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hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 77,333 miles
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The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the entire electrical system failed. The windshield wipers did not operate, the interior lights shut on and off while driving at night, the power windows would not open or close, and the power doors worked intermittently. The contact stated that there were several instances when children became locked inside of the vehicle. In addition, the instrument panel was inoperable. The dealer replaced the windshield wiper motor however, did not evaluate the vehicle for the other failures. The manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 105,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
- Baton, LA, USA
Blend door broken and motor clicking on heater. Won't defrost and no heat.
- Baldwin City, KS, USA
Driver side windshield wiper arm loosens about once a month in winter less in spring can do it while driving need 15mm wrench to tighten will not stay tight has been happening since new.
- North Olmsted, OH, USA
Windshield wiper failure parks wipers in middle of windshield and obstructs vision similar issue as the recall for previous year Ford Windstar mini-vans has been taken in for service and dealer claims its a faulty front end (G.E.M.) multi-function module failure and Ford supplies no replacement parts are available this module also causes the interior lights to flash on and off randomly and can cause stalling of the van due to module malfunction and regulation of the charging system.
- Newark, OH, USA
To the best of my knowledge most states have passed a law requiring motorists to turn on their headlamps during rain storms. I am assuming this practice is to ensure visibility of vehicles. This could be accomplished by one of two ways: 1st-when the motorists activates his windshield wipers, he also activates his headlamps to illuminate. Or 2nd require drl on all vehicles, thus his visibility is always present. I am also of the understanding that the Canadian government requires all vehicles sold in Canada be equipped with drl. The cost of making it a requirement should not be that expensive that sale of vehicles in the usa would be effected.
- Sierra Vista, AZ, USA
- Fredericksburg, TX, USA