Two problems related to ignition have been reported for the 2003 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the 2003 Windstar.
Abs will sometimes fail. Dash lights come on and "check traction control" alarm. Turn van off then on again and will clear. Problem appears to be intermittent. Mechanic checked and it is the abs unit alarm c1185. Also my speedometer sometimes does not read correct speed. Had recall 09s09 completed and speedometer has been o. K. But abs still cutting out intermittently. Sometimes it fails just by turning the ignition on, sometimes while driving. Only consequence is that the abs/traction control system is not available when it fails.
2003 Ford Windstar was being backed out of the driveway, approximately 15 feet. Driver smelled something, heard sound, and felt heat at feet. Driver immediately turned off ignition and removed front seat passenger from vehicle to a safe area. The vehicle burst into flames within seconds and was totally consumed by the fire.