1999 FORD WINDSTAR RECALL - #15V608000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : AXLE : NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured September 2, 1997, to July 3, 2003. The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled. The incorrect bracket installations may limit the effectiveness of the service repair for NHTSA recalls 10V-385, 12V-193, and 12V-195.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 FORD WINDSTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
9/2/1997 - 7/3/2003 |
| Recalled on |
9/29/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
10/21/2015 |
| # Affected |
283,413 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured September 2, 1997, to July 3, 2003. The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled. The incorrect bracket installations may limit the effectiveness of the service repair for NHTSA recalls 10V-385, 12V-193, and 12V-195. |
| Consequences |
If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brackets to verify their proper installation. If a bracket is found to have been misinstalled, the rear axle will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S27. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM
1999 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 20, 2021 - 020000 SUSPENSION
Safety recall 10S13 - Rear axle corrosion - requests for recall service action
Dec 20, 2021 - 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Safety recall 10S13 - Rear axle corrosion - requests for recall service action
Dec 20, 2021 - 160000 STRUCTURE
Safety recall 11s16 - LCA rear attaching flanges or rear subframe body mount corrosion - requests for recall service action
Dec 07, 2020 - 020000 SUSPENSION
For 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 10S13 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear axle could potentially fracture. If the rear axle should completely fracture,
Dec 07, 2020 - 160000 STRUCTURE
For 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a front subframe lower control arm (LCA) rear attaching flange or rear body mount could
View all Technical Service Bulletins
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Comments
2/3/2011 - nicole
Brought my van in for this recall. It failed. I was going to be sent home in this supposedly "safe" vehicle. If it's "safe" why the recall? A cracked subframe is NOT safe!