MYRModel Year Report

1985 Ford Windstar

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1985 Ford Windstar
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:55:31.772Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 5 complaints 1985 5 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 11 complaints 1994: 23 complaints 1995: 3,328 complaints 1995 1996: 1,386 complaints 1997: 192 complaints 1998: 1,433 complaints 1998 1999: 1,522 complaints 2000: 1,675 complaints 2001: 1,686 complaints 2001 2002: 1,353 complaints 2003: 1,510 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint
1985: 5 complaints 1985 5 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 11 complaints 1993 1994: 23 complaints 1995: 3,328 complaints 1995 1996: 1,386 complaints 1997: 192 complaints 1997 1998: 1,433 complaints 1999: 1,522 complaints 1999 2000: 1,675 complaints 2001: 1,686 complaints 2001 2002: 1,353 complaints 2003: 1,510 complaints 2003 2004: 24 complaints 2005: 1 complaint 2005
1985: 5 complaints 1985 5 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 11 complaints 1993 1994: 23 complaints 1994 1995: 3,328 complaints 1995 1996: 1,386 complaints 1996 1997: 192 complaints 1997 1998: 1,433 complaints 1998 1999: 1,522 complaints 1999 2000: 1,675 complaints 2000 2001: 1,686 complaints 2001 2002: 1,353 complaints 2002 2003: 1,510 complaints 2003 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint 2005

1985: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19855
19906
19913
19922
199311
199423
19953,328
19961,386
1997192
19981,433
19991,522
20001,675
20011,686
20021,353
20031,510
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.

Show complaint excerpts

Brakes have been repaired four times.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-01

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
Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle was in the park position and the vehicle caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-31

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1985 Ford Windstar — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.