Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2003 Ford Windstar.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
Abs and brake light comes on and off, drivers side window and rear drivers side wing does not operate properly, radio changes stations on its own, engine serge when in ideal, interior lights come on by themselves, noise in rear when in reverse.
Abs and brake light are lit on my dash,Ford has this recall in their websit. W hen I brought it to the there attention they said that my cars VIN number was not included, nowhere does it state that it is designated by VIN numbers, it stated all 2003 Ford Windstars. Ford wants $1500. 00 to do this repair, please help me with this problem, for I have no idea how to pay for this. Thanking you in advance for your time in checking this out for me.
Abs & brake light are lit on my dash, Ford has this recall in their web site, when I brought it to there attention, they said I had the wrong VIN. # and that it would cost me $1500. 00 for this repair, I thought that when there is a recall, the cost would be on Ford. Please help me with the problem for I do not have the money for this repair, I'm hoping they are wrong.
Vehicle violently buckles forward and back when stopped at light. This continues for a few minutes then the abs light, break light, and check engine light turn on at the same time and the car stops buckling. This happens at least once each time I use the vehicle. So approximately 5-9 times a day. The buckling is so bad I'm afraid my foot will slide off the break pedal and I will roll into an intersection. I took my vehicle to theodore robins Ford in costa mesa (949) 642-3017 today and they say there is nothing they can do. . Read more...
2003 Ford Windstar 71,000 miles - bought new for $35,000 in December 2003, I purchased a new 2003 Ford Windstar. I am the only only driver of this van, to and from work and a few road trips. In the beginning a few things went wrong but I wasn't too concerned at the time. Since then, here is a list of things that has gone wrong with this van: 1. No heat - bendor actuator 2. Driver's side side window wouldn't roll up or down (fixed) 3. Passenger side window and back windows do not work 4. Interior lights go on and off 5. Gasket replaced on engine because car was dying when I came to a stop. ($450) 6. Rear window defroster doesn't work 7. Rusting out by back tires 8. Transmission failure $2,800. Fluid from the radiator got into the transmission fluid! (now how did that happen other than being defective) 9. 2 safety recalls I am lucky I haven't been killed in this vehicle! the transmission failed with no warning! you would think when I had my car serviced they would have noticed that my transmission fluid did not look right. I am so frustrated with this van that I have worked hard and struggled to pay for, but I did it. My entire family has always stuck by Ford and I have always defended them. I can't afford another vehicle right now so I had to dig deep to pay for these repairs. I have done quite a bit of research on this vehicle and I cannot believe there hasn't been a recall on the transmission. Now I am stuck with driving a $35,000 van that I don't feel safe driving! rhonda elias 7217 agnes Ave kcmo 64132 816-361-7581 816-510-1423 rhonda. Elias@gsaig. Gov copy to: NHTSA (national highway traffic safety administration) missouri attorney general (consumer protection).
My instrument panel keeps going crazy. The rpm needle is now pointing down into the dash. The speedometer usually is not working correctly, it will say that I am doing 20 mph, when I am doing more like 45-50. The gas gauge sometimes says that it is on empty, when I have a full tank of gas. Sometimes the needles work, sometimes they don't (with the exception of the rpm needle. . . It hasn't moved from that buried in the dash spot for a couple of months now), sometimes the speedometer needle goes all the way to the right and then gets buried in the dash also, so far though, each time, it has came back. . . Even though it rarely registers even close to the correct speed. The repair for this is going to be about $700 is what I was told. I do not have that kind of money, and I am constantly praying that my 17 year old daughter who has to drive it sometimes, does not get into an accident because she is going too fast, and has no clue how fast she is actually going, or one of us may get a speeding ticket. I have looked at websites and seen that a lot of people are having these problems, so Ford should do the right thing and make a recall, before someone is seriously injured or even killed!!! also, not sure if it is related or not, but the abs light stays on.
While driving, I felt the van was not shifting, so I went to the dealer I bought it from. They said there was nothing wrong with the tranny. The problem still existed. I took it back to dealer-again, nothing wrong with tranny but they did do a transmission tune up. When I picked it up, I drove into town. I was driving on the highway and had to stop on a red light. On green, I pressed my gas pedal but the car would not move. In a desperate effort, I shut the engine off and waited a few minutes. I was able to move again, but for only about a quarter mile to have to do the same repeatedly until I got to a safer spot. Finally, I ended up leaving my van parked at a shopping center and called a cab home. This is not the only problem I have been going through with my Ford winstar van. The interior lights flash on and off while I am driving, and my air conditioning doesn't work, even when I had free on put it. I do not have the money for another car, nor do I have the money for a new tranny, along with having it put in. I live in a town where there are no buses and can only get a ride from a taxi. I don't have $10 one way for this! I need to get to work, and cannot afford to lose my job. . . . All because of a malfunctioning vehicle that is causing same problems for many others out there. Ford should be recalling these vehicles!.
