2002 Ford Windstar Suspension Problems

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

171Suspension complaints

12.6%Of all 1,353 complaints

#4Most-reported category

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

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC259 · 19.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM235 · 17.4%

SERVICE BRAKES233 · 17.2%

SUSPENSION171 · 12.6%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL129 · 9.5%

Share of the 1,353 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Ford Windstar overview page.

What owners report

“: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BRAKING FROM 10 MPH UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, ALMOST GOING OVER A CURB. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…”NHTSA complaint 10173041 — filed 11/09/2006

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Ford Windstar have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Ford Windstar: 171 of 1,353 complaints on file (12.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Ford Windstar have in total?

1,353 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 45 involved a crash, 48 involved a fire, 53 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION 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.