1997 Ford Windstar suspension problems
39 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 1997 Ford Windstar, which is 16% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 16% 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 suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
At highway speeds vehicle vibrates. Dealer has inspected the vehicle and has not corrected the problem. Manufacturer has been notified.
Tl* the contact owns 1997 ford windstar. The contact stated while traveling 65 MPH the rear axle beam became fractured. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. A private mechanic stated that the rear axle beam needed to be replaced. There were no repairs made on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford Windstar
- Engine 38 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 25 complaints
- Transmission 22 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints