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SevereNHTSA·12V194000·Announced 2012-05-03

Ford Recalls 1999-2003 Windstars for Front Suspension Corrosion Risk

Ford is recalling 1999-2003 Windstars registered in Virginia due to corrosion-related fractures in front suspension components that could cause loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension/steering separation) that could result in significant loss of steering control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 23,000 model year 1999-2003 Ford Windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the state of Virginia. The recall addresses a defect where corrosion-related fractures may occur in the front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and body mount attachments.

If these components fracture, the front lower control arm or steering intermediate shaft may separate. This condition could result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and both body mount attachments at the rear of the front subframe and make necessary repairs free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD WINDSTAR
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Minivan
Hazard
Affected units
23,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • WINDSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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