1993 Ford Windstar Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles, 2 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 1993 Ford Windstar (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1993 Ford Windstar. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and air bags (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 97,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Engine cooling5 45%
- Brakes2 18%
- Air bags1 9.1%
- Other or unknown1 9.1%
- Suspension1 9.1%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 1993 Ford jayco. The van caught fire while off and parked. The fire appeared to have started from underneath the hood. A fire report was filed. The vehicle has been inspected by the fire dept. But not the insurance company to determine the cause of the fire. The contact notified the manufacturer and is waiting for a response. The transmission type was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 02-14-08. Gary fire department report. Updated 02/14/08”
NHTSA complaint #10214510, filed 2008-01, 100,000 milesAir bags: “Driving along approximately 30mph, vehicle pulled out in front of us and hit on driver's side. The seat belts did not lock and held passengers in place and the air bag did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #806378, filed 1996-12Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 94,000 and 100,000 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 1993 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
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10183766Apr 20, 2020Body and structure. For 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a front subframe lower control arm (LCA) rear…
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 1993 Ford Windstar have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1993 Ford Windstar as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Ford Windstar is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1993 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 1993 Ford Windstar reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 97,000 miles and the middle half falls between 94,000 and 100,000 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.