2001 Ford Windstar Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2001 Ford Windstar, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 99,808 miles. The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (39% of reports).
- 127vehicle speed control complaints
- 99,808median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 39%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 49 of 127 complaints (39%)
- ABS brake: mentioned in 26 of 127 complaints (20%)
- Deactivation switch: mentioned in 17 of 127 complaints (13%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 13 of 127 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 99 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 127 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 17 a fire.
Ford Windstar vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 4 | 17% | 145,500 |
| 2003 Windstar | 85 | 6% | 94,472 |
| 2002 Windstar | 147 | 11% | 92,500 |
| 2001 Windstar | 127 | 8% | 99,808 |
| 2000 Windstar | 138 | 8% | 100,000 |
| 1999 Windstar | 99 | 7% | 120,000 |
| 1998 Windstar | 73 | 5% | 99,000 |
| 1997 Windstar | 21 | 11% | 90,051 |
| 1996 Windstar | 82 | 6% | 105,000 |
| 1995 Windstar | 116 | 3% | 128,573 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Fix: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: Vehicle description: minivans equipped with an adjustable pedal option. The driver floor mat could interfere with the accelerator pedal.
Risk: This can result in a stuck throttle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both front driver and passenger side floor mats in the vehicle. Owner notification began july 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
ABS light, brake light came on. The seatbelt unhooks while Iâm driving, I was told I had a cracked axle, the wheel bearing was very noisy, Iâve paid a lot of money to get things fixed. The labor was at a ridiculous amount on $25 parts. Iâm wondering if Iâve paid to have parts fixed that…
Takata recall. My van will not shift out of 1 gear. Only can reach maximum of 20 miles per hour.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While driving 55 mph with the cruise control activated and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle proceeded to drive forward without warning. The vehicle caught fire and a fire report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Ford Windstars have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 127 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 2001 Ford Windstar (8% of the 1,686 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 2001 Ford Windstar vehicle speed control?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 99,808 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 2001 Ford Windstar?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 49 of 127 complaints, followed by “abs brake” (26).
Other 2001 Ford Windstar problems
See all 2001 Ford Windstar problems or vehicle speed control problems across all Windstar years.