1998 Ford Windstar interior lighting problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the interior lighting on the 1998 Ford Windstar — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 1998 ford windstar. It first started with my cruise control switch catching on fire and causing wires under my hood to burn... Now for the last year I have been having problems with my passenger sliding door..the sensor on the dash would show that the door was ajar(not closed) I could take…”
filed May 24, 2010
“Interior light as well as beeping noise ringing nonstop while all doors are shut correctly. Dash light also stays on computer issue with system. *tr”
filed Jun 9, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Interior Lighting problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Windstar | 24 | 2% |
| 2002 Windstar | 4 | 0% |
| 2001 Windstar | 4 | 0% |
| 2000 Windstar | 5 | 0% |
| 1999 Windstar | 12 | 1% |
| 1997 Windstar | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 Windstar | 13 | 1% |
| 1995 Windstar | 30 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Ford Windstar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.