1998-2003 Ford Windstar Minivan: Recall Alert - The Car Connection
A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration site lists the number of potential affected units in this expanded Windstar recall at 27,000. Affected vehicles were built from September 1, 1998 through July 3, 2003 and were... A recent analysis by Ford showed that Windstar minivans in Virginia may have a similar problem to the vans in the original recall. The company received 11 reports of axle cracks from vehicles in Virginia from October 2011 to March 2012 and in late April 2012 decided to add Virginia to the vehicle population of the original recall. What Ford will do. Ford will notify owners of affected 1998-2003 Windstar minivans and instruct them to bring their vehicles to dealers who will then inspect the rear axles and reinforce or replace rear axles, as necessary, at no charge. In vehicles without signs of rear axle cracking or rust perforations, dealers will install axle reinforcement brackets. The Ford safety recall campaign is expected to begin on or about June 18, 2012. In the meantime, owners of affected Ford Windstar minivans with any questions or concerns may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Reference Ford’s recall campaign number... Source: www.thecarconnection.com
