Vehicle recall 11V030000 · January 26, 2011
1999-2003 Ford Windstar
A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, utah, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. 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.
- Consequence
- This could result in reduced steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets, and both body mount attachments at the rear of the front subframe, and make the necessary repairs free of charge. If repairs cannot be made to a vehicle, Ford will offer to repurchase the vehicle. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before February 21, 2011. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
- Notes
- Ford's safety recall no. 11S16.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V030000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 26, 2011
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 11S16
- Owner notification
- February 21, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 425,288
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Vehicles covered
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