2001 FORD WINDSTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2,297

Owner Complaints

91 Crashes 79 Fires 1 Death

16

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

49

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR

The 2001 FORD WINDSTAR has received a total of 2,297 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 16 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM. 49 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulic (223 complaints), Electrical System (201 complaints), and Service Brakes (193 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR

NHTSA has recorded 16 recalls for the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, potentially affecting up to 8,985,140 vehicles.

Recall 15V608000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

| 283,413 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured September 2, 1997, to July 3, 2003. The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled. The incorrect bracket installations may limit the effectiveness of the service repair for NHTSA recalls 10V-385, 12V-193,...

Consequence: If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brackets to verify their proper installation. If a bracket is found to have been misinstalled, the rear axle will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The began...

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Recall 12V193000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

| 27,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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. OVER TIME, CORROSION CAN WEAKEN THE REAR AXLE MAKING IT SUSCEPTIBLE TO TORSIONAL STRESS. CORROSION AND STRESS CAN LEAD TO CRACKS WHICH, IF UNDETECTED, CAN INCREASE AND RESULT IN A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE...

Consequence: A FRACTURED AXLE CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS, OR REPLACE THE AXLES, AS NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT...

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Recall 12V194000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

| 23,000 vehicles affected

Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. CORROSION-RELATED FRACTURES OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKETS AND BODY MOUNT ATTACHMENTS MAY OCCUR.

Consequence: A SEPARATION OF A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKET MAY RESULT IN A LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATION. A SEPARATION OF BOTH FRONT SUBFRAME REAR BODY MOUNTS MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKETS AND BOTH BODY MOUNT ATTACHMENTS AT THE REAR OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY...

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Recall 12V195000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

| 9,192 vehicles affected

Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, THROUGH JULY 3, 2003, REGISTERED IN PUERTO RICO. DUE TO INCREASED STRESSES CAUSED BY HIGH CYCLES OF TORSIONAL LOADING, SPECIFIC TO THIS MARKET, THE REAR AXLE CAN CRACK.

Consequence: A FRACTURED AXLE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE REAR AXLE OR REPLACE THE AXLES, AS NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY...

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Recall 11V030000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

| 425,288 vehicles affected

Defect: 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, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. A SEPARATION OF A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR...

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKETS, AND BOTH BODY MOUNT ATTACHMENTS AT THE REAR OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME, AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. IF REPAIRS CANNOT BE MADE TO A VEHICLE, FORD...

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Recall 10V385000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

| 492,650 vehicles affected

Defect: 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, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. AFTER MANY YEARS OF VEHICLE...

Consequence: A FRACTURED AXLE CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: AS PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE, DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY INSTALL THE REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT...

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Recall 09V399000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 4,500,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL...

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Recall 06E056000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 58,640 vehicles affected

Defect: 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. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

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Recall 03V459000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

| 257,119 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 STRENGTH REQUIREMENT WAS MET. IDENTICAL LATCHES ARE USED IN THE SECOND ROW OF SEATS.

Consequence: IF THE LATCHES ON TH4E SECOND OR THIRD ROW SEATS OF THE VEHICLE RELEASE IN A CRASH, THE POTENTIAL FOR OCCUPANT INJURY IS INCREASED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT-TO-FLOOR LATCHES ON THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW OF SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 21, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

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Recall 02V072000 — TRAILER HITCHES

| 417,037 vehicles affected

Defect: IN SOME MINIVANS, WATER AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS (DIRT, SALT, ETC.) CAN ENTER INTO THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO A MISSING BODY SEALER.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT THE REAR WIRE HARNESS. A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN LEAD TO MALFUNCTIONS OF THE REAR LIGHTING SYSTEM, REVERSE PARK-AID SYSTEM, OR TRAILER TOW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A SUSTAINED SHORT CIRCUIT CAN RESULT IN MELTED CONNECTORS AND POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND SURROUNDING AREA FOR ABSENCE OF BODY SEALING AND CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS PRESENT, DEALERS WILL SERVICE THE BODY GAPS, REPAIR CORRODED CONNECTORS, AND APPLY A PROTECTIVE PATCH TO THE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND BODY...

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Recall 01V261000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

| 598,256 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. CONTAMINANTS SUCH AS WATER, SALT, AND WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLUTION CAN ENTER THE WIPER MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY THROUGH PINHOLES ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COVER THAT ARE USED IN THE MOLDING PROCESS. IN ADDITION, ON CERTAIN OF THE VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN FEBRUARY AND AUGUST 2000, A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR...

Consequence: SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER COVER WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND WATER RESISTANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAIN AUGUST 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE...

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Recall 01V262000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

| 413,245 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY REAR AIR-CONDITIONING. IF THE AUXILIARY AIR-CONDITIONING BLOWER MOTOR STOPS TURNING WHILE IN THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED SETTING, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT THE RESISTOR MAY BECOME HOT AND SMOKE.

Consequence: THE MOTOR COULD POTENTIALLY CATCH ON FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER WIRE THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED SETTING IS PROTECTED BY THE THERMAL LIMITER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGSUT 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON...

