1996 Ford Windstar brakes problems
267 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1996 Ford Windstar, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 267 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 91,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 20 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 32 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 91,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 20 crashes, 6 fires, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
I applied my brakes at least 3 times and they did not grab or make any sound, no skid marks. I slid under the flat bed of a semi truck. My van was totaled. My daughter and I were injured. I called ford motor co., and was told they would do whatever my insurance agent said. My case is now under review with the adjuster board through nationwide insurance in dayton, ohio, where the accident occured.
The consumer received a recall for the front portion of the brake line. The consumer felt that the entire brake line should have been included in the recall because the entire line on his vehicle was rusted. The consumer also stated that he was nearly involved in an accident due to the defect with the brakes. No recalls found. A leaking brake line was found.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Ford Windstar
- Engine 491 complaints
- Transmission 190 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 152 complaints
- Suspension 114 complaints
- Electrical system 88 complaints
- Cruise control 83 complaints
- Fuel system 55 complaints
- Steering 55 complaints