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2001 Ford Windstar vs 2001 Mazda MPV

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.

Metric2001 Ford Windstar2001 Mazda MPV
NHTSA complaints1,68670
Recall campaigns153
Service bulletins (TSBs)167123
Investigations80
Crash reports6610
Fire reports622
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1818
Median reported mileage108,003 mi77,125 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord WindstarMazda MPV
Suspension4162
Structure2936
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2925
Electrical System2238
Service Brakes1930
Power Train14510
Vehicle Speed Control1277
Engine and Engine Cooling6615

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion2010
Stalling730
Brake problems410
Check engine light355
Clunking / rattling340
Vibration / shaking290
Electrical failures180
Hesitation / surging150

Compare all Ford Windstar vs Mazda MPV 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.