NHTSA Safety Recalls
Ford Windstar Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2003, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 4 model years (2000–2003) the Ford Windstar has 50 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2001 with 16; the cleanest is 2003 with 9.
- Model years
- 4
- Total recalls
- 50
- Worst year
- 2001
- Cleanest year
- 2003
2000–2003
16 recalls
9 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Windstar | 9 | |
| 2002 Ford Windstar | 9 | |
| 2001 Ford Windstar | 16 | |
| 2000 Ford Windstar | 16 |
What gets recalled most on the Ford Windstar
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY12
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY4
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS4
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE4
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM4
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY3
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR2
- EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER2
- TRAILER HITCHES2
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.