2001 Ford Windstar vs 2003 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 | 2001 Ford Windstar | 2003 Ford Windstar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,686 | 1,510 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 167 | 68 |
| Investigations | 8 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 66 | 33 |
| Fire reports | 62 | 27 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 108,003 mi | 99,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Windstar | Ford Windstar |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 416 | 254 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 292 | 282 |
| Electrical System | 223 | 280 |
| Service Brakes | 193 | 296 |
| Structure | 293 | 127 |
| Power Train | 145 | 225 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 127 | 85 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 53 | 69 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 201 | 98 |
| Stalling | 73 | 73 |
| Brake problems | 41 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 35 | 23 |
| Clunking / rattling | 34 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 18 |
| Electrical failures | 18 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 13 |
2001 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.