2001 Ford Windstar suspension problems
416 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Ford Windstar — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the rear axle fractured. There was no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was…”
filed Nov 13, 2023
“Rear axle cracked where bracket that was installed during previous recall. Van is not drivable and could have been a bad accident.”
filed Mar 28, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking…Campaign 15V608000 · Sep 29, 2015
- SuspensionCampaign 12V195000 · May 3, 2012
- SuspensionCampaign 12V194000 · May 3, 2012
- SuspensionCampaign 10V385000 · Aug 26, 2010
Related service bulletins
Safety recall 10S13 - Rear axle corrosion - requests for recall service action
TSB160070 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2016For 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 10S13 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear axle could potentially fracture. If the rear axle should…
16-0070 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2016Summary to be provided on a future date.
CSP-15-N-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 29, 2015Ford: safety recall on front subframe lower control arm (lca) rear attaching flange or rear body mount that can separate from subframe if vehicle is operated, for extended period, in high corrosion areas. Model 1999-03…
TSB-14-0168 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 9, 2014Ford: safety recall concerning rear axle fracturing if vehicle is operated in high corrosion areas for and extended period. Model 1998-03 windstar. *pe
TSB-14-0167 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 9, 2014
Suspension problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 9 | 38% |
| 2003 Windstar | 254 | 17% |
| 2002 Windstar | 279 | 21% |
| 2000 Windstar | 356 | 21% |
| 1999 Windstar | 208 | 14% |
| 1998 Windstar | 229 | 16% |
| 1997 Windstar | 38 | 20% |
| 1996 Windstar | 111 | 8% |
| 1995 Windstar | 145 | 4% |
| 1994 Windstar | 3 | 13% |
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.