2002 Ford Windstar Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,353 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,120miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Ford Windstar, 2% of the 1,353 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,120 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving down the road I heard a loud pop looked in my rearview to see that my back windshield blew out. It literally blew up even the outside edges were jagged. Upon researching the internet I see this is stating to become a problem with other Windstar owners.”
NHTSA complaint #10565739, filed 2014-02, 89,300 miles“We bought our van in march 2012. By april 2012 we began noticing problems with shifting. It shifts hard. The windows stopped working in may 2012. The lights on the dash for the ABS and brakes are always on. The brakes are not very good and the pedal must be pushed hard to get the van to stop. Our biggest issue is with the transmission. The mechanic at aamco would not even change the fluid because if he changed the fluid then the transmission wouldn't be able to shift. I don't know the details but I do know that my van is not safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10523927, filed 2013-07, 97,000 miles“I have a 2002 Ford Windstar minivan. This morning the rear windshield broke completly. There was no impact of any kind to cause this failure. No one was injured, and my insurance will cover all but $100.00 for the replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10185606, filed 2007-03, 78,000 miles“Brake light (red) and ABS brake lights (yellow) stay on. I went to replace fuse #10 and it keeps blowing out. Speedometer and odometer do not function. Cruise control does not work. A/c does not work. The o/d light flashes after about 30 seconds after the vehicle starts and continues to blink until the vehicle is shut off. I took it into a Ford dealership today to have them perform the 09s09h recall and it did not change anything. All issues seem to be associated with this 'leaker' scds that was replaced, but that caused further damage to the ABS ECM unit causing it to fail.”
NHTSA complaint #10336911, filed 2010-06, 122,000 miles“When braking at any speed steering wheel vibrated heavily. Dealership repaired the front rotors/pads, but this did not resolve the problem. Had to change wiper blades one week later, they were rotten. Transmission problems, had to drive in 2nd gear all the to the dealer, also has a strong clunking while putting vehicle into any gear.”
NHTSA complaint #10117265, filed 2005-04, 22,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014062Dec 13, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10011159Aug 9, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 19 | 1% |
| 2002 | 27 | 2% |
| 2001 | 41 | 2% |
| 2000 | 71 | 4% |
| 1999 | 62 | 4% |
| 1998 | 44 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 38 | 3% |
| 1995 | 105 | 3% |
| 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 complaintsWheels
26 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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