1990 Ford Windstar Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Ford Windstar (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1990 Ford Windstar. The part named most often is equipment, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and other or unknown (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 150,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Equipment2 33%
- Fuel system2 33%
- Other or unknown2 33%
- Brakes1 17%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Tires1 17%
Example complaints
Equipment: “The windshield wiper motor of my 1990 Ford Windstar has failed several times. It was recalled early after manufacture of the car and replaced by Ford, but the replacement has the same problem. Intermittent is dysfunctional. The motor continued to operate even after the car was turned off! (caused a fire, had to have the fire department here) and that was the replaced motor. Ford refuses to take any responsibility for it since it was already replaced under the recall. But the problem continues. Had it replaced again paying privately and the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10380046, filed 2011-02, 150,000 milesFuel system: “This truck has always had trouble starting. When damp or cold it wont start at all. The fuel pump relay always shorts out, costing me $17.35 everytime it rains or is damp. The truck will finally start after drying out then the transmision when put in drive will not move untill the truck is warm.replaced the trans. And it still is a problem. The starter relay went bad last week costing me 217 dollars. …”
NHTSA complaint #744314, filed 2001-04Other or unknown: “How come you don't lower the speed limit down at pomona, missouri? It's 45 in brandsville missouri, and in koshkong missouri, we have yield signs on both sides and we have to cross a four lane highway to get to the other side but the speed limit is still 65 MPH. Don't understand there was a wreck today and three people were loaded in a ambulance why don't you care? If people get killed here I've seen other wrecks here ,.........don't understand tammy collins”
NHTSA complaint #10248533, filed 2008-11Brakes: “When applying the ABS brakes the pedal will nearly travel to the floor, computer system never gave indication that a problem existed, master cylinder had failed. Please add further details.”
NHTSA complaint #806630, filed 1996-12Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 150,000 and 150,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1990 Ford Windstar in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 Ford Windstar.
Other model years of the Ford Windstar
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 24 | 123,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 1,510 | 98,035 | 8 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 1,353 | 103,000 | 8 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 1,686 | 108,000 | 15 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 1,675 | 104,000 | 15 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 1,522 | 105,000 | 11 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 1,433 | 94,000 | 11 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 192 | 88,890 | 5 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 1,386 | 86,000 | 8 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 3,326 | 99,500 | 6 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 23 | 119,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 11 | 97,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 6 | 150,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Windstar model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Ford Windstar have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1990 Ford Windstar as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Ford Windstar is reported most often?
Equipment is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 1990 Ford Windstar been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1990 Ford Windstar reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 150,000 miles and the middle half falls between 150,000 and 150,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.