1999 Ford Windstar Steering Problems
Owners have filed 184 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 1999 Ford Windstar, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 67,922 miles. The words owners use most often: “rack pinion” (27% of reports).
- 184steering complaints
- 67,922median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 24%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.
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 50 of 184 complaints (27%)
- Steering pump: mentioned in 26 of 184 complaints (14%)
- Tie rod: mentioned in 11 of 184 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 1999 Ford Windstar at $1,400, and half of them between $1,100 and $1,800.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2001–2007), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 82 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 184 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Windstar steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Windstar | 40 | 3% | 97,332 |
| 2002 Windstar | 35 | 3% | 105,000 |
| 2001 Windstar | 70 | 4% | 121,938 |
| 2000 Windstar | 72 | 4% | 113,000 |
| 1999 Windstar | 184 | 12% | 67,922 |
| 1998 Windstar | 143 | 10% | 71,734 |
| 1997 Windstar | 13 | 7% | 75,172 |
| 1996 Windstar | 50 | 4% | 85,550 |
| 1995 Windstar | 75 | 2% | 70,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 1999 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 have 3 problems with my 1999 ford windstar which currently has 60,000 miles. One of them is the glass in front when i'm driving in the rain i have to turn on the wipers the driver's side in the middle part of the wiper stays wet while the passenger side cleans very well. The other problem i've…
I have 3 problems with my 1999 ford windstar which currently has 60,000 miles. One of them is the glass in front when i'm driving in the rain i have to turn on the wipers the driver's side in the middle part of the wiper stays wet while the passenger side cleans very well. The other problem i've…
I had the rear axle replaced by the recall, and which i paid $300 for the work. The axle now does not align properly and i have been told that shims are required. Without them the rear axle eats my tires. Ford has a policy to my understanding that new parts installed by ford have a lifetime…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Ford Windstars have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 184 owner complaints about steering for the 1999 Ford Windstar (12% of the 1,522 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 1999 Ford Windstar steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 67,922 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 1999 Ford Windstar?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,400 (half paid between $1,100 and $1,800), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 1999 Ford Windstar?
The most frequent phrase is “rack pinion”, in 50 of 184 complaints, followed by “steering pump” (26).
Other 1999 Ford Windstar problems
See all 1999 Ford Windstar problems or steering problems across all Windstar years.