2002 Ford Windstar Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,353 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Ford Windstar, 1% of the 1,353 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Windstar Ford 2002 tires they just keep going down very quick no holes had a blow out an wrecked into a tree with these tires bad tires ended up seat belt cut my neck an seat belt cut my 1 year olds testacles”
NHTSA complaint #10862703, filed 2016-05, 2,300 miles“Goodyear assurance touring tires DOT lot identifier: mdxo jd1r 4109 size: p225 60 r16 purchased at sam's club, december 2010. I got four (4) of these tires on my 2002 Ford Windstar van, on december 23, 2010. Early in 2011, Ford had my van for six (6) months (fixing several Ford recalls with axles and suspension) so the tires didn't get much mileage until later in 2011. In 2012, I had one of the tires separate into chunks on the highway. There was no other damage, except the tire was history. I had it replaced with another tire of the same type/model. …”
NHTSA complaint #10542050, filed 2013-09, 105,000 miles“Abs light and tire pressure light are constantly coming on. This has all been checked and there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with either. Cruise stopped working while driving with it on. I have now read many reports from consumers with the same Ford winstar with the same problems. The cruise control concerns me because of the recall of the cruise control switch on one of their trucks and the incidence of fires started because of the cruise control switch in the Ford winstar vans.”
NHTSA complaint #10230814, filed 2008-06, 180,000 miles“I have a 2002 Ford Windstar that we purchased 2 yrs ago, ...morning after delivery battery was dead, took back to dealer and they checked it out and said should be fine. Occasionally still dies and has to be charged, alternator & battery check out fine. The most dangerous problem is that the ABS light is on and ABS doesn't work properly. We continuously have to add brake fluid (at least once a month) and can not find any leaks on the ground. Had the vehicle in for service on several occasions can not diagnose. …”
NHTSA complaint #10228676, filed 2008-05, 80,000 miles“My 2002 Ford Windstar started riding really rough. The tires were checked and seemed to be fine. The back end of the van seemed to be riding very rough and my mechanic though it might be a strut issue. As it turns out, the rear axle broke completely in half while my father in law drove my two young children on the highway. What a scary experience. I've checked on the internet for similar experiences. Others have had this happen to them as well. This issue needs to be addressed by Ford and should be a recall issued.”
NHTSA complaint #10238475, filed 2008-08, 70,000 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 19 | 1% |
| 2000 | 29 | 2% |
| 1999 | 21 | 1% |
| 1998 | 57 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 20 | 1% |
| 1995 | 22 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 17% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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