There have been 27 defect investigations conducted for the following Ford Windstar model year vehicles.
1
Frame and members defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 20, 2010.
It was closed on Mar. 17, 2011.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
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
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1999 Ford Windstar,
the 2000 Ford Windstar,
the 2001 Ford Windstar,
the 2002 Ford Windstar,
the 2003 Ford Windstar.
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2
Rear suspension axle non-powered axle assembly defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 15, 2010.
It was closed on Dec. 21, 2010.
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.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2003 Ford Windstar.
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3
Suspension defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 20, 2010.
It was closed on Dec. 20, 2010.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
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.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1999 Ford Windstar,
the 2000 Ford Windstar,
the 2001 Ford Windstar,
the 2002 Ford Windstar,
the 2003 Ford Windstar.
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4
Suspension defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on May. 13, 2010.
It was closed on Sep. 22, 2010.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
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
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1998 Ford Windstar,
the 1999 Ford Windstar,
the 2000 Ford Windstar,
the 2001 Ford Windstar,
the 2002 Ford Windstar,
the 2003 Ford Windstar.
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5
Electrical system defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 17, 2008.
It was closed on Oct. 14, 2009.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
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
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1995 Ford Windstar,
the 1996 Ford Windstar,
the 1997 Ford Windstar,
the 1998 Ford Windstar,
the 1999 Ford Windstar,
the 2000 Ford Windstar,
the 2001 Ford Windstar,
the 2002 Ford Windstar,
the 2003 Ford Windstar.
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6
Vehicle speed control defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on May. 13, 2008.
It was closed on Sep. 17, 2008.
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.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1995 Ford Windstar,
the 1996 Ford Windstar,
the 1997 Ford Windstar,
the 1998 Ford Windstar,
the 1999 Ford Windstar,
the 2000 Ford Windstar,
the 2001 Ford Windstar,
the 2002 Ford Windstar,
the 2003 Ford Windstar.
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7
Seat belts defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Feb. 17, 2005.
It was closed on Jul. 6, 2005.
During the initial recall campaign in 2001, the subject vehicles were inspected by Ford dealerships using a test tool that would detect a defective front seat outboard seat belt buckle assembly. Approximately one million vehicles passed the inspection test for one or both front buckles.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria,
the 2001 Ford Excursion,
the 2001 Ford Expedition,
the 2001 Ford F Series,
the 2001 Ford F Series (light),
the 2001 Ford F Super Duty,
the 2001 Ford F-150,
the 2001 Ford F-250,
the 2001 Ford F-350,
the 2001 Ford F-450,
the 2001 Ford F-550,
the 2001 Ford Grand Marquis,
the 2001 Ford Ranger,
the 2001 Ford Ranger Ev,
the 2001 Ford Super Duty,
the 2001 Ford Super Duty F,
the 2001 Ford Super Duty F Series,
the 2001 Ford Supercab,
the 2001 Ford Supercrew,
the 2001 Ford Windstar,
the 2001 Lincoln Navigator,
the 2001 Lincoln Town Car,
the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis,
the 2001 Mercury Marquis.
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8
Front seat belts buckle assembly defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 22, 2004.
It was closed on Feb. 17, 2005.
Under recall campaign (01v227), Ford recalled approximately 1. 3 million vehicles to inspect and if necessary replace the front driver and/or passenger seat belt buckle. Approximately 1. 1 million owners responded by taking their vehicles to a dealer for inspection of the buckle using a specialized
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria,
the 2001 Ford Excursion,
the 2001 Ford Expedition,
the 2001 Ford F Series,
the 2001 Ford F Series (light),
the 2001 Ford F Super Duty,
the 2001 Ford F-150,
the 2001 Ford F-250,
the 2001 Ford F-350,
the 2001 Ford F-450,
the 2001 Ford F-550,
the 2001 Ford Ford Truck,
the 2001 Ford Grand Marquis,
the 2001 Ford Navigator,
the 2001 Ford Ranger,
the 2001 Ford Ranger Ev,
the 2001 Ford Super Duty,
the 2001 Ford Super Duty F,
the 2001 Ford Super Duty F Series,
the 2001 Ford Supercab,
the 2001 Ford Supercrew,
the 2001 Ford Windstar,
the 2001 Lincoln Navigator,
the 2001 Lincoln Town Car.
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9
Service brakes fluid defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on May. 27, 2004.
It was closed on Oct. 7, 2004.
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).
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1995 Ford Windstar,
the 1996 Ford Windstar.
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10
Body door defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Mar. 3, 2004.
It was closed on Jul. 1, 2004.
