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1998 Ford Windstar Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS · data through 07/14/2026

86Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs complaints
6%Of all 1,433 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension:front:springs:coil springs ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION255 · 17.8%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE110 · 7.7%
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS86 · 6%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP79 · 5.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL57 · 4%

Share of the 1,433 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Ford Windstar overview page.

Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Ford Windstar have suspension:front:springs:coil springs problems?

Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 1998 Ford Windstar: 86 of 1,433 complaints on file (6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1998 Ford Windstar have in total?

1,433 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 54 involved a crash, 65 involved a fire, 59 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension:front:springs:coil springs category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.