2002 Ford Windstar steering problems
35 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2002 Ford Windstar, which is 2% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 105,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 105,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a fire hydrant and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and shoulder injuries but did not require medical attention. The passenger sustained wrist injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While attempting to accelerate from a traffic light, an abnormal sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle kept gaining forward momentum. The contact stated that the power steering also failed to operate as intended. As a result, the vehicle jumped the sidewalk and struck two small trees.
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
- Engine 41 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints