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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2FMZA51403B••••••2003 Ford WINDSTAR
This build draws 5.6× more complaints than the average 2003 Ford WINDSTAR build (44 vs 8).
44on this build
1251on the model
159builds in total
2involved a crash
3involved a fire
Most reportedService Brakes 18Suspension 11Power Train 7Vehicle Speed Control 7
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireAug 2010
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the anti-lock brake module burned out on the vehicle and caused the fuse to burn out as well. The wiring harness burned and now the air conditioner and speedometer have failed. The vehicle had not been inspected at…
Vehicle Speed ControlfireMar 2010
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was pulling into a parking spot when suddenly, smoke began emitting from the hood. The contact opened the hood and saw that the engine compartment was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and the police took a…
Service BrakesfireFeb 2009
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact started the ignition and suddenly, smoke expelled from the front end of the vehicle. The engine was turned off. The driver inspected underneath the hood and the engine compartment exhibited heavy smoke and small flames. The hood…
StructurecrashAug 2008
Was on the street driving, lights started flashing on dashboard van shut off in the middle of the street battery, alternator, blew out, was driving again van was ilde up really bad and while my feet was on the brakes it started moving on its own and ran into someone else…
SteeringJan 2021
When driving my muffler broke loose and was dragging on the ground. My axel creaks when I stop or sit idle at a light. When several miles from home my ignition cylinder came out. I couldn't start or turn the ignition on nor operate the steering. I'm now afraid to drive my…
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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 2FMZA51403BA00288 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.