1996 Ford Windstar problems by component
1,386 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford Windstar, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 470 | 34% | 80,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 322 | 23% | 72,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 218 | 16% | 85,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 111 | 8% | 105,450 mi |
| Electrical System → | 83 | 6% | 91,623 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 82 | 6% | 105,000 mi |
| Steering → | 50 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 46 | 3% | 103,391 mi |
| Wheels → | 42 | 3% | — |
| Visibility → | 38 | 3% | — |
| Structure → | 37 | 3% | — |
| Air Bags → | 25 | 2% | — |
| Tires → | 20 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 18 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting → | 13 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 10 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 8 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 1% | — |
| Child Seat | 7 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 6 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 6 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 0% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.