1996 Ford Windstar structure problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Ford Windstar — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The k frame rusted out where the control arms mount to the frame and the front driver's side coil spring broke while driving at 65 miles per hour on the interstate”
filed Oct 14, 2015
“Complete brake loss when the brake was applied. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor without warning. Luck had it we were pulling into a parking spot with a concrete stop. The metal brake line located above the gas tank rusted completely. While the rest of the brake lines look fine, it's…”
filed Feb 19, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
For 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a front subframe lower control arm (LCA) rear attaching flange or…
16-0065 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 20, 2020
Structure problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 Windstar | 127 | 8% |
| 2002 Windstar | 101 | 7% |
| 2001 Windstar | 293 | 17% |
| 2000 Windstar | 216 | 13% |
| 1999 Windstar | 276 | 18% |
| 1998 Windstar | 81 | 6% |
| 1997 Windstar | 8 | 4% |
| 1995 Windstar | 99 | 3% |
| 1994 Windstar | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford Windstar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.