1992 Ford Windstar

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1992 Ford Windstar
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:59:35.394Z

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

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 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 2 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 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 2 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 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 2 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

1992: 2 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 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.

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FAQ

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.