CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Ford Windstar has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,386 complaints with NHTSA, including 60 crashes, 45 fires, 52 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (525 reports).
1996 Ford Windstar recalls
Most common 1996 Ford Windstar problems
Problem areas named in the 1,386 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 525 |
| Power Train | 341 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 255 |
| Suspension | 114 |
| Electrical System | 88 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 83 |
| Unknown Or Other | 79 |
| Steering | 55 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 48 |
| Visibility | 43 |
What owners report
THE K FRAME RUSTED OUT WHERE THE CONTROL ARMS MOUNT TO THE FRAME AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MILES PER HOUR ON THE INTERSTATE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 240,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE ABOVE 20 MPH. THE SERVICE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.
ABS LIGHT ON DASHBOARD COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, AFTER 5 MINUTES OF OPERATION LIGHT WILL COME ON, THEN STAY ON, BUT AFTER SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND START AGAIN LIGHT IS FFF AND COMES BACK ON AFTER FEW MINUTES OF TRAVEL. *TR
THIS IS A SECOND CALL FOR HELP FORD CORPORATE WILL NOT EMAIL ME BACK. WILL NOT VERIFY IF PCM HAS BEEN UPDATED. THE VAN ONLY HAS UNDER 59,000 MILES ON IT . IT SHOULD NOT BREAK THIS BAD THIS SOON MAKES ME TELL ANYONE ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND OUR LOCAL NEWS MEDIA AND CLARK HOWARDS TEAM. I DO NOT WANT TO CALL FORD UNLESS IT IS AGREED THE PHONE WILL BE RECORDED FOR COURT PURPOSES. I EVEN ASKED IS THE WOULD LET ME USE THE UPDATER. I SURE DO NOT WANT DON RICH FORD IN VILLA RICA EVER AGAIN. THEY STRIPPED THE SCREW. THAT SET MIN CLEARANCE ON THROTTLE PLATE. NO SHIFTS FUNNY AND SPUTTERS AND TERRIBLE NOISE IN OIL PAN AREA. ROD S KNOCKING. INTERNET HAS TONS OF COMPLAINTS OF PISTONS EXITING ENGINE OIL PA
1996 Ford Windstar questions
Does the 1996 Ford Windstar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 1996 Ford Windstar: Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Exterior Lighting; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder; Structure:Body:Hood. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Windstar?
Based on 1,386 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (525), Power Train (341), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (255).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 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.