1999 Mark Iii Ford Windstar

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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1Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1.5

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Structure complaints

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140,000 miles · Mar 6, 2018

EngineStructure

1)-THE MOUNT THAT HOLDS THE TRANSMISSION IN PLACE ON THE FRAME HAS RUSTED AWAY, THE TRANSMISSION NOW RESTS ON THE FRAME, THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT EVEN WITH THE RECALL REPAIR. 2)-AN ENGINE MISFIRE THAT CAN'T BE FIXED. THE WINDSTAR MINI VAN IS A VERY POOR QUALITY UNIT FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY WHY ARE THESE MINI VANS STILL ON THE R…

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1)-THE MOUNT THAT HOLDS THE TRANSMISSION IN PLACE ON THE FRAME HAS RUSTED AWAY, THE TRANSMISSION NOW RESTS ON THE FRAME, THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT EVEN WITH THE RECALL REPAIR. 2)-AN ENGINE MISFIRE THAT CAN'T BE FIXED. THE WINDSTAR MINI VAN IS A VERY POOR QUALITY UNIT FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY WHY ARE THESE MINI VANS STILL ON THE ROAD?

NHTSA ODI #11076426

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NHTSA investigations

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