MYRModel Year Report

1985 Ford Windstar

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1985 Ford Windstar
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:19:21.958Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Windstar Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 11 complaints 1994: 23 complaints 1995: 3328 complaints 1995 1996: 1386 complaints 1997: 192 complaints 1998: 1433 complaints 1998 1999: 1522 complaints 2000: 1675 complaints 2001: 1686 complaints 2001 2002: 1353 complaints 2003: 1510 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaints 2005
1985: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19855
19906
19913
19922
199311
199423
19953328
19961386
1997192
19981433
19991522
20001675
20011686
20021353
20031510
200424
20051

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 5 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly and automatic transmission.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 5 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing rack.

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BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED FOUR TIMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 19960601

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.

FIRE
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THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960531

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Ford Windstar — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ● 2002 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ● 2001 ● 2000

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FAQ

Is the 1985 Ford Windstar reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Ford Windstar?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Ford Windstar have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.