1998 Ford Windstar seats problems

15 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 15
of this car's complaints: 1%
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Front assembly: recliner
5
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
1
Front assembly: power adjust
1
Front assembly: head restraint
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Windstar seats problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Ford Windstar owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 8, 2022 · Electrical, Seats · CA · fire

We woke up this morning to the driver's side completely burned and melted. It had been parked sinced Monday. Fire inspector said it was definitely an electrical issue coming from the seat.

Filed Mar 18, 2005 · Seats · VA · fire

Upon being in a parking lot the front driver's seat caught on fire which was caused by a mechanism under the seat. Consumer was sitting in the seat when this happened.

Filed May 9, 2002 · Acceleration, Lights · IN · crash · 1 injury

Accelerator went down on its own while in reverse, no brakes to stop, resulting in a accident. Steering vibrates, recommend rotating the tires. Interior seats slightly twisted, door locks works sometime, interior lights work sometimes.

Filed Sep 6, 2001 · Engine, Seats · TX

This vehicle has had two engines, transmission work and a lot of smaller problems. Right now it is having the drivers seat track and adjusters replaced. Would like to be part of a class action suit. The windstar may be safe, but it isn't reliable.

Filed Feb 26, 2001 · Seats · IL · fire

A fire had developed under driver's seat. Manufacturer was notified. Please provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Jul 8, 2000 · Seats · MI

Seat will not return after 'dump-slide' is used. A lever acutates the seat back to tilt forward and the seat slides forward to let in rear seat passengers on drivers side (no sliding door on drivers side). Seat will not return and slides back and forth when accerating/braking.

Filed May 28, 1999 · Seats · NJ

Driver's seat track broke and caused driver's seat to move upward unexpectedly while driving which almost caused a crash. Please provide further information.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Seats · CA

Head rest malfunctions. Yh

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Seats · CA

Seat control (latch / switch) failed, resulting in loose seat.

Filed Dec 9, 1998 · Seats · CA · crash · 1 injury

Drivers seat back broke during rearend collision causing more severe injuries to drivers neck,back and arms than if it had not broken.

Questions about the 1998 Ford Windstar seats

Does the 1998 Ford Windstar have seats problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Ford Windstar, 1% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Ford Windstar seats problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Windstar seats?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Windstar have bad seats?

The Ford Windstar model years with the most seats complaints are 1998 (15 complaints), 1999 (15 complaints) and 2001 (15 complaints).