MYRModel Year Report

1990 Ford Windstar

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1990 Ford Windstar
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:57:14.092Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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Complaints
6

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 1990: 6 complaints 1990 6 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 1990: 6 complaints 1990 6 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 1990: 6 complaints 1990 6 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

1990: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 6 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing selector devices and fuel pump.

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Fuel tank auxillary selector switch failed after recall repairs due to check valve not being installed in rear tank during initial repairs. (89V-141)

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-11

Equipment

2 of 6 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

FIRE
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The windshield wiper motor of my 1990 Ford Windstar has failed several times. It was recalled early after manufacture of the car and replaced by Ford, but the replacement has the same problem. Intermittent is dysfunctional.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-02-03

Also filed under Visibility

Visibility

1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility.

FIRE

Tires

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

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No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( DOT number: unknown tire size: P29575R15 )

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-18

Service brakes

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1990 Ford Windstar — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Equipment: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Ford Windstar?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 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.