1999 Ford Windstar vs 1999 Mercury Villager
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Ford Windstar | 1999 Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,522 | 185 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 325 | 118 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 50 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 62 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 105,000 mi | 51,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Windstar | Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 278 | 11 |
| Structure | 276 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 209 | 9 |
| Suspension | 208 | 8 |
| Steering | 184 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 99 | 87 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 130 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 129 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 184 | 0 |
| Stalling | 73 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 45 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 43 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 23 | 7 |
| Steering problems | 18 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 16 | 0 |
1999 Ford Windstar
1999 Mercury Villager
Compare all Ford Windstar vs Mercury Villager years →
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.