2001 Ford Windstar wheels problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2001 Ford Windstar — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The axle was part of recall #11s16. As part of the recall the axle was patched, but the axle is now broken because the "repair" did not correct the structural flaws in the axle.”
filed Jan 13, 2020
“My vehicle was manufactured in 2001. There was a recall put out for the suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly. In 2011, according to sunset ford dealership (where I took it for axle repair and was denied) the recall was remedied in 2011. However, as stated along with the recall notice, the…”
filed Aug 3, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 Windstar | 20 | 1% |
| 2002 Windstar | 26 | 2% |
| 2000 Windstar | 23 | 1% |
| 1999 Windstar | 23 | 2% |
| 1998 Windstar | 83 | 6% |
| 1997 Windstar | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 Windstar | 42 | 3% |
| 1995 Windstar | 38 | 1% |
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.