1999 Ford Windstar Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 184about this part
- Share
- 12%of 1,522 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,844miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 184 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Ford Windstar, 12% of the 1,522 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,844 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have 3 problems with my 1999 Ford Windstar which currently has 60,000 miles. One of them is the glass in front when I'm driving in the rain I have to turn on the wipers the driver's side in the middle part of the wiper stays wet while the passenger side cleans very well. The other problem I've always had is the powersteering when I'm driving, I'm going to turn to the side and the car turns off the guide gets hard and I can't straighten it to turn it on again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11282498, filed 2019-11, 60,000 miles“I have 3 problems with my 1999 Ford Windstar which currently has 60,000 miles. One of them is the glass in front when I'm driving in the rain I have to turn on the wipers the driver's side in the middle part of the wiper stays wet while the passenger side cleans very well. The other problem I've always had is the powersteering when I'm driving, I'm going to turn to the side and the car turns off the guide gets hard and I can't straighten it to turn it on again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11282494, filed 2019-11, 60,000 miles“My ABS light started to flash and is now on constant,my brakes work but not the greatest. My air bag light will start to flash and then come on constant once the vehicle is shut off and restarted the light usually stays off but will do this at random. I have had on several occasions where I hear a popping noise in the front end while making turns. We have replaced most of the front end and still have the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10447280, filed 2012-02, 143,000 miles“Took my van into midas for an oil change, the mechanic called me out and showed me the k frame is rotted and hanging off the vehicle on passenger side of vehicle. This is also caused additional front end damage. Mechanic told us do not drive this vehicle. It has been sitting in the front of our house since.”
NHTSA complaint #10354539, filed 2010-09, 162,000 miles“Was driving around 40 MPH, realized the van had a weird odd steering problem swerving to left and then to the right. I made it home then looked towards the back rear axle I seen a real large crack in the rear axle. The van back side was sitting really low like the axle was about to completely crack. Im not risking driving being a safety hazard. I seen there was a recall for it but Ford says its not valid. I found many other people having the same issue similar to mine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10597694, filed 2014-06, 121,098 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 40 | 3% |
| 2002 | 35 | 3% |
| 2001 | 70 | 4% |
| 2000 | 72 | 4% |
| 1999 | 184 | 12% |
| 1998 | 143 | 10% |
| 1997 | 13 | 7% |
| 1996 | 50 | 4% |
| 1995 | 75 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Windstar
278 complaintsBody and structure
276 complaintsBrakes
223 complaintsElectrical system
209 complaintsSuspension
208 complaintsEngine cooling
129 complaintsVehicle speed control
99 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
62 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
35 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsAir bags
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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