2003 Ford Windstar steering problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2003 Ford Windstar — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The rear axle on my vehicle snapped while I was driving causing me to lose control and leave the roadway. I contacted Ford who told me there was a recall for the rear axle of my vehicle and that I would have no out of pocket expenses for the repairs and the towing of the vehicle to the service…”
filed Jun 15, 2023
“When driving my muffler broke loose and was dragging on the ground. My axel creaks when I stop or sit idle at a light. When several miles from home my ignition cylinder came out. I couldn't start or turn the ignition on nor operate the steering. I'm now afraid to drive my vehicle. Since acquiring…”
filed Jan 7, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Power steering hose leak near cooler extreme cold climate areas only -4 degrees and cooler. *kb
0712 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 23, 2007
Steering problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Windstar | 35 | 3% |
| 2001 Windstar | 70 | 4% |
| 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 2003 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.