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Ford Windstar

2002 only

1,301 classified complaints 6 recalls

2002 Ford Windstar have 1,301 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 100,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2002 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 — 2002 only

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 485 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

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

Rear differential and axle · Drivetrain 321 complaints

Median onset: 128,000 miles. 0.9% 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 147 complaints

Median onset: 108,763 miles.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 66 complaints

Median onset: 120,000 miles. 6.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 49 complaints

Median onset: 98,000 miles.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 33 complaints

Median onset: 146,000 miles. 9.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 19 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

Coil and leaf springs · Suspension 16 complaints

Median onset: 133,020 miles.

More common in older model years.

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 2002 model year. See the full Ford Windstar report for every year and full specs/safety data.