Listed by Transport Canada for this model year
9Possible recalls
14 United States (NHTSA) records, shown separately below
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Recalls
Sep 28, 2015
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Transport Canada · listed for this model year

On certain vehicles that had rear axle reinforcement brackets installed as part of safety recall 2010-284, the brackets may not have been installed properly, which could limit the effectiveness of the recall service repair in addressing the safety defect. Safety recall 2010-284 was conducted to address the risk that the combined effects of corrosion and stress can lead to a complete fracture of the axle. If the rear axle fractures, and the reinforcement brackets were not installed properly, vehicle handling may be adversely affected, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the rear axle reinforcement brackets that were installed as part of recall 2010-284. If one or both brackets are found improperly installed, the dealer will replace the rear axle.

2015437 · 58,858 units in campaign · Transport Canada

Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer

On certain vehicles registered and operated in areas where road salt is used on the roadways during winter months for extended time periods (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland-Labrador), the rear axle may corrode and fracture. If the rear axle fractures, vehicle handling may be adversely affected, creating the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will install rear axle reinforcement brackets.

2010284 · 146,289 units in campaign · Transport Canada

Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer

On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. Correction: Dealers will install a new switch or fused wiring harness. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2005028 (05S28) for vehicles not previously included in the campaign.

2009292 · 492,877 units in campaign · Transport Canada

Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer

United States records (NHTSA) · 14

These are NHTSA campaigns for 1998 Ford Windstar vehicles sold in the United States. They are not Canadian recalls: NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data, and a US campaign may have no Canadian counterpart, or one under a different number covering different vehicles. For a vehicle sold in Canada, go by the Transport Canada listing above and Ford's Canadian VIN lookup.

1998 Ford Windstar recall questions

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