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Recall 01V227001 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

| 1,400,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT FULLY LATCH. FORD CROWN VICTORIA BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 -...

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND IF THE BUCKLE FAILS THE INSPECTION PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON...

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Recall 01V207000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

| 45,800 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE PEDAL OPTION. THE DRIVER FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR MATS IN THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE...

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Recall 00V412000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

| 16,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES. A RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) OR A SIDE OR FRONT CRASH SENSOR MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE SCREWS THAT MOUNT THE CIRCUIT BOARD IN THE HOUSING MISSING. IF SOME OR ALL OF THE SCREWS ARE MISSING, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINS COULD BE AFFECTED.

Consequence: IN SOME CASES, LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RCM AND CRASH SENSORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM.

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Recall 00V270000 — AIR BAGS

| 18,500 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIMOUSINES, AND MINI VANS WERE BUILT WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM). IN SOME CASES, THE RCM DOES NOT RECOGNIZE CERTAIN SYSTEM FAULTS THAT COULD RESULT IN AN AIR BAG OR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATING DURING THE SELF-TEST SEQUENCE AT VEHICLE START-UP.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RCM IN THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME...

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR

2,297 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 223 6 Crashes 7 Fires 4 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 201 1 Crash 17 Fires 2 Injuries 1 Death
Service Brakes
Complaints: 193 3 Crashes 1 Fire
Suspension
Complaints: 188 6 Crashes 3 Fires 1 Injury
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 151 8 Crashes 1 Fire 3 Injuries
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 141 3 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 101 3 Crashes 11 Fires
Steering
Complaints: 57 3 Crashes
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 53 2 Fires
Structurebody
Complaints: 53 4 Crashes
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 48 1 Fire
Power Train
Complaints: 43 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 41 2 Crashes
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 38
Structure
Complaints: 38 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 32 5 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 29 3 Crashes 1 Fire
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 29 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 26 2 Crashes 4 Fires
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 25 1 Crash
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
Complaints: 25 1 Crash 1 Fire
Wheels
Complaints: 24
Air Bags
Complaints: 23 11 Crashes 1 Fire 11 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 21 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 18 2 Fires
Traction Control System
Complaints: 17
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 17 6 Fires
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 16 12 Crashes 13 Injuries
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 16 2 Fires 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 16 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 14 2 Fires
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 13
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 12
Engine
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 1 Fire
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 11 2 Fires
Parking Brake
Complaints: 11 2 Fires
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 11
Tires
Complaints: 11 2 Crashes 5 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 10 2 Crashes
Seats
Complaints: 9 4 Crashes 3 Injuries
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 9
Equipment
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 8
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 8
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 8
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 8
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 6 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 7 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 6
Seat Belts
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 6
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 6
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 5 3 Crashes 5 Injuries
Visibility
Complaints: 5 2 Injuries
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 4
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 4
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 4
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 4
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
Complaints: 4
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 4
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 3 2 Fires 1 Injury
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 3
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 3
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 3
Suspensionmultiple Axle
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 3
Child Seat
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 2
Parking Brakeindicator Light
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Air
Complaints: 2 1 Fire 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 2
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 2
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 1
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11554891 | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE | | 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the rear axle fractured. There was no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a stress crack caused by excessive corrosion. The vehicle had not been repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
#11532671 | STRUCTURE | | 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the front end of the vehicle made abnormal sounds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there was a fracture due to corrosion on the front sub frame. The mechanic related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V030000 (Structure). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
#11514177 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
Rear axle cracked where bracket that was installed during previous recall. Van is not drivable and could have been a bad accident.
#11506431 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
Rear axle cracked in multiple locations causes car to sway and tires to turn inward and bald
#11506431 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
Rear axle cracked in multiple locations causes car to sway and tires to turn inward and bald

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Safety Rating for the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR

Ford Motor Company has issued 49 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

16-0070 — SUSPENSION

For 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 10S13 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear axle could potentially fracture. If the rear axle should completely fracture, vehicle handling may be affected which could increase the risk of a crash.

TSB-14-0167 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

FORD: SAFETY RECALL CONCERNING REAR AXLE FRACTURING IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR AND EXTENDED PERIOD. MODEL 1998-03 WINDSTAR. *PE

17792 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

PID DATA MISSING DURING DIAGNOSIS OF EMISSIONS RELATED ISSUES. *TT

17525 — STRUCTURE

WINDSHIELD COWL PANEL GRILLE (LEAF SCREEN) BREAKING AT THE GRILLE OPENING. *TT

03242 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

TRAILER TOW SERVICE KIT - SERVICE TIP. *TT

03161 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0171/P0174 (SYSTEM TOO LEAN BANK 1 OR 2) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

16920 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171/P0174 STORED. NEW SERVICE ISOLATOR BOLT ASSEMBLY RELEASED FOR SERVICE. *TT

0354 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2290. *TT *JB

16720 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

POWER SLIDING DOOR CONDITIONS. *TT *JB

16423 — STRUCTURE:BODY

SERVICING BODY SIDE MOLDING OR CLADDING / CONTACT REQUEST. *MJ

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR.

Investigation PE04022 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Closed

Opened:

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENING

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