1999 Ford Windstar structure problems
276 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1999 Ford Windstar — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Subframe is completely rusted through and will not pass the safety. The vehicle was treated by the recall 11s16-s4.in 2012. I went for a voluntary safety check and the vehicle stayed at the service as very unsafe to drive.”
filed May 30, 2018
“I was driving and heard a thud. When I hit the brakes there was a grinding noise. The tire than becamed slant and the steering wheel is cocked to one side.”
filed Apr 12, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- StructureCampaign 11V030000 · Jan 26, 2011
Related service bulletins
For 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a front subframe lower control arm (LCA) rear attaching flange or…
16-0065 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 20, 2020Safety recall 11s16 - LCA rear attaching flanges or rear subframe body mount corrosion - requests for recall service action
TSB160065 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 20, 2016
Structure problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 Windstar | 127 | 8% |
| 2002 Windstar | 101 | 7% |
| 2001 Windstar | 293 | 17% |
| 2000 Windstar | 216 | 13% |
| 1998 Windstar | 81 | 6% |
| 1997 Windstar | 8 | 4% |
| 1996 Windstar | 37 | 3% |
| 1995 Windstar | 99 | 3% |
| 1994 Windstar | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.