1994 Ford Windstar Problems
- Complaints
- 23filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 119,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Ford Windstar (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 1994 Ford Windstar. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 8 complaints (35% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (8) and suspension (3). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 119,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 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 cooling8 35%
- Suspension3 13%
- Brakes2 8.7%
- Air bags1 4.3%
- Equipment1 4.3%
- Seats1 4.3%
- Body and structure1 4.3%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “The consumer is experiencing problems with the brakes. The ABS light comes on and no one seems to know why it's happening. Also, the rear wheel cylinders are leaking. Also, the brake hoses were replaced. Owner has taken the vehicle to the dealer for these brake problems on numerous occasions but know one can seem to repair the problems. The brakes would lock up at times. The consumer would have to pump the brakes a few times. Refer to recall campaign #02v101000. When the van was started for a 5th or 6th time, it would spudder/bubble and on occasion, would not start up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10111739, filed 2005-03, 143,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “When vehicle is at a complete stop or idling and gas is applied, the vehicle hesitates to accelerate, then launches forward when accelerator engages. The dealership indicated that this is a result of a faulty piston in the transmission, and this is a common problem with this model/year vehicle. Please provide more details. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10001449, filed 2002-12, 40,000 milesSuspension: “The contact owns a 1994 Ford Windstar. While driving at speeds of 15 MPH, the contact heard a loud, unusual noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the technician advised the suspension was cracked. The technician made repairs to the suspension accordingly. The dealer was contacted and advised there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 125,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10331545, filed 2010-05, 125,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 114,000 and 125,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 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 1994 Ford Windstar have?
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 1994 Ford Windstar as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Ford Windstar is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 8 complaints (35% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 8.
Has the 1994 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 1994 Ford Windstar reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 119,500 miles and the middle half falls between 114,000 and 125,000 miles; 25% 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.