1997 Ford Windstar Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 192 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Ford Windstar, 2% of the 192 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was rear ended by a tractor trailer 3 times and knocked the vehicle into a concrete divider. Neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #847531, filed 1999-09“While driving and without warning, driver's side and passenger's side airbags went off, causing vehicle to run off the road. Dealer has not seen vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #842592, filed 1999-07Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 30 | 2% |
| 2002 | 36 | 3% |
| 2001 | 51 | 3% |
| 2000 | 31 | 2% |
| 1999 | 28 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 25 | 2% |
| 1995 | 92 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Windstar
43 complaintsEngine cooling
38 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Windstar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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