1999 FORD WINDSTAR
13 recalls, 2,040 complaints - 335 TSBs
15V608000 Sep 29, 2015
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured September 2, 1997, to July 3, 2003. The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled. ... Read more
Consequence
If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brackets to verify their proper installation. If a bracket is found to have been misinstalled, the rear axle will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer ser... Read more
12V193000 May 3, 2012
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, THROUGH JULY 3, 2003, AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN VIRGINIA. OVER TIME, CORROSION CAN WEAKEN THE REAR AXLE MAKING IT SUSCEPTIBLE TO TORSIONAL STRESS. CORROSION AND STRESS CAN LEA... Read more
Consequence
A FRACTURED AXLE CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS, OR REPLACE THE AXLES, AS NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
12V194000 May 3, 2012
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. CORROSION-RELATED FRACTURES OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKETS AND BODY MOUNT ATTACHMENTS MAY OCCUR.
Consequence
A SEPARATION OF A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKET MAY RESULT IN A LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATION. A SEPARATION OF BOTH FRONT SUBFRAME REAR BODY MOUNTS MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, ... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKETS AND BOTH BODY MOUNT ATTACHMENTS AT THE REAR OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
12V195000 May 3, 2012
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, THROUGH JULY 3, 2003, REGISTERED IN PUERTO RICO. DUE TO INCREASED STRESSES CAUSED BY HIGH CYCLES OF TORSIONAL LOADING, SPECIFIC TO THIS MARKET, THE REAR AXLE CAN CRACK.
Consequence
A FRACTURED AXLE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE REAR AXLE OR REPLACE THE AXLES, AS NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-8... Read more
11V030000 Jan 26, 2011
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, N... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKETS, AND BOTH BODY MOUNT ATTACHMENTS AT THE REAR OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME, AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. IF REPAIRS CANNOT BE MADE TO A VEHICLE, FORD WILL OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTE... Read more
10V385000 Aug 26, 2010
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2003 AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINN... Read more
Consequence
A FRACTURED AXLE CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
AS PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE, DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY INSTALL THE REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
09V399000 Oct 13, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS ... Read more
Consequence
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN... Read more
06E056000 Jun 13, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE... Read more
Consequence
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
01V261000 Aug 15, 2001
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. CONTAMINANTS SUCH AS WATER, SALT, AND WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLUTION CAN ENTER THE WIPER MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY THROUGH PINHOLES ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COVER THAT ARE USED IN THE MOLDING PROCESS. IN ADDITION, ON CERTAIN OF THE VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN FEBRUARY AND AUGUST... Read more
Consequence
SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER COVER WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND WATER RESISTANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAIN AUGUST 27, 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 1-8... Read more
01V262000 Aug 15, 2001
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY REAR AIR-CONDITIONING. IF THE AUXILIARY AIR-CONDITIONING BLOWER MOTOR STOPS TURNING WHILE IN THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED SETTING, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT THE RESISTOR MAY BECOME HOT AND SMOKE.
Consequence
THE MOTOR COULD POTENTIALLY CATCH ON FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER WIRE THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED SETTING IS PROTECTED BY THE THERMAL LIMITER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGSUT 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHI... Read more
00V351000 Oct 30, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Defect Description
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" POSITI... Read more
Consequence
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.
99V147000 Jun 14, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER IS RECESSED AND ORIENTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SO THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WARNING STATEMENT EMBOSSED ON BOTH THE TOP OF THE FILLER CAP AND THE SIDE OF THE RESERVOIR BODY ARE NOT ENTIRELY VISIBLE BY DIRECT VIEW. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT... Read more
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
99I001000 Jun 2, 1999
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE REAR RETAINING BRACKET CAN DEVELOP CRACKS AND SEPARATE, ALLOWING THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE TO BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIB... Read more
Consequence
IF THE CONSOLE DOES FALL DOWN, IT COULD DISTRACT THE DRIVER OR POSSIBLY STRIKE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED RETAINING BRACKET IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL RETAINING BRACKET.
