NHTSA Recall 11V030000: Underbody shields (structure)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 425,288 vehicles. It affects 1999–2003 Ford Windstar.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V030000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 11S16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS › UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
| Report received | January 26, 2011 |
| Owner notification | February 21, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, utah, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. A separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft.
Safety risk
This could result in reduced steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets, and both body mount attachments at the rear of the front subframe, and make the necessary repairs free of charge. If repairs cannot be made to a vehicle, ford will offer to repurchase the vehicle. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 21, 2011. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes
Ford's safety recall no. 11s16.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V030000
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.