2001 Ford Windstar steering problems
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2001 Ford Windstar — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I pulled up to a stop sign having been traveling at less then 20 mph, and only while the vehicle is in drive but not moving, it was shaking like the motor was going to jump out of the vehicle. I assumed it was the motor mount broken and took it to the mechanic and found out it was the subframe on…”
filed Sep 21, 2022
“Removed subframe to replace faulty torque converter. Found substantial rusting at firewall end of subframe on both "arms", requiring replacement of subframe. Called local dealers, no "open" recall (over 15 year-old van) and $4,900 new subframe quote provided, with no dealer or manufacturer…”
filed May 13, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Windstar | 40 | 3% |
| 2002 Windstar | 35 | 3% |
| 2000 Windstar | 72 | 4% |
| 1999 Windstar | 184 | 12% |
| 1998 Windstar | 143 | 10% |
| 1997 Windstar | 13 | 7% |
| 1996 Windstar | 50 | 4% |
| 1995 Windstar | 75 | 2% |
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.