2004 Ford Windstar Problems
- Complaints
- 24filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 123,500miles, 23 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 2004 Ford Windstar (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2004 Ford Windstar. The part named most often is suspension, with 9 complaints (38% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (7) and vehicle speed control (4). 23 of the complaints include a mileage, and 4% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 123,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, 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.
- Suspension9 38%
- Brakes3 13%
- Electrical system3 13%
- Engine3 13%
- Engine cooling1 4.2%
- Body and structure1 4.2%
- Wheels1 4.2%
Example complaints
Suspension: “Returned van to dealership, rear end making noise. Previous recall (august 2012) fix to reinforce rear axle now shows axle is cracked. Ford says they will not enact a repair, after numerous calls to customer service, the rep stated the recall department stated the fix is performing and the vehicle is safe to drive regarding the rear axle. I asked that they state that in writing to me. Looking at your website and the fatality that caused this recall, I suspect the car is not safe. The dealership agrees. What is your take? …”
NHTSA complaint #10523810, filed 2013-07, 138,869 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Failure with the transmission. Slight noise from vehicle which was not identified. Driving down road total loss of motion within seconds with no sign of defect or sound which put my whole family in danger. The transmission is broke and will have to be replaced but has not yet been done.”
NHTSA complaint #10342792, filed 2010-07, 97,001 milesVehicle speed control: “Intermitten the speedometor does not work at all or does not show the correct speed, over drive light blink constantly, cruise does not work at ll. Happen in city and highway. Hitting a bump sometime correct speedometer or driving on highway this contnues to happen on a daily bases”
NHTSA complaint #11204177, filed 2019-04, 153,000 milesBrakes: “Purchased the car used on 5/26/12, drove away from the dealership and the ABS warning light and the break warning lights both came on, indicating issues with ABS. Took it to the repair shop and was told that the ABS module (??) was causing the issues. Car dealership and warranty company refused to cover it because it's an optional system. There appears to have been a recall for this but for some reason my car wasn't included - it was originally purchased in canada, so I'm not sure if that effects recall information. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462988, filed 2012-06, 152,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
4% of the 23 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 97,001 and 141,000 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 Ford Windstar have?
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2004 Ford Windstar as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Ford Windstar is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 9 complaints (38% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 7.
Has the 2004 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 2004 Ford Windstar reported?
Among the 23 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 123,500 miles and the middle half falls between 97,001 and 141,000 miles; 4% 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.