The 1995 Ford Windstar has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3,326 complaints with NHTSA, including 136 crashes, 50 fires, 118 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1,846 reports).
1995 Ford Windstar recalls
Most common 1995 Ford Windstar problems
Problem areas named in the 3,326 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1,846 |
| Power Train | 924 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 568 |
| Electrical System | 198 |
| Suspension | 151 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 145 |
| Unknown Or Other | 133 |
| Visibility | 124 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 123 |
| Structure | 111 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT OBSERVED FUEL LEAKING UNDER THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A VISIBLE CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 99V309000 (FUEL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL PART THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ON THE VEHICLE WAS NOT VISIBLE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 143,000.
SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT ENGAGE. THERE IS SMELL OF GAS WITH TANK FULL AND STATIONARY . THIS VEHICLE NOT DRIVEN OFTEN SO MAYBE A MONTH BETWEEN OCCURRENCES.
SMALL DAMAGE TO THE LEFT OUTSIDE OF THE LEFT FENDER, CAUSED BOTH AIR BAGS TO GO OFF. THIS BROKE THE REARVIEW MIRROR ON THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH REAR WINDOW LATCHES TO BREAK THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE REAR AXLE SHIFTED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED TO THE DRIVE POSITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE DIFFICULTIES SHIFTING THE VEHICLE TO DIFFERENT GEARS. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IDLE AIR CONTROLLER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 245,000.
1995 Ford Windstar questions
Does the 1995 Ford Windstar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1995 Ford Windstar: Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Structure:Body:Hood; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Windstar?
Based on 3,326 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1,846), Power Train (924), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (568).
How do I check if a recall on my 1995 Ford Windstar has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.