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2003 Ford Windstar Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Ford Windstar has 26 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Ford Windstar

Brakes
553
Suspension
241
Electrical
202
Powertrain
195
Structure
63
Engine
48
Speed Control
44
Steering
39
Other
32
Airbags
26
Lights
15
Latches & Locks
14
Wheels
10
Visibility
10
Tires
5
Seats
5
Fuel System
4
Seat Belts
3

26

Complaints

0

Recalls

20

Injuries Reported

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

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 5, 2016AIR BAGSYESTERDAY ( JULY 5, 2016) WHEN MY SON ARRIVED AT HOME, PLACED THE 2003 WINDSTAR IN PARK, TURNED OFF,...
May 24, 2016AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)ON MAY 24 WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY I WAS A PASSENGER IN MY SONS CAR WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELE...
Sep 22, 2014AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSDRIVING EAST BOUND AT 35 MPH WHEN A VEHICLE TURNED IN FRONT OF ME AND I HAD A DIRECT HIT ON THE RIGH...
Apr 14, 2014AIR BAGSLEAVING FOR WORK, I NOTICED THAT THE ABS AND AIRBAG LIGHTS WERE ON UP ON THE DASHBOARD. I DROVE TO W...
May 1, 2013AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESABS LIGHT ON AIR BAG LITTLE ON WON'T TURN OFF BRAKE LIGHT ALSO WILL COME ON AT TIME FEELS LIKE SOMET...
Dec 3, 2012AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED...
Dec 1, 2012AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESSWERVED TO AVOID COLLISION AND THE BRAKES LOCKED CAUSING CAR TO LOSE CONTROL ON THE WET ROAD. THE VA...
Feb 1, 2012AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESTHE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Sep 27, 2011AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESADD TO SAFETY COMPLAINT 106 649 11.... THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEMS 'STARTED AFTER VEHICLE...
Sep 27, 2011AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESYELLOW ABS LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT COME ON DAILY. YELLOW AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON WEEKLY. TOOK TO FO...
Jul 16, 2011AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MP...
Dec 11, 2010AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED SUD...
Oct 12, 2010AIR BAGSI WAS DRIVING MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED ON SMOOTH ROADWAY AT ABOUT 50 MPH WHEN THE DRIVERSIDE SI...
Sep 23, 2010AIR BAGSTHE 2003 FORD WINDSTAR, WAS HIT ON BOTH SIDES AND THE FRONT END WAS DAMAGED, THERE IS NO BUMPER, 90%...
Mar 1, 2010AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING APP...
Nov 30, 2009AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH SHE SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHI...
Mar 29, 2009AIR BAGSMY HUSBAND WAS PROCEEDING IN A SOUTHBOUND DIRECTION IN OUR 2003 FORD WINDSTAR WHEN HE STRUCK A VEHIC...
Oct 13, 2008AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD ...
Aug 8, 2008AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSWHEN STARTING CAR AIRBAG LIGHT CONT' ON. CONT' PROBLEM PRETENTION RETRACTOR REPLACED-WORKING. NO O...
Nov 16, 2007AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PASSEN...

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