2002 Ford Windstar power train problems
97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Ford Windstar — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle and drove off the side of the roadway. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic…”
filed Feb 17, 2023
“While driving on x way appox. 60 mph, noticed smoke emitting from rear of car and begin hearing a clicking sound. As I was pulling car over to side the right rear tire suddenly deflated. Tow truck was called, upon loading of vehicle on bed of truck was able to see rear axle in the middle toward…”
filed Feb 7, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power TrainCampaign 12V193000 · May 3, 2012
Related service bulletins
Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle dipstick-leaks-4f50n, ax4n, ax4s transaxle. *sc
05145 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 11, 2005
Power Train problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 7 | 29% |
| 2003 Windstar | 225 | 15% |
| 2001 Windstar | 145 | 9% |
| 2000 Windstar | 271 | 16% |
| 1999 Windstar | 278 | 18% |
| 1998 Windstar | 332 | 23% |
| 1997 Windstar | 43 | 22% |
| 1996 Windstar | 322 | 23% |
| 1995 Windstar | 875 | 26% |
| 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.