1996 Ford Windstar Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 1996 Ford Windstar, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 107,454 miles. The words owners use most often: “spring broke” (29% of reports).
- 111suspension complaints
- 107,454median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 13%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Spring broke: mentioned in 32 of 111 complaints (29%)
- Front coil: mentioned in 29 of 111 complaints (26%)
- Stabilizer bar: mentioned in 9 of 111 complaints (8%)
- Punctured tire: mentioned in 7 of 111 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 16 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 111 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Ford Windstar suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 9 | 38% | 124,000 |
| 2003 Windstar | 254 | 17% | 135,000 |
| 2002 Windstar | 279 | 21% | 133,280 |
| 2001 Windstar | 416 | 25% | 123,000 |
| 2000 Windstar | 356 | 21% | 118,000 |
| 1999 Windstar | 208 | 14% | 130,000 |
| 1998 Windstar | 229 | 16% | 112,500 |
| 1997 Windstar | 38 | 20% | 100,349 |
| 1996 Windstar | 111 | 8% | 107,454 |
| 1995 Windstar | 145 | 4% | 118,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 1996 Ford Windstar. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I brought kids to school and i was pulling out. I heard a noise and my tire went flat. I had to have it towed home. My husband checked it out and found the drivers side front coil spring broke and stabbed the tire. I saw there was a recall so hopefully it is still covered because i don't have…
Ford windstar brake, abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems rear axle cracks! *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. While reversing out of a driveway at low speeds, the contact heard an unusually loud noise. When further inspecting the vehicle, the contact found that the brake lines was being pinched by the springs. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 Ford Windstars have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 111 owner complaints about suspension for the 1996 Ford Windstar (8% of the 1,386 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Windstar suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 107,454 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 1996 Ford Windstar?
The most frequent phrase is “spring broke”, in 32 of 111 complaints, followed by “front coil” (29).
Other 1996 Ford Windstar problems
See all 1996 Ford Windstar problems or suspension problems across all Windstar years.