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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2FMDA5241XB••••••1999 Ford WINDSTAR
That is about average for the 1999 Ford WINDSTAR — 8 complaints per build across 160 builds.
6on this build
1267on the model
160builds in total
Most reportedStructure 3Seats 1Steering 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionSep 2010
Ford windstar 1999: my mechanic said the front sub-frame is rusted to the point that it is unsafe to drive. I am taking it to my local ford dealer for evaluation. Ford will also perform the rear axle recall
StructureMar 2010
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving 35 mph there was a loud noise in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the rear end was covered with rust and replaced it for $700. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure…
Electrical SystemJul 2000
No summary listed for abov evehicle
Seats
The power sliding doors will open with the remote or console control, but get stuck in the open position and will not close with the remote or console control, closing the doors manually is very difficult and they do not always close on the first or second try manually, the door…
Steering
Consumer states vehicle makes unpleasant rubbing, groaning noises when the steering wheel is turned, the dealer informed consumer that the tie rod ends are defective
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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 2FMDA5241XBB87264 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.