1998-2003 Ford Windstar recall: non-powered axle assembly
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 29, 2015. It covers about 283,413 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 283,413
- reported
- Sep 29, 2015
- owners notified
- Oct 21, 2015
- related complaints
- 1,741
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured September 2, 1997, to July 3, 2003. The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled. The incorrect bracket installations may limit the effectiveness of the service repair for the federal safety agency recalls 10V‑385, 12V‑193, and 12V‑195.
- Risk
- If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brackets to verify their proper installation. If a bracket is found to have been misinstalled, the rear axle will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S27.
Recall number 15V608000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,741 complaints about suspension problems.
2000 Ford Windstar2001 Ford Windstar2002 Ford Windstar2003 Ford Windstar
Questions about recall 15V608000
Is there a recall on the 1998-2003 Ford Windstar non-powered axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 15V608000, reported on September 29, 2015, covers about 283,413 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V608000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brackets to verify their proper installation. If a bracket is found to have been misinstalled, the rear axle will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S27.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Ford Windstar?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history