2001 FORD WINDSTAR
16 recalls, 2,297 complaints - 171 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.
03V459000 Nov 6, 2003
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
CERTAIN MINIVANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." DURING TESTING, A THIRD ROW BENCH FLOOR-TO-SEAT LATCH RELEASED BEFORE THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENT WAS MET. IDENTICAL LATCHES ARE USED IN THE SECOND ROW OF SEATS... Read more
Consequence
IF THE LATCHES ON TH4E SECOND OR THIRD ROW SEATS OF THE VEHICLE RELEASE IN A CRASH, THE POTENTIAL FOR OCCUPANT INJURY IS INCREASED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT-TO-FLOOR LATCHES ON THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW OF SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 21, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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
01V227001 Jul 16, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT FULLY LATCH. FORD CROWN VICTORIA BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM ... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND IF THE BUCKLE FAILS THE INSPECTION PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 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 R... 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
00V412000 Dec 6, 2000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES. A RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) OR A SIDE OR FRONT CRASH SENSOR MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE SCREWS THAT MOUNT THE CIRCUIT BOARD IN THE HOUSING MISSING. IF SOME OR ALL OF THE SCREWS ARE MISSING, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OCC... Read more
Consequence
IN SOME CASES, LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RCM AND CRASH SENSORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM.
00V270000 Sep 13, 2000
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIMOUSINES, AND MINI VANS WERE BUILT WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM). IN SOME CASES, THE RCM DOES NOT RECOGNIZE CERTAIN SYSTEM FAULTS THAT COULD RESULT IN AN AIR BAG OR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATING DURING THE SELF-TEST SEQUENCE AT... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RCM IN THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Complaint Statistics
2,297 total complaints
91 crashes 79 fires 77 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 223 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 202 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 193 |
| SUSPENSION | 186 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 151 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 141 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 101 |
| STEERING | 57 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 53 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 53 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 13, 2023
Incident date: Nov 10, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheating. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular failure. No warning lights were il... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 17, 2023
Incident date: Jun 17, 2023
Car started ticking and loosing power Exited and car stalled and car towed to nearest dealer Capital Chevrolet in Montgomery Al. It has been there since 5-26-23. They first told us engine crankshaft blown, then said they will repair but parts on back order and no estimated EPA. GM customer service... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Mar 28, 2023
Incident date: Mar 26, 2023
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V816000 (Seat Belts); 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 manufa... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 9, 2023
Incident date: Feb 9, 2023
Rear sub frame rusted through on passenger side. Allows irregular motion of wheel and bumping of detached parts. Causes vehicle float when brake is applied. Unsafe to drive confirmed by independent and dealership technicians. Braking at medium or high speed could cause severe float, loss of control,... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 9, 2023
Incident date: Feb 9, 2023
Rear sub frame rusted through on passenger side. Allows irregular motion of wheel and bumping of detached parts. Causes vehicle float when brake is applied. Unsafe to drive confirmed by independent and dealership technicians. Braking at medium or high speed could cause severe float, loss of control,... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 24, 2023
Incident date: Dec 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stated shaking. The contact stopped in a parking lot and turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact was able to drive to a dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Jan 20, 2023
Incident date: Jan 18, 2023
While driving for some time the steering feels notchy like it takes more effort than normal to steer from center (only occurs for the first 5-10 degrees either direction from center). This usually becomes noticeable when driving around 30+ minutes over 35MPH, and it causes LKAS to struggle to keep t... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 30, 2022
Incident date: Nov 30, 2022
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and crossing railroad tracks that were flush with the road surface, the contact heard the passenger’s side rear tire making a loud screeching noise. The contact could hear rubbing or friction and then noti... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 4, 2022
Incident date: Nov 1, 2022
The contact's husband owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while in reverse, she heard an abnormal noise. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the control arm was cracked. The contact was then informed by the m... Read more
