2001 Ford Windstar body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 297 complaints for the 2001 Ford Windstar, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 297 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 116,000 miles 235 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 25 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 40 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 37 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 39 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 37 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 17 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 12 |
| 200k+ miles | 9 |
What the data shows
Of the 235 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 116,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer states the automatic doors have no sensors to stop them if someone or something is in the way. Door already closed on consumer while removing children from vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an inspection. The technician informed the front portion of the frame was completely rusted. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields); however the VIN was ineligible. In addition, the vehicle was not originally sold or registered in the states mentioned in the recall defect. The vehicle had not been repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Ford Windstar
- Brakes 564 complaints
- Suspension 421 complaints
- Electrical system 223 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 129 complaints
- Cruise control 128 complaints
- Engine 77 complaints
- Steering 70 complaints
- Transmission 53 complaints