2003 Ford Windstar wheels problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2003 Ford Windstar — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The rear axle on my vehicle snapped while I was driving causing me to lose control and leave the roadway. I contacted Ford who told me there was a recall for the rear axle of my vehicle and that I would have no out of pocket expenses for the repairs and the towing of the vehicle to the service…”
filed Jun 15, 2023
“My rear wheel hub assembly, where it attaches to the axle beam reinforcing flange cracked while I was turning left from a stop light. I found out that there was a recall for the rear axle reinforcement brackets, so I took my van to a ford dealership in knox, indiana (best ford). After a few days…”
filed Oct 3, 2018
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% |
| 2002 Windstar | 26 | 2% |
| 2001 Windstar | 28 | 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 2003 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.