Complaint Statistics
2,040 total complaints
64 crashes 86 fires 49 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 184 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 156 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 110 |
| SUSPENSION | 80 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 78 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 76 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 72 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 69 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 64 |
| STEERING | 53 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Apr 2, 2025
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
Hood bounces up and down while driving and gets worse at highway speeds. I am concerned that the hood will open up and block visibility which would be dangerous.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 2, 2025
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
Twice while driving my vehicle, the on board display screen will start to flicker and then show multiple lines going through it to where you can’t see anything on the screen. You have to turn the vehicle off and then turn it back on to reset it. It looks almost as if it were a flatscreen TV that h... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 15, 2024
Incident date: Jul 14, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repai... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Jun 14, 2024
Incident date: May 22, 2024
The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the crankcase ventilation system had failed. The dealer determined that the engine oil separato... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 14, 2022
Incident date: Aug 1, 2022
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, he heard the rear driver’s side tire rubbing against the axle and then saw smoke coming from the tire. No warning light was illuminated. The contact then stated that the rear driver's side axle had fractu... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 2, 2022
Incident date: Mar 2, 2022
If my vehicle is not used for a few days (3 to 4 days), when I start the vehicle, all the needles of the instrument cluster oscillate violently between extremes. However, this does not affect drivability and I can slowly move the car out of my driveway and get on the street. About 30 to 45 seconds a... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 14, 2022
Incident date: Jan 2, 2022
Went into a curve and vehicle swayed and went into the other lane as if had a flat tire. I had it checked at an independent garage and found rear axle is breaking
SUSPENSION
Dec 15, 2021
Incident date: Dec 15, 2021
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle made screeching sounds. The contact saw smoke and detected a burning odor. The vehicle then stalled. The contact was able to pull over and park the vehicle in a parking lot, where it remained. The con... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 29, 2021
Incident date: Sep 28, 2021
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while attempting to move the vehicle up her driveway, the vehicle began to accelerate uncontrollably. The contact was able to turn off the vehicle without shifting into the park. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicl... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 28, 2021
Incident date: Apr 7, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS MOTHER WHO OWNS A 1999 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AXLE FRACTURED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PALLOTTA FORD LINCOLN (4199 CLEVELAND RD, WOOSTER, OH 44691, (330)439-0835) HOWEVER, THE V... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 13, 2021
Incident date: Mar 21, 2021
FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE FAILURE HIGHWAY SPEEDS 3/21/21. LEFT REAR TIRE COLLAPSED AGAINST FRAME OF VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALERSHIP 4/1/21. THEY CONFIRMED AXLE FAILURE AND WOULD NOT COVER UNDER RECALL 15S27. (SEE ATTACHED ESTIMATE TO REPLACE) THEY CONFIRMED PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. CALLED FOR... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 14, 2020
Incident date: Oct 12, 2020
I WAS DRIVING IN A 50 MPH ZONE WHEN I WAS COMING TO A STOP THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE FREE FROM THE SUB FRAME BUT I WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL. VAN IS NOW USELESS AND I ONLY HAVE 125K MILES ON IT.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 13, 2020
Incident date: Jul 25, 2020
THIS WAS MY MOTHERS . NOW MINE THE SPEED ODOMETER JUST GOES EVERY WHERE SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T MOVE AT ALL. AND IT DOES IT DOES SHOW THE RIGHT SPEED ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES THE SAME . AND WHEN THAT STARTED THE WINDOWS STOP WORKING TOO. ANY MORE NOR THE RADIO. THEY SAID ITS A MAIN CONTROL MOLECUL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 13, 2020
Incident date: Jul 25, 2020
THIS WAS MY MOTHERS . NOW MINE THE SPEED ODOMETER JUST GOES EVERY WHERE SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T MOVE AT ALL. AND IT DOES IT DOES SHOW THE RIGHT SPEED ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES THE SAME . AND WHEN THAT STARTED THE WINDOWS STOP WORKING TOO. ANY MORE NOR THE RADIO. THEY SAID ITS A MAIN CONTROL MOLECUL... Read more
WHEELS
May 22, 2020
Incident date: May 21, 2020
THE AXLE ON THE BACK DRIVER'S SIDE IS TERRIBLY RUSTED TO THE POINT OF NO REPAIR. THE MECHANIC STATED IT IS A RECALL PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALER. HE ALSO STATED THAT IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DUE TO THE PROBLEMS THAT IT WAS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO NOT FIT OR STAY ON CORRECTLY CAUSING... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 22, 2020
Incident date: May 21, 2020
THE AXLE ON THE BACK DRIVER'S SIDE IS TERRIBLY RUSTED TO THE POINT OF NO REPAIR. THE MECHANIC STATED IT IS A RECALL PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALER. HE ALSO STATED THAT IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DUE TO THE PROBLEMS THAT IT WAS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO NOT FIT OR STAY ON CORRECTLY CAUSING... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 7, 2020
Incident date: Dec 12, 2019
BRACING ON REAR AXLE DID NOT WORK, THE BRACING RETAINED ROAD SALT AND MOISTURE CAUSING THE AXLE TO FAIL. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN THE AXLE BROKE AND ALMOST WENT INTO A DICH.
