Auto Recalls for Consumers

2001 FORD WINDSTAR Recall - Campaign #02V072000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 FORD WINDSTAR RECALL - #02V072000

RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES

IN SOME MINIVANS, WATER AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS (DIRT, SALT, ETC.) CAN ENTER INTO THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO A MISSING BODY SEALER.

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Vehicle 2001 FORD WINDSTAR
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 3/23/2000 - 9/28/2001
Recalled on 3/25/2002
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 4/5/2002
# Affected 417,037
Recalled for TRAILER HITCHES
 
Description IN SOME MINIVANS, WATER AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS (DIRT, SALT, ETC.) CAN ENTER INTO THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO A MISSING BODY SEALER.
Consequences THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT THE REAR WIRE HARNESS. A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN LEAD TO MALFUNCTIONS OF THE REAR LIGHTING SYSTEM, REVERSE PARK-AID SYSTEM, OR TRAILER TOW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A SUSTAINED SHORT CIRCUIT CAN RESULT IN MELTED CONNECTORS AND POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND SURROUNDING AREA FOR ABSENCE OF BODY SEALING AND CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS PRESENT, DEALERS WILL SERVICE THE BODY GAPS, REPAIR CORRODED CONNECTORS, AND APPLY A PROTECTIVE PATCH TO THE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND BODY HOLE. IF CORROSION IS NOT PRESENT BUT THE BODY SEALER IS MISSING, DEALERS WILL SERVICE THE BODY GAPS AND APPLY A PROTECTIVE PATCH TO THE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND BODY HOLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. 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 1-866-436-7332.
Notes CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2001 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for AIR BAGS

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2001 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL

2001 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

2001 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2001 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER

2001 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SEATS, MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

2001 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2001 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

2001 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS

2001 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY

2001 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM

2001 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

2001 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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Comments

10/9/2011 - clarence cole
I drive a 2002 windstar ford it only has 33 thousand miles on it.We never have had one bit of trouble with itl

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