2002 Ford Windstar wheels problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2002 Ford Windstar — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear Axle . Fell on the highway split in half while I was driving on a state Hwy 71 at 45 mph. Cracked rear axle. 2002 Ford Windstar part of a recall for Rear axle. No warning was given and didn't know about the recall until after it happened. Inspection was preformed by a mechanic. I could have…”
filed Apr 21, 2023
“The rear axle of my 2002 Ford Windstar completely fractured while traveling on Interstate 75. The rear axle broke while driving about 60 miles per hour on Interstate 75 in Florida. By the grace of GOD my passenger and I survived. In attempting to stop, the van hit the guard rail on the Highway. I…”
filed Feb 2, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 Windstar | 20 | 1% |
| 2001 Windstar | 28 | 2% |
| 2000 Windstar | 23 | 1% |
| 1999 Windstar | 23 | 2% |
| 1998 Windstar | 83 | 6% |
| 1997 Windstar | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 Windstar | 42 | 3% |
| 1995 Windstar | 38 | 1% |
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.