1996 FORD WINDSTAR Structure Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 1996 FORD WINDSTAR
2 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD WINDSTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
COMPLETE BRAKE LOSS WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING. LUCK HAD IT WE WERE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT WITH A CONCRETE STOP. THE METAL BRAKE LINE LOCATED ABOVE THE GAS TANK RUSTED COMPLETELY. WHILE THE REST OF THE BRAKE LINES LOOK FINE, IT'S THE AREA OF THE BRAKE LINE THAT PASSES OVER THE GAS TANK THAT IS RUSTED. BECAUSE OF THE LOCATION OF THE GAS TANK, THE LINE ARE HIDDEN FROM NORMAL VIEW OF AN INSPECTION UNLESS THE GAS TANK IS LOWERED. HAD THIS OCCURRED AT A BUSY INTERSECTION OR HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED. THE OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. I AM KEEPING THIS AS A REMINDER HOW CLOSE MY FAMILY CAME TO DEATH. *TR
1996 FORD WINDSTAR, SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTION. SPEED IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE AS THE NEEDLE FLUCTUATES WILDLY. PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED NOW FOR AT LEAST 50,000 MILES , BUT I JUST LEARNED THAT YOU SHOULD BE NOTIFIED SO THAT FORD CAN BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR POOR QUALITY AND NON SUPPORT. AS I WAS ADVISED THAT REPAIR WOULD BE ABOUT 600.00. AS I HAVE A TACH, I SIMPLY USE THIS TO DETERMINE MY SPEED. I WAS NOT ABOUT TO SPEND THAT AMOUNT OF MONEY ON WHAT I CONSIDER A DESIGN FLAW.*AK
Other 1996 FORD WINDSTAR Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
311 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
153 complaints
Power Train
138 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
115 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
88 complaints
Unknown Or Other
79 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
63 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
60 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
50 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
35 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
27 complaints
Electrical System
25 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
19 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
19 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
18 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
18 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
17 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
16 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
16 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
15 complaints
Tires
15 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
14 complaints
Structurebodydoor
14 complaints
Wheelsrim
14 complaints
Interior Lighting
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
13 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
11 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
11 complaints
Suspensionfront
11 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
11 complaints
Wheels
11 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
10 complaints
Structureframe And Members
10 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
9 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
8 complaints
Suspensionrear
8 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
7 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
7 complaints
Air Bags
6 complaints
Child Seat
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
6 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
6 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
6 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
6 complaints
Steeringlinkages
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
5 complaints
Structurebodyhood
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
5 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
4 complaints
Fuel System Other
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
3 complaints
Parking Brake
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
2 complaints
Child Seatharness Buckleconvertible
1 complaint
Child Seatharness Buckleinfant
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrearsprings
1 complaint
Tiresbead
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelsmulti Piece
1 complaint