Ford Recalls 425,000 1999-2003 Windstars

Ford is recalling about 425,000 Windstars from the 1999 through 2003 model years to replace parts that may be weakened by corrosion, possibly causing a loss of steering control.

The recall applies only to vehicles originally sold or currently registered in states where corrosive chemicals are used on highways. The affected states are:

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.

Dealers will inspect the affected parts and make any necessary repairs free of charge when the recall begins in February 2011.

Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.