1999 FORD WINDSTAR Seats Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

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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

#10479633 |
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
#10065966 | Crash
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?
#10017727 |
A SHARP PIECE OF METAL WAS PROTRUDING FROM THE DRIVER SEAT BACK (LEFT SIDE AT HIP LEVEL). *NLM *SCC
#10008234 | Crash
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 |
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 |
THERE IS A SHARP METAL PIECE THAT STICKS OUT OF DRIVER'S SEAT, CUTTING CONSUMER WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
#562979 |
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 |
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 |
FRONT AND BACK SEATS ARE UNUSABLE DUE TO FROZEN ADJUSTMENT LEVER. YH
#712866 |
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 |
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
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