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Ford Windstar

2000–2004 only

5,221 classified complaints 6 recalls

2000–2004 Ford Windstar models have 5,221 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this range is ABS module and wheel speed sensors, typically surfacing around 100,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2000–2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Windstar report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1995–1999

2000–2004

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2000–2004 only

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 1,617 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles. 0.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Rear differential and axle · Drivetrain 1,328 complaints

Median onset: 130,000 miles. 1.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $1,350–$2,550 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 590 complaints

Median onset: 114,000 miles. 0.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 533 complaints

Median onset: 126,000 miles. 0.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 154 complaints

Median onset: 115,073 miles.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 108 complaints

Median onset: 108,782 miles.

Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 90 complaints

Median onset: 120,000 miles. 4.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 84 complaints

Median onset: 118,000 miles. 1.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2000–2004 model years. See the full Ford Windstar report for every year and full specs/safety data.