2003 Ford Windstar suspension problems
257 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2003 Ford Windstar, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 257 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 135,000 miles 221 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 31 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 44 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 44 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 18 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 20 |
| 200k+ miles | 18 |
What the data shows
Of the 221 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 135,000 miles, and 6% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the contact noticed a burnt rubber odor and then an unknown rear tire blew out. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle, tire line, and the rear tire needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while reversing at unknown speeds, he heard an abnormal noise. Upon inspection, it was found that the rear axle was fractured and the front sub frame was completely rusted. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id numbers: 11v030000 (structure) and 12v195000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failures were confirmed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Ford Windstar
- Brakes 687 complaints
- Electrical system 285 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 137 complaints
- Body & structure 128 complaints
- Transmission 100 complaints
- Cruise control 85 complaints
- Engine 67 complaints
- Lighting 59 complaints