2001 Ford Windstar air bags problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2001 Ford Windstar — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving at around 30 mph, 2 cars in front slammed on brakes, I was approximately 1 1/2 car links back and hit the brakes. Abs failed, airbags failed, and slid into car in front of me. I was on a city street going straight.”
filed Sep 13, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that the air bag, traction control and brake warning lights continued to intermittently illuminate. The contact noticed that a fuse blew and the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. An unknown local dealer was notified…”
filed May 23, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V412000 · Dec 6, 2000
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIMOUSINES, AND MINI VANS WERE BUILT WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED…Campaign 00V270000 · Sep 13, 2000
Air Bags problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Windstar | 30 | 2% |
| 2002 Windstar | 36 | 3% |
| 2000 Windstar | 31 | 2% |
| 1999 Windstar | 28 | 2% |
| 1998 Windstar | 13 | 1% |
| 1997 Windstar | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 Windstar | 25 | 2% |
| 1995 Windstar | 92 | 3% |
| 1994 Windstar | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.