2002 Ford Windstar Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,353 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Ford Windstar, 1% of the 1,353 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“They had a recall in 2011 where they put support brackets on the rear axles. Mine did have the brackets put on and right behind the bracket the axle still broke driving down the street at 40 MPH where we almost hit another car with children inside her and my vehicle. Ford said the brackets are only warrantied for 12 months. These vans do not need brackets they need new axles.”
NHTSA complaint #10715920, filed 2015-05, 85,000 miles“Brake, ABS brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems my dash lights are on and off all the time went to 3 mechanic they all checked my brakes, ABS and could not find a problem it goes on whenever it wants stays on for weeks then comes back on while driving this has been doing for over a year. I even put stickers over the lights that I can see while driving. I still think there is a electrical wiring problem it is very annoying. I can not afford to get another vehicle . …”
NHTSA complaint #10454908, filed 2012-04, 65,000 miles“2002 Ford Windstar with inoperable cruise control, odometer, A/C temp. Control, ABS light remains on and other related electrical malfunctions. Vehicle is leaking brake fluid and I have no doubt I'm experiencing the same problem thousands of other Windstar owners are with a contaminated brake pressure differential deactivation switch . Is Ford taking responsibility for this manufacturing defect and providing a fix - without charge???”
NHTSA complaint #10226532, filed 2008-05, 98,500 miles“2 times over the past 3 years we have turned on the air conditioner in our 2002 Windstar and the car has lost power and stalled on the highway. The compressor failed and seemed to seize causing significant loss of power and the car to stall while on the highway. This is the second time and each time the air conditioning system needed to be replaced. The first time it happened the repair was covered under warranty but this time the repair cost more than $1100. …”
NHTSA complaint #10161334, filed 2006-07, 56,000 miles“Cruise control switch recently replaced brake fluid was leaking may have faulty switch or master cylinder damaged during installation causing fluid leak that is highly flammable causing fire or smoke from 2002 Windstar master cylinder and brake booster were faulty.”
NHTSA complaint #10390443, filed 2011-03, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013060Oct 14, 2002Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10013069Oct 1, 2002Compass displays incorrect direction reading.
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 2002 Ford Windstar
643 complaintsSuspension
279 complaintsElectrical system
261 complaintsVehicle speed control
147 complaintsBody and structure
101 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
97 complaintsOther or unknown
64 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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