1999 FORD WINDSTAR Seats Problems
11 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 1999 FORD WINDSTAR
11 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD WINDSTAR. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 5 resulted in injury.
11
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seats Complaints
AFTER PURCHASING VAN, NOT EVEN ONE MONTH LATER ALL LIGHTS STARTED TO TURN ON ENGINE, ABS NOW N AND ITS A REAR LIGHT ON GAUGE PANEL ALSO WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRYING TO GET DECENT PRICE FOR THE FREEZE PLUG WHICH ALSO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THERE IS A LEAK OF COOLANT FROM THE BOTTOM OF VAN. OTHER WISE ITS OK TO DRIVE. ONE I THING I DIDN'T MENTION IS THE SEAT ITS STRUCK IT WONT MOVE BACK OR FORWARD WITH THE ELECTRICAL BUTTON. *TR
WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, OUR FORD WINDSTAR WAS REAR-ENDED BY A FORD FOCUS ESTIMATED TO BE GOING 50-60MPH. BOTH OF US IN THE FRONT SEATS SUFFERED SEVERE CALF MUSCLE INJURIES. WE BELIEVE THESE WERE CAUSED BY THE MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT BAR THAT RUNS THE FULL WIDTH OF THE SEAT. WE WERE BOTH WEARING SEATBELTS. AN ADDITIONAL NOTE: THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE ON IMPACT.*AK IS THERE ANY HISTORY OF LEG TRAUMA CAUSED BY SEAT HARDWARE IN REAR-END COLLISIONS?
A SHARP PIECE OF METAL WAS PROTRUDING FROM THE DRIVER SEAT BACK (LEFT SIDE AT HIP LEVEL). *NLM *SCC
THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND DRIVER'S SEAT FAILED. IT FELL COMPLETELY BACK ON THE MIDDLE ROW SEAT. USUALLY MY YOUNGEST CHILD (BABY AT THE TIME) WOULD HAVE BEEN (IN HER CHILD SEAT) IN THE MIDDLE ROW AND I'M SURE SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF SHE HAD BEEN IN THE VAN THAT DAY. *JB
#8017285
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DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HAS A PIECE OF METAL THAT HAS PIERCED THROUGH THE SEAT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED PART WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE, AND SEAT WOULD BE PATCHED UP. METAL IS DANGEROUS AND TEARS CLOTHES UP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#8017195
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THERE IS A SHARP METAL PIECE THAT STICKS OUT OF DRIVER'S SEAT, CUTTING CONSUMER WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
#562979
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THE POWER CAPTAIN SEAT WAS REPLACED DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE FRAME, CONSUMER STATES SINCE THE REPLACEMENT, THE ARMREST WILL NOT STAY ATTACHED TO THE SEAT AND WHILE DRIVING, THE ARMREST WILL JUST POP OFF, THROWING THE DRIVER OFF BALANCE.*JB
#562979
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THE POWER CAPTAIN SEAT WAS REPLACED DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE FRAME, CONSUMER STATES SINCE THE REPLACEMENT, THE ARMREST WILL NOT STAY ATTACHED TO THE SEAT AND WHILE DRIVING, THE ARMREST WILL JUST POP OFF, THROWING THE DRIVER OFF BALANCE.*JB
#549648
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FRONT AND BACK SEATS ARE UNUSABLE DUE TO FROZEN ADJUSTMENT LEVER. YH
#712866
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HORN IS VERY HARD TO DEPLOY; SWEET SPOT TOO SMALL AND REQUIRES EXCESSIVE EFFORT. CANNOT BE USED QUICKLY. FORD CORPORATE REFUSED TO RESPOND TO MY WORRIES ABOUT THIS. ALSO SEATBACK LEVER SPRINGS MIDDLE SEATS BACK SO HARD I HAVE BEEN WHACKED IN THE HEAD SO HARD I SAW STARS.
#705404
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DRIVERS SIDE UNDER SEAT AIRBAG IMPACT SENSOR WAS NOT MOUNTED FIRMLY TO FLOOR. IT WAS JUST DANGLING FROM THE WIRING HARNESS, EFFECTIVELY DISABLING THE AIRBAGS. DEALER LOOKED AT SEAT PEDESTAL AND DETERMINED THAT THE WRONG SEAT MOUNT WAS INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. DEALER IS INSTALLING THE CORRECT SEAT MOUNT. I AM NOT CONVINCED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WIRING HAS BEEN DONE CORRECTLY EITHER. *AK
Other 1999 FORD WINDSTAR Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
184 complaints
Structureframe And Members
156 complaints
Electrical System
109 complaints
Suspension
82 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
78 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
76 complaints
Service Brakes
72 complaints
Suspensionrear
69 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
64 complaints
Steering
53 complaints
Unknown Or Other
51 complaints
Structurebodydoor
47 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
45 complaints
Power Train
45 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
38 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
35 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
33 complaints
Structurebody
32 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
31 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
27 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
27 complaints
Suspensionfront
22 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
20 complaints
Structure
19 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
18 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
17 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
17 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
13 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
13 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
13 complaints
Air Bags
12 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
12 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
12 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
12 complaints
Interior Lighting
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
12 complaints
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
12 complaints
Wheels
12 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
11 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
10 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
10 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
10 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
9 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
9 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
8 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
8 complaints
Equipment
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
8 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
8 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
8 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
7 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
6 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
6 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
6 complaints
Traction Control System
6 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
5 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
5 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
5 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
4 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
3 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
3 complaints
Structurebodyhood
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
2 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
2 complaints
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Child Seatshellbooster
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint