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Ford Windstar

2001 only

1,392 classified complaints 6 recalls

2001 Ford Windstar have 1,392 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this year is ABS module and wheel speed sensors, typically surfacing around 101,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2001 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Windstar report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2001 only

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 384 complaints

Median onset: 101,000 miles. 0.3% 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 379 complaints

Median onset: 130,000 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 264 complaints

Median onset: 126,623 miles. 0.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 115 complaints

Median onset: 115,985 miles.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 43 complaints

Median onset: 134,500 miles.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 30 complaints

Median onset: 121,000 miles.

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

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 28 complaints

Median onset: 115,110 miles. 3.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 20 complaints

Median onset: 98,068 miles.

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 2001 model year. See the full Ford Windstar report for every year and full specs/safety data.