Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Ford Windstar has 22 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.
22
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO I... |
| Aug 15, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHEN DRIVING A VARIOUS SPEEDS, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. *JS |
| May 21, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ABS LIGHT STEADILY ON WILL NOT TURN OFF. CODES READS NO CODES: BRAKE LIGHTS APPEARS AT WILL. *TR |
| Jul 25, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR CENTER BRAKE LIGHTS WOUL... |
| May 31, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | MY DRIVERS SIDE BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE AND MY PASSENGER SIDE BACK DOOR W... |
| Nov 6, 2010 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE VE... |
| Jul 8, 2010 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF AT DIFFERENT TIMES WHEN DRIVEN. MY LIGHT SYSTEM STAYS ON ALL TH... |
| Mar 27, 2009 | INTERIOR LIGHTING | INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF VERY FAST WITH KEY OUT AND DOORS OPEN. WILL THIS BE A BIGGER PROBLE... |
| Feb 23, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | LEAKING OF THE BRAKE PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CAUSING MY CRUISE CONTROL... |
| Jul 4, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CONSTANTLY COMING ON. MECHANIC SAYS THERE ARE OVER 11... |
| Jun 20, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON, WE HAVE FIXED THE PART FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL, BUT THE ... |
| Jan 14, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IS FAULTY. THIS MAY CRE... |
| Mar 12, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | IN THE FALL OF 2006 I BEGAN EXPERIENCING ISOLATED INSTANCES WHERE THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAYED ON AFTER T... |
| Mar 4, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | INTERMITTENTLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AFTER BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS CAUSES 2 PROBLEMS: 1. ... |
| Feb 13, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE AND TAIL LIGHTS WILL STAY ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. THE LI... |
| Jul 16, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | UPON TURNING MY DIRECTIONAL ON TO MAKE THE LEFT HAND TURN IT HESSITATED TO COME ON WHILE THE DIRECTI... |
| Jun 7, 2004 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR- BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON. VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND TURNED OFF. MUST PULL UP ON T... |
| Jan 1, 2004 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY 2001 FORD WINDSTARS BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON ONCE THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND TURNED OFF. I MUST PUL... |
| Oct 22, 2003 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | PROBLEMS WITH TURN SIGNALS ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR.*MR (NAR) |
| Jan 1, 2001 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT ARE ON FREQUENTLY . . . I NOTICE THIS DURING A... |