Recall List for the 2000 Ford Windstar

Official recalls have been issued for the 2000 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: Axle Recall Remedy May Been Performed Improperly

    If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 29, 2015
    Vehicles Affected
    283,413
  2. RECALL: Rear Axle Cracking-Virginia Vehicles

    A fractured axle can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 03, 2012
    Vehicles Affected
    27,000
  3. RECALL: Rear Axle Cracking Puerto Rico

    A fractured axle may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 03, 2012
    Vehicles Affected
    9,192
  4. RECALL: Corrosion Fractures Of Front Lower Control Arm

    A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. A separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft. Either condition could result in significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 03, 2012
    Vehicles Affected
    23,000
  5. RECALL: Corrosion Fractures Of Front Lower Control Arm

    This could result in reduced steering control increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 26, 2011
    Vehicles Affected
    425,288
  6. RECALL: Rear Axle Cracking

    A fractured axle can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 26, 2010
    Vehicles Affected
    492,650
  7. 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
  8. RECALL: Fuel Leak/Fire

    Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 13, 2006
    Vehicles Affected
    58,640
  9. RECALL: Ford/Trailer-Tow Connector

    This could cause a short circuit in the electrical connector at the rear wire harness. A short circuit can lead to malfunctions of the rear lighting system, reverse park-aid system, or trailer tow electrical system. A sustained short circuit can result in melted connectors and potentially lead to a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 11, 2002
    Vehicles Affected
    417,037
  10. RECALL: Ford/Windshield Wiper Motor Cover

    Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 15, 2001
    Vehicles Affected
    598,256
  11. RECALL: Ford/Auxiliary A/C Blower Motor Wiring

    The motor could potentially catch on fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 15, 2001
    Vehicles Affected
    413,245
  12. RECALL: Ford/Adjustable Accelerator Pedal/Floor Mat

    This can result in a stuck throttle, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 22, 2001
    Vehicles Affected
    45,800
  13. RECALL: Ford/FMVSS 118/Accessory Position

    The standard requires that power operated windows may be closed only when the key is in the "on, " "start, " or "accessory" positions, or during the interval between the time the key is turned off, and the opening of either of the vehicle's front ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 30, 2000
    Vehicles Affected
    180,000
  14. RECALL: Ford/FMVSS 209/Trw Seat Belt Buckles

    In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 18, 2000
    Vehicles Affected
    144,435
  15. RECALL: Ford/Fuel Line Fittings

    Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 19, 2000
    Vehicles Affected
    3,000
  16. RECALL: Ford/Glass Retention

    If the bond deteriorates, it could provide less than the intended level of glass retention in the event of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 31, 2000
    Vehicles Affected
    1,475

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