SUSPENSION
Dec 18, 2019
Incident date: Dec 17, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 32 MPH ENTERING A RAMP TO THE FREEWAY, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO VEER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD WHERE THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S FATHER'S HOUSE. KO... Read more
STEERING
Nov 26, 2019
Incident date: Sep 16, 2014
I HAVE 3 PROBLEMS WITH MY 1999 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH CURRENTLY HAS 60,000 MILES. ONE OF THEM IS THE GLASS IN FRONT WHEN I'M DRIVING IN THE RAIN I HAVE TO TURN ON THE WIPERS THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE MIDDLE PART OF THE WIPER STAYS WET WHILE THE PASSENGER SIDE CLEANS VERY WELL. THE OTHER PROBLEM I'VE ALW... Read more
Fire
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 26, 2019
Incident date: Sep 16, 2014
I HAVE 3 PROBLEMS WITH MY 1999 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH CURRENTLY HAS 60,000 MILES. ONE OF THEM IS THE GLASS IN FRONT WHEN I'M DRIVING IN THE RAIN I HAVE TO TURN ON THE WIPERS THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE MIDDLE PART OF THE WIPER STAYS WET WHILE THE PASSENGER SIDE CLEANS VERY WELL. THE OTHER PROBLEM I'VE ALW... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Nov 26, 2019
Incident date: Sep 16, 2014
I HAVE 3 PROBLEMS WITH MY 1999 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH CURRENTLY HAS 60,000 MILES. ONE OF THEM IS THE GLASS IN FRONT WHEN I'M DRIVING IN THE RAIN I HAVE TO TURN ON THE WIPERS THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE MIDDLE PART OF THE WIPER STAYS WET WHILE THE PASSENGER SIDE CLEANS VERY WELL. THE OTHER PROBLEM I'VE ALW... Read more
Fire
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 26, 2019
Incident date: Sep 16, 2014
I HAVE 3 PROBLEMS WITH MY 1999 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH CURRENTLY HAS 60,000 MILES. ONE OF THEM IS THE GLASS IN FRONT WHEN I'M DRIVING IN THE RAIN I HAVE TO TURN ON THE WIPERS THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE MIDDLE PART OF THE WIPER STAYS WET WHILE THE PASSENGER SIDE CLEANS VERY WELL. THE OTHER PROBLEM I'VE ALW... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Nov 26, 2019
Incident date: Sep 16, 2014
I HAVE 3 PROBLEMS WITH MY 1999 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH CURRENTLY HAS 60,000 MILES. ONE OF THEM IS THE GLASS IN FRONT WHEN I'M DRIVING IN THE RAIN I HAVE TO TURN ON THE WIPERS THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE MIDDLE PART OF THE WIPER STAYS WET WHILE THE PASSENGER SIDE CLEANS VERY WELL. THE OTHER PROBLEM I'VE ALW... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Nov 26, 2019
Incident date: Sep 16, 2014
I HAVE 3 PROBLEMS WITH MY 1999 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH CURRENTLY HAS 60,000 MILES. ONE OF THEM IS THE GLASS IN FRONT WHEN I'M DRIVING IN THE RAIN I HAVE TO TURN ON THE WIPERS THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE MIDDLE PART OF THE WIPER STAYS WET WHILE THE PASSENGER SIDE CLEANS VERY WELL. THE OTHER PROBLEM I'VE ALW... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION
Nov 8, 2019
Incident date: Oct 20, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION) IN 2015. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND, WHEN INSPECTED, THE CONTACT NOTICED T... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 4, 2019
Incident date: Oct 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) BY AN UNKNOWN FORD DEALER IN CIRCLEVILLE, OH THAT WAS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. THE RECALL REQUIRED THE DEALER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE REAR AXL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 23, 2019
Incident date: Jan 21, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THEN TURNED DARK. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. KLABEN FORD LINCOLN OF WARREN, INC (I3853 YOUNGSTOWN RD SE, WARREN, OH 44484, (888) 428-3823) STATED THAT THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 13, 2019
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
VEHCULO DA CANTASOS Y JALONES AL CONDUCIR. UN DA NOS BAMOS DE CAMINO A UN RESTAURANTE LA TRANSMICIN EMPEZ A DAR CANTASOS NOS ESTACIONAMOS EN LA GRAMA, LA TRANSMICIN PARECE QUE LIQUEABA ACEITE Y EL ACEITE CALIENTE CAY EN LA GRAMA Y LA GRAMA SE ENCENDIO EN FUEGO Y HOY EN DA LA TRANSMICIN AUNQUE SE ARR... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION
Oct 16, 2018
Incident date: Oct 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM FRACTURED AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, B... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 26, 2018
Incident date: May 4, 2018
1999 FORD WINDSTAR LX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRACKET RECALL THAT WAS NOT HONORED FOR VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *JS THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER AGREED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED.*JS
SUSPENSION
Jun 26, 2018
Incident date: May 4, 2018
1999 FORD WINDSTAR LX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRACKET RECALL THAT WAS NOT HONORED FOR VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *JS THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER AGREED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED.*JS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 30, 2018
Incident date: Feb 16, 2018
SUBFRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND WILL NOT PASS THE SAFETY. THE VEHICLE WAS TREATED BY THE RECALL 11S16-S4.IN 2012. I WENT FOR A VOLUNTARY SAFETY CHECK AND THE VEHICLE STAYED AT THE SERVICE AS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 30, 2018
Incident date: Feb 16, 2018
SUBFRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND WILL NOT PASS THE SAFETY. THE VEHICLE WAS TREATED BY THE RECALL 11S16-S4.IN 2012. I WENT FOR A VOLUNTARY SAFETY CHECK AND THE VEHICLE STAYED AT THE SERVICE AS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
SUSPENSION
May 30, 2018
Incident date: Feb 16, 2018
SUBFRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND WILL NOT PASS THE SAFETY. THE VEHICLE WAS TREATED BY THE RECALL 11S16-S4.IN 2012. I WENT FOR A VOLUNTARY SAFETY CHECK AND THE VEHICLE STAYED AT THE SERVICE AS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 12, 2018
Incident date: Apr 2, 2018
I WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A THUD. WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE. THE TIRE THAN BECAMED SLANT AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS COCKED TO ONE SIDE.
