Recall List for the 1997 Ford Windstar

Official recalls have been issued for the 1997 Ford Windstar by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Ford service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Ford customer service.

  1. RECALL: Speed Control Deactivation Switch/Overheats

    A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 13, 2009
    Vehicles Affected
    4,500,000
  2. RECALL: Ford/Front Coil Springs

    Some tires have deflated due to contact with a broken spring. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUL 12, 2001
    Vehicles Affected
    948,492
  3. RECALL: Ford/Front Coil Spring Corrosion

    Some tires have deflated due to contact with a broken spring. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 18, 2001
    Vehicles Affected
    198,583
  4. RECALL: Ford/FMVSS 108/Daytime Running Lights

    The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by U.S. standards. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 19, 2000
    Vehicles Affected
    20,637
  5. RECALL: Ford/FMVSS 135/Warning Statement

    Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 14, 1999
    Vehicles Affected
    789,723
  6. RECALL: Ford/Auto Transmission

    The catalytic converter temperature may be hot enough to ignite the transmission fluid and cause a vehicle fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 09, 1997
    Vehicles Affected
    100,000

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