1992 Ford Windstar
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1992: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 3,328 |
| 1996 | 1,386 |
| 1997 | 192 |
| 1998 | 1,433 |
| 1999 | 1,522 |
| 2000 | 1,675 |
| 2001 | 1,686 |
| 2002 | 1,353 |
| 2003 | 1,510 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seat belts
1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing front.
Show complaint excerpts
The driver side seat belt would not stay close at all while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-01
Power train
1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
Front brake problem; when stepping on brake pedal brakes made a loud rattling noise . Contacted dealer, and dealer has already rotated rotors, and put new brake pads. But, problem still occurred .*ak also, the transmission failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-01-24
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1992 Ford Windstar — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1992 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 1992 Ford Windstar?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 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.