2000–2003 Ford Windstar recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
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, corrosion CAN weaken the rear axle making it susceptible to torsional stress. Corrosion and stress CAN lead to cracks which, if undetected, CAN increase and result in a complete fracture of the axle.
💥 The risk
A fractured axle CAN affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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 on june 19, 2012. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V193000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 10S13
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 27,000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-866-436-7332
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 19, 2012
- Built
- Sep 1, 1997 – Jul 3, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Ford's recall campaign number is 10S13.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.