2003 Ford Windstar yellow abs light and red brake lights in dash stay on . Took vehicle to Ford dealership from which I purchased it and was told I need a abs controller and no recall was ever issued related to this problem.
I recently bought a 2003 Ford winstar Mini van in flordia from someone on craigslist in that use to live in virginia. No longer than 2 weeks after I bought the van the engine light, abs, and brake light came on and the van was jerking very hard when the gears were changing. I took the van to a Ford dealership and paid $90 for a diagnosis test. The dealership informed me I had to replace the full body throttle which I paid $230 for. 2 weeks after I replaced the full body throttle the engine, abs, and brake light came back on and the jerking continued. I was not informed by the dealership that there was a recall on the Ford Windstar Mini van 99-03.
I am unable to get the recalls dated February and March 2011 complied with. I keep getting the run-a-round. The parts are on order and etc.
Car stopped running,after stopping would not restart with switch on,turned off ign switch and turned back on and it restarted. I inquired at the Ford dealer and they said they never heard of this problem. Since that this has happened 100's of times including a number of times on a roundabout where the loss of pwer steering is especially scaring. I have adjusted to this problem by putting the car in neutral,turning off the ignition and then on and starting the engine again, normally this is an inconvenience but on a 2 lane roundabout it is a danger.
Brought my 2003 Ford Windstar sel (with 78,397 miles on it) in to dealer to have it checked for subframe recall, the engine light began flashing, and the abs, brake light, and trac off lights had all gone on. During the diagnosis, they found that the subframe was fine, the spark plugs needed to be replaced, the ignition coil needed to be replace (causing cylindar 3 to misfire), and the pcm needed to be resealed for moisture. (March 3rd, 2011) they found no hard code for the brakes. We get the necessary work done, drive the van home, and within a day the abs light, brake light, and trac off light come back on. Call and have the dealer look at van again, they now find code 1185 (pin point test found abs module not responding). The dealer replaced the abs module and rescanned with no codes and was road tested. Everything seemed fine (March 7th, 2011), I pick up van, within 4 hours, the abs light, brake light, and trac off light are back on. As of right now, the van is back at the dealers being checked again. This is very disappointing. In the last week, I have had to bring this particular van in 4 times due to problems. This all comes after having work done on this van in December. In December 2010, they performed system diag,, dtcs, po174, po174, lean on both banks, inspect for vacuum leaks, found leaks at intake manifold runner control shafts, required intack manifold replacement to correct, replaced intake manifold and required parts, including cleaned fuel injector, changed oil and filter cleared dtcs, retested verified proper operation. Manifold, 2 seals, 5 gaskets, isolator, thermostat, anti-freeze, coupling, fuel system, filter, engine oil). This should not be the case with a van that has less than 80,000 miles on it.
On highway (MD route 4) off ramp, van suddenly shifted itself into neutral and wouldn't move. Coasted onto very narrow shoulder on blind uphill curve to barely allow other cars to get by. Towed to repair shop. Had to replace transmission with a remanufactured one for $3,300.
I understand there is a recall on certain Ford Windstar models in the northern states due to a defective rear axle. I have a 2003 Ford Windstar van VIN: [xxx] which we purchased used in July 2004. From what we were told when we bought it, the vehicle came from ohio. On 12/28/10, I called a local Ford dealer who ran my VIN through their database and I was told my vehicle is not part of the recall. I was told it would cost $95 for their service dept. To check my rear axle for the defect since it isn't under the recall. I want to make sure my vehicle is or is not part of the recall. I saw a abc news report on Dec. 20th which makes it sound like the recall may be extended to certain vehicles. If my vehicle originated in ohio, it should be part of the recall. Please help me with this situation. Thanks! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Transmission reverse failure. I now have no reverse. Cost to rebuild is $2,200. 00 from durabild transmission. I have not repaired the transmission for I do not have the cash to repair it and hoping there was a recall on this part also, since there is 5 other recalls on the 2003 Ford Windstar Mini-van. Since this is my only vehicle, I'm using it currently with no reverse. I have found over 100 other transmission complaints for this model and year located at this link. . . Read more...
Power steeling pump fuild all over hood over enigine belt.
Wife was driving home . Turning on our street,15 to 20 mph. Heard a loud noise and couldnt steer the van. Tow truck driver told us the brackets rusted off the subframe. Went to Ford garage they said they had one in 2weeks prior and it was my prolbem. The van only has 42,000 on it. Wow. . To think I have 3 Ford products in my drive.
My Ford Windstar lx 2003 doesn't crank over, it is just silent, but all the lights, radio and windows work.
Wow, my 2003 Ford Windstar only has 119,ooo miles and I cant believe all the issues! the abs system and emergency break lights costantly stay on, mechanic said high dollar part. Also check engine light will not go off. Car hops and jumps, replaced coils and all oxygen sensors and still throwing many codes. Dont even feel safe in this family vechile. I beg Ford to recall these issues!!.