1996 Ford Windstar wheels problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 1996 Ford Windstar — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Had changed brake pads a week earlier. Driving 55mph and the car crashed down on it's axle as the tire and wheel passed by us going down highway, in 37 north. Studs had all broken off. The disc brake is ruined from skidding on it. Traffic was moderately heavy. We skidded to a stop on a bridge and…”
filed Feb 29, 2012
“The original wheels on my 1996 windstar have developed air leaks at the welds. The first time this happened, I went to a salvage yard for a replacement, and they said windstar wheels are scarce because this seems to be a common problem. I have replaced all four wheels within the past two years. I…”
filed Nov 9, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 Windstar | 20 | 1% |
| 2002 Windstar | 26 | 2% |
| 2001 Windstar | 28 | 2% |
| 2000 Windstar | 23 | 1% |
| 1999 Windstar | 23 | 2% |
| 1998 Windstar | 83 | 6% |
| 1997 Windstar | 6 | 3% |
| 1995 Windstar | 38 | 1% |
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.