Problems with 2000 Ford Windstar VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Bought a 2000 ford windstar my wife was going to work and lost her brakes i check it out and the speed control switch had caught fire and burnt the wiring and switch and brake fluid was leaking from the switch took it back to the dealer and he had to take it back to ford to replace the switch and wiring

2000 ford windstar caught on fire underneath the hood.*mr the consumer smelled smoke after ignition was turned and drove to the nearest service station. when the hood was opened the consumer saw a ball of fire near the engine on the left side of car. ford replaced cruise control switch leading to the master cylinder harness. *bf *nm

2000 ford windstar caught on fire underneath the hood.*mr...ford indicated underhood fire caused by cruise control switch leading to master cylinder harness shorted out. *ak

Cruise control deactivation switch mounted on master brake cylinder was covered in brake fluid. removed the connector and found it was filled with brake fluid. this had caused #10 fuse to blow until connector was left disconnected. cruise control had become inoperative in 2004.*ak

Dt: the consumer stated 2000 ford windstar was having multiple problems. the fuses blew out, the lights were blinking on and off, and the odometer/speedometer werenot working. the mechanic that looked at the car suggested that it may be an electrical problem. while driving the lights wereblinking on and off. consistently, kept the dashboard not illuminated. they have even tried to leave the air off to see if this would help the fuses not to blow out. there were lights on the dashboard that when lit up wthe fuse blew out. . the abs light came on when the fuse blew out. the rear defroster didn't work nor did the rear air vents. this was not a safety condition for the owner to be traveling with child who has major health issues. the owner has not taken the van to the dealership because she could not afford the cost of labor and service charges. the owner has had a small problem contacting the ford manufacturer, but that was now resolved. she was planning on contacting them today. the driver's side door will not lock or unlock with the remote. the cruise control was not working. *ak

Ford windstar 2000, brakes would not stop the van or decrease the speed. *bf the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. when the second incident happened there was smoke coming from under the van. the dealer replaced the throttle position sensor. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. when the vehicle was purchased, all the door locks operated properly. however, at 60,000 miles, the doors do not lock and cannot be opened from the passenger compartment. in addition, the interior lights fail to illuminate when the doors are opened. furthermore, the cruise control cannot be deactivated unless the brake pedal is depressed. the failure mileage was 60,000.

The stainless steel cables that ran down to the gas pedal broke. this was noticed after having the oil changed. after taking the vehicle to dealer, they stated that no defects were found. these cables were visible under the hood. *ak *jb

Car was idle in the garage for over an hour. cruise control deactivation switch malfunctioned causing the ford windstar to ignite into flames inside the garage causing significant damage to the owner''s house and additional vehicle parked in the garage. http://www.bruce.org/fordfire for pictures

Consistant racing and stalling of vehicle. virginia (wife) almost went through the wall in our garage when parking for the evening. ford dealer is replacing the master air flow sensor. the item is not covered under our e.s.p. agreement purchased with the vehicle. i am concerned that others may find the same problems with the windstar 2000. ford customer service said that coverage on the part is a "numbers game" ... that not enough people complained to date, but that i should keep my receipt and would be reimbursed if a recall sould come out. *ak

Dt: the contact stated the interior lights, power windows, radio, and heater would stay on after the ignition was turned off and the key is removed. the fuse has to be removed every time the vehicle is turned off. he found recall 00v351000 on line concerning this problem. when he contacted the dealer , they said that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. also there was a problem with the cruise control. the off switch for cruise control did not work. the cruise control could only be turned off by applying the brakes. *ak

For some reason, the first time, on 10 may 2003, the engine races at about 3500 - 4000 rpm, at a stop sign and still maintaining. when brake pedal is released van speeds very, very quickly, which could cause an accident in the rear end of a vehicle in front. also, in idle, the engine rmps are between 3500 - 4000 rpm. *nlm

Have had constant problems with my 2000 ford windstar since 40,000 miles. have already done the overhaul for the check engine light and the abs light still comes on and off daily for the last 3 years. replaced the cruise control activation switch 2 years ago, but i guess the leaking fluids have destroyed my ecu. also have cleaned and checked all wheel sensors which has not helped at all. i used to be a ford man, but after these problems and $$$ spend, i'm very cautious of fords now! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the cruise control was inoperable. the dealer replaced the cruise control switch, but the failure recurred. the contact stated that the cruise control switch was replaced a total of three times; however, the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 19,000.

While reversing, with foot still on the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed, crashing into a garage. *ak *scc

Vehicle made a big clunching sound, and then would not go, even though driver was pressing gas pedal. also, heard a rumbling or grinding noise upon acceleration. she stated that dealer said that noise was normal, and that nothing was wrong with vehicle. *ak

Throttle pedal got stuck. it could have causes an accident. cause unknown dealer notified.*ak

I was pulling into a parking space, when the van lurched and surged over an enbankment. since i had my foot on the brake i feel the problem was mechanical.even though i cannot swear my foot did not slip off the brake i do not think it did. it is my opinion that something caused the windstar to surge and even with my foot on the brake it would not stop. the vehicle hit the edge of the pavement at tht edge of the embankment, hit the ground 8-10 feet down the embankment, slid 3/4 sideways down the hill, hit a concrete water run off gulley and rolled onto the bottom of the left side then rolled back upright. the impact at the bottom of the hill was hard enough to break the front wheel, and crack the rear wheel. the vehicle had to be towed away. at no time during this "wild ride" did my seat belt tighten,or secure me in the seat. i found myself with my back over the right arm rest on the driver seat. i feel very lucky to be only battered and bruised by this crash. i believe had i been a frail person serious injuries would have occured. i am still having a problem with my lower back, it is sore and painful to touch. i also am having some muscle spasms in my lower back and upper legs, which i blame on the seat belt not securing me in place.*ak

While slowing down to park vehicle, it will surge foward. consumer has hit a steel pole due to that problem.*ak this defect has presented itself three times. there were no accidents in two of the incidents. the dealer checked all of the components that contribute to this. there was no significant factor located that could have contributed to these incidents. also, the air bags did not deploy when consumer hit the pole. *jg

While consumer is at a stop sign or in a stopping position vehicle surges, lights in vehicle start flickering, surging noise becomes louder the longer it's driven. *jg *ak

Vehicle accelerated on two separate occasions while driving. vehicle taken to dealer for repairs. *ak *slc

Intermittently engine would accelerate high when starting vehicle or when it sat for a while. vehicle been to dealer's shop on three occasions, and was unable to locate problem. *ak

While driving at approximately 40 mph vehicle appeared to be in cruise control mode, and would maintain speed even after removing foot off accelerator pedal. *ak dealer notified, and problem has been fixed, however fix was not stated. **et

While releasing brakes vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly two consecutive times, resulting in a collosion. vehicle currently at dealer for repairs. manufacturer has been notified. *ak

Accelerator pedal will vibrate and will cause consumer's foot to "fall asleep" while driving on highway. dealership changed accelerator cable to correct defect, no change occurred and vibration continued. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

While at a complete stop vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a minor collosion. dealer has inspected the vehicle.*ak

While at stop sign with foot on the brake pedal, engine speed increased from 1100 up to 3000 rpms. driver shifted transmission into neutral and engine came back down. dealer was contacted about the problem. *ak

When putting vehicle in reverse and without warning vehicle accelerated backwards even though consumer had feet on brakes.*ak