2002 Ford Windstar suspension problems
279 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2002 Ford Windstar — 21% 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
- 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 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, 2014Ford: on some minivans, rear axle will fracture, in high corrosion area, after operating for an extended time period, and vehicle handling ability will be affected. Model 1998-2003 windstar. *pe
TSB-14-0146 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 11, 2014
Suspension problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 9 | 38% |
| 2003 Windstar | 254 | 17% |
| 2001 Windstar | 416 | 25% |
| 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 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.