2000 Ford Windstar Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 356about this part
- Share
- 21%of 1,675 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 356 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Ford Windstar, 21% of the 1,675 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,000 miles. 12 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I started hearing a sound from the rear of the vehicle while driving especially when turning. I inspected under the rear of the vehicle and found a significant crack in the rear axle. I discovered that there is a recall for this issue with my make and model and year; however, my VIN is not included in the recall. I have parked the vehicle in the garage and am afraid to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #11193145, filed 2019-04, 158,000 miles“Rear axle corroding and cracked. I live in kansas but work in missouri. Vehicle has same problem as identical vehicles recalled in missouri and rust belt states. Rear axle has rust and is starting to crack. Recall needs extended to kansas NHTSA campaign number 10v385000 extends to missouri but not kansas. Most of my driving in missouri where I work. However vehicle purchased in ks near mo border (kansas city area).”
NHTSA complaint #10894088, filed 2016-08, 140,000 miles“The first time my wife was driving our 2000 Ford Windstar van lx. She was crossing over a bridge and the rear axle broke in have.the van was towed to our mechanic he put another rear axle on, to the tune of 1,750 dollars. The year that was 2007. Fast forward to feb.2, 2013 I'm backing out of our driveway and guess what happens, you guessed it the rear axle breaks again.”
NHTSA complaint #10496233, filed 2013-02, 96,656 miles“There was a recall on the rear axle, Ford made it so that they didn't have to pay for it by putting it under the extended warranty program. This caused a hardship for me and I was unable to have it fixed. Now the rear axle broke while I was driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10970011, filed 2017-04, 183,500 miles“My Ford Windstar has a rear axle that is rusted from the inside out, due to a design flaw. I was also told by the Ford service advisor that the sub-frame was coming apart. Fortunately, I had it in for service and it was discovered before an accident took place. Many other windstars have had the rear axle snap in two while at highway speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10394748, filed 2011-04, 122,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V608000Sep 29, 2015Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured September 2, 1997, to July 3, 2003. The affected vehicles…Covers: Ford Windstar 1998–2003
- 12V194000May 3, 2012Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the state of virginia. Corrosion-related…Covers: Ford Windstar 1999–2003
- 12V195000May 3, 2012Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997, through july 3, 2003, registered in puerto rico. Due to…Covers: Ford Windstar 1998–2003
- 10V385000Aug 26, 2010Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997 through february 28, 2003 and currently registered or…Covers: Ford Windstar 1998–2003
Related service bulletins
- 10205035Apr 21, 2016Safety recall 10S13 - Rear axle corrosion - requests for recall service action
- 10183771Apr 21, 2016For 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 10S13 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear axle could…
- 10074725Sep 29, 2015Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 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…
- 10058104Sep 9, 2014Ford: safety recall concerning rear axle fracturing if vehicle is operated in high corrosion areas for and extended period. Model 1998-03 windstar.
- 10056623Aug 11, 2014Ford: on some minivans, rear axle will fracture, in high corrosion area, after operating for an extended time period, and vehicle handling ability will be affected. Model…
- 10056612Aug 11, 2014Ford: a safety recall has been issued on minivans where lower control arm (lca) of front subframe attaching rear flange or rear body mount can separate due to corrosion. Model…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9 | 38% |
| 2003 | 254 | 17% |
| 2002 | 279 | 21% |
| 2001 | 416 | 25% |
| 2000 | 356 | 21% |
| 1999 | 208 | 14% |
| 1998 | 229 | 16% |
| 1997 | 38 | 20% |
| 1996 | 111 | 8% |
| 1995 | 145 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 13% |
| 1993 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Windstar
384 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology