1996 Ford Windstar suspension problems
111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Ford Windstar — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I brought kids to school and I was pulling out. I heard a noise and my tire went flat. I had to have it towed home. My husband checked it out and found the drivers side front coil spring broke and stabbed the tire. I saw there was a recall so hopefully it is still covered because I don't have…”
filed Feb 1, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. While reversing out of a driveway at low speeds, the contact heard an unusually loud noise. When further inspecting the vehicle, the contact found that the brake lines was being pinched by the springs. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic…”
filed Jun 14, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 9 | 38% |
| 2003 Windstar | 254 | 17% |
| 2002 Windstar | 279 | 21% |
| 2001 Windstar | 416 | 25% |
| 2000 Windstar | 356 | 21% |
| 1999 Windstar | 208 | 14% |
| 1998 Windstar | 229 | 16% |
| 1997 Windstar | 38 | 20% |
| 1995 Windstar | 145 | 4% |
| 1994 Windstar | 3 | 13% |
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.