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2003 Ford windstar Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Ford windstar has 202 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Ford windstar

Brakes
553
Suspension
241
Electrical
202
Powertrain
195
Structure
63
Engine
48
Speed Control
44
Steering
39
Other
32
Airbags
26
Lights
15
Latches & Locks
14
Wheels
10
Visibility
10
Tires
5
Seats
5
Fuel System
4
Seat Belts
3

202

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 23, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERSTARTED HAVING WIPER ISSUES (INTERMITTENT DID NOT WORK) RANDOMLY FOR A COUPLE WEEKS, THEN HEADLIGHTS...
Jul 18, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING, THE SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE, TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTING BECAME ...
Mar 2, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ...
Feb 8, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON THE INTERSTATE OR ANY OTHER ROAD, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OFF FOR ABO...
Jun 20, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ABS, ENGINE, AND ...
Mar 22, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE SPEED METER GAUGES GOES CRAZY
Oct 1, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. ...
Jul 6, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE GAUGES IN THE VEHICLE KEEPS GOING NUTS. MOVING FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER,TACHOMETER, SPEEDOMETE...
Jun 3, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANE...
May 27, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP, THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE ...
May 5, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES"ABS" AND "BRAKE" INDICATOR LIGHTS WITHIN DASHBOARD TURN ON INTERMITTENTLY.
Dec 16, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESDASH ABS, BRAKE LIGHT ON, SPEEDOMETER, RPM GAGE JUMPS BACK AND FORWARD, CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATES, ...
Nov 28, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WITHIN FIVE MINUTES OF DRIVING.NOW THE O/D OFF LIGHT IS FLASHING ON DA...
Nov 3, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDANCING GAUGE NEEDLES. *TR
Aug 21, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ONE FOR QUITE SOME TIME MANY MONTHS, MAYBE A YEAR. THE BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTE...
Aug 20, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESABS LIGHT. TOOK MY 2003 WINDSTAR WITH ONLY 74,000 MILES ON IT TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE TO GET CODES AS...
Aug 15, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES2003 FORD WINDSTAR TROUBLE CODES C1185, C1198, C1194, C1254, C1246, C1250, C1243, C1212, C1210; ABS ...
Aug 12, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES2003 FORD WINDSTAR DRIVING AT SPEED OF 40MPH MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT UP. GARAGE DID A...
Jul 26, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRPM NEEDLE WENT ALL THE WAY TO RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AND CAN'T GET IT TO GO BACK WONDERING IF THS WILL...
Jul 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESABS (YELLOW LIGHT) AND BRAKE ( RED LIGHT) STAY ON. BRAKES SEEM TO WORK FINE. *TR

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