Complaints
249
Crashes
6
Fires
11
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Ford Windstar Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#125 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Avg mileage:106,648 mi
#222 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:78,445 mi
Fires:1
#320 complaints
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Ford Windstar.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 25 | — | — | 106,648 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 22 | — | 1 | 78,445 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 20 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 18 | 1 | 2 | 114,897 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 15 | — | 1 | 146,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | — | 1 | 79,172 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 10 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 5 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 3 | 131,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | 1 | 115,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 88,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 94,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 2 | — | — | 88,890 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 108,586 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 2 | 1 | — | 12,000 mi |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,648
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,445
POWER TRAIN
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
114,897
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
146,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,172
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
WHEELS:RIM
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
131,667
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
115,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,500
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
TIRES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,890
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,586
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,000
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