Major Problems with Ford Windstar Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Ford Windstar

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Model Year	Complaints
2003 Windstar	1471
2002 Windstar	1313
2001 Windstar	1662
2000 Windstar	1662
1999 Windstar	1509

Worst 3 Ford Windstar complaints

2000 Ford Windstar FRONTAL Victims: 7

2002 Ford Windstar LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Victims: 5 Mileage: 95 miles

2002 Ford Windstar FRONTAL Victims: 4 Mileage: 900 miles

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Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES and HYDRAULIC are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Windstar owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle is a ford windstar limited 2003 minivan. the advance trac system came on during normal operation and on dry...	968 ~ 93712 miles
SERVICE BRAKES my abs and brake light comes on and when i cut the car off and then on. it may come...	912 ~ 116974 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC there is a noise in the rear break drums caused by moisture. *mr there was a noise in the rear...	898 ~ 78446 miles
SUSPENSION i bought a 2003 ford windstar on july 7 2003. shortly after i left for pa for vacation. after one...	677 ~ 127588 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION vehicle pulls to the left at highway speeds and rear axle dog tracks. unable to drive in left lane of	510 ~ 108905 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN nar 05/21/2003 *mr the consumer has made two major safety related repairs (transmission and steering pull) made to the vehicle	491 ~ 49935 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer complained about an acceleration problem. when driving at any speed the vehicle accelerated making it very hard to maneuver	479 ~ 102294 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i am entering this info on behalf of my brother daniel cullen of meadville pennsylvania. dan does not regularly use...	449 ~ 113313 miles
POWER TRAIN purchased vehicle 10/17pm with 50 miles registered on odometer. driving the car home from king's ford the engine light came...	292 ~ 120150 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC after i have driven my 2003 ford windstar long enough for the engine to heat up the yellow abs light...	273 ~ 93809 miles
STEERING nar 05/21/2003 *mr the consumer has made two major safety related repairs (transmission and steering pull) made to the vehicle	208 ~ 100923 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the abs light keeps coming on in my ford van and the brakes get hard to push. it seems to...	199 ~ 84280 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE body seams not sealed resulting in water intrusion into floor seat anchors of passenger compartment. *nlm...	182 ~ 106496 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE nar 03-25-2003. the consumer had to return the vehicle to the vehicle to the dealership on numerous occasions because of...	152 ~ 9401 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. she stated while driving at speeds of 60 mph in clear conditions...	149 ~ 102984 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC exhibiting intermittent anti-skid brake system and red brake lamp on at times while driving. *jb...	145 ~ 45785 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the timing cover gasket leaked coolant. *jb...	141 ~ 66452 miles
STRUCTURE the reflection of the dashboard onto the windshield when the sun shined over head caused a glare. the glare drastically	116 ~ 94894 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES when the vehicle was on an incline rear sliding door on the driver's side slammed shut. door slammed on the	114 ~ 21822 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated the brake and abs lights illuminated without incident. an independent repair shop determined there was no...	106 ~ 56851 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the consumer noticed the engine raced when a stop was made. consumer had to place the engine in neutral in...	98 ~ 45450 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION 2003 ford windstar 59396 mi. driving down lockport rd on 6/20/08 heard loud snap clunk then tire blow out. called...	96 ~ 93521 miles
WHEELS 2003 ford windstar driving on highway approximately 65mph. loud bang and immediately car started to sway and pull to the...	88 ~ 122025 miles
AIR BAGS air bag warning light activated. would change from a blinking light to steady on for 20-30 minutes. vehicle taken in	87 ~ 69879 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL anti-lock braking system fails when outside temperatures are above 90 degrees. *tr...	82 ~ 108891 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE consumer arm was pinched while she was resting it on the window ledge of the vehicle. *mr this problem would	81 ~ 89708 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING rack and pinion steering split intake manifold had to be replaced tire rod fixed upper plenum replaced abs and brake	75 ~ 24845 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. while driving approximately 50 mph the cruise control failed to disengage when...	72 ~ 62319 miles
NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY > AXLE > REAR driving out of parking lot onto the road my rear axle broke in two. had just had it at ford...	72 ~ 67878 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING on my 2003 ford windstar the abs system light is almost always on also my brake light is the same...	71 ~ 84445 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM instrument panel malfunctioned. *ak...	59 ~ 98542 miles
