Ford Windstar recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 19 recalls and 6,248 owner complaints for the Ford Windstar (model years 2000–2005). The most reported problem area is suspension (1,314 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1,104 complaints). The 2001 model year has the most recalls (15).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 8 | 1,510 | 33 | 27 | |
| 2002 | 8 | 1,353 | 45 | 48 | |
| 2001 | 15 | 1,686 | 66 | 62 | |
| 2000 | 15 | 1,675 | 62 | 55 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2001 (1,686), 2000 (1,675) and 2003 (1,510). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Windstar model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1,314 | 5 of 6 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1,104 | 5 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 989 | 5 of 6 | |
| Service brakes | 847 | 5 of 6 | |
| Power train | 745 | 5 of 6 |
Latest 8 of 19 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V608000 | Sep 29, 2015 | Suspension: rear, axle, non-powered axle assembly | 2000–2003 | 283,413 |
| 12V195000 | May 3, 2012 | Suspension: rear, axle, non-powered axle assembly | 2000–2003 | 9,192 |
| 12V194000 | May 3, 2012 | Suspension: front, control arm | 2000–2003 | 23,000 |
| 12V193000 | May 3, 2012 | Power train: axle assembly | 2000–2003 | 27,000 |
| 11V030000 | Jan 26, 2011 | Structure: frame and members, underbody shields | 2000–2003 | 425,288 |
| 10V385000 | Aug 26, 2010 | Suspension: rear, axle, non-powered axle assembly | 2000–2003 | 492,650 |
| 09V399000 | Oct 13, 2009 | Vehicle speed control | 2000–2003 | 4,500,000 |
| 03V459000 | Nov 6, 2003 | Seats: mid/rear assembly | 2001–2003 | 257,119 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 206 complaints and a fire in 194 complaints; 211 people injured and 6 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.