2002 Ford Windstar steering problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2002 Ford Windstar — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rh back side of subframe, is rotted/corroded so bad that the metal tore all around the subframe bushing. To where it is not being held up by the bushing on the right hand lower/back is not holding up the front subframe... Now, the vehicle is making a very loud popping noise when driving and…”
filed Mar 5, 2018
“My complaint involves a recall that was said to have been completed and closed but upon further findings show that the work was never done. This involves the recall: nhtsa reference #11v030000. I filed a complaint with ford motor company through certified mail on july 26, 2017 and was received and…”
filed Nov 29, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Windstar | 40 | 3% |
| 2001 Windstar | 70 | 4% |
| 2000 Windstar | 72 | 4% |
| 1999 Windstar | 184 | 12% |
| 1998 Windstar | 143 | 10% |
| 1997 Windstar | 13 | 7% |
| 1996 Windstar | 50 | 4% |
| 1995 Windstar | 75 | 2% |
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.