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2000 Ford Windstar Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

Typical complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — is about in line with the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
1,675Complaints
16Recalls
62Crashes
55Fires
61Injured
3Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (10.3% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System172 · 10.3%RecalledRecall 00V351000
Suspension:rear156 · 9.3%RecalledRecall 15V608000 · Recall 12V195000 · Recall 12V194000 · Recall 10V385000
Power Train:automatic Transmission148 · 8.8%RecalledRecall 12V193000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic131 · 7.8%Investigation closedEA08021 → recall 09V399000
Suspension129 · 7.7%RecalledRecall 15V608000 · Recall 12V195000 · Recall 12V194000 · Recall 10V385000
Service Brakes124 · 7.4%Investigation closedEA08021 → recall 09V399000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM172 · 10.3%
SUSPENSION:REAR156 · 9.3%
SUSPENSION129 · 7.7%
SERVICE BRAKES124 · 7.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL105 · 6.3%
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS92 · 5.5%
POWER TRAIN54 · 3.2%
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC51 · 3%

Percentages are the share of the 1,675 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 16 campaigns

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 15V608000 · 2015 · reported 09/29/2015

If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:axle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 12V193000 · 2012 · reported 05/03/2012

A FRACTURED AXLE CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 12V195000 · 2012 · reported 05/03/2012

A FRACTURED AXLE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension:front:control Arm

NHTSA campaign 12V194000 · 2012 · reported 05/03/2012

A SEPARATION OF A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKET MAY RESULT IN A LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATION. A SEPARATION OF BOTH FRONT SUBFRAME REAR BODY MOUNTS MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields

NHTSA campaign 11V030000 · 2011 · reported 01/26/2011

THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 06E056000 · 2006 · reported 06/13/2006

FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 10V385000 · 2010 · reported 08/26/2010

A FRACTURED AXLE CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 09V399000 · 2009 · reported 10/13/2009

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery

NHTSA campaign 00V164000 · 2000 · reported 06/19/2000

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Trailer Hitches

NHTSA campaign 02V072000 · 2002 · reported 03/11/2002

THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT THE REAR WIRE HARNESS. A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN LEAD TO MALFUNCTIONS OF THE REAR LIGHTING SYSTEM, REVERSE PARK-AID SYSTEM, OR TRAILER TOW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

NHTSA campaign 01V207000 · 2001 · reported 06/22/2001

THIS CAN RESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Visibility:glass, Side/rear

NHTSA campaign 00V020000 · 2000 · reported 01/31/2000

IF THE BOND DETERIORATES, IT COULD PROVIDE LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF GLASS RETENTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash

NHTSA campaign 00V351000 · 2000 · reported 10/30/2000

THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT POWER OPERATED WINDOWS MAY BE CLOSED ONLY WHEN THE KEY IS IN THE "ON," "START," OR "ACCESSORY" POSITIONS, OR DURING THE INTERVAL BETWEEN THE TIME THE KEY IS TURNED OFF, AND THE OPENING OF EITHER OF THE VEHICLE'S FRONT DOORS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts

NHTSA campaign 00V228001 · 2000 · reported 08/18/2000

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner

NHTSA campaign 01V262000 · 2001 · reported 08/15/2001

THE MOTOR COULD POTENTIALLY CATCH ON FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor

NHTSA campaign 01V261000 · 2001 · reported 08/15/2001

SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON REAR SEATS DOES NOT GO INTO LATCHING ASSEMBLY, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.”NHTSA complaint 891656 — filed 06/29/2001 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
“GASOLINE TANK WAS BUILDING UP PRESSURE INSIDE OF TANK. WHEN HE OPENED GASOLINE TANK CAP THERE WAS A SOUND LIKE EXPLOSION . WHEN FUEL WAS…”NHTSA complaint 891462 — filed 06/27/2001 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
“WHEN EMEGENCY BRAKE LEVER IS PULLED THERE IS NO BRAKE TENSION. IF BRAKE TENSION IS PRESENT IT WILL RELEASE UNEXPECTEDLY, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL.”NHTSA complaint 747087 — filed 06/19/2001 · PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Windstar?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 172 of 1,675 NHTSA complaints (10.3%), followed by suspension:rear (156), power train:automatic transmission (148), service brakes, hydraulic (131). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2000 Ford Windstar have?

1,675 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 62 involved a crash, 55 involved a fire, and 61 reported injuries. 3 deaths were reported.

Does the 2000 Ford Windstar have any recalls?

Yes — 16 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15V608000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2000 Ford Windstar's reported problems?

4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.