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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2FMZA5243YBB29521 · Checked Oct 31, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 25

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2FMZA5243YB•••••• 2000 Ford WINDSTAR

This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2000 Ford WINDSTAR build (25 vs 9).

25on this build
1353on the model
147builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reported Suspension 10 Structure 7 Power Train 4 Vehicle Speed Control 3

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Suspension crash Jul 2010
I was driving my 2000 windstar it has 113,000 miles on it and we bought it with a car fax report - we have owned it for 2 years and have been diligent on all maintenance. On july 27, 2010 I was traveling at 25 mph when I swerved to miss a car that pulled out in front of me, I…
Vehicle Speed Control fire Jan 2008
The vehicle caught fire 4 hours after it had been parked. The fire originated under the hood on the driver's side. The vehicle is a total loss and has cost my family a substantial amount of time and money with no resolution from my insurance company
Structure Jun 2012
The contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken in for a state inspection and she was informed that the engine cradle was cracked and the vehicle would not pass the inspection. The contact stated that there were no other existing failures.…
Electrical System Apr 2011
I own 2000 ford windstar. The paint is flanking off the roof really bad it has some spots rusted and some is gray even in the back and front. I just replaced the hood from a junk yard. My speedometer keeps going crazy and when trying to get out of park the park and revers part…
Steering Nov 2010
We purchased our 2000 ford windstar van in late september, 2010. Within the past month, beginning in mid november, we noticed a moaning and/or grinding sound when turning the steering wheel. I have read many similar complaints online and people mentioning that they lost control…
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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 2FMZA5243YBB29521 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.