Component Record

Ford Windstar 2001 Suspension Problems

421 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 2001 Ford Windstar - 25% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage421 complaints

421 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

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.

12V194000Reported May 3, 2012 - 23,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 23,000 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

Brakes563 Vehicle Structure297 Electrical System222 Power Train149 Vehicle Speed Control127 Engine77

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.