1996 Ford Windstar Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1996
Ford Windstar is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1996 Ford Windstar and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1996 Ford Windstar
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $18,270 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 17 city / 25 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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1996 Windstar Recalls
MAY 14, 1996 | Recall ID#
14003
THE PARK PAWL SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY POSITIONED WHEN THE ROLL PIN THAT RETAINS IT WAS INSTALLED DURING TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. IF THE SHAFT WAS NOT... More Details
MAY 14, 1996 |
WINDSTAR
| Recall ID#
14003
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 14, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
WINDSTAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
100000 |
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Summary:
THE PARK PAWL SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY POSITIONED WHEN THE ROLL PIN THAT RETAINS IT WAS INSTALLED DURING TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. IF THE SHAFT WAS NOT...
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PARK PAWL OCCASIONALLY NOT ENGAGING WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AS IF IN NEUTRAL IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DOES NOT APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PARK PAWL SHAFT ROLL PIN. IF THE ROLL PIN IS DAMAGED, BOTH THE ROLL PIN AND THE PARK PAWL SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, OWNERS WILL BE REMINDED TO FULLY APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE, IN ADDITION TO PLACING THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK.
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Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 96S39
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JUN 14, 1999 | Recall ID#
14002
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER IS RECESSED AND ORIENTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SO THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WARNING... More Details
JUN 14, 1999 |
WINDSTAR
| Recall ID#
14002
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 14, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
WINDSTAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
789723 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER IS RECESSED AND ORIENTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SO THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WARNING...
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 99S17
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JUL 01, 1996 | Recall ID#
14001
THE FOUR FASTENERS SECURING THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE FLOORPAN WERE NOT TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS. More Details
JUL 01, 1996 |
WINDSTAR
| Recall ID#
14001
| Component: |
SEATS |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 01, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
WINDSTAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
200 |
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Summary:
THE FOUR FASTENERS SECURING THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE FLOORPAN WERE NOT TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
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Consequence:
THE DRIVER'S SEAT MAY NOT PROPERLY HOLD IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S SEAT FASTENERS AND RETORQUE TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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SEP 05, 1996 | Recall ID#
14000
THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET HAS A SHARP EDGE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE PARKING PAWL TO HANG UP AND NOT ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE... More Details
SEP 05, 1996 |
WINDSTAR
| Recall ID#
14000
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 05, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
WINDSTAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
40000 |
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Summary:
THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET HAS A SHARP EDGE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE PARKING PAWL TO HANG UP AND NOT ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE...
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Consequence:
UNINTENDED AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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OCT 20, 1997 | Recall ID#
13999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS. TEARING OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER HOOD PANELS DURING MINOR FRONT END... More Details
OCT 20, 1997 |
WINDSTAR
| Recall ID#
13999
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 20, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
WINDSTAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
769000 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS. TEARING OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER HOOD PANELS DURING MINOR FRONT END...
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN TOTAL SEPARATION OF THE OUTER HOOD PANEL.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD AREA FOR ANY DAMAGE ALONG THE LEADING EDGE OF THE HOOD. IF THERE IS ANY EVIDENCE OF BOND SEPARATION, THE HOOD WILL BE REPLACED. IF THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF BOND SEPARATION, ADDITIONAL ADHESIVE WILL BE APPLIED BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER HOOD PANELS.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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APR 04, 2002 | Recall ID#
13998
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND,... More Details
APR 04, 2002 |
WINDSTAR
| Recall ID#
13998
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
APR 04, 2002 |
| Model Affected: |
WINDSTAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
250283 |
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND,...
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Consequence:
LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID WILL RESULT IN BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD ALSO RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE FOR CORROSION AND CLEARANCE CONDITIONS. A BRAKE LINE THAT IS NOT CORRODED WILL BE REPOSITIONED. A BRAKE LINE THAT IS CORRODED OR LEAKING WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NYLON COATED BRAKE LINE AND SECURED USING THREE RETAINING CLIPS TO ASSURE CLEARANCE FROM THE INSULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY 02S36
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JUL 12, 2001 | Recall ID#
13997
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE... More Details
JUL 12, 2001 |
WINDSTAR
| Recall ID#
13997
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 12, 2001 |
| Model Affected: |
WINDSTAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
948492 |
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Summary:
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE...
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Consequence:
SOME TIRES HAVE DEFLATED DUE TO CONTACT WITH A BROKEN SPRING.
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Remedy:
FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY FOR FRONT COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT TO A TOTAL OF 10 YEARS OF SERVICE FROM THE WARRANTY START DATE, WITH UNLIMITED MILEAGE. THIS COVERAGE IS AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFERRED TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS AT NO CHARGE. IF EITHER FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURES DURING THE COVERAGE PERIOD NOTED ABOVE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH SPRINGS AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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JUN 19, 2000 | Recall ID#
13996
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OFF LEASE CANADIAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS... More Details
JUN 19, 2000 |
WINDSTAR
| Recall ID#
13996
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 19, 2000 |
| Model Affected: |
WINDSTAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
20637 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OFF LEASE CANADIAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS...
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Consequence:
THE LIGHT GIVEN OFF FROM THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS IS BRIGHTER THAN ALLOWED BY U.S. STANDARDS.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL BE ADVISED TO DEACTIVATE THE RUNNING LIGHT FUNCTION AND TO COMPLETE ANY OUTSTANDING SAFETY RECALLS ON THESE VEHICLES.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY 00S14
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