2000 FORD WINDSTAR
16 recalls, 2,191 complaints - 231 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.
02V072000 Mar 11, 2002
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
IN SOME MINIVANS, WATER AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS (DIRT, SALT, ETC.) CAN ENTER INTO THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO A MISSING BODY SEALER.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT THE REAR WIRE HARNESS. A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN LEAD TO MALFUNCTIONS OF THE REAR LIGHTING SYSTEM, REVERSE PARK-AID SYSTEM, OR TRAILER TOW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A SUSTAINED SHORT CIRCUIT CAN RESULT IN MELTED CONNECTORS AND POTENTIALLY LEAD TO ... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND SURROUNDING AREA FOR ABSENCE OF BODY SEALING AND CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS PRESENT, DEALERS WILL SERVICE THE BODY GAPS, REPAIR CORRODED CONNECTORS, AND APPLY A PROTECTIVE PATCH TO THE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND BODY HOLE. IF CORROSION IS NOT PRESENT B... Read more
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
01V207000 Jun 22, 2001
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE PEDAL OPTION. THE DRIVER FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR MATS IN THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 6, 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... 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.
00V228001 Aug 18, 2000
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHI... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO ... Read more
00V164000 Jun 19, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INCORRECTLY FUEL LINE END FORMS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOWER THAN SPECIFIED PULL APART FORCE FOR THE INSTALLED FUEL LINE CONNECTION.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDUNDANT FUEL LINE CLIP ON THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINE CONNECTIONS AT THE REAR OF THE CHASSIS FUEL LINE BUNDLE.
00V020000 Jan 31, 2000
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT URETHANE, RESULTING IN AN ADHESIVE BOND RATHER THAN THE INTENDED MOLECULAR BOND FOR THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND REAR LIFTGATE GLASS.
Consequence
IF THE BOND DETERIORATES, IT COULD PROVIDE LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF GLASS RETENTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD AND LIFTGATE GLASS.
Complaint Statistics
2,191 total complaints
87 crashes 66 fires 78 injuries 3 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 172 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 156 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 148 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 133 |
| SUSPENSION | 129 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 126 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 105 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 92 |
| POWER TRAIN | 55 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 51 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 11, 2025
Incident date: May 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500 The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 11, 2025
Incident date: May 28, 2025
All brakes were replaced after the first failure. Pulled 3445 miles. RR brake fell apart. Causing loss of braking from that wheel.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 28, 2024
Incident date: May 24, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stopped the vehicle and the power steeri... Read more
STEERING
May 28, 2024
Incident date: May 24, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The traction control warning light was illuminated, and the "Service Power Steering Now" message was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an ind... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 8, 2023
Incident date: Aug 4, 2023
The Rear Frame Suspension Cradle Subframe Crossmember has corroded and my mechanic at Jimmy's Tire and Auto in Granby Ct. says it is unsafe to drive. This corroded part is available for inspection while I wait for a used part to be delivered to complete the repair. No-one else has inspected the pa... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 26, 2023
Incident date: Apr 26, 2023
1. Brake accumulator pump is running too often, indicating that there is a pressure leak in the braking system. 2. As designed the pump will run only on occasion to charge the booster fully. This pump runs a lot, whether the car is running, or not, whether the brakes are applied, or not, and regard... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 26, 2023
Incident date: Apr 26, 2023
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to slow down, extra effort was needed while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an inspection center and, the inspector stated that the vehicle had experie... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 6, 2021
Incident date: Oct 5, 2021
Sliding rear door drivers side opened own it's own while i was driving. would not close, kept reopening, had to muscle closed. it has continued to happen frequently. I have seen many complaints on the year, model, for this issue. Why has there been no safety recall done? This is very dangerous.I hav... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 16, 2021
