2001 Ford Windstar drivetrain & axles problems
129 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2001 Ford Windstar, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 129 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 117,000 miles 115 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 16 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 17 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 23 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 24 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 17 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 9 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 115 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 117,000 miles, and 3% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact smelled a burning odor. The contact stopped the vehicle and after exiting and inspecting under the hood, the contact noticed that the smell was coming from the transmission fluid. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to shake. The contact discovered that the rear wheels were bent. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that clamps were placed on the axle in 2015. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 195,000. The VIN was not available.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Ford Windstar
- Brakes 564 complaints
- Suspension 421 complaints
- Body & structure 297 complaints
- Electrical system 223 complaints
- Cruise control 128 complaints
- Engine 77 complaints
- Steering 70 complaints
- Transmission 53 complaints