1994 Ford Windstar Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 35%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Ford Windstar, 35% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 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 miles“Consumer received service program 00m09 regarding head gasket failure, consumer went to a local dealer stating that no failures had occurred and dealer stated action was not necessary, however now the head gasket has failed and consumer was informed the warranty had expired for the service program, consumer is now left having to pay for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #564674, filed 2002-03“Consumer states that the vehicle would run rough and loses coolant while driving. Dealer notified and informed that the problem is with a blown head gaskets on their 3.8l v6 engine. Feel free to provide any further information. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8019438, filed 2002-09“The gas fumes enter in the vehicle while driving, causing health problems. Dealer cannot determine problem. Cause unknown. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #831351, filed 1998-11Engine 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 1994 Ford Windstar
8 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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.
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