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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FAFP45X0XF129128 · Checked Aug 15, 2026
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1FAFP45X0XF•••••• 1999 Ford WINDSTAR

This build is quieter than most: 3 complaints against 8 for the average 1999 Ford WINDSTAR build.

3on this build
1267on the model
161builds in total
Most reported Power Train 1 Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1 Suspension 1

What owners of this build wrote

Suspension Aug 2010
Rear axle beam failure..heard recall on news a month before ford owners were notified. Took vehicle to dealership for inspection and repair, confirmed axle problem. 3 weeks later dealership called and informed me the vehicle was "unrepairable"
Service Brakes Oct 2000
The parking brake handle pulls all the way to the top with no resistance and doesnt set brake. I have not taken the vehicle to the dealer yet because I'm trying to find a new dealer to go to
Power Train Jul 2000
When parking, vehicle rolled back when gearshift in park position. Vehicle continued to roll back after stopping and putting gearshift in drive. After tow and repair owner told the cable had become disconnected between the gearshift and transmission. It was reattached and…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FAFP45X0XF129128 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.