1997 Ford Windstar Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 192 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Ford Windstar, 2% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles.
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.
“1997 Ford Windstar: speedometer after 55mph bounces and reaches 70mph with noise under the dashboard. I asked other Ford owners and they had same problem on different Ford model.”
NHTSA complaint #10051435, filed 2003-12, 94,000 miles“We believe the sheer number of defect on this car is unbelievable. We purchased it used from my parents. Total cost of non wear and tear repairs is around $5000. This is over 25% of the vehicles original value, and over 50% of the value at time of purchase. While no accidents have occurred, we believe Ford should take responsibility for a bad product.”
NHTSA complaint #753194, filed 2001-10“Engine check light, ABS and trac off lights started flashing at 78,000 miles. Car has failed 4 times. Repeated trips to service center, tune-up twice, new battery, new fuel pump. Approx. $1500 paid so far, car continues to fail while driving. Ford motor co.”
NHTSA complaint #753758, filed 2001-10“While driving vehicle, noticed the indicator gauge for the speedometer fails to register speed of vehicle. The indicator needle kept bouncing up & down. Was not steady. Taken vehicle to mechanic for noise in dashboard. Mjs”
NHTSA complaint #848712, filed 1999-09Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 44 | 3% |
| 2002 | 64 | 5% |
| 2001 | 61 | 4% |
| 2000 | 52 | 3% |
| 1999 | 59 | 4% |
| 1998 | 51 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 86 | 6% |
| 1995 | 133 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 9% |
| 1990 | 2 | 33% |
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 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Windstar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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