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1995 Ford Windstar vs 1995 Toyota 4 Runner

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1995 Ford Windstar1995 Toyota 4 Runner
NHTSA complaints3,326125
Recall campaigns20
Service bulletins (TSBs)1761
Investigations80
Crash reports13711
Fire reports500
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)18–1913–18
Median reported incident mileage100,000 mi104,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord WindstarToyota 4 Runner
Engine and Engine Cooling1,61077
Power Train87511
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4846
Electrical System1685
Suspension1452
Fuel System, Gasoline1381
Vehicle Speed Control1160
Visibility1042

Symptoms owners describe

Overheating21114
Stalling1295
Brake problems820
Hesitation / surging810
Check engine light690
Rust / corrosion600
Shifting problems560
Clunking / rattling410

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.