2001 Ford Windstar Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 293about this part
- Share
- 17%of 1,686 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 293 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Ford Windstar, 17% of the 1,686 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“After noticing wobbling of my back tire driving my daughter home from school my father looked at me vehicle to not only see that my rear axel had cracked (in process of insepction for recall repair on that) but also notuce the the front sub frame is rusting so much that everything attached to it is starting to detach.”
NHTSA complaint #10782087, filed 2015-10, 186,000 miles“My '01 Windstar had subframe repair in spring 2011... Was said to be inspect subframe- did not pass but can be repaired . It was repaired at that time. Last week, I had it into a mechanic for an unrelated problem where he had it on the lift. He told me that the subframe is completely rotted . I currently plan to return to Ford dealer. ..updated 04/16/12”
NHTSA complaint #10453848, filed 2012-04, 70,062 miles“While backing out of my driveway the subframe fell out of my vehicle causing the throttle body to open all the way dropped out of reverse and went into drive lost steering ,lost brakes jammed vehicle into park to stop 1 foot from telephone pole. Had vehicle towed to Ford took 1 week to here anything from them ,was told I could not have a rental or loaner vehicle while they had my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10610400, filed 2014-07, 236,000 miles“I was driving at around 30 MPH, 2 cars in front slammed on brakes, I was approximately 1 1/2 car links back and hit the brakes. Abs failed, airbags failed, and slid into car in front of me. I was on a city street going straight.”
NHTSA complaint #11023381, filed 2017-09, 86,000 miles“My 2001 Windstar has severe corrosion on the subframe. The corrosion is located on the right side of the vehicle near the front wheel. The vehicle is currently being held by a dealership for the axle recall, I have made them aware of the corrosion but it seems they have no intention of repairing it since it is not a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10378821, filed 2011-01, 130,000 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 2001 Ford Windstar
544 complaintsSuspension
416 complaintsElectrical system
223 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
145 complaintsVehicle speed control
127 complaintsSteering
70 complaintsEngine cooling
66 complaintsOther or unknown
61 complaintsAir bags
51 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
41 complaintsExterior lighting
31 complaintsWheels
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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