TIRES i purchased four new michelin hydroedge tires for my wife's car in february 2005. bgod haex 2004 215/65/r1698t. two have...	59 ~ 42962 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM i have a 2003 ford windstar limited. the check advancetrac and abs light come on intermittently...hirsch ford in michigan city...	58 ~ 103003 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i was in an accident on monday april 5th while driving down the expressway at 60 mph when a 3x5...	58 ~ 33094 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT with no warning the front left coil spring on my 2003 ford windstar snapped as we were driving. the broken...	54 ~ 61408 miles
ENGINE i have had multiple problems with my 2003 windstar sel to include complete failure of the vacuum system where brakes...	53 ~ 129115 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING was driving down street steady speed approx 40 mph not using cruise control. attempted to brake for intersection vehicle would...	52 ~ 5163 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs and parking brake light on instrument panel come on sporadically had a ford shop diagnose it as a bad...	50 ~ 68561 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING consumer 2003 windstar interior light blinks on and off while driving and sometimes will stay. *ts the consumer was told	49 ~ 48444 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: caller was concerned about cruise control burning up. he might have had it fixed but he didn't know for...	48 ~ 1427 miles
PARKING BRAKE abs and brake light started to go on in the last week. also odometer goes flat brakes squeal every other...	45 ~ 74272 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY passenger side window inploded while i was driving vehicle. police report indicated no sign of vehicle being hit by object.there	43 ~ 21110 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES automatic sliding door opens by itself - no command door will not power open door lock assembly freezes. the door...	42 ~ 63854 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING vehicle experienced many problems with steering that dealer could not figure out dealer finally installed the new line but when...	39 ~ 10238 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and go off intermittently. the dealer was aware of...	38 ~ 56454 miles
EQUIPMENT with no prior problems to report i was suddenly unable to put my vehicle in gear after starting it. the...	37 ~ 58741 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving check engine light came on. vehicle was then taken to a dealership who performed a diagnostic test that...	35 ~ 34661 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE with no prior problems to report i was suddenly unable to put my vehicle in gear after starting it. the...	34 ~ 63005 miles
SEATS drivers side seat moves when parked and left alone. this veries from 1/2 inch to several inces. problem is inconsistant.	33 ~ 32437 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT noise in power steering. *nm...	32 ~ 53136 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle accelerated when brakes were applied due to a faulty brake sensor. the consumer experienced sudden acceleration on three different...	28 ~ 12542 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs and brake warning lights intermittently go on and off for no apparent reason. it only happens when the engine...	27 ~ 54348 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated the left front power window control works intermittently. the vehicle was seen by a dealer. the	26 ~ 38284 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING noise in power steering. *nm...	24 ~ 36599 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*-the contact owns a 2003 ford winstar. the contact's family member and passenger were in tehe vehicle while driving through...	23 ~ 62834 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY consumer state after pushing button to close rear side door the rear side window shatter while children was in rear	23 ~ 12921 miles
SEAT BELTS when starting car airbag light cont' on. cont' problem pretention retractor replaced-working. no old parts returned to me. *tr...	22 ~ 70146 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer stated that brake light worked intermittently. consumer has took vehicle to the dealer and repairs were made. however problem...	22 ~ 35027 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the windshield wipers extended beyond the vehicle's windshield. the consumer feels that this is a safety hazard. the blades are...	22 ~ 74264 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT ford windstar 2003 recall was completed for abs along with replacement of abs module. now car is worse than before....	21 ~ 53467 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the instrument panel gauges started jumping all over and i could not determine my speed gas amount or any other...	21 ~ 27662 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS i was in an accident on monday april 5th while driving down the expressway at 60 mph when a 3x5...	21 ~ 67358 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* - the contact stated that he took the to a ford dealer to be serviced. the dealership informed the...	20 ~ 25708 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM front impact on passenger side 1 minute after impact vehicle bursted into flames. unknown speed. no injuries vehicle was totalled.*ak	20 ~ 50640 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. while attempting to turn into the driveway the contact heard a clunking...	19 ~ 52067 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i was traveling the kansas turnpike with my sister in my ford windstar van at night. the van then started...	19 ~ 116554 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS front right wheel separated on 2003 windstar. all five wheel studs sheared off. wheel came out and fender fell on	19 ~ 19969 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. the contact stated that after the vehicle has been driven 1 to 10...	18 ~ 65012 miles
VISIBILITY to the best of my knowledge most states have passed a law requiring motorists to turn on their headlamps during...	17 ~ 87291 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2003 ford windstar is a nightmare. it started with the dome lights flickering on and off or just staying...	16 ~ 63491 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES consumer had vehicle for 7 weeks and the check tire pressure light stayed on. consumer took vehicle to the repair...	16 ~ 46706 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY we're writing this letter to inform you of what we see and feel is a flaw in the design of...	16 ~ 44959 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer called complaining about having problems with the evenflo child seat model #25804167 dom 01/05/2002. the manufacturer was not contacted...	16 ~ 5844 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM this vehicle has died while driving at various speeds at different times of trips (long and short/hot engine normally). while...	16 ~ 21650 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM fuse to the fuel pump blewout several times causing vehicle to stall while driving and when coming to a complete	16 ~ 49394 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING whining noise from power steering. replaced pump on 5-18 still noisy. found out on 5-21-07 that rack and pinion was...	15 ~ 76112 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2003 ford windstar transmission problems the torque converter broke on my van . the van came to a complete stop...	14 ~ 17299 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2003 ford windstar - problem began in october 2006. vehicle wouldn't start therefore we purchased a new battery. same problem...	14 ~ 44921 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES failure(premature tread seperation) on 07/24/2005 at 10:30 pm my husband and i were in our 2003 ford windstar( on hwy...	14 ~ 7500 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER started having wiper issues (intermittent did not work) randomly for a couple weeks then headlights went out on highway at...	13 ~ 80236 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN anti lock brake shifter is inoperative this device is to prevent lever from shifting without brake depression.also child was	13
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY sliding doors can result in serious injury...	13 ~ 14055 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2002 ford windstar. engine warning light comes on. test meter shows lean condition in bank 1 & 2. resetting the...	12 ~ 66671 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2003 ford windstar is a nightmare. it started with the dome lights flickering on and off or just staying...	12 ~ 37408 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i was in an accident on monday april 5th while driving down the expressway at 60 mph when a 3x5...	12 ~ 51821 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM first of all there is a short located by the steering wheel around the air bag. i thought it was...	11 ~ 75545 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS my husband and i were driving our 2003 ford windstar when it was hit by another vehicle traveling at a...	11 ~ 25037 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE this vehicle was serviced on 7/12 and on the way home the engine light came on. i contacted the dealer...	11
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake failure third time in two month period. *ak...	10 ~ 607 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer complained about two. first the transmission will not shift properly when changing gears. this condition almost caused a rear...	10 ~ 11219 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY anti-lock brake system became inoperable according to code c1185 abs light and brake light illuminated on instrument panel. *tr...	9 ~ 122194 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. the contact stated that the inner control arm on the steering wheel fell...	9 ~ 70661 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i bought a 2003 ford windstar new . i am the only driver 66 years old. i backed out of...	9 ~ 60829 miles
FLUID > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my 2002 ford windstar van had an inoperable cruise control. i traced the problem to a leaking (brake fluid) switch...	9 ~ 68161 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS the passenger side middle row seat belt assembly fell off its sliding mechanism on the inside of the van. this...	9 ~ 31056 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the accelerator pedal and brake pedal are too close. when pushing the brake pedal somehow the accelerator is pushed causing	9 ~ 11 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING fluid from power steering system leaked onto some hot engine component probably the exhaust system and produced a rolling fire...	9 ~ 3444 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the failure recurred...	8 ~ 20786 miles
