MYRModel Year Report

2005 Ford Windstar

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2005 Ford Windstar
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:26:36.743Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Windstar Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 11 complaints 1994: 23 complaints 1995: 3326 complaints 1995 1996: 1386 complaints 1997: 192 complaints 1998: 1433 complaints 1998 1999: 1522 complaints 2000: 1675 complaints 2001: 1686 complaints 2001 2002: 1353 complaints 2003: 1509 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaints 2005
2005: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19855
19906
19913
19922
199311
199423
19953326
19961386
1997192
19981433
19991522
20001675
20011686
20021353
20031509
200424
20051

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine.

Show complaint excerpts

BOUGHT THE VAN USED IN JUNE 2012 WITH 139000 MILES ON IT. THE VAN STARTED TO STALLS WITHOUT WARNING RIGHT AWAY. AT A STOP MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 50 MILES PER HOUR. HAVE TO COAST TO A STOP HOPING NOT TO GET HIT BY TRAFFIC.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150430

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Ford Windstar — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ● 2002 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ● 2001 ● 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Ford Windstar?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Windstar have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.