2002 FORD WINDSTAR Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2002 Ford Windstar has 6 recalls, all centered on serious structural corrosion that can cause the rear axle or front suspension components to fracture, leading to loss of vehicle control and raising the risk of a crash. The rear axle recalls are the most prominent concern. Corrosion weakens the axle over time, making it vulnerable to cracking under normal driving stress until it fractures completely. These recalls apply to vehicles registered in specific states and territories with road salt or high-stress driving conditions, and one recall notes that earlier repair brackets intended to address this problem may have been installed incorrectly, meaning prior repair work may not have fully resolved the issue. On the front suspension side, corrosion can crack the lower control arm's rear attaching brackets where they connect to the body, and if a bracket separates, the control arm can break free. A related recall covers underbody structural corrosion that can reduce steering control. Taken together, these recalls reflect a widespread corrosion problem affecting the chassis from multiple points.