2000 Ford Windstar Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2000 Ford Windstar, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 111,009 miles. The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (22% of reports).
- 222electrical system complaints
- 111,009median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 48 of 222 complaints (22%)
- Brake fluid: mentioned in 35 of 222 complaints (16%)
- Speedometer odometer: mentioned in 28 of 222 complaints (13%)
- Deactivation switch: mentioned in 17 of 222 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 161 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 222 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 15 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Windstar electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 3 | 13% | 140,500 |
| 2003 Windstar | 280 | 19% | 100,000 |
| 2002 Windstar | 261 | 19% | 100,000 |
| 2001 Windstar | 223 | 13% | 98,000 |
| 2000 Windstar | 222 | 13% | 111,009 |
| 1999 Windstar | 209 | 14% | 101,000 |
| 1998 Windstar | 111 | 8% | 82,409 |
| 1997 Windstar | 7 | 4% | 135,000 |
| 1996 Windstar | 83 | 6% | 91,623 |
| 1995 Windstar | 168 | 5% | 137,145 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Problem: Vehicle description: minivans built with instrument clusters without the message center, fail to comply with the requirements of standard no. 118, "power-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems." the power windows may be operable after the ignition has been turned to the "off" position and the front doors are opened.
Risk: The standard requires that power operated windows may be closed only when the key is in the "on," "start," or "accessory" positions, or during the interval between the time the key is turned off, and the opening of either of the vehicle's front doors.
Fix: Dealers will reconfigure the vehicle front end electronic module.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start, and the rear glass was out of the frame by about three-quarters of an inch. Additionally, the front driver's and passengerâs side windows failed to go up or roll down and were inoperable. The contact also…
Going down the road traction control will go off and on . It will make the steering very hard. Then when you turn the engine off. It is very hard to start up . Some times you have to wait for about two or three hours then it will start right up. The electric system is very bad. Sometimes when the…
The instrument panel goes crazy, doesn't work or works just fine. This happens weather i'm driving on the highway or in the city..
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Ford Windstars have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 222 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2000 Ford Windstar (13% of the 1,675 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford Windstar electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 111,009 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2000 Ford Windstar?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 48 of 222 complaints, followed by “brake fluid” (35).
Other 2000 Ford Windstar problems
See all 2000 Ford Windstar problems or electrical system problems across all Windstar years.