Structure Related Problems of the 2003 Ford Windstar

Table 1 shows six common structure related problems of the 2003 Ford Windstar. The number one most common problem is related to the body (41 problems). The second most common problem is related to the frame and members (24 problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Ford Windstar


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2003 Ford Windstar

The Body problem

The rear axle on my vehicle snapped while I was driving causing me to lose control and leave the roadway. I contacted Ford who told me there was a recall for the rear axle of my vehicle and that I would have no out of pocket expenses for the repairs and the towing of the vehicle to the service   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated issue and they discovered that the rear frame exhibited cracks. In 2011, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension); however, at the time of   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact’s son owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 11v030000 (structure). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle.   Read details...


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