SUSPENSION
Apr 12, 2018
Incident date: Apr 2, 2018
I WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A THUD. WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE. THE TIRE THAN BECAMED SLANT AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS COCKED TO ONE SIDE.
SUSPENSION
Feb 2, 2018
Incident date: Dec 15, 2017
BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKETS AND BOTH BODY MOUNT ATTACHMENTS AT REAR OF SUB FRAME ARE RUSTED AND BROKEN . MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN I HEARD A CLUNKING SOUND . UPON INSPECTION FOUND THE ABOVE PROBLEMS
STEERING
Dec 15, 2017
Incident date: Dec 13, 2017
I HAD THE REAR AXLE REPLACED BY THE RECALL, AND WHICH I PAID $300 FOR THE WORK. THE AXLE NOW DOES NOT ALIGN PROPERLY AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT SHIMS ARE REQUIRED. WITHOUT THEM THE REAR AXLE EATS MY TIRES. FORD HAS A POLICY TO MY UNDERSTANDING THAT NEW PARTS INSTALLED BY FORD HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 15, 2017
Incident date: Dec 13, 2017
I HAD THE REAR AXLE REPLACED BY THE RECALL, AND WHICH I PAID $300 FOR THE WORK. THE AXLE NOW DOES NOT ALIGN PROPERLY AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT SHIMS ARE REQUIRED. WITHOUT THEM THE REAR AXLE EATS MY TIRES. FORD HAS A POLICY TO MY UNDERSTANDING THAT NEW PARTS INSTALLED BY FORD HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 15, 2017
Incident date: Dec 13, 2017
I HAD THE REAR AXLE REPLACED BY THE RECALL, AND WHICH I PAID $300 FOR THE WORK. THE AXLE NOW DOES NOT ALIGN PROPERLY AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT SHIMS ARE REQUIRED. WITHOUT THEM THE REAR AXLE EATS MY TIRES. FORD HAS A POLICY TO MY UNDERSTANDING THAT NEW PARTS INSTALLED BY FORD HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 12, 2017
Incident date: Dec 1, 2017
THE TRANSMISSION WONT GO INTO DRIVE. WHEN IT DOES, IT SHIFTS VERY HARD AND AT EVERY STOP SIGN IT GOES OUT OF GEAR AGAIN.
SUSPENSION
Oct 23, 2017
Incident date: Oct 22, 2017
FRONT LEFT SUB FRAME BY THE MOTOR MOUNT IS RUSTED THROUGH. PASSENGER SIDE IS FINE. CONCERNED THIS COULD BREAK WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 23, 2017
Incident date: Oct 22, 2017
FRONT LEFT SUB FRAME BY THE MOTOR MOUNT IS RUSTED THROUGH. PASSENGER SIDE IS FINE. CONCERNED THIS COULD BREAK WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
STEERING
Oct 16, 2017
Incident date: Oct 16, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SUNSET FORD (11700 GRAVOIS RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63127) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 3, 2017
Incident date: Sep 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (MANDERBACH FORD, 4450 5TH STREET HWY, TEMPLE, PA 19560) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS STRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 16, 2017
Incident date: Sep 15, 2017
TAKATA RECALL: I DRIVE A FORD WINSTAR 1999 . I AM A FOSTER PARENT THEREFORE, I USE MY VAN TO TRANSPORT MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL, VISITATION WITH THEIR PARENT, DOCTOR VISITS, ECT. I WAS TAKING MY VEHIJCLE. TO GET AN OIL CHANGE WHEN MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT MY SUB-FRAME WAS IN NEED OF BEING CHANGED. ... Read more
WHEELS
Sep 4, 2017
Incident date: Sep 2, 2017
I JUST PURCHASED THE 1999 FORD WINSTAR AND. 2 MONTHS LATER I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND THE REAR AXLE BEEM BROKE CAUSING ME TO LOOAE CONTROL. I AM JUST NOW FINDING OUT ABOUT THE RECALL PLEASE ADVISE THIS I S MY ONLY VEHICLE
SUSPENSION
Sep 4, 2017
Incident date: Sep 2, 2017
I JUST PURCHASED THE 1999 FORD WINSTAR AND. 2 MONTHS LATER I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND THE REAR AXLE BEEM BROKE CAUSING ME TO LOOAE CONTROL. I AM JUST NOW FINDING OUT ABOUT THE RECALL PLEASE ADVISE THIS I S MY ONLY VEHICLE
STRUCTURE
Jul 19, 2017
Incident date: Dec 1, 2016
1999 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS DEALERSHIP CUSTOMER SERVICE REFUSES TO REPAIR VEHICLE MAIN FRONT FRAME CORROSION. *SMD UPDATED THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THERE WAS NO WARRANTY OR RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. 07/19/201... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 15, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS DETACHED FROM VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT FRAME NEEDED TO BE ... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 FORD WINDSTAR
335 manufacturer communications from 318 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 32 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 24 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 16 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 14 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 13 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 13 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 12 |
16-0065
Apr 20, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
For 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a front subframe lower control arm (LCA) rear attaching flange or rear body mount could
TSB160070
Apr 21, 2016
023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Safety recall 10S13 - Rear axle corrosion - requests for recall service action
