2000 Ford Windstar Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 271 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2000 Ford Windstar, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 86,175 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear axle” (23% of reports).
- 271power train complaints
- 86,175median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $3,900typical repair cost reported by owners
- 22%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.
- Rear axle: mentioned in 61 of 271 complaints (23%)
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 29 of 271 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2000 Ford Windstar at $3,900, and half of them between $3,300 and $4,400.
Based on 32 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2002–2012), 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 power train problems happen?
Based on 204 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 271 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford Windstar power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 7 | 29% | 122,414 |
| 2003 Windstar | 225 | 15% | 102,000 |
| 2002 Windstar | 97 | 7% | 113,200 |
| 2001 Windstar | 145 | 9% | 106,574 |
| 2000 Windstar | 271 | 16% | 86,175 |
| 1999 Windstar | 278 | 18% | 74,250 |
| 1998 Windstar | 332 | 23% | 89,000 |
| 1997 Windstar | 43 | 22% | 146,000 |
| 1996 Windstar | 322 | 23% | 72,000 |
| 1995 Windstar | 875 | 26% | 93,672 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:axle assembly
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997, through july 3, 2003, and currently registered or originally sold in virginia. Over time, corrosion can weaken the rear axle making it susceptible to torsional stress. Corrosion and stress can lead to cracks which, if undetected, can increase and result in a complete fracture of the axle.
Risk: A fractured axle can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install rear axle reinforcement brackets, or replace the axles, as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2012. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR AXLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WESTLAND FORD (LOCATED AT 3450 WALL AVE, OGDEN, UT 84401, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the abs sensor indicator remained illuminated. As a result, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service, the independent…
Complete transmission failure after od light is flashing. From my research , this is a common widespread problem and ford should recall these transmissions. It is very dangerous to have a vehicle suddenly stop accelerating when driving at high speed or when pulling into traffic. I was pulling onto…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Ford Windstars have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 271 owner complaints about power train for the 2000 Ford Windstar (16% of the 1,675 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 2000 Ford Windstar power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 86,175 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2000 Ford Windstar?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,900 (half paid between $3,300 and $4,400), from 32 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2000 Ford Windstar?
The most frequent phrase is “rear axle”, in 61 of 271 complaints, followed by “transmission failed” (29).
Other 2000 Ford Windstar problems
See all 2000 Ford Windstar problems or power train problems across all Windstar years.