2003 FORD WINDSTAR Tires Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 2003 FORD WINDSTAR
5 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
SIDEWALL SPLIT ON BRIDGESTONE INSIGNIA SE 200, SIZE 215X70R15, DOT # WBM3 E20 0210. MILEAGE ON TIRE 39K, STILL GOOD TREAD DEPTH. I STILL HAVE TIRE IF ANY AGENCY WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT. DIDN'T TAKE IT BACK TO BRIDGESTONE B/C FROM WHAT I HAVE READ, THEY WOULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. *TR
ABS/AIRBAG, TIRE GAUGE LIGHTS ON - EBCM MODULE FAILURE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WHEN THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A HIGH WATER SPOT AND THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE SWERVED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE AND WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOR THE FAILURE WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED DUE TO CORROSION AND CONTRIBUTED THE TIRE AND WHEEL FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR: AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) AND CALLED THE MANUFACTURER BUT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND TWO SAFETY RECALLS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS WERE NOT CONDUCTED IN A TIMELY, EFFICIENT, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE FINALLY RECEIVED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE AXLE INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THE AXLE WAS CRACKED IN THREE PLACES. THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE REPLACEMENT PARTS AND THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AND THEREFORE, IT WAS LEFT AT THE DEALER FOR OVER A MONTH. THE CONSUMER STATED HE THEN RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL RELATING TO THE SUBFRAME. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER REGARDING THE SECOND RECALL AND WAS INFORMED THEY WERE AWARE OF IT AND HE WOULD BE CONTACTED WHEN THE REPAIRS FOR THE SECOND RECALL HAD BEEN COMPLETED. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A VOICE MAIL FROM THE DEALER STATING THE PARTS FOR THE AXLE HAD ARRIVED. HOWEVER,...
I PURCHASED FOUR NEW MICHELIN HYDROEDGE TIRES FOR MY WIFE'S CAR IN FEBRUARY 2005. BGOD HAEX 2004 215/65/R1698T. TWO HAVE BLOWN, LITERALLY, APART ON HER FORD WINDSTAR 2004 MINIVAN - SEL MODEL. I HAVE RETURNED THEM TO COSTCO AND THEY HAVE REPLACED ALL FOUR WITH A LESSER MICHELIN TIRE. TIRES WERE FILLED W/ NITROGEN. BOTH BLOWOUTS WERE IN THE "HEAT OF THE DAY." NO DEATHS OR ACCIDENT, BUT SECOND BLOW UP OCCURRED AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. *NM
Other 2003 FORD WINDSTAR Problem Areas
Service Brakes
296 complaints
Electrical System
262 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
209 complaints
Suspension
183 complaints
Power Train
112 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
94 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
75 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
69 complaints
Suspensionrear
48 complaints
Structurebody
45 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
36 complaints
Unknown Or Other
36 complaints
Steering
34 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
32 complaints
Structureframe And Members
32 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
27 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
25 complaints
Exterior Lighting
24 complaints
Interior Lighting
24 complaints
Air Bags
22 complaints
Engine
22 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
18 complaints
Parking Brake
18 complaints
Wheels
18 complaints
Structure
17 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
17 complaints
Structurebodydoor
16 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
15 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
15 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
12 complaints
Suspensionfront
10 complaints
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
10 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
9 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
7 complaints
Traction Control System
7 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Visibility
6 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
6 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
4 complaints
Parking Brakeindicator Light
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
4 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Seatsmidrear Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Air
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Warnings
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint