1995 Ford Windstar
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 3326 |
| 1996 | 1386 |
| 1997 | 192 |
| 1998 | 1433 |
| 1999 | 1522 |
| 2000 | 1675 |
| 2001 | 1686 |
| 2002 | 1353 |
| 2003 | 1509 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
35% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 1161 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARK AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AND TOTALED THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
NHTSA ODI report, 20021029
21% of complaints: power train — 705 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 317 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 276 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY3% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 110 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE VEHICLE WAS PARK AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITTIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20021219
SAFETY TIMELINE
THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT WIRE WAS NOT CONNECTED TIGHTLY TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE CONNECTION. VEHICLES WITH VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE PLASTIC POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX HOUSING WILL HAVE THE THE UNDERHOOD HARNESS, INCLUDING THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX, R
Campaign 94V223000 — check if this car was fixed
THE WIRING HARNESS INSULATION CAN ABRADE ON A BRACE THAT RUNS FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO THE COWL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIELD ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE, AND INSTALLATION OF A PIECE OF CONVOLUTE WRAP MATERIAL ON ONE OF THE ADJACENT HARNESSES.
Campaign 94V222000 — check if this car was fixed
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AN INFLATOR BODY THAT CRACKED DURING FORMING OF THE CURL THAT RETAINS THE IGNITER PLUG IN THE END OF THE INFLATOR. ALSO THE IGNITER END CAP CAN SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATO
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE.
Campaign 95E006002 — check if this car was fixed
BRAKE PEDAL FADE/EXTENDED STOPPING
BRAKE PEDAL FADE/EXTENDED STOP DISTANCE
OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT
OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS. TEARING OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER HOOD PANELS DURING MINOR FRONT END COLLISIONS CAN RESULT IN A GAP AT THE LEADING EDGE OF THE HO
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD AREA FOR ANY DAMAGE ALONG THE LEADING EDGE OF THE HOOD. IF THERE IS ANY EVIDENCE OF BOND SEPARATION, THE HOOD WILL BE REPLACED. IF THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF BOND SEPARATI
Campaign 97V180000 — check if this car was fixed
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE
REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM
FUEL TANK CRACKS
FUEL TANK CRACKS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS WHICH WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING HOT WEATHER STATES: ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA (10 SOUTHERN COUNTIES), FLORIDA, GEORGIA
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRACE ASSEMBLY AT THE STRAP BOLT HOLE LOCATION AND REPLACE THE TANK STRAP WITH A REVISED, LONGER STRAP. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE TANKS FOR LEAKS. IF A LEAK EXISTS AND IS
Campaign 99V309000 — check if this car was fixed
SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BREAKAGE
SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BREAKAGE
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1998 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVANS. THE FRONT
Remedy: FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY FOR FRONT COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT TO A TOTAL OF 10 YEARS OF SERVICE FROM THE WARRANTY START DATE, WITH UNLIMITED MILEAGE. THIS COVERAGE IS AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFERRED TO
Campaign 01I007000 — check if this car was fixed
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPS
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE FOR CORROSION AND CLEARANCE CONDITIONS. A BRAKE LINE THAT IS NOT CORRODED WILL BE REPOSITIONED. A BRAKE LINE THAT IS CORRODED OR LEAKING WILL BE REPLACED WITH A N
Campaign 02V101000 — check if this car was fixed
FUEL TANK FATIGUE CRACKING
HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE FAILURE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CO
Campaign 09V399000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1995 Ford Windstar — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1161 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (705 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (317 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 94V223000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 94V222000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 95E006002 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 97V180000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 99V309000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 01I007000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 02V101000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09V399000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1995 Ford Windstar reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Ford Windstar is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Windstar?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Windstar have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.