STEERING
Sep 21, 2022
Incident date: Aug 29, 2022
I pulled up to a stop sign having been traveling at less then 20 mph, and only while the vehicle is in drive but not moving, it was shaking like the motor was going to jump out of the vehicle. I assumed it was the motor mount broken and took it to the mechanic and found out it was the subfra... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 21, 2022
Incident date: Aug 29, 2022
I pulled up to a stop sign having been traveling at less then 20 mph, and only while the vehicle is in drive but not moving, it was shaking like the motor was going to jump out of the vehicle. I assumed it was the motor mount broken and took it to the mechanic and found out it was the subfra... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 27, 2021
Incident date: Dec 9, 2021
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, there was an abnormal sound, and the vehicle felt as if it had a flat tire. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear driver's side tire was tilted inward and the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 4, 2021
Incident date: Oct 29, 2021
ABS light, brake light came on. The seatbelt unhooks while I’m driving, I was told I had a cracked axle, the wheel bearing was very noisy, I’ve paid a lot of money to get things fixed. The labor was at a ridiculous amount on $25 parts. I’m wondering if I’ve paid to have parts fixed that were... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 4, 2021
Incident date: Oct 29, 2021
ABS light, brake light came on. The seatbelt unhooks while I’m driving, I was told I had a cracked axle, the wheel bearing was very noisy, I’ve paid a lot of money to get things fixed. The labor was at a ridiculous amount on $25 parts. I’m wondering if I’ve paid to have parts fixed that were... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Dec 4, 2021
Incident date: Oct 29, 2021
ABS light, brake light came on. The seatbelt unhooks while I’m driving, I was told I had a cracked axle, the wheel bearing was very noisy, I’ve paid a lot of money to get things fixed. The labor was at a ridiculous amount on $25 parts. I’m wondering if I’ve paid to have parts fixed that were... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 27, 2021
Incident date: Feb 12, 2020
Car was in an single car accident. Steering and body damage. All fixed now. Need verification for salvage sticker.
Crash
STEERING
Aug 27, 2021
Incident date: Feb 12, 2020
Car was in an single car accident. Steering and body damage. All fixed now. Need verification for salvage sticker.
Crash
SUSPENSION
Jun 30, 2021
Incident date: May 2, 2021
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed when they heard a loud popping sound coming from the vehicle. The driver looked out the rear-view mirror and saw smoke coming from the vehicle. The driver pulled over to the side of the roadwa... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 2, 2021
Incident date: May 28, 2021
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, there was a loud abnormal sound coming from the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle with black smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact parked in a parking lot and... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 4, 2021
Incident date: Apr 4, 2021
REAR AXLE BROKE WHEN DRIVING SLOWLY PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY ON STREET.
SUSPENSION
Apr 4, 2021
Incident date: Apr 4, 2021
REAR AXLE BROKE WHEN DRIVING SLOWLY PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY ON STREET.
POWER TRAIN
Mar 17, 2021
Incident date: Mar 15, 2021
REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF WITH NO WARNING AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD. VERY DANGEROUS.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Mar 17, 2021
Incident date: Mar 15, 2021
REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF WITH NO WARNING AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD. VERY DANGEROUS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2021
Incident date: Mar 15, 2021
REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF WITH NO WARNING AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD. VERY DANGEROUS.
SUSPENSION
Jan 15, 2021
Incident date: Jan 5, 2021
ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR FORD INSTALLED THESE BRACKETS ON REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME AND ALMOST 2 YEARS LATER MY AXLE HAS SPLIT FROM ONE SIDE ALL THE WAY AROUND TO THE OTHER AND ANY TINY BUMP YOU HIT THE VAN JUMPS ALL OVER THE ROADWAY. THEY WON'T REPAIR THE AXLE BECAUSE THE "BRACKETS " WERE INSTALLED ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 3, 2021
Incident date: Jan 1, 2021
WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 M.P.H. , THE REAR AXLE BROKE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THE AXLE IS WELDED, RECALL NUMBER 10S13 WAS COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE, WHERE THEY INSTALLED THE SUPPORT BRACKETS SO THE AXLE WOULDN'T BREAK, THE AXLE BROKE AN INCH AWAY FROM WHERE THE SUPPORT BRACKET WAS INSTALL... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 23, 2020
Incident date: Sep 12, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR AXLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RENTED A TRUCK AND TOWED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION) REGARDIN... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 29, 2020
Incident date: Jul 29, 2020
THE REAR AXLE SPLIT/BROKE WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH TURNING ONTO A STREET. BOTH WHEELS ARE NOW RUBBING AGAINST THE FRAME.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 29, 2020
Incident date: Jul 29, 2020
THE REAR AXLE SPLIT/BROKE WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH TURNING ONTO A STREET. BOTH WHEELS ARE NOW RUBBING AGAINST THE FRAME.
