Alternator/generator/regulator Problems of Ford Windstar - part 2

Repeated failure and replacement of various parts of the electrical system including wiper motor, rear wiper motor, fuel pump, fuel pump fuses, alternator, repeated replacement of battery, repeated replacement of brake lights and light sockets and brake light switch, repeated failure and replacement of electric door locks, repeated replacement of coil wire, replacement of egr valve. Constant stalling of vehicle in rain or humid weather. Vehicle stall when air conditioner is in use. Rough idle and stalling when vehicle is stopped and engine is running. All of these complaints have been constant and ongoing despite repeated replacement of electrical components since delivery of the vehicle in December of 2000.

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From the rear of the alternator comes a high pitched squeal. Mechanics are telling us to replace the unit which is not under warranty. Shouldn't this part be a lifetime warranty? why did it fail right after the 36000 mile warranty ran out?.

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The engine was making a noise and it was reported and supposedly fixed by local dealer. However, within one month the alternator failed as well as the power steering box. Since it isn't under warrenty (36,000), dealer won't repair without cost.

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A "beep" noise was coming from the vehicle, no warning lights on the dash, and dealer cannot determine where the beep noise came from, then a fire started due to alternator wiring burning. Finally, dealer insisted that the beeping noise was an indicator for a problem, but not part of the instrument panel.

Alternator failed causing the electrical system to completely stop without warning.

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We took our Windstar in at the first initial failure(12-2-97). The engine check light had come on, so we took it to the Ford garage closest to our residence. We were told at that time that there was nothing wrong, and that should the engine check light come back on that it should reset itself in a few days. . . . Not to worry. This happened 6-7 times afterward with the light always going off after 3 cold starts. But when we would take a long trip. It would start all over. In oct. Of this year (1999) the light came and and did not go off. When we took it to the dealer where we bought it, they said it needed a tune-up. ($217. 00) we took it home and the next day we took it back because the light came back on. The dealer said it needed a new 02 sensor (approx. $100. 00) the next day the light came on again. We took it back. The dealer said it was the computer, which they replaced at no cost. Light came back on. Took it back. Said the alternator was magnatized. New alternator didn't help. Finally the told us that it possibly could be the engine head gasket. Their estimate is $1200 which we cant afford. There was a recall for the 1995 Windstars for the same exact problem. But because my Windstar is a 1996 Ford is un-willing to help. My Windstar was manufactured in Jan of 1996. So I am sure that that engine has the same defect of the 1995 engine. I want to stress how fustrated I am with Ford motor company in their stance on this matter. They really don't care how safe the vehicle is.

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Alternator failed. Nlm.

While vehicle wa parked it caught on fire in the engine compartment dueto a possible defective electrical alternator wire.

Possible starter failure is making the vehicle difficult to start. Nlm.

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Upon starting vehicle consumer noted the alternator does not turn over which causes a no start condition, consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.

Problem with "pulsating" of both exterior and interior lights when engine is running. In for repairs at dealer on 2-5-99, but not fixed. Been told problem is with voltage regulator. Invoice of repairs shows 'repaired' wiring at alternator.