Ford Windstar / 1999
1999 Ford Windstar problems
Owners have filed 2,040 complaints about the 1999 Ford Windstar with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 14.3% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of structure at 13.8%.
Complaints2,040
Crashes64
Fires86
Injuries49
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Power train 14.3% · 292
Structure 13.8% · 281
Electrical system 10.6% · 216
Steering 10.4% · 213
Suspension 10.3% · 211
Service brakes, hydraulic 6.7% · 137
Engine and engine cooling 6.6% · 135
Vehicle speed control 4.9% · 99
Severity
Of those complaints, 64 describe a crash, 86 describe a fire, 49 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Ford Windstar in this data, 1999 sits 5th by complaint volume. 1995 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 21 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 101,700 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. During routine inspection a mechanic stated that the rear axle had fractured. Prior to the inspection no symptoms were present. He was in the process of having the vehicle repaired at an of expense $1500.00. He contacted the manufacturer, but no assistance was provided. He still has possession of the failed component. The failure and current mileages were 116,000. Power train · reported at 116,000 miles
: The contact stated while engine was running with the transmission in park, the engine engaged and the vehicle moved forward hitting another vehicle parked in the driveway. Some damage was caused to the other vehicle. The column shift indicator was still in park. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer however the service dealer and the manufacturer have not determined a cause for the problem. Power train · reported at 105,200 miles
Complained to Ford about transmission while vehicle was under warranty. I was told there wasn't anything wrong with transmission. On sunday 06/11/06, while exiting parkway the transmission went on the vehicle. The vehicle was purchased with only 17,000 miles on it in 7/01,vehicle now has 65,000 miles. Warranty expired last march, Ford refuses to help with the cost of repair for transmission. Power train · reported at 65,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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