2003 Ford Windstar Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,510 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,687miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 Ford Windstar, 2% of the 1,510 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,687 miles. 11 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving my 2003 Ford Windstar limited on smooth roadway at about 50 MPH when the driverside side airbag deployed for no reason. No injuries except for a rug burn on my left shoulder. Dealer advised that the computer showed a side impact collision but there was no collision. I was told the cost is $1500 for repair out of my pocket. Come on Ford.”
NHTSA complaint #10360321, filed 2010-10, 107,001 miles“Yesterday ( july 5, 2016) when my son arrived at home, placed the 2003 Windstar in park, turned off, took the key out of the ignition, took out the seat belt, opened the door and when closed the door the front airbags (driver & driver side) deployed suddenly. My wife call the dealer and the dealer said that there is no recall for our Windstar VIN number and they can quote for the repair. Failure millage aprox. 133,251 and the Windstar was stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #10882912, filed 2016-07, 133,251 miles“Driving east bound at 35 MPH when a vehicle turned in front of me and I had a direct hit on the right side of his vehicle. I hit the steering wheel with my chest. The seat belt did not hold me back and neither air bag deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10644396, filed 2014-10, 146,000 miles“On may 24 while backing out of the driveway I was a passenger in my sons car when it suddenly accelerated at a tremendous rate of speed and with a loud noise and crashed into the vehicle in front, which was pushed into our shed. I sustained injuries of 6 broken ribs, bruised lung and contusions to my chest. If not for the car and shed in front we would have ended at the bottom of the hill behind our home. The insurance company, 21st century, did not send a claim form and is fighting paying for this accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10884092, filed 2016-07, 85,000 miles“Leaving for work, I noticed that the ABS and airbag lights were on up on the dashboard. I drove to work which is only 8 miles away; going no faster than 45 MPH. I arrived at work, placed van in park, turned off the van, took key out of ignition, took off my seat belt, opened door, and the airbag blew up in my face. I raised my arm and my right hand got most of the impact. We have been on the phone for 3 days with the dealer and Ford motor company. They keep passing us back and forth both denying any responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10583280, filed 2014-04, 214,016 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 30 | 2% |
| 2002 | 36 | 3% |
| 2001 | 51 | 3% |
| 2000 | 31 | 2% |
| 1999 | 28 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 25 | 2% |
| 1995 | 92 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford Windstar
655 complaintsElectrical system
280 complaintsSuspension
254 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
225 complaintsBody and structure
127 complaintsVehicle speed control
85 complaintsEngine cooling
47 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsExterior lighting
35 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
33 complaintsElectronic stability control
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford Windstar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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