2001 Ford Windstar engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2001 Ford Windstar — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2001 ford windstar. Consumer writes in regards to dealership states vehicle is unsafe to drive. *smd the consumer stated the back of the vehicle sways uncontrollably. *js”
filed Mar 22, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While stationary, the contact noticed that the front engine cradle of the vehicle was severely rusted and corroded. The contact stated that there were holes in the engine cradle. Matthews ford oregon in oregon, ohio was made aware of the failure and stated…”
filed Dec 19, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in california-federal emission…
CSP-08B01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2008
Engine problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 3 | 13% |
| 2003 Windstar | 22 | 1% |
| 2002 Windstar | 13 | 1% |
| 2000 Windstar | 11 | 1% |
| 1999 Windstar | 6 | 0% |
| 1998 Windstar | 5 | 0% |
| 1996 Windstar | 2 | 0% |
| 1995 Windstar | 3 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.