2000 Ford Windstar Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 71about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,675 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,825miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 71 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Ford Windstar, 4% of the 1,675 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,825 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ABS and check engine lights went on (again, after I had numerous items repaired or replaced on this van). I went back to my mechanic who found that a part was needed, called the c1185 and is part of the ABS module system. I then went to Ford dealership to see if this part could be replaced, and they told me that the manufacturer for this part had gone out of business and the part was no longer made! …”
NHTSA complaint #10564875, filed 2014-02, 99,505 miles“The intermittent function on my windshield wiper motor has failed. Ford has a recall on certain models of my vehicle, but evidently my particular vehicle is not included in the recall even though I have the malfunction. Vehicle also has hard shift when downshifting going around a corner.”
NHTSA complaint #10100376, filed 2004-11, 69,000 miles“Recall of wiper moter cover. Van was sitting in my driveway and started smoking, disconnected battery and found that the wiper motor shorted out. Wiper motor was replaced by recall, with further investigation wiper motor cover was not properly installed, took van back to Ford dealer, they told me they would not replace it out of warranty. Ford wanted over $500.00 to replace it, so I replaced it my self for under a $100.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10075050, filed 2004-06, 42,000 miles“I own a 2000 Ford Windstar and the windshield wipers have quit working for the third time. This always seems to happen while I am driving in the rain, which is not safe at all, but yesterday it happened during a very heavy thunderstorm while I was driving down the interstate at 70 MPH! It has always been wiper motor failure and the motor needs to be replaced. I have seen a recall in the past on the 2000 Ford Windstar for this same complaint. I contacted my local dealership and they stated that my Windstar was not included in this recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10418314, filed 2011-08, 209,950 miles“I have had to replace the wiper motor in this vehicle twice so far and now it has malfunctioned again and I will now need to replaced it again. That makes four wiper motors in one car. Ford disavows any responsibility for this in my Windstar, even though it has recalled this motor in other 2000 Windstar's. I don't understand why they won't be responsible for mine. It does all the things listed in the recall of 2001, loses intermittent, fails to work at all, turns on when I have it is on off, and once, it even caught on fire when it was turned off and not in use. …”
NHTSA complaint #10461932, filed 2012-06, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 01V261000Aug 15, 2001Vehicle description: mini vans. Contaminants such as water, salt, and windshield washer solution can enter the wiper motor cover assembly through pinholes on…Covers: Ford Windstar 1999–2001
- 00V020000Jan 31, 2000Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect urethane, resulting in an adhesive bond rather than the intended molecular…Covers: Ford Windstar 2000
Related service bulletins
- 10014062Dec 13, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10011159Aug 9, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 19 | 1% |
| 2002 | 27 | 2% |
| 2001 | 41 | 2% |
| 2000 | 71 | 4% |
| 1999 | 62 | 4% |
| 1998 | 44 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 38 | 3% |
| 1995 | 105 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Windstar
384 complaintsSuspension
356 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
271 complaintsElectrical system
222 complaintsBody and structure
216 complaintsVehicle speed control
138 complaintsEngine cooling
92 complaintsSteering
72 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
52 complaintsOther or unknown
52 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsAir bags
31 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Windstar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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