Incident date: Mar 12, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A SQUEALING NOISE AND THEN STARTED TO SMELL LIKE BURNING RUBBER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO COVER-JONES MOTOR (403 W. 3RD ST, ALLIANCE, NE 69301, (800) 344-9288) WHO ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 18, 2020
Incident date: May 4, 2013
GOING DOWN THE ROAD TRACTION CONTROL WILL GO OFF AND ON . IT WILL MAKE THE STEERING VERY HARD. THEN WHEN YOU TURN THE ENGINE OFF. IT IS VERY HARD TO START UP . SOME TIMES YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR ABOUT TWO OR THREE HOURS THEN IT WILL START RIGHT UP. THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM IS VERY BAD. SOMETIMES WHEN THE T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 18, 2020
Incident date: May 4, 2013
GOING DOWN THE ROAD TRACTION CONTROL WILL GO OFF AND ON . IT WILL MAKE THE STEERING VERY HARD. THEN WHEN YOU TURN THE ENGINE OFF. IT IS VERY HARD TO START UP . SOME TIMES YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR ABOUT TWO OR THREE HOURS THEN IT WILL START RIGHT UP. THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM IS VERY BAD. SOMETIMES WHEN THE T... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 18, 2020
Incident date: May 4, 2013
GOING DOWN THE ROAD TRACTION CONTROL WILL GO OFF AND ON . IT WILL MAKE THE STEERING VERY HARD. THEN WHEN YOU TURN THE ENGINE OFF. IT IS VERY HARD TO START UP . SOME TIMES YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR ABOUT TWO OR THREE HOURS THEN IT WILL START RIGHT UP. THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM IS VERY BAD. SOMETIMES WHEN THE T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 13, 2020
Incident date: May 12, 2020
WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY MY REAR AXLE BROKE I SAFETY MADE IT TO THE SHOULDER BUT WHILE DOING THAT MY TIRE BLEW AND LEFT ME STRANDED ON THE HIGH WAY. *TR
STEERING
Dec 2, 2019
Incident date: Oct 15, 2019
THE STEERING STARTED TO FAIL TO RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION. I HAD THE ORIGINAL RECALL BRACKET PUT ON MY VEHICLE AS CAN BE SEEN IN THE PHOTO BUT THIS DID NOT ACTUALLY MAKE THE STEERING ARM ANY BETTER AND PROBABLY MADE IT WORSE BY ALLOWING THE BRACKET TO COLLECT ROAD SALT. FORD AS BEEN EVASIVE TOWARD P... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 1, 2019
Incident date: Oct 23, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND VEERING TO THE RIGHT, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD METAL SCRAPPING NOISE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A FRIEND'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 12, 2019
Incident date: Jun 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE RECALL REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 10, 2019
Incident date: Sep 6, 2019
REAR AXLE CRACKED
Crash
ENGINE
Aug 22, 2019
Incident date: Aug 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OVERNIGHT AND WAS DRIVEN HOME THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MIL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 7, 2019
Incident date: Jun 3, 2019
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOES CRAZY, DOESN'T WORK OR WORKS JUST FINE. THIS HAPPENS WEATHER I'M DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OR IN THE CITY..
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jul 29, 2019
Incident date: Jul 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE HOME AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS LEANING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 19, 2019
Incident date: Jul 15, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WAS ABLE TO PARK THE VEHICLE IN A NEARBY PARKING LOT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. TH... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 8, 2019
Incident date: Jul 5, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT I... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 20, 2019
Incident date: Mar 19, 2019
I LIKE TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION A STILL ONGOING LIFE-THREATENING SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE FORD WINDSTAR 2000 REAR AXLE. AS YOU KNOW, THE WINDSTAR'S WERE RECALLED FOR THIS SAFETY ISSUE IN 2010. MY PARTICULAR CAR WAS REINFORCED WITH 2 BRACKETS UNDER SAFETY RECALL 10S13 AT THE MOST CRITICAL PART OF THE ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Mar 23, 2019
I STARTED HEARING A SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING. I INSPECTED UNDER THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND FOUND A SIGNIFICANT CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE. I DISCOVERED THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE WITH MY MAKE AND MODEL AND YEAR; HOWEVER, MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 29, 2019
Incident date: Mar 28, 2019
MY 2000 FORD WINDSTAR AXLE JUST BROKE HAD REPAIR DONE WHEN I GOT RECALL NOTICE , VEHICLE WAS STORED IN MY GARAGE FOR THE WINTER WHEN WE CAME BACK IN THE SPRING LEFT REAR TIRE WAS FLAT WHEN CHRYSLER DEALER FIXED FLAT THEY NOTICED BROKEN AXLE
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Mar 25, 2019
