1993 Ford Windstar
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 11 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 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
5 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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Tl*the contact owns a 1993 Ford jayco. The van caught fire while off and parked. The fire appeared to have started from underneath the hood. A fire report was filed. The vehicle has been inspected by the fire dept.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-11
3.8L head gasket
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-22
Service brakes
3 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Suspension
1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing coil springs.
Power train
1 of 11 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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Vehicle downshifted while driving and will go up hill when applying acceleator will not pickup speed.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-15
Child seat
1 of 11 total reports mentions: child seat.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1993 Ford Windstar — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1993 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 1993 Ford Windstar?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 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.