1998 Ford Windstar wheels problems
83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 1998 Ford Windstar — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford windstar. While driving at approximately 40 mph, there was an abnormal noise and vibrations coming from the rear driver side of the vehicle. The contact observed that the rear driver side wheel turned inwards and the check engine warning indicator illuminated…”
filed Oct 13, 2015
“Was taking kids to school rear end started to wiggle over bump & left rear tire went into body. Found where ford did re-call snapped under their clamps. *tr”
filed Apr 24, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Literature program 04l23. Customer maintenance reminder - aluminum wheel lug nut torque. *tt
04L23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2004
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% |
| 1997 Windstar | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 Windstar | 42 | 3% |
| 1995 Windstar | 38 | 1% |
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.