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2FMZA51473B••••••2003 Ford WINDSTAR
This build draws 5.1× more complaints than the average 2003 Ford WINDSTAR build (40 vs 8).
40on this build
1251on the model
159builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedService Brakes 20Hydraulic 9Suspension 8Power Train 7
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingfireSep 2009
Vehicle caught fire while driving down the freeway. Completely burned and burned nearby field containing magnesium
SuspensionAug 2017
Vehicle did not pass maine inspection test due to subrame rust. Ford windstar1999-2003 was an recall for that problem issue by nhsta but my vehicle is not on the list
Power TrainJan 2017
I was informed of a recall to the rear axle on my 2003 ford windstar, I took the van into the dealer and had the inspection done as well as the brackets installed. ( 15s27). The van was then parked for approx 5 months after the procedure was done as I was given a company…
Electrical SystemOct 2015
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The brake and overdrive indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
Service BrakesApr 2014
ABS light come on after vehicle warm up also brake light come on at the same time. Going to garage tomorrow to check on recalls and to see is the is a serious problems on windstars. From what I been reading on the internet it seem to be a major problem for windstar owners
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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 2FMZA51473BA41033 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.