https://plaincars.com/make/ford-utility-van-xh New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Ford Utility VAN XH. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:30:12 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/ford-utility-van-xh https://plaincars.com/make/ford-utility-van-xh#complaint-670010 Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT I NEED TO KNOW IF TIRE AGE AND "DRY ROT" ARE A CONCERN ON A TIRE THAT IS 8 YEARS OLD? I AM A PUBLIC SERVANT (PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE) AND MAKE MANY HOME VISITS. I USE THE VEHICLE PROVIDED TO ME BY THE CITY. THE VEHICLE (VAN) THAT I USE HAS BEEN DEEMED SAFE BY THE CITY'S FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT. THE TIRES ARE THE ORIGINAL ONES AND WERE MANUFACTURED IN THE YEAR 2000. THE VAN SITS OUTDOORS ALL YEAR R https://plaincars.com/make/ford-utility-van-xh https://plaincars.com/make/ford-utility-van-xh#complaint-652996 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLE FORD WINDSTAR: WAS ON INTERSTATE WHEN SUDDENLY LOST HEAT/AC, CRUISE CONTROL, SPEEDOMETER, AND ONBOARD MONITORING COMPUTER. WAS ON WEEKEND IN THE AFTERNOON STOPPED AT AUTO PARTS STORE FOR ELECTRICAL CHECK DETERMINED BLOWN FUSE. REPLACED FUSE AND SMOKE ROLLED OUT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN TRIED TO START VAN. CUT OFF SWITCH AND TRACED PROBLEM TO FRONT OF MASTER CYLINDER SWITCH (SPEED CONTROL https://plaincars.com/make/ford-utility-van-xh https://plaincars.com/make/ford-utility-van-xh#complaint-652997 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLE FORD WINDSTAR: WAS ON INTERSTATE WHEN SUDDENLY LOST HEAT/AC, CRUISE CONTROL, SPEEDOMETER, AND ONBOARD MONITORING COMPUTER. WAS ON WEEKEND IN THE AFTERNOON STOPPED AT AUTO PARTS STORE FOR ELECTRICAL CHECK DETERMINED BLOWN FUSE. REPLACED FUSE AND SMOKE ROLLED OUT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN TRIED TO START VAN. CUT OFF SWITCH AND TRACED PROBLEM TO FRONT OF MASTER CYLINDER SWITCH (SPEED CONTROL https://plaincars.com/make/ford-utility-van-xh https://plaincars.com/make/ford-utility-van-xh#complaint-631080 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT DOOR AJAR LIGHT REMAINS ON AFTER DOOR IS CLOSED AND DRAINS BATTERY BY THE DOME LIGHTS STAYING ON OVER NIGHT. *AK https://plaincars.com/make/ford-utility-van-xh https://plaincars.com/make/ford-utility-van-xh#complaint-531193 Mon, 18 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT THE CHIMING OF THE DOORS BEING OPEN DOES NOT TURN OFF, ITS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE DOORS WIL NOT LOCK BECAUSE IT THINKS THE DOOR ARE OPEN. *AK https://plaincars.com/make/ford-utility-van-xh https://plaincars.com/make/ford-utility-van-xh#complaint-519328 Mon, 31 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT 1. OCTOBER 12, 05 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. VEHICLE DIES OUT AFTER STARTING IN MORNING. 2. THEY PERFORMED DIAGNOIS REPLACED SENSOR. ($232.88). 1. OCTOBER 21, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. VEHICLE DIES OUT AFTER STARTING IN MORNING UNLESS YOU KEEP YOUR FOOT ON THE GAS. 2. THEY PERFORMED DIAGNOIS REPLACED IAC VALVE. ($236.69) 1.JANUARY 11, 05 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. VEHICLE DIES OUT AGAIN. 2. THEY PE https://plaincars.com/make/ford-utility-van-xh https://plaincars.com/make/ford-utility-van-xh#complaint-511482 Sat, 11 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT 2000 FORD WINDSTAR - TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE AT 90,000 MILES HAVE RESEARCHED INTERNET AND HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON FORD 2000 WINDSTAR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH EVEN LESS MILEAGE... HAVE ALSO FOUND COMPLAINTS ON FORD PRIOR YEAR MODELS REGARDING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AS WELL. TRYING TO FIND OUT IF ANY OF THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO NHTSA AND IF SO IF SOMETHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. CAN YOU https://plaincars.com/make/ford-utility-van-xh https://plaincars.com/make/ford-utility-van-xh#complaint-464342 Mon, 05 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE STEERING FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB