TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE AND SPARKS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND FROM THE DOORS OF THE VEHICLE. SHE STATED THAT THE SMOKE AND ELECTRICAL SPARKS OCCURRED ONCE ON MAY 31, 2008. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER DRIVING 40 MPH, AT WHICH TIME THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE WEATHER WAS DRY AND SUNNY. ON JUNE 3, 2008, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS CIRCUIT FAILURE. FORD IS AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT WILL NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT LEFT THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALER AND IS WAITING ON FORD TO ISSUE A RECALL SO THAT HER VEHICLE CAN BE REMEDIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 109,000. UPDATED 07/09/08 *BF