2001 Ford Windstar vs 2001 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 | 2001 Ford Windstar | 2001 Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,686 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 167 | 33 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 66 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 62 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 17 |
| Median reported mileage | 108,003 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Windstar | Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 416 | 3 |
| Structure | 293 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 292 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 223 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 193 | 0 |
| Power Train | 145 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 127 | 0 |
| Steering | 70 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 201 | 0 |
| Stalling | 73 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 41 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 35 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 34 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 0 |
2001 Ford Windstar
2001 Mercury Villager
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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.