1999 Ford Windstar problems by component
1,522 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Ford Windstar, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 278 | 18% | 74,250 mi |
| Structure → | 276 | 18% | 120,500 mi |
| Electrical System → | 209 | 14% | 101,500 mi |
| Suspension → | 208 | 14% | 130,000 mi |
| Steering → | 184 | 12% | 67,844 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 130 | 9% | 103,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 129 | 8% | 74,750 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 99 | 7% | 120,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 72 | 5% | 137,525 mi |
| Visibility → | 60 | 4% | 87,000 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 35 | 2% | 77,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 28 | 2% | 95,600 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 25 | 2% | — |
| Wheels → | 23 | 2% | 106,248 mi |
| Equipment → | 22 | 1% | 85,000 mi |
| Tires → | 21 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 18 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric → | 17 | 1% | 109,262 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 15 | 1% | 80,000 mi |
| Seats → | 15 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 6 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 6 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.