2003 Ford Windstar Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,510 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,863miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Ford Windstar, 1% of the 1,510 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,863 miles. 1 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.
“My 2003 Ford Windstar was taken in for the rear axle recall and was repaired. The axle has cracked again we took it to the dealer who said that they contacted Ford about the problem and were told they would not repair or replace the axle the van only has 47000 miles on it we would like to have it repaired or replaced at Ford expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10548826, filed 2013-10, 47,200 miles“I learned of a front axle recall and when I called the dealership to schedule repairs, they informed me of a rear axle recall, so repairs were made to both front and rear axles at the same time. However, this morning on my way to work (luckily traveling at 25 MPH vs 75 on the interstate last night) the rear axle broke midway between where the bracket, which was supposed to reinforce the axle, was attached.”
NHTSA complaint #10714468, filed 2015-05, 165,000 miles“Sidewall split on bridgestone insignia se 200, size 215x70r15, DOT # wbm3 e20 0210. Mileage on tire 39k, still good tread depth. I still have tire if any agency would like to inspect. Didn't take it back to bridgestone b/c from what I have read, they would do nothing about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10679723, filed 2015-01, 139,900 miles“The rear wheel on the driver's side collapsed on the body, breaking off from the axle. I was traveling between 30-35 miles an hour when it occurred. I was able to stop the car on the side of the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11096817, filed 2018-05, 214,000 miles“The rear axle broke, which there was a recall for. The recall added support brackets to the rear axle. My van had the support brackets installed. However the rear axle broke directly under the support brackets. The dealer told me the recall was still open and to have it towed. I got it towed to the dealer only for them to tell me that the it isn't covered by the recall because the brackets were installed. Now it is costing me $900 to get it fixed when Ford clearly admitted to the rear axle problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11072366, filed 2018-02, 195,000 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 20 | 1% |
| 2002 | 26 | 2% |
| 2001 | 28 | 2% |
| 2000 | 23 | 1% |
| 1999 | 23 | 2% |
| 1998 | 83 | 6% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 42 | 3% |
| 1995 | 38 | 1% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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