2002 Ford Windstar Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,353 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,230miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Ford Windstar, 1% of the 1,353 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,230 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2002 Windstar recall I was driving down the road one day to find out all off all the shifters but neutral the van suddenly had stopped going we could not go in drive reverse or anything find out stuck in middle of intersection with cars coming our way this problem is still unknown”
NHTSA complaint #10862695, filed 2016-05, 25,000 miles“My ABS brake light, emergency brake light and brake light would intermittently go off. Then it was every time my car was started. I was told my ABS module needed to be replaced. My car could be driven, but my ABS brakes would not work. I was told by two mechanics that this was a problem they had seen with my vehicle. My cruise control also sticks. I have not used my cruise in over a year, because once activated, you can not shut it off. The only way it resets is to turn the car off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10221254, filed 2008-03, 75,000 miles“I have been reading about recent complaints to the Ford Windstar 2002 and have concerns. I had my ABS module replaced last year because all my idiot brake lights were going off intermittently. I have also not used my cruise control in over two years because once activated it will not shut off until the car is turned off. It appears that the brakes are related to the cruise control leaking on the brake line, but Ford does not see the Windstar as a problem. This concerns me, since there have been fires with the Windstar van. …”
NHTSA complaint #10224380, filed 2008-04, 81,000 miles“I fractured my tail bone when sitting down on the middle seat on the passenger side of a 2002 Ford Windstar mini-van. It has an exposed sharp metal bracket that attaches the seat belt shoulder strap to the seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10045355, filed 2003-11, 32,230 miles“2002 Ford Windstar struck broadside by a old ciera on right side. Right side of car was lifted up, then car came back down. Either collision or near-overturning popped the left center seat (captain style seat) loose from floor. Injuries in crash were not related to seat failure. Seat was not occupied.”
NHTSA complaint #10000543, filed 2003-01, 5,540 milesRelated recalls
- 03V459000Nov 6, 2003Certain minivans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." during testing, a…Covers: Ford Windstar 2001–2003
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 0% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 15 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 | 15 | 1% |
| 1998 | 15 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 6 | 0% |
| 1995 | 11 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 4% |
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology