MYRModel Year Report

1994 Ford Windstar

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1994 Ford Windstar
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:50.194Z

Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
23

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

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 1993: 11 complaints 1994: 23 complaints 1994 23 1995: 3,328 complaints 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 1993: 11 complaints 1993 1994: 23 complaints 1994 23 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 1993: 11 complaints 1993 1994: 23 complaints 1994 23 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

1994: 23 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 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

8 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

When vehicle is at a complete stop or idling and gas is applied, the vehicle hesitates to accelerate, then launches forward when accelerator engages.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-24

Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without the transmission failed causing the vehicle not to accelerate. Dealer notified. Ts

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-10

Engine and engine cooling

8 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

While driving and without warning vehicle began to stall, resulting in a complete shutdown. Dealer was notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-07

Consumer states that the vehicle would run rough and loses coolant while driving. Dealer notified and informed that the problem is with a blown head gaskets on their 3.8L V6 engine. Feel free to provide any further information.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-25

Suspension

3 of 23 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear and wheel bearing.

Service brakes

2 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Structure

1 of 23 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1997-03-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-09-30 Outer hood panel detachment
  2. I
    1997-09-30Engineering analysisClosed 1997-10-22 Outer hood panel detachment

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Ford Windstar — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Ford Windstar?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.