NHTSA Recall 01V199000: Coil springs (suspension)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 198,583 vehicles. It affects 1997–1998 Ford Windstar.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V199000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01S19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › SPRINGS › COIL SPRINGS |
| Report received | June 18, 2001 |
| Owner notification | September 6, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain minivans originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin, and in the district of columbia. The front coil springs could fracture as a result of corrosion. Depending on the location of the fracture, a broken spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire.
Safety risk
Some tires have deflated due to contact with a broken spring.
Remedy
Dealers will install protective shields around the front coil springs. Owner notification began september 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V199000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.