1997 Ford Windstar vehicle speed control problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1997 Ford Windstar — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My windstar gl wouldn't start. I replaced the range selector switch. When I restarted the vehicle I forgot the reconnect the brake pressure sensor wiring connector and the abs light came on. I tried to get the code cleared but no-one could access the code. I took the van to the dealer for a recall…”
filed Aug 14, 2010
“I had my 97 windstar fan fixed due to recall # 09s09:speed control system modification. Ever since then the abs and parking lights have been coming on. We have had the codes reset, but they keep appearing. I have also called the ford dealer where the repair was done, but they say it is not covered…”
filed Jun 2, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Vehicle Speed ControlCampaign 09V399000 · Oct 13, 2009
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 4 | 17% |
| 2003 Windstar | 85 | 6% |
| 2002 Windstar | 147 | 11% |
| 2001 Windstar | 127 | 8% |
| 2000 Windstar | 138 | 8% |
| 1999 Windstar | 99 | 7% |
| 1998 Windstar | 73 | 5% |
| 1996 Windstar | 82 | 6% |
| 1995 Windstar | 116 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford Windstar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.