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING vehicle has 76 000 miles. power steering fluid was being gradually lost and steering noise occurred as the fluid level...	8 ~ 37598 miles
INDICATOR LIGHT > PARKING BRAKE i would like to request an investigation on my 2003 ford windstar van. my abs and emergency brake light randomly...	8 ~ 64125 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. while making a left turn at 10 mph the contact heard a loud...	8 ~ 53250 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING message: i have a 2003 ford windstar that is getting water into the left headlight. the water is causing the...	8 ~ 10500 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE smelled gasoline and found both fuel lines spraying gas at front of engine. fuel lines appeared to have disintegrated. took...	8 ~ 40317 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES i purchased four new michelin hydroedge tires for my wife's car in february 2005. bgod haex 2004 215/65/r1698t. two have...	7 ~ 21786 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING since purchase i have had to replace transmission airconditioner and the alternator--this has been replaced 4 times. there is still...	7 ~ 16143 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while at a complete stop vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly resulting in a minor collosion. dealer has inspected the vehicle.*ak...	7
VALVE > TIRES i purchased new 4 tires from sears auto center in dulles va on 1/46/07 which they installed on our 2002...	6 ~ 25485 miles
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR broken rear axle beam. *tr...	6 ~ 109684 miles
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs and brake warning lights are lit on dash. dealer says that the abs ecu has failed and that the...	6 ~ 74075 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE car emissions light came on. then when filling up gas backs up and spews out past nozzle. can't get car	6 ~ 21283 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE while filling the gas tank the nozzle turns off the gas backs up and leaks out. it can take up	6
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake pads and rotors had to be replaced every 6000 miles. dealer stated there was no manufacturer's defect. *ak...	6 ~ 23600 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS drivers side seat moves when parked and left alone. this veries from 1/2 inch to several inces. problem is inconsistant.	6 ~ 1355 miles
CHILD SEAT my husband and i were driving our 2003 ford windstar when it was hit by another vehicle traveling at a...	6
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while the consumer was driving at 35 mph hit another vehicle. during the accident the driver side air bag failed...	6
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS our 2000 ford windstar was rear-ended on i40 08/10/2000. traffic slowed suddenly cars were following too closely struck the left...	6 ~ 113338 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING i have repeatedly contacted my dealer for the problems that exist with my vehicle. the brakes fail after prolonged pressure...	6
MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact entered her vehicle and noticed thick white smoke inside the entire...	5 ~ 24848 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2002 ford windstar. engine warning light comes on. test meter shows lean condition in bank 1 & 2. resetting the...	5 ~ 50000 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING right side (passenger) front marker light has a grounding problem. i changed the bulb twice and the problem still occurs....	5 ~ 11000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE getting lean code p0171 and p0174. dealer analyzed and from what i can tell it's tsb 03-16-1 (nhtsa sb# 16920)...	5 ~ 22000 miles
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM failure of the heater blend door. van has no defroster and is undrivable in winter. *tr...	5 ~ 53053 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl*- the contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side front seat belts would not retract. the contact took...	5 ~ 11120 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the heater blower chamber malfunctioned causing defroster/ defogger and the heat system to become inoperative. thus reducing consumer's visibility. the	5 ~ 59640 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT purchased a used van from local dealer. it has a dvd player already installed (not factory installed). approx. 6 months...	5 ~ 40837 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING no summary listed for abov ev3ehicle. *ak...	5
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE the hood of the suv is partially made of chrome which rattled at high speeds. *nlm...	5 ~ 320 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 7/21/2011 bought van from private party. recall completed in march of 2011 regarding back axle. on 7/13/2012 8pm my 18yr...	4 ~ 65084 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT first time i was riding on a major highway doing about 65 mph and i heard a loud crack followed...	4 ~ 52325 miles
