2003 Ford Windstar Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,510 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,995miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seats of the 2003 Ford Windstar, 0% of the 1,510 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,995 miles. 1 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.
“The driverside seat replaced was replaced once. The seat back had warped and was uncomfortable for driving. While I am a large man, this is the first seat back that I have had to replace in any vehicle. The second seat back has been holding up so far. The first failed within the first year within 60,000 km and was replaced under warranty, but I am afraid that I will be paying for the repair when the second one fails.”
NHTSA complaint #10122431, filed 2005-05, 50,000 miles“Driverside seat replaced for the second time. Both seat back and seat cushion failed. This is unacceptable! I am a large man 325 lbs. And I owned a 1998 Windstar which I did not have this issue in the years that I owned it. This seat and vehicle is a piece of junk. I don't understand how a seat on a 2003 Windstar could fail stucturally twice in such a short time. I purchase this van in nov of 2003. I have had problems with this seat starting two weeks after purchase and for is unwilling to do correct the problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10065863, filed 2004-04, 3,540 miles“Drivers side seat moves when parked and left alone. This veries from 1/2 inch to several inces. Problem is inconsistant. Also seat back bent and the seat cushion is also not supportive.”
NHTSA complaint #10051356, filed 2003-12, 450 miles“Re:recall #03c05 I have twice in the past two years attempted to have fmc address this recall, both times I was told they didn't have the part and would call me when it came in ---no call - dealer #2 told me to bring the car in today and when I arrived told me they didn't have the part. After two years and two tries fmc can't or won't fix my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10140408, filed 2005-10Related 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 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 complaintsAir bags
30 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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