Incident date: Mar 21, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE AND FRAME ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE HAD EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION. THERE WAS ALSO A CRACK THAT EXTENDED FROM THE REAR AXLE WHEN THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDER THE VEHICLE. AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 25, 2019
Incident date: Mar 21, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE AND FRAME ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE HAD EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION. THERE WAS ALSO A CRACK THAT EXTENDED FROM THE REAR AXLE WHEN THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDER THE VEHICLE. AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 11, 2019
Incident date: Feb 8, 2019
MY REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS ON A CITY STREET. I TWICE GOT THE PREVIOUS RECALL WORK DONE ON THE AXLE (THE "BRACKET FIX" AND THE SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION OF THE "FIX"). I WAS TOLD MY THE DEALER THAT THE AXLE LOOKED GOOD AND I DIDN'T NEED TO REPLACE THE AXLE FOR THE ... Read more
WHEELS
Dec 2, 2018
Incident date: Dec 2, 2018
WENT TO "CREDIT KARMA" AND WAS INFORMED THAT MY VEHICLE WAS THE SUBJECT OF A FORD NHTSA RECALL. FORD FAILED TO NOTIFY ME OF RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. RECALL ID # 233939 DATED 10/21/2015. PLEASE HELP RESOLVE THIS AS I DON'T WANT TO BE DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE
SUSPENSION
Dec 2, 2018
Incident date: Dec 2, 2018
WENT TO "CREDIT KARMA" AND WAS INFORMED THAT MY VEHICLE WAS THE SUBJECT OF A FORD NHTSA RECALL. FORD FAILED TO NOTIFY ME OF RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. RECALL ID # 233939 DATED 10/21/2015. PLEASE HELP RESOLVE THIS AS I DON'T WANT TO BE DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 15, 2018
Incident date: Nov 9, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR AXLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WESTLAND FORD (LOCATED AT 3450 WALL AVE, OGDEN, UT 84401, (801) 629-5500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 11, 2018
Incident date: Jan 2, 2015
MY FORD WINDSTAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. IT TURNS ON AND OFF ON THE DASHBOARD RANDOMLY. WHEN THE ABS LIGHT IS ON, THE ABS IS NOT WORKING. WHEN THE ABS LIGHT IS OFF, THE ABS IS WORKING. I HAD MY MECHANIC FIX THIS FOR $850. THREE WEEKS LATER, THE NEW PART STARTED DOING T... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Oct 11, 2018
Incident date: Jan 2, 2015
MY FORD WINDSTAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. IT TURNS ON AND OFF ON THE DASHBOARD RANDOMLY. WHEN THE ABS LIGHT IS ON, THE ABS IS NOT WORKING. WHEN THE ABS LIGHT IS OFF, THE ABS IS WORKING. I HAD MY MECHANIC FIX THIS FOR $850. THREE WEEKS LATER, THE NEW PART STARTED DOING T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 11, 2018
Incident date: Jan 2, 2015
MY FORD WINDSTAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. IT TURNS ON AND OFF ON THE DASHBOARD RANDOMLY. WHEN THE ABS LIGHT IS ON, THE ABS IS NOT WORKING. WHEN THE ABS LIGHT IS OFF, THE ABS IS WORKING. I HAD MY MECHANIC FIX THIS FOR $850. THREE WEEKS LATER, THE NEW PART STARTED DOING T... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
May 31, 2018
Incident date: Apr 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE REAR AXLE RUSTED OUT AND FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. PHIL LONG FORD OF MOTOR CITY IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE ... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 31, 2018
Incident date: Apr 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE REAR AXLE RUSTED OUT AND FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. PHIL LONG FORD OF MOTOR CITY IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 8, 2018
Incident date: Feb 15, 2018
BROKEN REAR AXLE
SUSPENSION
Dec 30, 2017
Incident date: Dec 27, 2017
REAR AXLE OF VEHICLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING. REAR AXLE HAD BEEN 'PATCHED' WITH REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS UNDER FORD SAFETY RECALL 10S13 AND INSPECTED UNDER FORD SAFETY RECALL 15S27, BUT AXLE STILL BROKE. FIRST SYMPTOMS WERE POOR STEERING RESPONSE (LIKE TIRE PRESSURE IS LOW) AT HIGHWAY AND CITY SPEEDS, AND... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 28, 2017
Incident date: Aug 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE REAR AXLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION LETTER IN SEPTEMBER OF 2016 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). ON OCTOBER 28, 2016, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEA... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 7, 2017
Incident date: Jul 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND THE ABS SENSOR INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE SERVICE, THE INDEPENDENT MECHAN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 7, 2017
Incident date: Jul 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND THE ABS SENSOR INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE SERVICE, THE INDEPENDENT MECHAN... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 7, 2017
Incident date: Jul 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND THE ABS SENSOR INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE SERVICE, THE INDEPENDENT MECHAN... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jul 26, 2017
