front window windshield. In addition, the trim by the front windshield and front frame on the passenger side of the vehicle was rusting. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. The VIN was not provided. Ak.

2 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2014

While driving down the road I heard a loud pop looked in my rearview to see that my back windshield blew out . It literally blew up even the outside edges were jagged. Upon researching the internet I see this is stating to become a problem with other Windstar owners.

3 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2013

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the rear window shattered. The vehicle was taken to a glass repair specialist that was recommended by the insurance company. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and was advised to contact the NHTSA. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

4 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2006

Vehicle was parked and someone noticed that smoke was coming from under the hood. An electrical fire had started from windshield wiper motor assembly and burnt through motor terminal guide. Both parts had to be replaced. If this problem was not caught early extensive fire damage would have occurred.




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