TSB160070
Apr 21, 2016
020000 SUSPENSION
Safety recall 10S13 - Rear axle corrosion - requests for recall service action
16-0070
Apr 21, 2016
020000 SUSPENSION
For 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 10S13 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear axle could potentially fracture. If the rear axle should completely fracture,
TSB160065
Apr 20, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
Safety recall 11s16 - LCA rear attaching flanges or rear subframe body mount corrosion - requests for recall service action
CSP-15-N-02
Sep 29, 2015
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TSB-14-0168
Sep 9, 2014
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
FORD: SAFETY RECALL ON FRONT SUBFRAME LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) REAR ATTACHING FLANGE OR REAR BODY MOUNT THAT CAN SEPARATE FROM SUBFRAME IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED, FOR EXTENDED PERIOD, IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS. MODEL 1999-03 WINDSTAR.
TSB-14-0168
Sep 9, 2014
021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
FORD: SAFETY RECALL ON FRONT SUBFRAME LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) REAR ATTACHING FLANGE OR REAR BODY MOUNT THAT CAN SEPARATE FROM SUBFRAME IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED, FOR EXTENDED PERIOD, IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS. MODEL 1999-03 WINDSTAR.
TSB-14-0167
Sep 9, 2014
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
FORD: SAFETY RECALL CONCERNING REAR AXLE FRACTURING IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR AND EXTENDED PERIOD. MODEL 1998-03 WINDSTAR. *PE
TSB-14-0146
Aug 11, 2014
022510 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
FORD: ON SOME MINIVANS, REAR AXLE WILL FRACTURE, IN HIGH CORROSION AREA, AFTER OPERATING FOR AN EXTENDED TIME PERIOD, AND VEHICLE HANDLING ABILITY WILL BE AFFECTED. MODEL 1998-2003 WINDSTAR. *PE
TSB-14-0145
Aug 11, 2014
021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
FORD: A SAFETY RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON MINIVANS WHERE LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) OF FRONT SUBFRAME ATTACHING REAR FLANGE OR REAR BODY MOUNT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO CORROSION. MODEL 1999-2003 WINDSTAR. *PE
CSP-08B01
May 16, 2008
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
04262
Mar 7, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT
0471
Dec 31, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04189
Dec 13, 2004
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
04192
Oct 4, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE ONLY. *TT
041514
Aug 9, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
17358
Aug 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT
17277
Aug 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BEEPING SOUND FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN DRIVING AT/OVER 75 MPH, TRACTION CONTROL OFF INDICATOR ILLUMINATE WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2477 (MODULE CONFIGURATION FAILURE) STORED IN
031501
Jul 12, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
17744
Apr 1, 2004
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER STEERING NOISE. *TT
17585
Mar 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRAILER TOW ELECTRIC BRAKE SWITCH/MODULE CONNECTOR MAY BE DIFFICULT TO LOCATE IN THE VEHICLE AND FOR CERTAIN 1999-2001 VEHICLES, THE LOCATION IS NOT CLEARLY IDENTIFIED IN THE WIRING DIAGRAM MANUAL. *TT
02184
Feb 9, 2004
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
POWER SLIDING DOOR OPERATION AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
17525
Jan 1, 2004
160000 STRUCTURE
WINDSHIELD COWL PANEL GRILLE (LEAF SCREEN) BREAKING AT THE GRILLE OPENING. *TT
03242
Dec 8, 2003
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
TRAILER TOW SERVICE KIT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
03203
Oct 13, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03161
Aug 18, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0171/P0174 (SYSTEM TOO LEAN BANK 1 OR 2) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
17056
Aug 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON / NO START / ERRATIC SHIFTING. *TT
17016
Aug 1, 2003
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FRONT CALIPER SEEPAGE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
16987
Jul 1, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SLIGHT AMOUNT OF FLUID RESIDUE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDER DUST BOOT ON VEHICLES WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. *TT
03123
Jun 23, 2003
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT
16920
Jun 1, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171/P0174 STORED. NEW SERVICE ISOLATOR BOLT ASSEMBLY RELEASED FOR SERVICE. *TT
0398
May 12, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
0347
Mar 3, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC'S) P0171/P0174 STORED. *TT *JB
16720
Mar 1, 2003
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
POWER SLIDING DOOR CONDITIONS. *TT *JB
16678
