Ford Windstar Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 290 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Ford Windstar across 10 model years. The 1998 model year has the most (83). The words owners use most often: “front wheel” (18% of reports).
- 290wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 36%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.
- Front wheel: mentioned in 53 of 290 complaints (18%)
- Rear axle: mentioned in 45 of 290 complaints (16%)
- Sheared off: mentioned in 28 of 290 complaints (10%)
- Lugs nuts: mentioned in 24 of 290 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 122 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 290 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 7 an injury.
Ford Windstar wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 1 | 4% | 138,869 |
| 2003 Windstar | 20 | 1% | 119,863 |
| 2002 Windstar | 26 | 2% | 128,324 |
| 2001 Windstar | 28 | 2% | 144,000 |
| 2000 Windstar | 23 | 1% | 134,345 |
| 1999 Windstar | 23 | 2% | 106,248 |
| 1998 Windstar | 83 | 6% | 96,430 |
| 1997 Windstar | 6 | 3% | 78,500 |
| 1996 Windstar | 42 | 3% | 130,750 |
| 1995 Windstar | 38 | 1% | 106,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists wheels for the 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.
The rear axle broke for the second time on a Ford Windstar, after already breaking prior to a recall in 2010. It appears to have broken where a clamp was attached. This caused the rear wheels to fall into, and grind against the wheel well. This happened on a side street near my house. Had it…
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…
Rear Axle . Fell on the highway split in half while I was driving on a state Hwy 71 at 45 mph. Cracked rear axle. 2002 Ford Windstar part of a recall for Rear axle. No warning was given and didn't know about the recall until after it happened. Inspection was preformed by a mechanic. I could have…
The rear axle of my 2002 Ford Windstar completely fractured while traveling on Interstate 75. The rear axle broke while driving about 60 miles per hour on Interstate 75 in Florida. By the grace of GOD my passenger and I survived. In attempting to stop, the van hit the guard rail on the Highway. I…
My tire starting making a whistle screech sound and a sway and I look under my tire is crooked and my axel beam was cracked. Thankfully my kids were not with me and no one was hurt
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Windstars have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 290 owner complaints about wheels for the Ford Windstar. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Windstar wheels?
No recall currently lists wheels for this vehicle.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Ford Windstar?
The most frequent phrase is “front wheel”, in 53 of 290 complaints, followed by “rear axle” (45).
Other Ford Windstar problems
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (2,676)
- Power Train problems (2,595)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (2,137)
- Suspension problems (2,045)
- Electrical System problems (1,567)
- Structure problems (1,239)
- Service Brakes problems (929)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (892)
See all Ford Windstar problems.