Component Record

Ford Windstar 1998 Suspension Problems

236 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 1998 Ford Windstar - 16% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage236 complaints

236 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

01V199000Reported June 18, 2001 - 198,583 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on June 18, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 198,583 vehicles across all affected models.

10V385000Reported August 26, 2010 - 492,650 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 492,650 vehicles across all affected models.

12V195000Reported May 3, 2012 - 9,192 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 9,192 vehicles across all affected models.

15V608000Reported September 29, 2015 - 283,413 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 283,413 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train342 Brakes224 Engine211 Steering153 Electrical System112 Wheels83

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.