12 problems related to wiring 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.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the gauges on the instrument panel worked erratically and the lights on the instrument panel and the headlights illuminated intermittently. The dealer diagnosed that the wiring harness for the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 81,415.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 80 mph the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure but stated that it might be a problem in the factory wiring. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.
Vehicle passenger headlight would come on in the middle of the night by itself and now passenger headlight would not work on dim. They said there was a problem with the wiring harness. So I had to pay for them to take the same materials again. I'm deciding if I should cut my losses and sell. My husband said we should never have bought a Ford. I'm disabled and can't afford to be sticking this kind of money monthy into it.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the anti-lock brake module burned out on the vehicle and caused the fuse to burn out as well. The wiring harness burned and now the air conditioner and speedometer have failed. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage and current mileage was 123000.
It has an electrical problem. Needs wiring harness, needs front and real axle replacement. Dangerous. Alarm goes off at random. Won't hold charge. Steering wheel bearings are shot.
Leaking brake fluid, cruise control switch caught fire, melted abs ecm wiring connector, brake light on after brake service, abs brake light stays on, fuse had to be replaced.
2003 Ford Windstar. Abs and brake warning light come on intermittently. Seams to be mostly when wet roads, but has occurred on dry days also. Took to local Ford dealer and was told abs module had a lot of error codes and the wiring connection looked damp. Mechanic put dielectric grease on the connection, but I received no info on the error codes.
My wire in my 2003 Ford Windstar not working my electric doors do not lock and my back control panel is not working and I checked my fusebox and a fuse was burned out so I replaced in and it blew out again so some thing is wrong with my wiring and I do not know what to do now.
Loss of brake fluid (problem # 1) melted brake deactivation switch (problem # 1) brake light on after brake service. (we think this back pressure brakes the deac switch) (problem # 1) brake light (red) (problem # 1 or problem # 2) 15 amp fuse #10 blowing out (problem # 1) fire or smoke coming from under the van abs ecm area while off. (problem # 1) melted abs ecm wiring connector. (problem # 1) speedometer and odometer stop working. (problem # 1) cruise control will not activate or deactivates without warning. (problem # 1) abs brake light (yellow) (problem # 2 or problem # 1) Ford trouble code c1185. (problem # 2 or problem # 1) brakes turn on squeel without warning. (problem.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the wires from the overdrive switch in the transmission were burned and the fuse was inoperable. The vehicle became engulfed in smoke while driving at an unknown speed. Smoke was rising from the instrument panel and the vehicle would have caught fire if the contact had not turned off the engine. The dealer stated that there was no recall on the wiring harness; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repair. The failure mileage was 96,000. Updated 03/12/09. Updated 03/16/09.
I have had several electrical failures with this vehicle include the wires corroding for the brake/abs lines, the ignition wires failing and the more minor codes produced for faulty sensors in the door ajar system. I am currently determining if it pays for me to replace the wiring, or junk the vehicle.
Intermittent abs & brake light have appeared a few months after we bought the van but far enough after our "used car warranty period". I just found out today 1/10/11 that it needs the electronic control unit replaced which effects the abs system. Estimated repair/replacement cost is about $850 due to the specific syncing to the vehicle that needs to take place before during and after as well as labor getting to it and installing it. . . This is not something that is wear and tear. I've only had my van for 3 years. Apparently the heat makes it expand and contract placing stress on the solder joints cracking the solder joints. We should reconsider the placement of this control module on the vehicle and/or the materials that encase it. Not sure if any connection to the wiring harness or not. I'm thoroughly frustrated. It's currently in for the rear axle inspection repair/replacement warranty only reason I found out.