Problems with 1999 Ford Windstar ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the contact stated that the entire instrument panel illuminated and then turned dark. afterwards, the vehicle failed to start. klaben ford lincoln of warren, inc (i3853 youngstown rd se, warren, oh 44484, (888) 428-3823) stated that the anti-theft system may have prevented the vehicle from starting and affected the electrical system. the contact was informed to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 82,000.

Dancing speedometer needle, and other gauges in the cluster while in motion. can also malfunction while the vehicle is stationary while the engine is running.

I bought a 99 winstarr a few months ago and just recently the instrument cluster started dancing, and there is no power t the radio or the cigarette lighter underneath it. i also sprung a trans leak and fixed it but the car sputters then shuts off and i have to restart it

Too make a long story short.i had about three recall on my ford windstar and now my whole van shut down on me.my computer i guess got it on auto theft lock and i can't even turn over now.it's just sitting in my parking lot just helpless.i have another recall but i cant take it to the ford dealership because i cant turn over.oh yea.it kept cutting off while im driving,don't let me stop at a light it will cut off on me there alot.it does that alot.i bought it from a car lot but he doesn't want to do anything about it.so i lost out of my money.when i turn it also cut off.

Abs light came on continually for the last 6000 miles. brought the vehicle to ford in plainville, ct and they told me there was no recall and the cost was to include a new computer for an unreasonable dollar amount. still not corrected and i understand that the abs system is not working. have checked other owners and they have the same problem. also have a cruise control system that is not working. have been told that i need a new harness for a cost of over #300. still not activated. *tr

While driving the electrical system went crazy i had no turning signal no lights the speed odometer levers went back in forth. very scary when your a mother of three and carrying children in the van. *tr

Tl* the contact 1999 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate and stalled without warning. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Abs light keeps coming on. replaced all speed sensors and front axle tone rings even rebuild the abs control module. this is costing me allot of money and the abs light still come on even after i have completed all the necessary repairs. ford needs to recall these windstars to make the necessary repairs for these vehicles. *tr

Tl - the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the contact stated that while at a stop traffic light, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. additionally, the contact stated that the air conditioner was leaking and admitting smoke. a private mechanic repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 100,080. the vin was not available. djr

Van is jumping at stop light with brake on, started making a clunking sound around 55 (unknown) power windows stopped working on right side. only 92000 miles on van everything going wrong at once. van feels unsafe. do not have enough money to replace. is there any recalls for this stuff? knocking noise in rear. *js

I have a 1999 ford windstar mini van . my instrument cluster goes crazy all gauges just go up and down uncontrollably. i never know how much gas i have or how fast i am going and my abs brake lite stays on always. and my front lower control arm is bending. *tr

Abs light traction control light and battery light on cause abs hcu and ecu bad. *tr

My battery has been dying due to bad sensors, when i did get it started it became stuck high revving ,the car accelerated and smashed into the curb in front of me, and the brakes wouldn't work so even when i stepped on the brakes to put in reverse the car went flying into the curb behind me, i finally got the vehicle to a complete stop by pulling up the emergency brake. then i had the car towed to my house. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the rear passenger's side door was smoking. the contact assumed that he door was smoking due to an electrical failure. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 168,000.

All the gauges on the instrument panel begin erratic behavior. they click back and forth independently. sometimes they all just stop working, and sometimes they all jump back and forth, but it happens every time i drive the car. *tr