2000 Ford Windstar Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,675 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the equipment of the 2000 Ford Windstar, 1% of the 1,675 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,500 miles. 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.
“My 2000 Ford Windstar sel with only 40,000 miles placed my family in extreme danger due to mechanical failure, on december 30, 2003. The transmission literally broke while I was in the process of taking a left turn onto a 5 lane highway. I had four children in the van with me, and my van gave no indication of transmission trouble prior to this incident. I thought I had been rear-ended, that is how strong the impact was. …”
NHTSA complaint #10052379, filed 2004-01, 40,000 miles“This is the second time in 3 years I have to replace my tailgate window for my 2000 Ford Windstar. 2007 july, it just shattered without any sign/ warning when I was on my trip to the provincial park. I replaced it thinking about I may be the 'lucky one'! Last night again on my way to ottawa around kingston on hwy 401, it started from the wiper/ brake light area and shattered. My daughter was so afraid because she was seating at the back 2 times in a row!! I was questioning about the occurance and frequency??? I have to pay $400 for each replacement!!”
NHTSA complaint #10371762, filed 2010-12, 156,000 miles“Abs light is on intermittent..../ /other warning lights and sensors also go on and off alot ! / /also A/C and suspension have similar issues to previous recalls..../ /mileage now july 2012 - is approx 73,400/”
NHTSA complaint #10468089, filed 2012-07, 45,000 miles“Abs/trac control deactivation alarm/warning after short warmup. No apparent brake fluid master cyl switch leakage. Outside ambient temp upper 70's - mid-90's f.”
NHTSA complaint #10626972, filed 2014-08, 144,744 miles“Abs light would come on and stay on minutes after getting into car. Approx 6mo. To a year the cruise control went out. Now the speedometer quit working and the odometer went out. The air cond blows but no cold air. Looked on the internet for solutions and found that alot of people were having the same problem. Some incidents the brake fluid was dripping down and causing a fire. Hopefully there will be a recall. I will probably try to get the ABS sensor on the master cylinder replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10229598, filed 2008-06, 104,000 milesRelated recalls
- 01V262000Aug 15, 2001Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with auxiliary rear air-conditioning. If the auxiliary air-conditioning blower motor stops turning while in the…Covers: Ford Windstar 1999–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10013060Oct 14, 2002Climate control a/c service tech tips.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 1% |
| 2002 | 15 | 1% |
| 2001 | 26 | 2% |
| 2000 | 16 | 1% |
| 1999 | 23 | 2% |
| 1998 | 26 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 8 | 1% |
| 1995 | 43 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Windstar
384 complaintsSuspension
356 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
271 complaintsElectrical system
222 complaintsBody and structure
216 complaintsVehicle speed control
138 complaintsEngine cooling
92 complaintsSteering
72 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
71 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
52 complaintsOther or unknown
52 complaintsFuel system
33 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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