2002 Ford Windstar Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 261about this part
- Share
- 19%of 1,353 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 261 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Ford Windstar, 19% of the 1,353 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 19 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ABS sensor light comes on after a minute of driving. Sometimes the emergency brake light will come on when braking. This happen to me after putting in new wheel bearings. Then I put in new ABS sensors still have problem. Alot of other people on the internet are having same issue as me. The I put in speed control deactivation switch. Still have same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10689775, filed 2015-02, 92,205 miles“I purchased the 2002 Windstar van on 7/15/14 with 155,400 miles. Shortly after that the ABS light and the brake light came on. I could not find any problem with the brakes nor with braking. The brakes seem to be working fine. The lights seem to reset themselves every so often but will come back on. (note: I am an old school mechanic not a modern day automotive tech).”
NHTSA complaint #10627952, filed 2014-08, 155,400 miles“My speedometer, ABS light, and o/d off light all are on. The master cylinder was leaking brake fluid everywhere. I replaced the bottom part with a factory Ford part. The leaking has stopped, however the brake fluid leaked all over and has caused severe damage to the vehicle. I believe Ford should be held liable for this and replace all computers and parts that were affected by .”
NHTSA complaint #10551336, filed 2013-11, 128,923 miles“Abs and brake lights have been turning on intermittently, when on ABS is not functional. Today on minimally slippery roads lights came on, ABS needed at an icy stop sign, did not come on. Rear ended the car in front of me. No damage to other car, front bumper on my car now cracked. Abs still not working.”
NHTSA complaint #10551933, filed 2013-11, 180,000 miles“2002 Ford Windstar lx , problems with dashboard include sudden appearance of ABS and brake light while driving. And then at times the speedometer, and other gauges on dash board stop working or turn rapidly from one end to other and get stuck at a wrong reading. For example I am driving at 35 miles per hour and my speedometer is stuck at 80 .”
NHTSA complaint #10343705, filed 2010-07, 130,260 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013116Sep 6, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 13% |
| 2003 | 280 | 19% |
| 2002 | 261 | 19% |
| 2001 | 223 | 13% |
| 2000 | 222 | 13% |
| 1999 | 209 | 14% |
| 1998 | 111 | 8% |
| 1997 | 7 | 4% |
| 1996 | 83 | 6% |
| 1995 | 168 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 17% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Windstar
643 complaintsSuspension
279 complaintsVehicle speed control
147 complaintsBody and structure
101 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
97 complaintsOther or unknown
64 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsWheels
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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