RIM > WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. while driving approximately 35 mph the tire pressure illuminated on the dashboard. the...	4 ~ 38250 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR abs brakes light problem ford windstar 20003 air brakes problem cruise control problem suspension problem. *tr...	4 ~ 89907 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN rear axle of my 2001 windstar cracked and split in half while driving approximately 50 mph. significant safety issue. no	4 ~ 46000 miles
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION on october 19 2007 i backed out of my driveway shifted into drive and began to go forward when i...	4 ~ 57654 miles
FUEL RAIL > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel rail leaking gasoline do not know what caused this as there does not appear to be cracks leak is	4 ~ 87132 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have a 2000 windstar sel. it is jerking when put in reverse or in drive. the gasket has a...	4 ~ 30949 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the stainless steel cables that ran down to the gas pedal broke. this was noticed after having the oil changed....	4 ~ 54005 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION a 2 year old child was able remove the gear shifter lever from park into drive without depressing the...	4 ~ 76050 miles
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving at any speed right turn signal worked only intermittently. turn signal switch was replaced once before. vehicle had	4 ~ 18053 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer called complaining about having problems with starter. vehicle was taken into the dealer and they stated that there was...	4 ~ 21250 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING noticed a squeaking sound under drivers side found two defective tie rods.*ak...	4 ~ 16625 miles
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE the parking brake does not prevent the vehicle from rolling. dealer & ford cust. svc. people tell me it works...	4
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer feels that brake/gas pedals are located too close together. this resulted in accidental acceleration.*ak...	4 ~ 23000 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the transmission coolant line busted the dealer replaced the line with a rubber hose and two clamps instead of replacing	4
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE engine was missing/tapping and knocking which was caused by loose baffle in intake manifold.dealer contacted.*ak...	4
COLUMN > STEERING consumer states while traveling without any indication vehicle lost all power steering. dealer was contacted and replace steering rack pump	4 ~ 37500 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 mph the suspension was...	3 ~ 122667 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have 2002 ford windstar and my rear lights ( tail light backup lights and indicators ) keeping going off...	3 ~ 37000 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. while driving approximately 35 mph the rear of the vehicle swerved to the...	3 ~ 24127 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR abs and brake warning lights are lit on dash. dealer says that the abs ecu has failed and that the...	3 ~ 69667 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM my van started to have sounds of a flock of birds in the engine compartment. it stalled after running 20...	3 ~ 53667 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION when driving and turning in cold weather the front end makes a very loud noise. the struts where replaced under...	3 ~ 72000 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING our 2003 ford windstar began experiencing intermittent electrical failures. on may 27 after driving normally we stopped for about 30...	3 ~ 87752 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL driving on us 60 and loop 101 when the side air bag located in drivers left side of seat exploded....	3 ~ 38667 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY while the vehicle was parked the rear liftgate window shattered twice. *ak with both occurrences the weather was moderate parked	3 ~ 56333 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE roof brackets are loose. this is causing a loud rattling noise. dealership was notified but did not resolve the	3 ~ 29153 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT the right front tire blew out. the driver pulled over to change the tire with the jack. while taking off...	3 ~ 21667 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM brake lights do not work on intermittent basis. at night this can be detected when the dash light goes off....	3 ~ 1667 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i feel that these component failures have caused a safety risk for my family and i. i bought a windstar	3
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM brakes failed on three different occasions (repair dates: 3/22/02 4/1/02 and 4/15/02). first my wife noted the brake pedal was...	3
TRAILER HITCHES consumer states check engine light is on. dealer replace fuel cap and evaporative purge valve however problem still exist and...	3
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY turned on rear defogger and back window shattered. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further details on this matter.	3 ~ 23647 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY repeated failure and replacement of various parts of the electrical system including wiper motor rear wiper motor fuel pump fuel...	3 ~ 55367 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the right rear view mirror was replaced. *slc...	3 ~ 45000 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer noticed left front brakes grab without depressing brakes and while traveling at any speed. *ak...	3
