2004 Ford Windstar
Only 24 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 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
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Complaints per year
2004: 24 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 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
9 of 24 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear and control arm.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, grey smoke emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, who stated that the rear axle broke.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-08
Power train
7 of 24 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing axle assembly and automatic transmission.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Ford Windstar while driving at 20MPH she smelled something burning and saw white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle and she also heard an explosion.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-05
Vehicle speed control
4 of 24 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
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Intermitten the speedometor does not work at all or does not show the correct speed, over drive light blink constantly, cruise does not work at ll. Happen in city and highway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-27
Engine
3 of 24 total reports mention: engine.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2004 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the engine caught on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-05
Electrical system
3 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2004 Ford Windstar — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2004 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 2004 Ford Windstar?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 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.