Ford Windstar recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
35 recalls found for the Ford Windstar in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 14,158 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Windstar | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Ford Windstar | 0 | 24 |
| 2003 Ford Windstar | 9 | 1,510 |
| 2002 Ford Windstar | 9 | 1,353 |
| 2001 Ford Windstar | 16 | 1,686 |
| 2000 Ford Windstar | 16 | 1,675 |
| 1999 Ford Windstar | 12 | 1,522 |
| 1998 Ford Windstar | 11 | 1,433 |
| 1997 Ford Windstar | 5 | 192 |
| 1996 Ford Windstar | 8 | 1,386 |
| 1995 Ford Windstar | 7 | 3,326 |
| 1994 Ford Windstar | 0 | 23 |
| 1993 Ford Windstar | 0 | 11 |
| 1992 Ford Windstar | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 Ford Windstar | 0 | 3 |
| 1990 Ford Windstar | 0 | 6 |
| 1985 Ford Windstar | 0 | 5 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest Ford Windstar recalls
- Sep 29, 201515V608000Suspension283,413 vehicles1998-2003 Ford Windstar
The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled.
- May 3, 201212V195000Suspension9,192 vehicles1998-2003 Ford Windstar
Due to increased stresses caused by high cycles of torsional loading, specific to this market, the rear axle can crack.
- May 3, 201212V194000Suspension23,000 vehicles1999-2003 Ford Windstar
Corrosion-related fractures of the front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and body mount attachments may occur.
- May 3, 201212V193000Power train27,000 vehicles1998-2003 Ford Windstar
Over time, corrosion can weaken the rear axle making it susceptible to torsional stress.
- Jan 26, 201111V030000Structure425,288 vehicles1999-2003 Ford Windstar
A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation.
- Aug 26, 201010V385000Suspension492,650 vehicles1998-2003 Ford Windstar
After many years of vehicle service in these areas, corrosion can weaken the rear axle, making it susceptible to torsional stress.
- Oct 13, 200909V399000Vehicle speed control4,500,000 vehiclesFord E-150, Ford E-250 and 13 more models
The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Jun 13, 200606E056000Fuel system, gasoline58,640 vehiclesFord Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and 25 more models
Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.