1999 Ford Windstar Structure:frame And Members Problems
NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How structure:frame and members ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 1,522 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1999 Ford Windstar overview page.
What owners report
“NO FAILED COMPONENTS - MICE GET INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT THROUGH FIREWALL - FIREWALL NOT SEALED?? NO SAFETY DEFECT.”NHTSA complaint 717664 — filed 01/21/2000
“THE PIECE THAT ATTACHES THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TO THE DRIVERS DOOR IS SO LARGE THAT IT CREATES POOR VISIBILITY, CONSUMER ALMOST HIT PEOPLE DUE TO…”NHTSA complaint 548143 — filed 08/24/1999
“FRAME STARTED TO PULL APART AFTER TOWING A TRAILER. DEALER WANTED TO WELD THE FRAME.”NHTSA complaint 844544 — filed 08/06/1999
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Structure:frame And Members complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1999 Ford Windstar have structure:frame and members problems?
Structure:frame And Members is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1999 Ford Windstar: 156 of 1,522 complaints on file (10.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1999 Ford Windstar have in total?
1,522 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 50 involved a crash, 61 involved a fire, 46 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's structure:frame and members category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
