1999 Ford Windstar Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,522 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Ford Windstar, 4% of the 1,522 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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“While driving my 1999 winstar the overdrive light came on, so I looked in my rearview mirror and saw smoke comming from under the vehicle. So, I pull over to the side of the road and stop, transmission fluid was leaking out. My winstar van broke down out side of nashville, tn with 70,401 miles on it. The costs at john barker's two rivers Ford in nashville was $2017.81.”
NHTSA complaint #10049023, filed 2003-12, 70,401 miles“Recall #01v261000 was rectified in feb 2002. The motor cover was replaced because water would get into the motor. Today my husband replaced our wiper motor and the old one was filled with water. Obviously, their solution wasn't adequate.”
NHTSA complaint #10171435, filed 2006-10, 74,500 miles“Recently experience wiper motor/harness corrosion on my 1999 Ford wnstar which has resulted in inoperative wipers. The wipers failed while my wife and 2 kids were driving on I-40 which almost caused them to leave the roadway. The vehicle was taken to capital Ford dealer and the wiper failure was analyzed at a charge of $61.00 on may 20, 2004.the dealership advised that the harness and motor would need to be replaced at a cost of $461.00. The dealer has been less than helpful in explaining how corrosion developed. On may 25, 2004 10:45 est), I called Ford motor corp. …”
NHTSA complaint #10073106, filed 2004-05, 82,678 milesRelated recalls
- 01V261000Aug 15, 2001Vehicle description: mini vans. Contaminants such as water, salt, and windshield washer solution can enter the wiper motor cover assembly through pinholes on…Covers: Ford Windstar 1999–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10014062Dec 13, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10011159Aug 9, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 19 | 1% |
| 2002 | 27 | 2% |
| 2001 | 41 | 2% |
| 2000 | 71 | 4% |
| 1999 | 62 | 4% |
| 1998 | 44 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 38 | 3% |
| 1995 | 105 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Windstar
278 complaintsBody and structure
276 complaintsBrakes
223 complaintsElectrical system
209 complaintsSuspension
208 complaintsSteering
184 complaintsEngine cooling
129 complaintsVehicle speed control
99 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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