1999 Ford Windstar power train problems
278 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 Ford Windstar — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH out of the driveway, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding and popping sound. The contact shifted to park(P). The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear passenger's side tire…”
filed Apr 2, 2025
“I have 3 problems with my 1999 ford windstar which currently has 60,000 miles. One of them is the glass in front when I'm driving in the rain I have to turn on the wipers the driver's side in the middle part of the wiper stays wet while the passenger side cleans very well. The other problem I've…”
filed Nov 26, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power TrainCampaign 12V193000 · May 3, 2012
Power Train problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 7 | 29% |
| 2003 Windstar | 225 | 15% |
| 2002 Windstar | 97 | 7% |
| 2001 Windstar | 145 | 9% |
| 2000 Windstar | 271 | 16% |
| 1998 Windstar | 332 | 23% |
| 1997 Windstar | 43 | 22% |
| 1996 Windstar | 322 | 23% |
| 1995 Windstar | 875 | 26% |
| 1994 Windstar | 8 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.