2000 FORD WINDSTAR Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2000 Ford Windstar has 12 recalls, the most serious being rear axle fractures caused by corrosion and stress cracking that can cause sudden loss of vehicle control. This axle issue appears across several filings covering vehicles registered in specific states and territories, and prior repair attempts using reinforcement brackets may not have resolved the problem if those brackets were misinstalled. On the suspension side, corrosion can also fracture the front lower control arm's rear attaching bracket, allowing the control arm to separate from the vehicle and causing a loss of steering. A separate chassis recall covers underbody corrosion that can similarly reduce steering control on vehicles registered in certain northern and mid-Atlantic states. There are two fuel system concerns that share the same core defect: fuel line connections that can separate in a crash, leaking fuel near potential ignition sources and raising the risk of fire. On certain vehicles with the adjustable pedal option, the driver's floor mat can catch the accelerator pedal and cause the throttle to stick. A missing body sealer in the right rear of the passenger compartment can let water and road contaminants reach the rear wire harness, potentially causing shorts that affect the taillights, reverse parking sensors, or trailer tow wiring. Finally, the front windshield and rear liftgate glass on some Windstars were installed with an incorrect urethane that can weaken over time, leaving the glass less securely bonded and more likely to give way in a crash.