MYRModel Year Report

2000 Ford Windstar

● Typical for this model
2000 Ford Windstar
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1,675
Recalls
16

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
8

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1985: 5 complaints 1985 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 11 complaints 1994: 23 complaints 1995: 3,328 complaints 1995 1996: 1,386 complaints 1997: 192 complaints 1998: 1,433 complaints 1998 1999: 1,522 complaints 2000: 1,675 complaints 2000 1,675 2001: 1,686 complaints 2002: 1,353 complaints 2003: 1,510 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint
1985: 5 complaints 1985 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 11 complaints 1993 1994: 23 complaints 1995: 3,328 complaints 1995 1996: 1,386 complaints 1997: 192 complaints 1997 1998: 1,433 complaints 1999: 1,522 complaints 1999 2000: 1,675 complaints 2000 1,675 2001: 1,686 complaints 2001 2002: 1,353 complaints 2003: 1,510 complaints 2003 2004: 24 complaints 2005: 1 complaint 2005
1985: 5 complaints 1985 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 11 complaints 1993 1994: 23 complaints 1994 1995: 3,328 complaints 1995 1996: 1,386 complaints 1996 1997: 192 complaints 1997 1998: 1,433 complaints 1998 1999: 1,522 complaints 1999 2000: 1,675 complaints 2000 1,675 2001: 1,686 complaints 2001 2002: 1,353 complaints 2002 2003: 1,510 complaints 2003 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint 2005

2000: 1,675 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19855
19906
19913
19922
199311
199423
19953,328
19961,386
1997192
19981,433
19991,522
20001,675
20011,686
20021,353
20031,510
200424
20051

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

23% · 388 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

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Suspension

22% · 362 reports

Most commonly citing rear and front.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The rear axle broke for the second time on a Ford Windstar, after already breaking prior to a recall in 2010. It appears to have broken where a clamp was attached. This caused the rear wheels to fall into, and grind against the wheel well.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-28

Also filed under Wheels

Rear axle of vehicle broke while driving. Rear axle had been 'patched' with reinforcement brackets under Ford safety recall 10S13 and inspected under Ford safety recall 15S27, but axle still broke.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-30

Power train

17% · 277 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The consumer was able to put the vehicle into gear without pressing the brake pedal. *jb the consumer's son put the keys in the ignition and pulled the gear shifter into gear without the vehicle being started.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-02

Electrical system

14% · 229 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start, and the rear glass was out of the frame by about three-quarters of an inch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-11

Structure

13% · 221 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and door.

CRASHINJURY
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My son was driving on the highway. While driving at 40 miles per hour the back axel fractured. This resulted in him crashing into the center cement devider as well as the from left control arm breaking as well.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-16

Also filed under Steering

The automatic opening door on the passenger side has no sensors to detect a person in the way of the door. The door closed on myself without automatically releasing. If a child was there it could have been a serious injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-16

Safety timeline

16 recalls · 8 investigations · oldest first

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    2000-03-24Visibility00V020000 Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect urethane, resulting in an adhesive bond rather than the intended molecular bond for the front windshield and rear…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield and liftgate glass.

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    2000-07-19Fuel system, gasoline00V164000 Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have incorrectly fuel line end forms which could result in a lower than specified pull apart force for the installed fuel line connection.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a redundant fuel line clip on the fuel supply and return line connections at the rear of the chassis fuel line bundle.

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    2000-10-26Seat belts00V228001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code on certain seat belt buckles of your vehicle and replace all seat belt buckles that fall within the suspect date code range. Owner notification began October 26…

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    2001-01-24Electrical system00V351000 Vehicle description: minivans built with instrument clusters without the message center, fail to comply with the requirements of standard No. 118, "Power-operated window, partition, and roof panel…

    Remedy: Dealers will reconfigure the vehicle front end electronic module.

