2003 Ford Windstar Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/12/2026

184Suspension complaints

12.2%Of all 1,509 complaints

#4Most-reported category

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

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES296 · 19.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM262 · 17.4%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC209 · 13.9%

SUSPENSION184 · 12.2%

POWER TRAIN112 · 7.4%

Share of the 1,509 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Ford Windstar overview page.

What owners report

“WE PURCHASED THE 2003 FORD WINDSTAR IN OCTOBER OF 2003. SINCE THAT TIME, THE VAN HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP 5 TIMES…”NHTSA complaint 10103074 — filed 12/16/2004

“WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ROCKED SIDE TO SIDE, AND THE REAR END WOBBLED.”NHTSA complaint 10067344 — filed 04/19/2004

“I BOUGHT A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR ON JULY 7, 2003. SHORTLY AFTER I LEFT FOR PA, FOR VACATION. AFTER ONE WEEK AND A HALF ON…”NHTSA complaint 10033327 — filed 08/22/2003

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Ford Windstar have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Ford Windstar: 184 of 1,509 complaints on file (12.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2003 Ford Windstar have in total?

1,509 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 33 involved a crash, 27 involved a fire, 35 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.