SUSPENSION
Jun 25, 2020
Incident date: Jun 19, 2020
REAR AXLE SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING, RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE LESS THAN 5 YEARS AGO (10/2015). FORD WILL NOT FIX IT. AN AXLE SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE, NOT JUST 4 1/2 YEARS. *TR
SUSPENSION
Feb 10, 2020
Incident date: Jan 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 51 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR ENTERING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT AND PASSENGERS HEADS WAS HITTING TOWARDS THE WINDOWS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS BENT... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 13, 2020
Incident date: Jan 13, 2020
THE AXLE WAS PART OF RECALL #11S16. AS PART OF THE RECALL THE AXLE WAS PATCHED, BUT THE AXLE IS NOW BROKEN BECAUSE THE "REPAIR" DID NOT CORRECT THE STRUCTURAL FLAWS IN THE AXLE.
SUSPENSION
Jan 13, 2020
Incident date: Jan 13, 2020
THE AXLE WAS PART OF RECALL #11S16. AS PART OF THE RECALL THE AXLE WAS PATCHED, BUT THE AXLE IS NOW BROKEN BECAUSE THE "REPAIR" DID NOT CORRECT THE STRUCTURAL FLAWS IN THE AXLE.
WHEELS
Jan 13, 2020
Incident date: Jan 13, 2020
THE AXLE WAS PART OF RECALL #11S16. AS PART OF THE RECALL THE AXLE WAS PATCHED, BUT THE AXLE IS NOW BROKEN BECAUSE THE "REPAIR" DID NOT CORRECT THE STRUCTURAL FLAWS IN THE AXLE.
SUSPENSION
Oct 23, 2019
Incident date: Oct 22, 2019
I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND THE REAR AXLE CRACK I WAS DRIVING ON A ON A CITY STREET AND WAS SCARED MY TIRES WAS RUBBING AND SMOKING.
SUSPENSION
Oct 16, 2019
Incident date: Oct 14, 2019
THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHERE FORD REPAIRED IT IN 2011. THEY ARE SAYING THAT MY VAN IS OUT OF WARRANTY ON THE RECALL BECAUSE IT IS OVER 150000 MILES. IF THEY HAD REPLACED MY REAR AXLE IN 2011 INSTEAD OF A BAD PATCH JOB ON THAT RECALL I WOULDN'T BE HAVING THIS TROUBLE. I FEEL THAT SINCE FORD HAD IT UNDE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 24, 2019
Incident date: Sep 23, 2019
MOST IMPORTANT IS THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND CHECKED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE JUST FAILED AND I WOULD PUMP THEM ENOUGH JUST TO GET IN A SAFE LOCATION. AAA HAS HAD TO PICK ME UP AND WHEN THE BRAKES WHERE CHECKED THEY WERE FIND AND THE FLUID FULL. ALSO THE REAR JUST FELL BUT I HAD T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 24, 2019
Incident date: Sep 23, 2019
MOST IMPORTANT IS THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND CHECKED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE JUST FAILED AND I WOULD PUMP THEM ENOUGH JUST TO GET IN A SAFE LOCATION. AAA HAS HAD TO PICK ME UP AND WHEN THE BRAKES WHERE CHECKED THEY WERE FIND AND THE FLUID FULL. ALSO THE REAR JUST FELL BUT I HAD T... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 24, 2019
Incident date: Sep 23, 2019
MOST IMPORTANT IS THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND CHECKED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE JUST FAILED AND I WOULD PUMP THEM ENOUGH JUST TO GET IN A SAFE LOCATION. AAA HAS HAD TO PICK ME UP AND WHEN THE BRAKES WHERE CHECKED THEY WERE FIND AND THE FLUID FULL. ALSO THE REAR JUST FELL BUT I HAD T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 29, 2019
Incident date: Aug 29, 2019
WHEN I RECEIVED THE RECALL ABOUT THE POSSIBLE AXLE CRACKING DUE RUST I TOOK MY CAR IN AND HAD THE BRACKETS PUT ON AND THEN I RECEIVED A RECALL THE HAVE THE BRACKETS CHECKED WHICH I DID AND THEY WERE CORRECT. TODAY I TOOK MY VAN IN FOR PA INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD MY REAR AXLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAD A... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 26, 2019
Incident date: Aug 26, 2019
FORD AXLE RECALL IN CERTAIN STATES. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP APPROXIMMENTLY 5 MONTHS AGO. THEY SAID BRACKETS WERE OK. AXLE BROKE 08/26/2019 MILEAGE ON VEHICLE 100607. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, VAN ALMOST FLIP. TIRES ARE ANGLED OUT AND RUINED.