Incident date: Jul 24, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (BENNA FORD ROUSH SUPERIOR LOCATED AT 3022 TOWER AVE, SUPERIOR, WI 54880; (715) 394-8669) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT T... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 10, 2017
Incident date: Jul 6, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOWN AND COUNTRY FORD IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION). THE MECHANIC NOTICED SEVERE RUST ON THE AXLE AREA OF THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS WAS A CO... Read more
STEERING
Jun 30, 2017
Incident date: Jun 6, 2017
I WATCHED LAST NIGHT AS MY WIFE AND KIDS WERE COMING HOME ON THE PARKWAY, THE REAR AXEL SNAPPED IN. TWO AND BOTH TIRES JUST DANGELING BASICALLY,WE HAD A BLOW OUT ALSO MANAGED TO GET THE2000 FORD WINDSTAR LX OFF OF THE MAIN ROAD WHERE I HAD TO CALL SEVERAL TO COMPANIES AND NO ONE WITH A WRECKER WAS A... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 30, 2017
Incident date: Jun 6, 2017
I WATCHED LAST NIGHT AS MY WIFE AND KIDS WERE COMING HOME ON THE PARKWAY, THE REAR AXEL SNAPPED IN. TWO AND BOTH TIRES JUST DANGELING BASICALLY,WE HAD A BLOW OUT ALSO MANAGED TO GET THE2000 FORD WINDSTAR LX OFF OF THE MAIN ROAD WHERE I HAD TO CALL SEVERAL TO COMPANIES AND NO ONE WITH A WRECKER WAS A... Read more
WHEELS
Jun 30, 2017
Incident date: Jun 6, 2017
I WATCHED LAST NIGHT AS MY WIFE AND KIDS WERE COMING HOME ON THE PARKWAY, THE REAR AXEL SNAPPED IN. TWO AND BOTH TIRES JUST DANGELING BASICALLY,WE HAD A BLOW OUT ALSO MANAGED TO GET THE2000 FORD WINDSTAR LX OFF OF THE MAIN ROAD WHERE I HAD TO CALL SEVERAL TO COMPANIES AND NO ONE WITH A WRECKER WAS A... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 27, 2017
Incident date: Jun 23, 2017
ON FRIDAY, JUNE 23RD, THE 2000 FORD WINDSTAR WAS PARKED IN THE LOT OF MEIJERS AT 8650 WEST GRAND RIVER AVE, BRIGHTON, MI 48116 FOR APPROXIMATELY A DURATION OF 40 MINUTES. UPON RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS FIRE FROM INSIDE MY VAN THAT APPEARED. BY STANDARDS CONTACTED 91... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jun 22, 2017
Incident date: Jun 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY SHREDDED. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AXLE SEVERED AND MADE CONTACT WITH THE TIRE, WHICH CAUSED IT TO FLATTEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIBERTY FORD IN P... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 FORD WINDSTAR
231 manufacturer communications from 216 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 16 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 13 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 12 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 9 |
| 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 9 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 9 |
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
042421
Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
04262
Mar 7, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT
05310
Feb 21, 2005
150000 SEAT BELTS
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH
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
04174
Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *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
17899
Jun 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *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
02139
Jul 8, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY DRAIN SERVICE TIPS. *TT
02132
Jul 8, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
GRUNT / POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION AT SPEEDS BELOW 20 MPH WHEN TURNING. *TT
15933
May 1, 2002
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *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
15824
Apr 1, 2002
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARTIAL LATCH CONDITION WHEN USING THE POWER SLIDING DOORS FEATURE. *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
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
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
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
15372
Nov 1, 2001
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES WITH LOW MILEAGE MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE ROUGHNESS AND/OR PULSATION. *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
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
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
011701
Aug 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT APPLICATION CHART. *ET
15191
Aug 1, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION REGARDING NEW COMPASS SETTING PROCEDURE, PDI MUST SET ALL. *YD
15066
Jul 1, 2001
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH RIDE AND / OR A REAR SUSPENSION NOISE. *TT
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
14537
Jun 1, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES THAT DISPLAY LESS THAN 5000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER MAY EXHIBIT A PULL / DRIFT WHILE DRIVING. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *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
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
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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 (current) | 16 | 2,191 | |
| 1999 | 13 | 2,040 | View |
| 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 |