1998 Ford Windstar problems by component
1,433 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 332 | 23% | 89,626 mi |
| Suspension → | 229 | 16% | 112,500 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 196 | 14% | 84,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 177 | 12% | 89,875 mi |
| Steering → | 143 | 10% | 71,734 mi |
| Electrical System → | 111 | 8% | 82,409 mi |
| Wheels → | 83 | 6% | 96,430 mi |
| Structure → | 81 | 6% | 95,800 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 73 | 5% | 99,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 58 | 4% | 80,900 mi |
| Tires → | 57 | 4% | — |
| Visibility → | 44 | 3% | 58,250 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 28 | 2% | — |
| Equipment → | 26 | 2% | — |
| Interior Lighting → | 25 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 20 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 17 | 1% | — |
| Seats → | 15 | 1% | — |
| Air Bags → | 13 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Child Seat | 7 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 7 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 7 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 6 | 0% | — |
| Engine | 5 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.