2002 Ford Windstar structure problems
101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Ford Windstar — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE) and 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). The contact stated that while approaching a traffic signal and driving slowly, the vehicle shook, and the engine shifted. The contact stated that…”
filed Feb 24, 2026
“Axle broke on rt side just underneath the bracket that ford installed for recall.i was only going 10mph when it happened no warning I was able to gain control and stop was towed into a shop not driveable if this seems to be a problem mine looked fine they must filled it up with expand foam I would…”
filed May 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- StructureCampaign 11V030000 · Jan 26, 2011
Related service bulletins
For 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a front subframe lower control arm (LCA) rear attaching flange or…
16-0065 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 20, 2020Safety recall 11s16 - LCA rear attaching flanges or rear subframe body mount corrosion - requests for recall service action
TSB160065 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 20, 2016Ford: 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, 2014
Structure problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 Windstar | 127 | 8% |
| 2001 Windstar | 293 | 17% |
| 2000 Windstar | 216 | 13% |
| 1999 Windstar | 276 | 18% |
| 1998 Windstar | 81 | 6% |
| 1997 Windstar | 8 | 4% |
| 1996 Windstar | 37 | 3% |
| 1995 Windstar | 99 | 3% |
| 1994 Windstar | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.