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.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1999 Ford Windstar,
the 2000 Ford Windstar,
the 2001 Ford Windstar,
the 2002 Ford Windstar.
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11
Wheels defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 10, 2003.
It was closed on Aug. 30, 2004.
The subject vehicles range in age from 4â¿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.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1997 Ford Windstar,
the 1998 Ford Windstar,
the 1999 Ford Windstar,
the 2000 Ford Windstar.
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12
Wheels defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 18, 2002.
It was closed on Apr. 10, 2003.
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.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1998 Ford Windstar,
the 1999 Ford Windstar,
the 2000 Ford Windstar.
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13
Tank assembly defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 29, 2002.
It was closed on Mar. 14, 2003.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
See attached report.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1995 Ford Windstar,
the 1996 Ford Windstar.
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14
Suspension defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 8, 2000.
It was closed on Jul. 31, 2001.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Alleged that a front suspension coil spring breaks, resulting in a collapsed suspension.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1995 Ford Windstar,
the 1996 Ford Windstar,
the 1997 Ford Windstar,
the 1998 Ford Windstar.
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15
Suspension defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jun. 23, 2000.
It was closed on Dec. 8, 2000.
Alleged that while driving or stationary, a front suspension coil spring breaks, resulting in a collapsed suspension.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1995 Ford Windstar,
the 1996 Ford Windstar,
the 1997 Ford Windstar,
the 1998 Ford Windstar.
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16
Gasoline fuel system defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 26, 1999.
It was closed on Dec. 16, 1999.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1995 Ford Windstar,
the 1996 Ford Windstar,
the 1997 Ford Windstar.
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17
Gasoline fuel system defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 15, 1999.
It was closed on Jul. 26, 1999.
Owners report allege that a leakage from cracks in the plastic fuel tanks
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1995 Ford Windstar.
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18
Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 28, 1998.
It was closed on Feb. 24, 1999.
Alleged rear axle trailing arm may fracture with the vehicle in motion, potentially posing a risk of loss of vehicle control.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1995 Ford Windstar,
the 1996 Ford Windstar.
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19
Power train defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on May. 18, 1998.
It was closed on Jul. 2, 1998.
The petition alleges that my 1995 Ford windstars have a defective transmission that can fail, creating a safety hazard.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1995 Ford Windstar.
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20
Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 30, 1998.
It was closed on Jun. 30, 1998.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Alleged one or both of the two bolts that hold the front brake caliper anchor plate to the wheel spindle can loosen and fall out. If the upper of these two bolts falls out, the caliper can pivot outward and cantact the inside of the wheel rim resulting in wheel lockup.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1998 Ford Windstar.
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21
Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 3, 1997.
It was closed on Apr. 30, 1998.
Alleged that the lower of the two bolts attaching the caliper anchor bracket to the front wheel hub and spindle assembly (caliper mounting bolts) on the driver side fell off while he was driving and that the upper bolt subsequently became loose.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1998 Ford Windstar.
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22
Structure defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 30, 1997.
It was closed on Oct. 22, 1997.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Alleged the outer body panel of the two piece bonded hood separates from the inner panel while driving. The hood latch remains latched.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1994 Ford Mustang,
the 1995 Ford Mustang,
the 1996 Ford Mustang,
the 1994 Ford Windstar,
the 1995 Ford Windstar,
the 1996 Ford Windstar.
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23
Structure defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Mar. 13, 1997.
It was closed on Sep. 30, 1997.
The outer body panel of the two piece bonded hood separates from the inner panel while driving. The hood latch remains latched.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1994 Ford Mustang,
the 1995 Ford Mustang,
the 1996 Ford Mustang,
the 1994 Ford Windstar,
the 1995 Ford Windstar,
the 1996 Ford Windstar.
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24
Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 31, 1996.
It was closed on Feb. 18, 2000.
Consumers report that the brakes on certain 1995 and 1996 Ford windstars malfunction during braking, resulting in brake pedal fade and extended stopping distances.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1995 Ford Windstar,
the 1996 Ford Windstar.
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25
Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jun. 13, 1996.
It was closed on Oct. 31, 1996.
Consumers report that the brakes on certain 1995 Ford windstars malfunction during braking, which results in brake pedal fade and extended stopping distances
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1995 Ford Windstar,
the 1996 Ford Windstar.
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26
Automatic transmission defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Feb. 23, 1996.
It was closed on May. 22, 1996.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Subject vehicles may experience unintended movement (rollaway) in reverse direction with the transmissionin the park position.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1996 Ford Windstar.
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27
Structure defect investigations of Ford Windstar vehicles
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Ford issued a service bulletin to addresss "overhead console loose or hanging down. "
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1998 Ford Windstar.
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