1996 Ford Windstar drivetrain & axles problems
152 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 1996 Ford Windstar, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 152 8% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
While backing out at approx. 4MPH, tie rod end detached and axel pulled out from vehicle, resulting in wheels couldn't rotate.
Engine: head gasket failure @ 62,218 miles. Needed to replace both cylinder gasket heads and resurface same. Power door: failure of power door lock on passenger side. Transmission: was replaced twice under warranty. Other: ignition control module needed replacement. Have been advised engine has a sludge condition despite regular oil changes per ford guidelines.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Ford Windstar
- Engine 491 complaints
- Brakes 267 complaints
- Transmission 190 complaints
- Suspension 114 complaints
- Electrical system 88 complaints
- Cruise control 83 complaints
- Fuel system 55 complaints
- Steering 55 complaints