KnownCarProblemsFord Windstar Problems by Year
Owners have filed 6,249 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Windstar since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2001, 2000, 2003. The most common problem overall: brakes.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Ford Windstar problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Windstar | 1,510 | Brakes | 8 | 33 |
| 2002 Windstar | 1,353 | Brakes | 8 | 45 |
| 2001 Windstar | 1,686 | Brakes | 15 | 66 |
| 2000 Windstar | 1,675 | Suspension | 15 | 62 |
46 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Ford Windstar
- What years of the Ford Windstar have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2001 (1,686), 2000 (1,675), 2003 (1,510).
- What is the most common problem with the Ford Windstar?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the brakes (1,984), suspension (1,305), electrical (986).
- Which Ford Windstar years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2005 (1), 2004 (24), 2002 (1,353). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.