SUSPENSION
Aug 7, 2019
Incident date: May 31, 2013
FORD=FIX OR REPAIR DAILY!!!!!!!!!!! I AM WRITING TO TRY AND GET FORD TO DO THE RIGHT THING. MY MOTHER'S EX-HUSBAND TOLD ME TO NEVER BUY A FORD AND I DID NOT LISTEN. I BOUGHT A WINDSTAR 2001. I TOOK IT IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE AXLE. THEY INSPECTED AND TOLD ME IT WAS FINE. I WAS UNAWARE THAT THEY DID... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 3, 2019
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2001. THERE WAS A RECALL PUT OUT FOR THE SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. IN 2011, ACCORDING TO SUNSET FORD DEALERSHIP (WHERE I TOOK IT FOR AXLE REPAIR AND WAS DENIED) THE RECALL WAS REMEDIED IN 2011. HOWEVER, AS STATED ALONG WITH THE RECALL NOTICE, THE ... Read more
WHEELS
Aug 3, 2019
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2001. THERE WAS A RECALL PUT OUT FOR THE SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. IN 2011, ACCORDING TO SUNSET FORD DEALERSHIP (WHERE I TOOK IT FOR AXLE REPAIR AND WAS DENIED) THE RECALL WAS REMEDIED IN 2011. HOWEVER, AS STATED ALONG WITH THE RECALL NOTICE, THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 3, 2019
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2001. THERE WAS A RECALL PUT OUT FOR THE SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. IN 2011, ACCORDING TO SUNSET FORD DEALERSHIP (WHERE I TOOK IT FOR AXLE REPAIR AND WAS DENIED) THE RECALL WAS REMEDIED IN 2011. HOWEVER, AS STATED ALONG WITH THE RECALL NOTICE, THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 8, 2019
Incident date: Dec 6, 2017
BRAKES CONTINUALLY HAVE FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENTS. PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE AND AFTER NEW BRAKE PADS AND BRING BLED.THROTTLE IDLE SENSOR CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. NOW THEY JUST STAY ON. I NEED TO KNOW WHA... Read more
Crash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 8, 2019
Incident date: Dec 6, 2017
BRAKES CONTINUALLY HAVE FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENTS. PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE AND AFTER NEW BRAKE PADS AND BRING BLED.THROTTLE IDLE SENSOR CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. NOW THEY JUST STAY ON. I NEED TO KNOW WHA... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 8, 2019
Incident date: Dec 6, 2017
BRAKES CONTINUALLY HAVE FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENTS. PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE AND AFTER NEW BRAKE PADS AND BRING BLED.THROTTLE IDLE SENSOR CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. NOW THEY JUST STAY ON. I NEED TO KNOW WHA... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:REAR
May 29, 2019
Incident date: May 25, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND AN ABNORMAL BUMPING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO FOUND AN UNKNOWN RECALL ASSOCIATED... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 24, 2019
Incident date: May 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL STARTED TO RUB AGAINST THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT AND COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CA... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 FORD WINDSTAR
171 manufacturer communications from 166 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 9 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 4 |
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
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,
TSB160070
Apr 21, 2016
020000 SUSPENSION
Safety recall 10S13 - Rear axle corrosion - requests for recall service action
TSB160070
Apr 21, 2016
023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Safety recall 10S13 - Rear axle corrosion - requests for recall service action
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-14-0167
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-14-0168
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-14-0168
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-14-0145
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
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
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
04136
Dec 27, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1342 (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) FAULT. *TT UPDATE. *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
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *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
15679
Aug 1, 2004
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SLIDING DOOR(S) CONTACTING THE REAR QUARTER GLASS. *TT THIS INFORMATION UPDATES PREVIOUS INFORMATION, DATED 03/01/2002. *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
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
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
04111
Jun 14, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY.
