Component Record

Ford Windstar 1999 Power Train Problems

286 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 1999 Ford Windstar - 19% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage286 complaints

286 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

12V193000Reported May 3, 2012 - 27,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 27,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Structure280 Brakes229 Steering213 Electrical System211 Suspension211 Engine139

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.