Component Record

Ford Windstar 1998 Steering Problems

153 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 1998 Ford Windstar - 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage153 complaints

153 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

97V165000Reported September 30, 1997 - 2,250 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on September 30, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 2,250 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train342 Suspension236 Brakes224 Engine211 Electrical System112 Wheels83

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.