Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Ford Windstar has 28 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
28
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle was wobb... |
| Aug 22, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AND APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, A LOUD NOISE ... |
| Dec 12, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT LOW SPEEDS, TH... |
| Dec 3, 2012 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WARNING LI... |
| Dec 17, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-55 MPH WHEN A LO... |
| Nov 21, 2011 | ENGINE | AS I PUT THE HEAT, DEFROSTER, OR AIR CONDITIONING ON, IT JERKS ALOT AND WHEN I STOP AT A RED LIGHT O... |
| Aug 3, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | THE 1ST PROBLEM, HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, C1518 "INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER ... |
| May 2, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2002 FORD WINDSTAR MINI VAN. CONSUMER STATES AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK AND TURNING ON THE IGNITION, ... |
| Apr 1, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON - 2002 FORD WINDSTAR - SEEMS TO BE COMMON COMPLAINT ONLINE SERVICE BULLETIN I... |
| Mar 17, 2011 | ENGINE | ONGOING PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN TSB 04-17-4 & 03-16-1. THESE TSB'S TELL US THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY W... |
| Oct 1, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE CAR GETS HOT. WHEN THE CAR IS COLD THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE AB... |
| Mar 15, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ACTS LIKE DYING BUT SURGES FORWARD WITH BRAKE ON. *TR |
| Jan 15, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1. THE CAR STOPS ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING 2. THAT HAPPENS BETWEEN 2 AND 5 TIMES A WEEK 3. WHEN THAT ... |
| Jul 15, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | SUDDEN ACCELERATION AT A STOP LIGHT ON 2 OCC. *TR |
| Nov 18, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY. DIAGNOSTIC CODES P0171 & P0174, ONCE PCM MEMORY IS RESE... |
| Nov 9, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. ENGINE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. TEST METER SHOWS LEAN CONDITION IN BANK 1 & 2. R... |
| Jun 3, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED.... |
| Jan 15, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | GETTING LEAN CODE P0171 AND P0174. DEALER ANALYZED AND FROM WHAT I CAN TELL IT'S TSB 03-16-1 (NHTSA ... |
| Nov 21, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY PRIO... |
| Aug 1, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, THE ENGINE BEG... |