Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Ford Windstar
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Ford Windstar has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Ford Windstar. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V608000 Axle Recall Remedy may been Performed Improperly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V193000 REAR AXLE CRACKING-VIRGINIA VEHICLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V195000 REAR AXLE CRACKING PUERTO RICO NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V194000 CORROSION FRACTURES OF FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V030000 CORROSION FRACTURES OF FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V385000 REAR AXLE CRACKING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V399000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V261000 FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V262000 FORD/AUXILIARY A/C BLOWER MOTOR WIRING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V351000 FORD/FMVSS 118/ACCESSORY POSITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V147000 FORD/FMVSS 135/WARNING STATEMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99I001000 FORD/OVERHEAD CONSOLE BRACKET NHTSA notice
Poor
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
Despite no direct owner's complaints available, the significant number of recalls, especially related to axle and suspension issues, suggests potential reliability issues with the 1999 Ford Windstar. Without comprehensive complaint data, the full extent of these problems remains unclear.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear axle | Unknown | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
| Front control arm | Unknown | $300–$800 | rare |
| Windshield wiper motor | Unknown | $100–$300 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspections annually
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotations every 6,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Whining noises from suspension
- Unexpected axle noises
- Difficulty steering
- Brake warning lights
- Water leaking near wiper motor
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Ford Windstar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.