Ford Windstar problems by year
14,130 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 15 Ford Windstar model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
Years with the most complaints
1995 (3,326)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 24 | 0 | Suspension | |
| 2003 | 1,510 | 8 | Service Brakes | |
| 2002 | 1,353 | 8 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2001 | 1,686 | 15 | Suspension | |
| 2000 | 1,675 | 15 | Suspension | |
| 1999 | 1,522 | 10 | Power Train | |
| 1998 | 1,433 | 7 | Power Train | |
| 1997 | 192 | 3 | Power Train | |
| 1996 | 1,386 | 3 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1995 Most complained | 3,326 | 2 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1994 Fewer complaints | 23 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1993 Fewer complaints | 11 | 0 | — | |
| 1991 Fewer complaints | 3 | 0 | — | |
| 1990 Fewer complaints | 6 | 0 | — | |
| 1985 Fewer complaints | 5 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Ford.