1998 Ford Windstar exterior lighting problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1998 Ford Windstar — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I needed the starter replaced, my brakes, I'm having electrical issues, my car stops when it wants to in the middle of the highway,.. It makes noises when I'm turning, I have rust coming from under my car. The signal lights flickers”
filed Jul 25, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle taken to a local mechanic for inspection of the sub frame when the contact was advised that the sub frame was severely corroded and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact stated that the brake lines were also…”
filed Dec 13, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLESCampaign 00V168000 · Jun 19, 2000
Exterior Lighting problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Windstar | 35 | 2% |
| 2002 Windstar | 29 | 2% |
| 2001 Windstar | 31 | 2% |
| 2000 Windstar | 18 | 1% |
| 1999 Windstar | 15 | 1% |
| 1996 Windstar | 8 | 1% |
| 1995 Windstar | 22 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Ford Windstar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.