Recall 00V-351
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 to 2000 Ford Windstar: Electrical system (wiring, interior/under dash).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-351
- Reported
- October 30, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 180,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The 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.
The fix
Dealers will reconfigure the vehicle front end electronic module.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began january 24, 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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Windstar 1999 to 2000