Five problems related to front seat recliner have been reported for the 1998 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Drivers seat back broke during rearend collision causing more severe injuries to drivers neck,back and arms than if it had not broken.
Rear seat latch injured the driver while removing the rear seat. Yh.
The driver seatback does not lock in postion which causes the seatback to move unexpectedly, and causes an accident.
Driver's side seat does not lock in place, resulting in the seat sliding backward and forward when driving, also, Ford has changed the design of the seat glide. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Seat control (latch / switch) failed, resulting in loose seat.