2002 Ford Windstar engine and engine cooling problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Ford Windstar — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The 1st problem, had a check engine light on my 2001 ford windstar, c1518 "intake manifold runner control stuck open." after reading forums, most pointed to a plastic "bushing" clip coming off leaving a control arm 2nd problem, abs chk light and brk chk light come on after driving for a few…”
filed Dec 9, 2012
“The antilock brake system light as well as the traction control lights keep coming on. Garage can't tell the exact cause. The booster arm busted, keeping the brakes engaged as driven. The booster arm was replaced and the lights are still on. I reset it, and they reappear after a short time. I now…”
filed Sep 11, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 Windstar | 47 | 3% |
| 2001 Windstar | 66 | 4% |
| 2000 Windstar | 92 | 5% |
| 1999 Windstar | 129 | 8% |
| 1998 Windstar | 196 | 14% |
| 1997 Windstar | 38 | 20% |
| 1996 Windstar | 470 | 34% |
| 1995 Windstar | 1,610 | 48% |
| 1994 Windstar | 8 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.