2001 Ford Windstar Steering Problems
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2001 Ford Windstar, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 121,938 miles. The words owners use most often: “sub frame” (19% of reports).
- 70steering complaints
- 121,938median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 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.
- Sub frame: mentioned in 13 of 70 complaints (19%)
- Lower control: mentioned in 10 of 70 complaints (14%)
- Front subframe: mentioned in 9 of 70 complaints (13%)
- Sway bar: mentioned in 6 of 70 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 52 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 70 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
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 2001 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 pulled up to a stop sign having been traveling at less then 20 mph, and only while the vehicle is in drive but not moving, it was shaking like the motor was going to jump out of the vehicle. I assumed it was the motor mount broken and took it to the mechanic and found out it was the subframe on…
Car was in an single car accident. Steering and body damage. All fixed now. Need verification for salvage sticker.
Removed subframe to replace faulty torque converter. Found substantial rusting at firewall end of subframe on both "arms", requiring replacement of subframe. Called local dealers, no "open" recall (over 15 year-old van) and $4,900 new subframe quote provided, with no dealer or manufacturer…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Ford Windstars have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about steering for the 2001 Ford Windstar (4% of the 1,686 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 2001 Ford Windstar steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 121,938 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2001 Ford Windstar?
The most frequent phrase is “sub frame”, in 13 of 70 complaints, followed by “lower control” (10).
Other 2001 Ford Windstar problems
See all 2001 Ford Windstar problems or steering problems across all Windstar years.