1999 Ford Windstar vs 2001 Ford Windstar
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 | 2001 Ford Windstar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,522 | 1,686 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 15 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 325 | 167 |
| Investigations | 8 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 50 | 66 |
| Fire reports | 62 | 62 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 105,000 mi | 108,003 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Windstar | Ford Windstar |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 208 | 416 |
| Structure | 276 | 293 |
| Electrical System | 209 | 223 |
| Power Train | 278 | 145 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 130 | 292 |
| Service Brakes | 72 | 193 |
| Steering | 184 | 70 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 99 | 127 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 184 | 201 |
| Stalling | 73 | 73 |
| Clunking / rattling | 45 | 34 |
| Check engine light | 43 | 35 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 29 |
| Hesitation / surging | 23 | 15 |
| Steering problems | 18 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 16 | 0 |
1999 Ford Windstar
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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.