Ford Windstar — Other
High risk
Aug 21, 2019
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the
Also affects: Buick Rainier, Buick Terraza, Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Chevrolet Equinox
Ford Windstar — Structure
High risk
Sep 29, 2015
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles that had rear axle reinforcement brackets installed as part of safety recall 2010-284, the brackets may not have been installed properly, which could limit the
Ford Windstar — Suspension
High risk
Jan 26, 2011
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the subframe may not have been properly e-coated during the manufacturing process. As a result, the subframe of vehicles originally sold, or currently register
Ford Windstar — Suspension
High risk
Aug 24, 2010
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles registered and operated in areas where road salt is used on the roadways during winter months for extended time periods (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Sc
Ford Windstar — Other
High risk
Oct 14, 2009
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle
Also affects: Ford E150, Ford E250, Ford E350, Ford E450, Ford E550
Ford Windstar — Label
High risk
May 20, 2004
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 120. The Standard specifies that for vehicles other than passenger cars, the label information shall display after eac
Also affects: Ford Freestar
Ford Windstar — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 7, 2003
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the 2nd and 3rd row bench seat-to-floor latches do not meet FMVSS 225 load requirements and can release under load. Correction: Dealer will replace the seat la
Ford Windstar — Brakes
High risk
Apr 5, 2002
Model years: 1995, 1996
On certain Windstars the crossover brake line above the catalytic converter may contact the dash panel insulator. The salt and water absorbed by the insulator may promote corrosion
Ford Windstar — Electrical
High risk
Mar 11, 2002
Model years: 2000, 2001
In certain vehicles, water and other contaminants (dirt, salt, etc.) can enter into the right rear passenger compartment due to a missing body sealer condition. This could cause a
Ford Windstar — Electrical
High risk
Aug 22, 2001
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles, 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
Ford Windstar — Electrical
High risk
Aug 22, 2001
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles 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
Ford Windstar — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 16, 2001
Model years: 2001
Certain 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 outboa
Also affects: Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Excursion, Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford F-250
Ford Windstar — Accessories
High risk
Jun 21, 2001
Model years: 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles equipped with adjustable pedal option, the driver floor mat could interfere with the accelerator pedal. This can result in a stuck throttle, increasing the risk
Ford Windstar — Suspension
High risk
Jun 8, 2001
Model years: 1997, 1998
On certain vehicles, the front suspension coil springs could fracture when operated in high corrosion areas (where salt is used on the roadways in the winter) for an extended perio
Ford Windstar — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 29, 2000
Model years: 2001
On certain 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 hou
Also affects: Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Grand Marquis
Ford Windstar — Accessories
High risk
Nov 21, 2000
Model years: 1999, 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 118 - Power-operated windows, power-operated partitions and power-operated roof panels. If the key is placed in the "a
Ford Windstar — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 24, 2000
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may not recognize certain system faults that could result in an air bag or seat pre-tensioner unexpectedly activating during
Also affects: Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Grand Marquis
Ford Windstar — Visual System
High risk
Feb 18, 2000
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, the windshield and liftgate glass was installed using an incorrect urethane without the appropriate primer. This could potentially result in an adhesive bond r
Ford Windstar — Brakes
High risk
Jun 23, 1999
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 105 - Hydraulic Brake Systems. The brake fluid warning statement embossed on the side of the brake fluid reservoir is
Ford Windstar — Brakes
High risk
Jul 31, 1998
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998
THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD INCORRECT SERVICE REPLACEMENT BRAKE ROTORS INSTALLED WHICH WILL CAUSE AN IMPROPER WHEEL TO HUB ABUTMENT CONDITION TO OCCUR. WITH AN INCORRECT ROTOR INST
Ford Windstar — Structure
High risk
Oct 22, 1997
Model years: 1995, 1996
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE BOND BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER HOOD PANELS CAN BEGIN TO SEPARATE. HIGHWAY DRIVING CAN CAUSE AIR TO ENTER BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER PANELS WHICH CAN
Also affects: Ford Mustang
Ford Windstar — Steering
High risk
Sep 30, 1997
Model years: 1998
On certain vehicles, the rack and pinion steering gears may have damaged input shaft bearings. This condition could increase steering efforts, potentially affecting steering contro
Also affects: Ford Mustang
Ford Windstar — Powertrain
High risk
Jun 23, 1997
Model years: 1997, 1998
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AX4S AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. THESE TRANSAXLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH LOW/INTERMEDIATE SERVO COVERS THAT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRANSAXLE WHILE THE VEHICLE I
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
Ford Windstar — Powertrain
High risk
Sep 13, 1996
Model years: 1996
THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET HAS A SHARP EDGE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE PARKING PAWL TO HANG UP AND NOT ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR. THIS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SH
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental, Mercury Sable
Ford Windstar — Structure
High risk
Jun 6, 1996
Model years: 1996
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FORD AX4S AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. THE PARK PAWL SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED DURING TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PARK PAW
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
Ford Windstar — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 21, 1995
Model years: 1995
THE PASSENGER SIDE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (AIR BAG) MAY HAVE A CRACKED INFLATOR BODY. IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A DEPLOYMENT LEVEL CRASH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY
Also affects: Ford Contour, Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Explorer, Ford Mustang, Ford Probe
Ford Windstar — Electrical
High risk
Dec 14, 1994
Model years: 1995
A BRACE THAT RUNS FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO THE COWL MAY CONTACT, AND IN SOME CASES, ABRADE INSULATION ON A WIRE HARNESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND A POSSIBLE
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