1998 Ford Windstar steering problems
143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1998 Ford Windstar — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My front cradle at steering area has completely rusted into from ac leak and road salt van was sold in vermont now is located in virginia unsafe almost undrivable to ford dealer for a rear axle recall for axle braces please investigate this”
filed May 4, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking power steering fluid. The contact stated that the vehicle needed approximately one bottle of power steering fluid per day for it to operate normally. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was…”
filed May 3, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Windstar | 40 | 3% |
| 2002 Windstar | 35 | 3% |
| 2001 Windstar | 70 | 4% |
| 2000 Windstar | 72 | 4% |
| 1999 Windstar | 184 | 12% |
| 1997 Windstar | 13 | 7% |
| 1996 Windstar | 50 | 4% |
| 1995 Windstar | 75 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.