2003 Ford Windstar recalls
The 2003 Ford Windstar is affected by 8 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
At a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 8
- Most recent
- September 29, 2015
Source: NHTSA recall records
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Part | Problem | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V-608 | September 29, 2015 | Suspension (rear, axle, non-powered axle assembly) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured September 2, 1997, to July 3, 2003. The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled. The incorrect… | 283,413 |
| 12V-193 | May 3, 2012 | Power train (axle assembly) | Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997, through july 3, 2003, and currently registered or originally sold in virginia. Over time, corrosion can weaken the rear axle making it susceptible to torsional stress. Corrosion and stress can lead to cracks which, if… | 27,000 |
| 12V-194 | May 3, 2012 | Suspension (front, control arm) | Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the state of virginia. Corrosion-related fractures of the front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and body mount attachments may occur. | 23,000 |
| 12V-195 | May 3, 2012 | Suspension (rear, axle, non-powered axle assembly) | Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997, through july 3, 2003, registered in puerto rico. Due to increased stresses caused by high cycles of torsional loading, specific to this market, the rear axle can crack. | 9,192 |
| 11V-030 | January 26, 2011 | Structure (frame and members, underbody shields) | Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio… | 425,288 |
| 10V-385 | August 26, 2010 | Suspension (rear, axle, non-powered axle assembly) | Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997 through february 28, 2003 and currently registered or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri… | 492,650 |
| 09V-399 | October 13, 2009 | Vehicle speed control | Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed… | 4,500,000 |
| 03V-459 | November 6, 2003 | Seats (mid/rear assembly) | Certain minivans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." during testing, a third row bench floor-to-seat latch released before the strength requirement was met. Identical latches are used in the second row of seats. | 257,119 |