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2003 Ford Windstar Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Ford Windstar has 63 NHTSA structure complaints and 1 structure-related recall.

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

63

Complaints

1

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

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

Structure Recalls

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...

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 4, 2025STRUCTUREThe contact’s son owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num...
Oct 13, 2022STRUCTURE,SUSPENSIONThe contact’s son owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while her son was driving 10 MP...
Mar 1, 2020STRUCTUREThe rear wheel well is corroded and the corrosion is into the structure that the seat belt is mounte...
Jun 10, 2019STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A CLUNKING TYPE NOISE...
Aug 4, 2018STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME ON THE REAR PASSENGE...
Apr 2, 2017STRUCTURETHE PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH. THE DEALER HAD DONE THE RECALL REPAIR AND STILL RIG...
Jan 2, 2017STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE A CLU...
Dec 24, 2016STRUCTUREOUR ENGINE CRADLE RECENTLY BROKE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WE JUST FOUND OUT THIS FALLS UNDER RECALL...
Oct 11, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED TO...
Jun 7, 2016STRUCTURETHE REAR AXLE ON OUR 2003 FORD WINDSTAR CRACKED WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING IT. THANK GOODNESS IT ...
Oct 13, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEP...
Apr 14, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDEN...
Dec 21, 2014STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 2-3 MPH, THE FRONT ...
Nov 7, 2013STRUCTURETHE ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE IS WITH ITS SUBFRAME. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE PORTION OF IT IS RUSTING OU...
Sep 24, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB-FRAME EXHIBITED A HOLE DU...
Jun 4, 2012STRUCTURETHE REAR DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT ALWAYS SHUT ALL THE WAY. IT ALSO DOES NOT USUA...
May 24, 2012STRUCTUREMY DEALERSHIP JUST CONFIRMED THAT THE FRONT (PASSENGER) SIDE ENGINE MOUNT THAT IS PART OF THE SUBFRA...
Mar 22, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NH...
Nov 1, 2011STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE REAR DRIVER AND PAS...
Aug 24, 2011STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED UNDE...

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