NHTSA Recall 00V351000: Interior/under dash (electrical system)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 180,000 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Ford Windstar.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V351000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S42 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Report received | October 30, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 24, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: minivans built with instrument clusters without the message center, fail to comply with the requirements of standard no. 118, "power-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems." the power windows may be operable after the ignition has been turned to the "off" position and the front doors are opened.
Safety risk
The standard requires that power operated windows may be closed only when the key is in the "on," "start," or "accessory" positions, or during the interval between the time the key is turned off, and the opening of either of the vehicle's front doors.
Remedy
Dealers will reconfigure the vehicle front end electronic module.
Notes
Owner notification began january 24, 2001.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V351000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.