Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Ford Windstar has 70 NHTSA structure complaints and 1 structure-related recall.
70
Complaints
1
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
11V030000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, TH...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The van took off without my control and the brakes stopped working and the fuel system it caused me ... |
| Aug 16, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The driver and passenger side sliding doors tend to not open or close correctly sometimes you have t... |
| Oct 1, 2018 | STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS WATER ENTERING INTO TH... |
| May 8, 2018 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED OUT. THE ... |
| Jul 11, 2017 | STRUCTURE | FORD HAD PUT THE BRACKETS ON THE REAR AXLE. THESE FAILED. REAR AXLE CRACKED. ALMOST CAUSING MY FAMIL... |
| Nov 24, 2016 | STRUCTURE | DRIVING ON HWY 49 DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN I LOST CONTROL WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. LUCK... |
| Aug 15, 2016 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAM... |
| Jul 26, 2016 | STRUCTURE | HUSBAND WAS GOING TO WORK IN EARLY MORNING AND HAD JUST SLOWED AS HE EXITED HIGHWAY, WENT OVER FIRST... |
| Feb 29, 2016 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT AN INSPECTION LOCATION, ... |
| May 9, 2015 | STRUCTURE,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | THEY HAD A RECALL IN 2011 WHERE THEY PUT SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE REAR AXLES. MINE DID HAVE THE BRACK... |
| Aug 21, 2014 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, ... |
| Aug 21, 2013 | STRUCTURE | SLIDING SIDE DOORS AND REAR WHEEL WELLS RUSTING FROM BOTTOM UP. THERE IS A DRAMATIC AMOUNT OF RUST. ... |
| Nov 23, 2012 | STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | BROUGHT IN VAN FOR RECALLS 09S09, 10S13 AND 11S16. THIS WAS FOR THE SUBFRAME ISSUES AND SPEED CONTRO... |
| May 9, 2012 | STRUCTURE | RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELL BODY PANEL ROTTED A HOLE THAT EXTENDS INTO THE SLIDING DOOR ROLLER AREA AND IN... |
| Feb 7, 2012 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAI... |
| Nov 2, 2011 | STRUCTURE | MY WINDSTAR WENT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP A FEW MONTHS AGO FOR THE SUBFRAME RECALL AND REAR AXLE RECALL.... |
| Jun 1, 2011 | STRUCTURE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF RECALL NUMBER:11V0300... |
| Apr 28, 2011 | STRUCTURE | BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THERE WAS A HORRIBLE SOUND, LIKE THE BRAKES STICKING. EMPLOYEE GOT OUT ... |
| Feb 8, 2011 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED UNDER N... |
| Jan 26, 2011 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | MY 2002 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN DRIVER SLIDING DOOR WONT OPEN AND DOOR LOCKS WONT CROSS OVER AT TIMES ... |