Mar 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT NO REVERSE ENGAGEMENT CONDITION. *TT *JB
0338
Feb 17, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0171/P0174 (SYSTEM TOO LEAN BANK 1 OR 2) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
16611
Feb 1, 2003
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
POWER SEAT THAT MOVES IN A ARC RATHER THAN STRAIGHT FORWARD OR BACK. *TT
030104
Dec 1, 2002
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
CREASE IN THE HEADLINER ABOVE THE LEFT A-PILLAR. *TT
02221
Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ
16423
Nov 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICING BODY SIDE MOLDING OR CLADDING / CONTACT REQUEST. *MJ
16382
Nov 1, 2002
021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
CLUNK/SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR AREA (QSF). *TT
2214
Oct 28, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
ROOF DITCH MATERIAL CRACKING. THIS INCLUDES 1997-2003 F-150 AND 2002 BLACKWOOD MODELS. *EH SERVICE TIP. *TT
870197
Oct 22, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT
02208
Oct 14, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02152
Aug 5, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING / GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR MAKING TURNS. *TT
16097
Aug 1, 2002
220000 SEATS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT SEAT BACK FRAME(S) BENDING. *TT
02132
Jul 8, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
GRUNT / POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION AT SPEEDS BELOW 20 MPH WHEN TURNING. *TT
02139
Jul 8, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY DRAIN SERVICE TIPS. *TT
15855
May 1, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF POPPING OR GRINDING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
15822
Apr 1, 2002
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES WHEN STOPPING. *TT
0245
Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
15710
Mar 1, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES WITH PROGRAMMABLE MODULES. *TT
15682
Mar 1, 2002
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
EXHIBITING INTERMITTENT ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM AND / OR RED BRAKE LAMP ON AT TIMES WHILE DRIVING. *TT
15740
Mar 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 / P0174. *TT
15719
Mar 1, 2002
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR DRUM BRAKES THAT DRAG OR WILL NOT RELEASE PROPERLY WHEN OPERATED IN WET CONDITIONS AND / OR BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES. *TT
15621
Feb 1, 2002
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES WITH THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE CONDITION. *TT
0214
Jan 21, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
15522
Jan 1, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVEABILITY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE LEAN CODES P0171/P0174. *YD
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15460
Dec 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
CONCERNS WITH INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER READING. *TT
15451
Nov 1, 2001
137200 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE REAR WIPER MOTOR CONDITION. *TT
15439
Nov 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONCERNS WITH THE HEADLAMPS THAT TURN ON AND A BLOWER MOTOR THAT WILL OPERATE WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION. *TT
15438
Nov 1, 2001
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INOPERATIVE/FLICKERING DOME LAMP, LAMP STAYING ON ALL THE TIME, COMING ON BY ITSELF, OR INOPERATIVE WITH ANY DOOR AJAR INPUTS TO THE DOME LAMP. *TT
15385
Nov 1, 2001
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT BRAKE LINING CLICK OR RATTLE NOISE WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS OR ROUGH ROADS. *TT
15440
Nov 1, 2001
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT UNCOMMANDED ACTIVATION OF THE PERIMETER ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. *TT
15392
Nov 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT
15373
Nov 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AT CRUISE OR MOMENTARILY AFTER STOPPING, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT,AND P030X CODES. *TT
15370
Nov 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT
012113
Oct 29, 2001
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL
01205
Oct 15, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT
15350
Oct 1, 2001
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
EXHIBITING INSTRUMENT PANEL BEEPING SOUND, TRAC-CONTROL OFF LAMP ON, AND CODE B2477 STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE. *TT
15303
Oct 1, 2001
137200 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE REAR WIPER MOTOR CONDITION. *TT
15289
Oct 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, NO START OR ERRATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONDITION. *TT
15288
Oct 1, 2001
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT THE QUICK CONNECT FOR THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES. *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01171
Sep 3, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
