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1998 Ford Windstar

4 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

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  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair soon Suspension

If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

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 NHTSA recalls 10V-385, 12V-193, and 12V-195.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 283,413 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V608000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Power train

A fractured axle can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Over time, corrosion can weaken the rear axle making it susceptible to torsional stress. Corrosion and stress can lead to cracks which, if undetected, can increase and result in a complete fracture of the axle.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 27,000 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V193000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

A fractured axle may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Due to increased stresses caused by high cycles of torsional loading, specific to this market, the rear axle can crack.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 9,192 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V195000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

A fractured axle can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

After many years of vehicle service in these areas, corrosion can weaken the rear axle, making it susceptible to torsional stress. Corrosion and stress can lead to cracks which if undetected can propagate and result in a complete fracture of the axle.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 492,650 vehicles affected Read campaign 10V385000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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