2000 Ford Windstar Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 216about this part
- Share
- 13%of 1,675 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,235miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 216 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Ford Windstar, 13% of the 1,675 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,235 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“My son was driving on the highway. While driving at 40 miles per hour the back axel fractured. This resulted in him crashing into the center cement devider as well as the from left control arm breaking as well. He had to go to the hospital and get checked out. It is a shame that I have to find out about this recall through my insurer.”
NHTSA complaint #10458630, filed 2012-05, 171,000 miles“I own 2000 Ford Windstar. The paint is flanking off the roof really bad it has some spots rusted and some is gray even in the back and front. I just replaced the hood from a junk yard. My speedometer keeps going crazy and when trying to get out of park the park and revers part broke because it got stuck with the RPM and that broke too. I have to keep the fuse unplugged that goes to the interior lighting do to battery dead by the next day.”
NHTSA complaint #10914388, filed 2016-10, 135,000 miles“Driving straight on road approx. 35 MPH in town normal stop and go traffic, and rear axle broke completely in half. Had vehicle towed to my mechanic. Need to replace the axle. Will cost around $1000.00. No one was hurt but it could of been tragic if I had been on the highway or going around a curve. Van has approx. 142,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10339733, filed 2010-06, 142,000 miles“While replacing the steering gear, we were removing subframe mounting bolt when we found the top of the subframe on the passenger side to be completed rusted through with a large hole. There were also cracks down the side of the subframe with very little holding it together. It was determined to be undrivable and unable to pass vehicle inspection required by the state.”
NHTSA complaint #10359004, filed 2010-10, 224,919 miles“While I was driving on the high way my rear axle broke I safety made it to the shoulder but while doing that my tire blew and left me stranded on the high way.”
NHTSA complaint #11324389, filed 2020-05, 103,800 milesRelated recalls
- 11V030000Jan 26, 2011Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, the…Covers: Ford Windstar 1999–2003
Related service bulletins
- 10183766Apr 20, 2020For 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a front subframe lower…
- 10205030Apr 20, 2016Safety recall 11s16 - LCA rear attaching flanges or rear subframe body mount corrosion - requests for recall service action
- 10058105Sep 9, 2014Ford: safety recall on front subframe lower control arm (lca) rear attaching flange or rear body mount that can separate from subframe if vehicle is operated, for extended…
- 10013062Oct 28, 2002Roof ditch material cracking. This includes 1997-2003 f-150 and 2002 blackwood models. *eh service tip.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 127 | 8% |
| 2002 | 101 | 7% |
| 2001 | 293 | 17% |
| 2000 | 216 | 13% |
| 1999 | 276 | 18% |
| 1998 | 81 | 6% |
| 1997 | 8 | 4% |
| 1996 | 37 | 3% |
| 1995 | 99 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Windstar
384 complaintsSuspension
356 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
271 complaintsElectrical system
222 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 complaintsAir bags
31 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Windstar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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