There have been 33 safety recalls for the Ford Windstar. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Ford Windstar.
If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Ford Windstar, 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A fractured axle may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Ford Windstar, 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A fractured axle can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Ford Windstar, 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in reduced steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar |
| Component: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
| Recall Summary: 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, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A fractured axle can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Ford Windstar, 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 29, 2015 | Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly | 283,413 |
| May. 3, 2012 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 27,000 |
| May. 3, 2012 | Suspension:front:control Arm | 23,000 |
| May. 3, 2012 | Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly | 9,192 |
| Jan. 26, 2011 | Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields | 425,288 |
| Aug. 26, 2010 | Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly | 492,650 |
| Oct. 13, 2009 | Vehicle Speed Control | 4,500,000 |
| Nov. 6, 2003 | Seats:mid/rear Assembly | 257,119 |
| Apr. 4, 2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 250,283 |
| Mar. 11, 2002 | Trailer Hitche | 417,037 |
| Aug. 15, 2001 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 413,245 |
| Aug. 15, 2001 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 598,256 |
| Jul. 16, 2001 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 1,400,000 |
| Jun. 22, 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 45,800 |
| Jun. 18, 2001 | Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs | 198,583 |
| Dec. 6, 2000 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 16,000 |
| Oct. 30, 2000 | Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash | 180,000 |
| Sep. 13, 2000 | Air Bag | 18,500 |
| Aug. 18, 2000 | Seat Belt | 144,435 |
| Jun. 19, 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery | 3,000 |
| Jun. 19, 2000 | Exterior Lighting | 20,637 |
| Jan. 31, 2000 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 1,475 |
| Nov. 2, 1999 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 70,116 |
| Jun. 14, 1999 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 789,723 |
| Oct. 20, 1997 | Structure:body:hood | 769,000 |
| Sep. 30, 1997 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector | 2,250 |
| Jun. 9, 1997 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 100,000 |
| Apr. 1, 1997 | Child Seat | 202 |
| Sep. 5, 1996 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 40,000 |
| Jul. 1, 1996 | Seats | 200 |
| May. 14, 1996 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 100,000 |
| Nov. 4, 1994 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 112,000 |
| Nov. 4, 1994 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 72,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Windstar | 8 |
| 2002 Ford Windstar | 8 |
| 2001 Ford Windstar | 15 |
| 2000 Ford Windstar | 15 |
| 1999 Ford Windstar | 11 |
| 1998 Ford Windstar | 11 |
| 1997 Ford Windstar | 5 |
| 1996 Ford Windstar | 8 |
| 1995 Ford Windstar | 6 |