Visibility Problems of Ford Windstar

Ford Windstar owners have reported 197 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's side/rear glass (40 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield (26 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Ford Windstar

The Side/rear Glass problem

2001 Ford Windstar sport minivan was parked. One person entered thru the drivers side sliding door and pushed the button to open the sliding door on the passenger side. Loud popping noise was heard and rear passenger side window exploded.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

I have a 2002 Ford Windstar minivan. This morning the rear windshield broke completly. There was no impact of any kind to cause this failure. No one was injured, and my insurance will cover all but $100. 00 for the replacement.   Read details...

The Wiper problem

Started having wiper issues (intermittent did not work) randomly for a couple weeks, then headlights went out on highway at night with no other cars, first for a couple seconds off then on then off for good after a few more seconds. After another 10 min or so they went back on and stayed on.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would malfunction while being used during inclement weather. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the windshield wipers and the manufacturer informed the contact their is a recall regarding the windshield   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving in rainy weather conditions, the windshield wipers suddenly failed and impaired visibility. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 01v261000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor), although the failures   Read details...




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