Recall 12V195000: 1998–2003 Ford Windstar

Report received

May 3, 2012

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

9,192vehicles

Model years

1998–2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997, through july 3, 2003, registered in puerto rico. Due to increased stresses caused by high cycles of torsional loading, specific to this market, the rear axle can crack.

Possible consequence

A fractured axle may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket on the rear axle or replace the axles, as necessary. This service will be provided free of charge. The recall began on june 1, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Ford Windstar1,433 complaints
• 1999 Ford Windstar1,522 complaints
• 2000 Ford Windstar1,675 complaints
• 2001 Ford Windstar1,686 complaints
• 2002 Ford Windstar1,353 complaints
• 2003 Ford Windstar1,510 complaints