The Lemon IndexFord Windstar recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2003 Ford Windstar, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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- Suspension · recall issued Sep 2015 · model years 2000–2003
The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled.
283,413 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V608000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2012 · model years 2000–2003
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, THROUGH JULY 3, 2003, AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN VIRGINIA.
27,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V193000
- Suspension · recall issued May 2012 · model years 2000–2003
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, THROUGH JULY 3, 2003, REGISTERED IN PUERTO RICO.
9,192 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V195000
- Suspension · recall issued May 2012 · model years 2000–2003
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA.
23,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V194000
- Body structure · recall issued Jan 2011 · model years 2000–2003
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, MARY…
425,288 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V030000
- Suspension · recall issued Aug 2010 · model years 2000–2003
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2003 AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, I…
492,650 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V385000
- Speed control · recall issued Oct 2009 · model years 2000–2003
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER…
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2006 · model years 2000–2003
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.
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- Seats · recall issued Nov 2003 · model years 2001–2003
CERTAIN MINIVANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." DURING TESTING, A THIRD ROW BENCH FLOOR-TO-SEAT LATCH RELEASED BEFORE THE STRENG…
- Trailer hitches · recall issued Mar 2002 · model years 2000–2001
IN SOME MINIVANS, WATER AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS (DIRT, SALT, ETC.) CAN ENTER INTO THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO A MISSING BODY SEALER.
- Equipment · recall issued Aug 2001 · model years 2000–2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY REAR AIR-CONDITIONING.
- Visibility · recall issued Aug 2001 · model years 2000–2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS.
- Seat belts · recall issued Jul 2001 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS.
- Speed control · recall issued Jun 2001 · model years 2000–2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE PEDAL OPTION.
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2000 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2000 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS BUILT WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS WITHOUT THE MESSAGE CENTER, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF STANDARD NO. 118, "POWER-OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION, AND ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS." THE POWER WIN…
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2000 · model year 2001
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIMOUSINES, AND MINI VANS WERE BUILT WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM).
- Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2000 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2000 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS.
- Visibility · recall issued Jan 2000 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS.
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Is one open on your Windstar?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Ford Windstar have?
20 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2003, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 50.
Which Ford Windstar year has the most recalls?
The 2001, with 16 campaigns. 2000: 16, 2003: 9, 2002: 9.
What are most Ford Windstar recalls about?
Suspension: 4 of the 20 campaigns. Then airbags (2) and fuel system, gasoline (2).
What is the newest Ford Windstar recall?
Suspension, filed Sep 2015 (NHTSA 15V608000): The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled.
What is the biggest Ford Windstar recall?
NHTSA 10V385000 (suspension, Aug 2010) covers 492,650 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2003 AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, I…
How do I check if my Ford Windstar has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Ford dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Ford Windstar: problems and best years · All Ford recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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