1993 Ford Windstar Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 45%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Ford Windstar, 45% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“The aluminum engine head gaskets are separating and leaking, allowing coolant and oil to mix, which could cause the engine to completely shut down. These engines are recalled in the 94-95 models, but not in the 93 model with the same engine. Owner has received no help from Ford.”
NHTSA complaint #858506, filed 2000-03“Vehicle experiencing a blown engine head gasket on a 3.8l engine; noticed lots of complaints from other consumer with same problem. Dealer/manufacturer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #854197, filed 1999-12Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 47 | 3% |
| 2002 | 27 | 2% |
| 2001 | 66 | 4% |
| 2000 | 92 | 5% |
| 1999 | 129 | 8% |
| 1998 | 196 | 14% |
| 1997 | 38 | 20% |
| 1996 | 470 | 34% |
| 1995 | 1,610 | 48% |
| 1994 | 8 | 35% |
| 1993 | 5 | 45% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Windstar
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford Windstar
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology