1999 Ford Windstar wheels problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 1999 Ford Windstar — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The axle on the back driver's side is terribly rusted to the point of no repair. The mechanic stated it is a recall problem and needs to be taken to the ford dealer. He also stated that it is dangerous to drive due to the problems that it was causing the wheel to not fit or stay on correctly…”
filed May 22, 2020
“I just purchased the 1999 ford winstar and. 2 months later I was driving to work and the rear axle beem broke causing me to looae control. I am just now finding out about the recall please advise this I s my only vehicle”
filed Sep 4, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 Windstar | 20 | 1% |
| 2002 Windstar | 26 | 2% |
| 2001 Windstar | 28 | 2% |
| 2000 Windstar | 23 | 1% |
| 1998 Windstar | 83 | 6% |
| 1997 Windstar | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 Windstar | 42 | 3% |
| 1995 Windstar | 38 | 1% |
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.