1999 Ford Windstar reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1999 Ford Windstar — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 2,040
- 10 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- 184 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 64 reported crashes · 49 injuries · 1 death · 86 fires
What owners report fails — 1999 Ford Windstar
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 184
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS 156
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 109
- SUSPENSION 82
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 78
6 recalls on record for the 1999 Ford Windstar
- NHTSA 15V608000 · 2015 · SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE AS If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing t
- NHTSA 12V193000 · 2012 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY A FRACTURED AXLE CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- NHTSA 12V194000 · 2012 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM A SEPARATION OF A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKET MAY RESULT IN A LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATION. A SEPARAT
- NHTSA 12V195000 · 2012 · SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE AS A FRACTURED AXLE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- NHTSA 11V030000 · 2011 · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SH THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1999 Ford Windstar units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Ford Windstar reliable?
NHTSA has 2,040 consumer complaints on record for the 1999 Ford Windstar and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train:automatic transmission (184 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1999 Ford Windstar units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Windstar?
Owners most often report problems with: power train:automatic transmission (184), structure:frame and members (156), electrical system (109), suspension (82). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1999 Ford Windstar?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.