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    2001-07-06Vehicle speed control01V207000 Vehicle description: minivans equipped with an adjustable pedal option. The driver floor mat could interfere with the accelerator pedal.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace both front driver and passenger side floor mats in the vehicle. Owner notification began July 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

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    2001-08-27Visibility01V261000 Vehicle description: mini vans. Contaminants such as water, salt, and windshield washer solution can enter the wiper motor cover assembly through pinholes on the exterior of the cover that are…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiper cover with improved sealing and water resistance. Owner notification begain August 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed…

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    2001-08-27Equipment01V262000 Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with auxiliary rear air-conditioning. If the auxiliary air-conditioning blower motor stops turning while in the medium-low blower speed setting, there is…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a jumper wire that will ensure that the medium-low blower speed setting is protected by the thermal limiter. Owner notification began augsut 27, 2001. Owners who take their…

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    2002-04-05Trailer hitches02V072000 In some minivans, water and other contaminants (Dirt, salt, etc.) can enter into the right rear passenger compartment due to a missing body sealer.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the electrical connector and surrounding area for absence of body sealing and corrosion. If corrosion is present, dealers will service the body gaps, repair corroded…

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    2002-11-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-04-10 Wheel stud fracture
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    2003-04-10Engineering analysisClosed 2004-08-30 Wheel stud fracture
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    2004-03-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-07-01 Power sliding door opening
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    2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect…

    Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters USA at 800-230-5876.

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    2008-05-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-09-17 Engine compartment fires
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    2008-09-17Engineering analysisClosed 2009-10-14 Engine compartment fires
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    2009-10-27Vehicle speed control09V399000 Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 Windstar, 2000-2003 Excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-250 SD through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 E-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 Explorer, 1997 and…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module…

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    2010-05-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-09-22 Rear Axle Cracking
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    2010-07-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-12-20 Front Subframe Corrosion Failures
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    2010-10-20Suspension10V385000 Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured from September 1, 1997 through February 28, 2003 and currently registered or originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware…

    Remedy: As parts become available, dealers will inspect and if necessary install the rear axle reinforcement brackets free of charge. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began…

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    2010-12-20Engineering analysisClosed 2011-03-17 Front Subframe Corrosion Failures
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    2011-02-21Structure11V030000 Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, the district of columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets, and both body mount attachments at the rear of the front subframe, and make the necessary repairs free of charge. If…

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    2012-06-01Suspension12V195000 Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured from September 1, 1997, through July 3, 2003, registered in Puerto Rico. Due to increased stresses caused by high…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket on the rear axle or replace the axles, as necessary. This service will be provided free of charge. The recall…

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    2012-06-18Suspension12V194000 Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the state of Virginia. Corrosion-related fractures of the front lower control arm rear…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and both body mount attachments at the rear of the front subframe and make the necessary repairs free of charge. The recall…

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    2012-06-19Power train12V193000 Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured from September 1, 1997, through July 3, 2003, and currently registered or originally sold in Virginia. Over time…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install rear axle reinforcement brackets, or replace the axles, as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began…

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    2015-10-21Suspension15V608000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured September 2, 1997, to July 3, 2003.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brackets to verify their proper installation. If a bracket is found to have been misinstalled, the rear axle will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

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Buy-smart checklist

2000 Ford Windstar — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 388 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 362 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 277 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V020000 · Visibility
  • Recall 00V164000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 00V228001 · Seat belts
  • Recall 00V351000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 01V207000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 01V261000 · Visibility
  • Recall 01V262000 · Equipment
  • Recall 02V072000 · Trailer hitches
  • Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 09V399000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 10V385000 · Suspension
  • Recall 11V030000 · Structure
  • Recall 12V195000 · Suspension
  • Recall 12V194000 · Suspension
  • Recall 12V193000 · Power train
  • Recall 15V608000 · Suspension
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FAQ

Is the 2000 Ford Windstar reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Ford Windstar is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Windstar?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Windstar have?
16 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.