1998 MARK III FORD WINDSTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 MARK III FORD WINDSTAR
The 1998 MARK III FORD WINDSTAR has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint), Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs (1 complaint), and Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 MARK III FORD WINDSTAR
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 MARK III FORD WINDSTAR. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 MARK III FORD WINDSTAR
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 MARK III FORD WINDSTAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MARK III FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED TWO RECALLS RELATING TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 01I007000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS) AND 01V199000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED, AS THE RECALLS HAD BOTH EXPIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF EITHER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 84,000. THE MECHANIC ALSO DISCOVERED THE REAR SPRINGS HAD FRACTURED. UPDATED 06/25/12
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MARK III FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED TWO RECALLS RELATING TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 01I007000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS) AND 01V199000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED, AS THE RECALLS HAD BOTH EXPIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF EITHER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 84,000. THE MECHANIC ALSO DISCOVERED THE REAR SPRINGS HAD FRACTURED. UPDATED 06/25/12
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Safety Rating for the 1998 MARK III FORD WINDSTAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 MARK III FORD WINDSTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 MARK III FORD WINDSTAR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 MARK III FORD WINDSTAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MARK III FORD WINDSTAR
- 1998 MARK III FORD WINDSTAR (current)
- 1999 MARK III FORD WINDSTAR — 2 complaints
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