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Interior lightingPart report

2002 Ford Windstar Interior lighting Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
0%of 1,353 total for the year
Median mileage
101,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2002 Ford Windstar, 0% of the 1,353 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have a 2002 Ford Windstar that we purchased 2 yrs ago, ...morning after delivery battery was dead, took back to dealer and they checked it out and said should be fine. Occasionally still dies and has to be charged, alternator & battery check out fine. The most dangerous problem is that the ABS light is on and ABS doesn't work properly. We continuously have to add brake fluid (at least once a month) and can not find any leaks on the ground. Had the vehicle in for service on several occasions can not diagnose. …”

NHTSA complaint #10228676, filed 2008-05, 80,000 miles

“Our 2002 Ford Windstar had the ABS and brake warning light come on while driving this happens at intervals with no apparent connection to weather, driving speed, etc. The lights will go off when the van is shut off and restarted. I have not made an appt with my mechanic to check the problem as of yet. On 11/26/2008. While traveling at night on an interstate the ABS and brake light came on and shortly afterward the headlights dimmed. The air bag and battery light came on and the turn signals and headlights stopped working altogether. We were able to pull off the road completely. …”

NHTSA complaint #10250025, filed 2008-11, 123,000 miles

“Abs warning light comes on then goes off after vehicle shut off for a period of time. Headlights dim and interior lights don't shut off at times for a long period of time. Sliding door and door locks don't work properly at times and power window on passenger side doesn't open at times. Sliding door has opened on it's own at times after the vehicle has been vacated and locked.”

NHTSA complaint #10215315, filed 2008-01

“Dt: the door ajar light is on, checked all doors trying to open without touching the handles, and have cleaned the connections. Also, checked them to make sure there was no debris, and light was still on. Had an issue last year, cleaned it, and it went off, but now it was on. .”

NHTSA complaint #10125930, filed 2005-06

Interior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003242%
200240%
200140%
200050%
1999121%
1998252%
199711%
1996131%
1995301%

Other parts of the 2002 Ford Windstar

Brakes
643 complaints
Suspension
279 complaints
Electrical system
261 complaints
Vehicle speed control
147 complaints
Body and structure
101 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
97 complaints
Other or unknown
64 complaints
Air bags
36 complaints
Steering
35 complaints
Exterior lighting
29 complaints
Engine cooling
27 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 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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