Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1994 Ford Windstar, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling8
- Power train8
- Suspension3
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Structure1
- Seats1
- Air bags1
- Equipment1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 1994 Ford Windstar.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ford told its dealers about the 1994 Ford Windstar: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 625878 | INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE REPLACEMENTS WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM. *YH |
| 616508 | SPECIAL FIELD ACTION REGARDING REVISED WARANTY INFORMATION. *TT |
| 613234 | INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS |
| 605294 | CONCERNS WITH REVERSE CLUTCH THAT COULD BECOME SHEARED OR TORN IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT |
| 52810 | AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. *TW |
| 50356 | INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT |
| 39134 | MANUFACTURER RECALL 94S99 - THE ALTERNATOR OR BATTERY WIRES MAY BE LOOSE WHERE THEY ARE CONNECTED TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX. *TW |
| 10183766 | 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 attaching flange or rear body mount could separate from the vehicle subframe. Separation of one LCA attachment or both rear body mounts may result in a loss of vehicle directional control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 10004027 | REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
EA97018 · Structureopened 30 Sept 1997 · closed 22 Oct 1997
OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT
PE97011 · Structureopened 13 Mar 1997 · closed 30 Sept 1997
OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation