1998 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 1998
Ford Windstar is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1998 Ford Windstar and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1998 Ford Windstar
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $18,210 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 18 city / 25 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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1998 Windstar Recalls
JUN 09, 1997 | Recall ID#
29723
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. THE LOW/INTERMEDIATE SERVO COVER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRANSAXLE... More Details
JUN 09, 1997 |
WINDSTAR
| Recall ID#
29723
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 09, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
WINDSTAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
100000 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. THE LOW/INTERMEDIATE SERVO COVER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRANSAXLE...
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Consequence:
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TEMPERATURE MAY BE HOT ENOUGH TO IGNITE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION AND REPLACE THESE SERVO COVERS.
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Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 97S75
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JUN 14, 1999 | Recall ID#
29722
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#
29722
| 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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JUN 02, 1999 | Recall ID#
29721
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
JUN 02, 1999 |
WINDSTAR
| Recall ID#
29721
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 02, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
WINDSTAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
15900 |
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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:
IF THE CONSOLE DOES FALL DOWN, IT COULD DISTRACT THE DRIVER OR POSSIBLY STRIKE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED RETAINING BRACKET IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL RETAINING BRACKET.
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Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 99B10
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SEP 30, 1997 | Recall ID#
29720
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI-VANS. THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE DAMAGED INPUT SHAFT BEARINGS. More Details
SEP 30, 1997 |
WINDSTAR
| Recall ID#
29720
| Component: |
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 30, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
WINDSTAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
2250 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI-VANS. THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE DAMAGED INPUT SHAFT BEARINGS.
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE STEERING EFFORTS, AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THOSE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLIES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. THE DATE CODES FOR WINDSTAR MODEL VEHICLES ARE 97JB09 OR 97JC08; THE DATE CODES FOR MUSTANG MODEL VEHICLES ARE 97J09B OR 97J08B.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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APR 01, 1997 | Recall ID#
29719
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN EQUIPPED WITH SECOND ROW BENCH SEATS WITH OPTIONAL INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT (ICS). THE HEADREST LOCKOUT MECHANISM ON THE... More Details
APR 01, 1997 |
WINDSTAR
| Recall ID#
29719
| Component: |
CHILD SEAT |
| Recall Date: |
APR 01, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
WINDSTAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
202 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN EQUIPPED WITH SECOND ROW BENCH SEATS WITH OPTIONAL INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT (ICS). THE HEADREST LOCKOUT MECHANISM ON THE...
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Consequence:
AS A RESULT OF THE HEADREST BEING IN THE "UP" POSITION, A CHILD SEATED IN THE ICS WOULD RECEIVE LESS THAN THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE CHILD HEAD AREA IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
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Remedy:
THE SECOND ROW BENCH SEATS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH SEATS BUILT WITH REVISED HEADREST LOCKOUT MECHANISMS.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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JUL 30, 1998 | Recall ID#
29718
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. MINI VANS SOLD... More Details
JUL 30, 1998 |
WINDSTAR
| Recall ID#
29718
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 30, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
WINDSTAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
174000 |
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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. MINI VANS SOLD...
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Consequence:
WHEN THE BOLTS ARE LOOSE, A NOTICEABLE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION IS EVIDENT WHICH PROVIDES WARNING TO THE VEHICLE DRIVER. VEHICLE BRAKING IS NOT DEGRADED.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE FRONT BRAKE CALPIER ANCHOR PLATE BOLTS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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JUN 18, 2001 | Recall ID#
29717
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND,... More Details
JUN 18, 2001 |
WINDSTAR
| Recall ID#
29717
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 18, 2001 |
| Model Affected: |
WINDSTAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
198583 |
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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:
SOME TIRES HAVE DEFLATED DUE TO CONTACT WITH A BROKEN SPRING.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AROUND THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 6, 2001. 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 1-800-392-3673.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY 01S19
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JUL 12, 2001 | Recall ID#
29716
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#
29716
| 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#
29715
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#
29715
| 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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Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 00S14
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