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2002 Ford Windstar Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Ford Windstar has 37 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Ford Windstar

Brakes
528
Suspension
276
Electrical
175
Powertrain
84
Structure
70
Speed Control
56
Other
37
Steering
36
Airbags
33
Engine
28
Visibility
18
Lights
15
Latches & Locks
9
Fuel System
9
Wheels
7
Tires
7
Seats
6
Seat Belts
5

37

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 14, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe rear axle passenger side broke.
Aug 1, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the ve...
Sep 20, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHIS 2002 RED FORD WINDSTAR IS REPORTED STOLEN OUT OF KANSAS CITY MO
Jul 5, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHERREAR AXLE CRACKED IN TWO WHILE DRIVING 25MPH
May 2, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHIS 2002 FORD WINDSTAR IS REPORTED STOLEN OUT OF KANSAS CITY MO
Apr 10, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHER2002 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL NOTICES NEVER RECEIVED FOR VEHICLE. ...
Mar 15, 2017UNKNOWN OR OTHERWE GOT A RECALL ON OUR FORD WINDSTAR FOR THE REAR AXLE. THE AXLE SNAPPED WHILE WE WERE DRIVING AND...
Jan 23, 2017UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY 2002 FORS WINSTAR ON PASSENGER SIDE HAD THE AXLE BRACKET BREAK OFF AND IN THE LETTER THAT WAS REC...
Oct 4, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHEROUR VAN HAD A RECALL ON THE REAR AXLE IN 2010. THE REPAIR WAS MADE BY AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER. W...
Sep 16, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHERTOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR ROUTINE SERVICE. WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR AXLE IS CRACKED, REPAIR TO BE...
Apr 10, 2015ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESABS BRAKE LITE ILLUMINATES, BRAKES APPEAR TO CONTINUE TO WORK. *TR
Feb 3, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESTHE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INDICATORS TURN ON SPORADICALLY AND REMAIN ON UNTIL THE CAR IS RESTARTED. I...
Jul 13, 2014ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESMY ABS AND BRAKES LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON AT DIFFERENT TIMES FOR MY 2002 FORD WINDSTAR FOR A LONG...
Jun 15, 2014UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESFROM A STOP, STARTED MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ...
Feb 19, 2014ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATES AFTER DRIVING FORWARD 150 YARDS. HEAVILY SALTED C...
Aug 27, 2013UNKNOWN OR OTHERVEHICLE MAKING STRANGE NOISE, TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP. THEY SAID FRAME WAS RUSTED AND REAR END HAD A CR...
Jul 1, 2013ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESTHE LIGHTS COME ON AFTER A FEW MILES OF OPERATION AND STAY ON UNTIL THE ENGINE IS SHOUT OFF. THE NE...
Feb 12, 2013ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESCHECK ABS LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH CHECK TRACTION CONTROL AND THE HAND BRAKE LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. A...
Sep 1, 2012ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)TRACTION CONTROL & BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, GOES OFF LATER. BEEN DOING THIS FOR A NUMBER OF YEA...
Jun 1, 2012FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMDURING FUELING THE VEHICLE THE FUEL SPILLS OUT OF THE FILLER NECK AND SPRAYS ALL OVER THE CAR AND GR...

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