02M01
Jun 1, 2004
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02M01 SUPPLEMENT #4. CERTAIN FORD 2000 THROUGH 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE-MOUNTED EGR PRESSURE SENSOR - ADDITIONAL EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. *MJ SUPPLEMENT #6
17899
Jun 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT
17792
May 1, 2004
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
PID DATA MISSING DURING DIAGNOSIS OF EMISSIONS RELATED ISSUES. *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
03223
Jan 26, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *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
03C05
Nov 1, 2003
220000 SEATS
REPLACEMENT OF LOWER SEAT-TO-FLOOR LATCHES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2ND AND 3RD ROW SEATS. DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD. COMPLIANCE RECALL 03C05. *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
17016
Aug 1, 2003
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FRONT CALIPER SEEPAGE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT
17056
Aug 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON / NO START / ERRATIC SHIFTING. *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
030707
Apr 1, 2003
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SLOW TO FILL FUEL TANK - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
0361
Mar 31, 2003
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH OR WITHOUT ROUGH RUNNING, LACK OF POWER, SURGE OR POOR FUEL ECONOMY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0401, P0402, P1400, P1401. *TT *JB
0354
Mar 17, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2290. *TT *JB
16720
Mar 1, 2003
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
POWER SLIDING DOOR CONDITIONS. *TT *JB
030504
Mar 1, 2003
140000 AIR BAGS
AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) CODE B2290. *TT *JB
0322
Feb 3, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401, OR RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND THE ABOVE LISTED DTCS WITHOUT
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
16382
Nov 1, 2002
021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
CLUNK/SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR AREA (QSF). *TT
16383
Nov 1, 2002
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE FRONT SPRING AREA. *TT
16423
Nov 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICING BODY SIDE MOLDING OR CLADDING / CONTACT REQUEST. *MJ
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
02208
Oct 14, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02175
Sep 2, 2002
140000 AIR BAGS
RESTRAINT SYSTEM-AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT STRATEGY WITH ADVANCED RESTRAINT SYSTEM. *MJ
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
16119
Aug 1, 2002
032200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE REAR BRAKE LAMPS REMAINING ILLUMINATED AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE. *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
15872
May 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0156 - H02 / CATALYST MONITOR SENSOR (CMS) CIRCUIT FAILURE) CONTAMINATION. *TT
15912
May 1, 2002
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUBJECT REGARDING FAMILY OR REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM HANDLE CONCERNS. *TT
15926
May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A INTERMITTENT HARD START AND / OR LONG CRANKING TIMES OF 4 TO 10 SECONDS. *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
0275
Apr 15, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON LOW TIRE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATION WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES PRESENT. *TT
15796
Apr 1, 2002
140000 AIR BAGS
AN AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B2296 OR B2295. *TT
15814
Apr 1, 2002
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION AFTER EXITING VEHICLE. *TT
15820
Apr 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N/4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *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
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
15828
Apr 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431. *TT
15842
Apr 1, 2002
010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES BUILT MARCH 1, 2001 THROUGH JANUARY 2002 MAY EXHIBIT A WHISTLE / WHINE NOISE FROM THE STEERING SYSTEM DURING WARM UP. *TT
0245
Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *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
15710
Mar 1, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES WITH PROGRAMMABLE MODULES. *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
15722
Mar 1, 2002
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE SLIDING DOOR LOCK. *TT
15763
Mar 1, 2002
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROLLING IDLE UPON STARTING THE ENGINE AFTER A 3-7 HOUR SOAK. *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
15515
Jan 1, 2002
010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHISTLE/WHINE NOISE FROM THE STEERING SYSTEM DURING WARM UP. *TT
15542
Jan 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LOW TIRE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATING.*YH
15544
Jan 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH OIL IN THE COOLING SYSTEM. *YH
15553
Jan 1, 2002
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING SLOW/HARD TO FILL FUEL TANK. *YH
15559
Jan 1, 2002
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING SHUDDER WHILE IN REVERSE. *YH
15583
Jan 1, 2002
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOOSE REAR WIPER ARM. *TT
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
15370
Nov 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *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
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
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
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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 (current) | 16 | 2,297 | |
| 2000 | 16 | 2,191 | View |
| 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 |