2002 Ford Windstar engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 41 complaints for the 2002 Ford Windstar, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
2002 ford windstar mini van. Consumer states after filling up the tank and turning on the ignition, flames flew up and after putting water on it there was a flash fire and explosion *tgw
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving the vehicle would stall without any prior warnings. The vehicle was towed to a dealer twice. The technicians were able to restart the vehicle, but were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The current mileage was approximately 75,000. Updated 12/22/09 updated 12/22/09
Other problems reported for the 2002 Ford Windstar
- Brakes 668 complaints
- Suspension 282 complaints
- Electrical system 265 complaints
- Cruise control 147 complaints
- Body & structure 104 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 84 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Steering 35 complaints