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Ford Windstar

2003 only

1,484 classified complaints 6 recalls

2003 Ford Windstar have 1,484 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 99,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2003 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 — 2003 only

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 518 complaints

Median onset: 99,000 miles. 0.4% 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 267 complaints

Median onset: 133,000 miles. 1.5% 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 229 complaints

Median onset: 113,500 miles. 0.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 91 complaints

Median onset: 131,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 68 complaints

Median onset: 107,000 miles.

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

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 47 complaints

Median onset: 115,540 miles.

Torque converter and shudder · Transmission 37 complaints

Median onset: 98,000 miles.

Typical repair: $730–$2,200 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 33 complaints

Median onset: 103,000 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 2003 model year. See the full Ford Windstar report for every year and full specs/safety data.