1998 Ford Windstar safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
54
complaints reporting a crash
65
complaints reporting fire
7
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 37 report injuries (59 people injured, 3 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 1998 Ford Windstar vehicles were involved in 6 fatal crashes with 7 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskAffected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle… · Sep 29, 2015
- Crash riskPower Train · May 3, 2012
- Crash riskSuspension · May 3, 2012
- Crash riskSuspension · Aug 26, 2010
- Fire riskVehicle Speed Control · Oct 13, 2009