Is the 2000 Ford Windstar a bad year?

Keep it, but watch the transmission

The transmission draws 2.8× the complaints of a quiet Windstar year, spread over 59k–125k miles, so there's no single mileage to plan around.

The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.

The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled. If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Due to increased stresses caused by high cycles of torsional loading, specific to this market, the rear axle can crack. A fractured axle may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrosion-related fractures of the front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and body mount attachments may occur. A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. A separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft.

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. A fractured axle can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. A separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft. This could result in reduced steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

After many years of vehicle service in these areas, corrosion can weaken the rear axle, making it susceptible to torsional stress. Corrosion and stress can lead to cracks which if undetected can propagate and result in a complete fracture of the axle. A fractured axle can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.

Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n F65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

In some minivans, water and other contaminants (Dirt, salt, etc.) can enter into the right rear passenger compartment due to a missing body sealer. This could cause a short circuit in the electrical connector at the rear wire harness. A short circuit can lead to malfunctions of the rear lighting system, reverse park-aid system, or trailer tow electrical system.

Vehicle description: Mini vans equipped with auxiliary rear air-conditioning. If the auxiliary air-conditioning blower motor stops turning while in the medium-low blower speed setting, there is the potential that the resistor may become hot and smoke. The motor could potentially catch on fire.

Vehicle description: Mini vans. Contaminants such as water, salt, and windshield washer solution can enter the wiper motor cover assembly through pinholes on the exterior of the cover that are used in the molding process. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "Parked" Position at the bottom of the windshield.

Vehicle description: minivans equipped with an adjustable pedal option. The driver floor mat could interfere with the accelerator pedal. This can result in a stuck throttle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicle description: minivans built with instrument clusters without the message center, fail to comply with the requirements of standard no. 118, "Power-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems." The standard requires that power operated windows may be closed only when the key is in the "On," "Start," Or "Accessory" Positions, or during the interval between the time the key is turned off…

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and Mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.

Vehicle description: Mini vans. These vehicles may have incorrectly fuel line end forms which could result in a lower than specified pull apart force for the installed fuel line connection. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Vehicle description: Mini vans. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect urethane, resulting in an adhesive bond rather than the intended molecular bond for the front windshield and rear liftgate glass. If the bond deteriorates, it could provide less than the intended level of glass retention in the event of a crash.

For 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period…

Front Subframe Corrosion Failures

Front Subframe Corrosion Failures

Rear Axle Cracking

Engine compartment fires

Engine compartment fires