TRANSAXLE - AX4S - REPLACEMENT APPLICATION CHART - WINDSTAR VEHICLES ONLY. *NLM
15214
Sep 1, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF THE ROUGH RIDE OR REAR SUSPENSION NOISE. *TT
15213
Sep 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE A CONNECTING-ROD KNOCK OR LIFTER NOISE. *TT
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
011701
Aug 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT APPLICATION CHART. *ET
15194
Aug 1, 2001
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DISCHARGED BATTERY AFTER EXTENDED PARKING, OVER 30 DAYS, IF SO, PULL POWER DRAIN FULL FUSE NUMBER 6. *YD
15039
Jul 1, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONTINUOUS RATTLING NOISE WHEN THE A/C COMPRESSOR IS ENGAGED. *TT
15066
Jul 1, 2001
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH RIDE AND / OR A REAR SUSPENSION NOISE. *TT
01124
Jun 25, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT
15021
Jun 1, 2001
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE / FLICKERING DOME LIGHT, LIGHT STAYING ON ALL THE TIME, COMING ON BY ITSELF, OR INOPERATIVE WITH ANY DOOR AJAR INPUTS TO THE DOME LIGHT. *TT
14967
Jun 1, 2001
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT UNCOMMANDED ACTIVATION OF THE PERIMEMTER ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. *TT
14918
May 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT ON SOME VEHICLES (INCLUDING 2002 BLACKWOOD) A BATTERY DISCONNECT OR PARAMETER RESET IS REQUIRED DURING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (VIC / HEC / ICM) REPLACEMENT. *TT
0162
Apr 2, 2001
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT
14855
Apr 1, 2001
220000 SEATS
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE HIGHBACK FRONT SEATS (WITHOUT SIDE AIR BAGS) MAY EXHIBIT A TWISTED SEAT BACK FRAME. *TT
14867
Apr 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
SUBJECT REGARDING SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATION TOLERANCE SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
14797
Apr 1, 2001
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FOGGING OF THE FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS. *TT
0156
Mar 19, 2001
015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK FROM THE END SEALS OF THE STEERING RACK AND PINION. *TT
0145
Mar 5, 2001
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES EQUPPED WITH A 3.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A POWER STEERING GRUNT NOISE WHILE TURNING. *TT
0147
Mar 5, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD WINDSTAR
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA10007
Opened: Dec 20, 2010 , Closed: Mar 17, 2011
Front Subframe Corrosion Failures
In a January 26, 2011 Defect Information Report, Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will conduct a safety recall to address corrosion related fractures in the front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and body mount attachments... Read more
DP10005
Opened: Dec 15, 2010 , Closed: Dec 21, 2010
Rear Axle Fracture Recall Scope
On November 5, 2010, NHTSA received a Defect Petition from the owner of a MY 2003 Ford Windstar vehicle registered in the state of New York requesting that the scope of Recall 10V-385 be expanded to include additional MY 2003 vehicles experiencing the defect condition.The petitioner initially filed ... Read more
PE10026
Opened: Jul 20, 2010 , Closed: Dec 20, 2010
Front Subframe Corrosion Failures
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has identified 346 complaints to ODI and Ford alleging fracture, cracking and or excessive corrosion of the front subframes in model year (MY) 1999 through 2003 Ford Windstar vehicles.Approximately 97 percent of these complaints (334) involve vehicles that h... Read more
PE10016
Opened: May 13, 2010 , Closed: Sep 22, 2010
Rear Axle Cracking
In a letter dated August 26, 2010, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a Defect Information Report notifying NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA Recall No. 10V-385) to address a rear axle defect in model year (MY) 1998 through 2003 Ford Windstar vehicles built at the Oakville assembly ... Read more
EA08021
Opened: Sep 17, 2008 , Closed: Oct 14, 2009
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
EA08-021 IS CLOSED WITH FORD'S ACTIONS IN RECALL 09V-399 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 4.5 MILLION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCHES (SCDS).WITH THIS RECALL FORD HAS NOW RECALLED ALL OF THE APPROXIMATE 16 MILLION FORD MODEL VEHICLES THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MY... Read more
PE08035
Opened: May 13, 2008 , Closed: Sep 17, 2008
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
ODI HAS RECEIVED 134 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS, 285 MANUFACTURER COMPLAINTS, AND 137 MANUFACTURER WARRANTY CLAIMS ALLEGING INCIDENTS OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1995 THRU 2003 FORD WINDSTAR VEHICLES.TWO OF THE ODI COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THE FIRES CAUSED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE COMPLAINANT'S ... Read more
RQ04003
Opened: May 27, 2004 , Closed: Oct 7, 2004
HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE FAILURE
ON APRIL 4, 2002, FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOTIFIED ODI OF A DEFECT CONDITION THAT COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES IN APPROXIMATELY 250 THOUSAND MODEL YEAR (MY) 1995 AND 1996 WINDSTAR MINIVANS SOLD OR REGISTERED IN SALT BELT STATES (RECALL 02V-101).ACCORDING TO FORD, IMPROPER BRAKE LINE ROUTIN... Read more
PE04022
Opened: Mar 3, 2004 , Closed: Jul 1, 2004
POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENING
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE OR DUAL POWER SLIDING DOORS (PSD).APPROXIMATELY 111,000 VEHICLES HAVE DUAL POWER SLIDING DOORS.THE PSD IS OPENED BY ANY OF 5 METHODS, THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE MANUAL DOOR HANDLE, THE KEY FOB, THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE SWITCH AND THE B-PILLAR SWITCH.THE DOOR MAY ... Read more
EA03004
Opened: Apr 10, 2003 , Closed: Aug 30, 2004
WHEEL STUD FRACTURE
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES RANGE IN AGE FROM 4?7 YEARS IN SERVICE, WITH AVERAGE MILEAGES ESTIMATED TO RANGE FROM 50 TO 100 THOUSAND MILES.AT THESE MILEAGES, THE SUBJECT WHEELS ARE LIKELY TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND REINSTALLED MULTIPLE TIMES FOR VARIOUS SERVICE PROCEDURES.ODI IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE HIGH WHEE... Read more
PE02085
Opened: Nov 18, 2002 , Closed: Apr 10, 2003
WHEEL STUD FRACTURE
ANALYSIS OF ODI AND FORD DATA HAS IDENTIFIED 1619 INCIDENTS OF WHEEL STUD FRACTURE IN MY 1998 THROUGH 2000 FORD WINDSTAR VEHICLES, INCLUDING 69 WHEEL SEPARATIONS AND 11 CRASHES.FORD HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY ANY DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING DEFECTS IN ITS ANALYZIS OF THE PROBLEM.FORD MAINTAINS THAT T... Read more
RQ02011
Opened: Aug 29, 2002 , Closed: Mar 14, 2003
FUEL TANK FATIGUE CRACKING
SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
EA00027
Opened: Dec 8, 2000 , Closed: Jul 31, 2001
SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BREAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE00024
Opened: Jun 23, 2000 , Closed: Dec 8, 2000
SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BREAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
EA99020
Opened: Jul 26, 1999 , Closed: Dec 16, 1999
FUEL TANK CRACKS
There is no summary currently available
PE99025
Opened: Apr 15, 1999 , Closed: Jul 26, 1999
FUEL TANK CRACKS
There is no summary currently available
SQ99001
Opened: Jan 12, 1999
OVERHEAD CONSOLE LOOSE OR HANGS DOWN
THIS INVESTIGATION IS OPENED TO ASCERTAIN FACTS CONCERNING THE PROBLEM EXPERIENCE, SCOPE, AND RATIONAL FOR ISSUING A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.HISTORICALLY, PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALLS INVOLVING SIMILAR TYPE OF FAILURE HAVE BEEN FILED WITH THE AGENCY.
PE98056
Opened: Oct 28, 1998 , Closed: Feb 24, 1999
REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM
There is no summary currently available
DP98004
Opened: May 18, 1998 , Closed: Jul 2, 1998
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA98008
Opened: Apr 30, 1998 , Closed: Jun 30, 1998
MISSING/LOOSE FRONT BRAKE
There is no summary currently available
PE97048
Opened: Nov 3, 1997 , Closed: Apr 30, 1998
MISSING/LOOSE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ANCHOR
There is no summary currently available
EA96026
Opened: Oct 31, 1996 , Closed: Feb 18, 2000
BRAKE PEDAL FADE/EXTENDED STOP DISTANCE
There is no summary currently available
PE96042
Opened: Jun 13, 1996 , Closed: Oct 31, 1996
BRAKE PEDAL FADE/EXTENDED STOPPING
ODI HAS RECEIVED SIXTY-EIGHT (68) CONSUMER REPORTS OF ALLEGED FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON CERTAIN 1995 AND 1996 FORD WINDSTARS, WHICH RESULTED IN BRAKE PEDAL FADE AND IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING BRAKINGTHESE ALLEGED FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS ARE REPORTED TO HAVE CAUSED T... Read more
PE96015
Opened: Feb 23, 1996 , Closed: May 22, 1996
FAILURE OF AUTO TRANS PARK LOCK SYSTEM
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WILL BE RECALLED TO CORRECT A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT IDENTIFIED UNDER THE SCOPE OF THIS INVESTIGATION.THE DEFECT AFFECTS CERTAIN 1996 MODEL YEAR WINDSTAR, FORD TAURUS, AND MERCURY SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FORD AX4S MODEL AUTOMATIC TRAN... Read more
FORD WINDSTAR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD WINDSTAR across all model years (1995, 2003).
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Total Recalls
19,492
Total Complaints
23
Investigations
711
Reported Crashes
562
Reported Fires
15
Reported Deaths
FORD WINDSTAR - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 33 | View |
| 2003 | 9 | 2,056 | View |
| 2002 | 9 | 1,928 | View |
| 2001 | 16 | 2,297 | View |
| 2000 | 16 | 2,191 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 13 | 2,040 | |
| 1998 | 14 | 1,949 | View |
| 1997 | 6 | 249 | View |
| 1996 | 9 | 1,855 | View |
| 1995 | 8 | 4,799 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 25 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 7 | View |