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION 2002 ford windstar lx. consumer states problem with brake system *tgw the consumer stated the front wheel bearings engine gasket	2
HUB > WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. the contact stated that the hub has been replaced 15 times and the...	2 ~ 43650 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS my cruise control speed accelerated then went out not working at all abs light goes off and on even after...	2 ~ 21500 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wiper failure while driving in rain on i-5 seattle washington failure mode is similar to prior recall # 01v261000....	2 ~ 91664 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2002 ford windstar hood unlatched and the hood hit the windshield. kb jb the hood broke the windshield. *nm...	2 ~ 56500 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC our 2003 ford windstar began experiencing intermittent electrical failures. on may 27 after driving normally we stopped for about 30...	2 ~ 12628 miles
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY when braking at any speed steering wheel vibrated heavily. dealership repaired the front rotors/pads but this did not resolve the...	2 ~ 52639 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the child was playing inside of the vehicle while it was parked. the child hit gear shift causing the vehicle	2 ~ 25000 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION the power sliding doors on my 2003 windstar open spontaneously after closing. this is a concern when there are children...	2
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brake fuild leaked into the wiring causing the vehilce controls to malfunction. dealer has been contacted. please provide any	2 ~ 54000 miles
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT consumer called complaining about having problems with the evenflo child seat model #25804167 dom 01/05/2002. the manufacturer was not contacted...	2 ~ 7400 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the advanced tracking system engaged on its own. when tracking system engaged vehicle shook violently. this problem occurred three times	2 ~ 4700 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT ford motor company main topic: vehicleserviceissues your inquiry: my vehicle was recalled for a repair. i took my ford windstar...	2 ~ 18000 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION transmission sliding door driver door rack and pinion steering pump intake manifold front suspension upper link world's fastest declining vehicle	2 ~ 68500 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING steering wheel locked at 35 mph. consumer had to press the brake and gas pedals simultaneously to unlock steering wheel.	2 ~ 750 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION both rear shocks have broken while traveling at highway speed of 65-70 mph. dealer was notified. feel free to provide	2 ~ 1500 miles
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE while in a left hand curve driver heard a banging noise. then vehicle went out of control. the left front...	2
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM while consumer is driving passenger's side door can come open without any assitence. consumer's child almost fell out of door....	2 ~ 43000 miles
BOOSTER > SHELL > CHILD SEAT according to ford's owner guide on installation of child seats. you are suppose to put knee on seat and tighten...	2
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE this was not a defect according to ford- the automatic doors did not kick back and closed on my hand....	2
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION consumer believes the vehicles reverse sensing system chime is too weak and cannot be heard if the radio is on.	2 ~ 17500 miles
STRAP/WEBBING > HARNESS > CHILD SEAT windstar ford 2002 tires they just keep going down very quick no holes had a blow out an wrecked into...	1 ~ 2300 miles
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2000 ford windstar. consumer writes in regards to the speed control system modification recall notice problems. *smd the consumer stated...	1
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT the lower anchor strap for rear facing will not tighten or loosen and is stuck in the same position. i...	1
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR ford windstar 2000 another recall ??? my car needs a new abs module locking for information and maybe a cheaper...	1 ~ 116930 miles
BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have 2002 ford windstar and my rear lights ( tail light backup lights and indicators ) keeping going off...	1
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2002 ford windstar lx. consumer states problem with brake system *tgw the consumer stated the front wheel bearings engine gasket	1
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. the contact stated that the warning brake light and the check engine lights...	1 ~ 73000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that brake fluid was leaking out of the brake pressure...	1 ~ 111000 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS emergency brake light came on around three months ago. the emergency brake was not engaged and this had no effect...	1 ~ 90925 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN i noticed that the rear end of the car was "bouncing" as i went around a corner. i immediately brought...	1 ~ 126000 miles
INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR abs and brake warning lights are lit on dash. dealer says that the abs ecu has failed and that the...	1 ~ 75000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR abs light comes on when the van reaches approximately 20 mph. also the brake light comes on in warm to...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1) 2001 windstar minivan stalled at low idle while making a turn. 2) driver nearly wrecked due to loss of...	1 ~ 40400 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the latches on the vehicle are defective. the glove compartment latch will not open. the latch on cd storage will	1 ~ 73000 miles
HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE > CHILD SEAT consumer stated upon being in a parking lot four year old child unbuckled child safety seat got out and climbed...	1
COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the transmission failed with 55 000 mile on it. we took it to norristown ford in pa and we need	1 ~ 55000 miles
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL on numerous occations when the parking brake is applyed the cable tension will relase when leaver reaches near full travel....	1 ~ 28448 miles
PINION SHAFT > RACK AND PINION > STEERING strange noise coming from van when i turn rack and pinions gone bad ford refuses to do anything and told...	1 ~ 36000 miles
SHIELD ASSEMBLY > CHILD SEAT while driving at 25 mph consumer's child was banging on the front of the shield of the child seat. suddenly	1
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE the liftgate glass shattered without any cause. dealer couldn't determine the cause but replaced the glass. ak mr...	1 ~ 29000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER over thirty separate warranty repairs over two years. faulty electrical door locks (kids couldn't exit) transmission leakage transmission failure front-end...	1 ~ 37500 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE after and while raining there an excessive amount of water is getting into the fuel tank from the fuel filler...	1
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY water leaks into the seal of the rear hatchback causing damage and mold to build up in the interior of	1
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT engine light continued to come on. after diagnostic was complete it was determined to replace the egr valve & sensor....	1 ~ 40000 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlight switch broke off while turning on light switch. dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. ak yh...	1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE bumper was loose. ford states this is common in these cars and a result of normal use but charged to...	1
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the vehicle's check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the fuel filter. *nm the	1
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM crankcase valve located on valve cover failed --- had to replace the entire valve cover --cost $349.03 at local ford	1 ~ 47707 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING insured pulled off the road to stop at a stand and the vehicle caught on fire fire was found to	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN there are several problems with out now three year old windstar that have either been corrected temporarily or not corrected...	1
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE slide door reopens when closed with key or interior controls. slide door not operable with interior controls ( will not	1
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS rear and the middle shoulder seat belts get tight on the consumers when putting the seat belts on. consumer have...	1
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE the pulley and fan belt are making noise the dealer claims nothing is wrong with the vehicle. nlm...	1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS both front disc brake calipers were leaking. the owner replaced the calipers on 6/22/2003. the owner also contacted the dealer	1
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY when the interior rearview mirror is set for night vision it becomes distorted and hard to view objects. dealer says	1
MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE when emegency brake lever is pulled there is no brake tension. if brake tension is present it will release unexpectedly	1
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer stated the rear passenger door will not close/open properly or remain in the lock position the dealer has tried	1
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER while driving the vehicle stalled. consumer was able to restart the vehicle and noticed that the gas gauge registered a...	1
HANDLE (INFANT) > CHILD SEAT the handle started to crack at the bottom where it hooked onto the seat on both sides. *ph the consumer...	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT consumer noticed any speed vehicle would stall due to anti theft device. *ak...	1

FAQ

What year Ford Windstar is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 5 years, Ford Windstar models of 2002, 2003, 1999 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Ford Windstar?

Ford Windstar models of 2000 and 2001 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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