1985 Ford Windstar Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1985 Ford Windstar. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Transmission failure.”
“We are experiancing eratic transmission problems during shifting sometimes causing stalling, and a high r.p.m at high speeds. This worries me in the safety of driving. We purchased this vehicle because of the five star safety rating because of having a childcare business(for the safety of…”
“Engine cylinder head became apart or loose . Also coolant on cylinder head became loose. The engine kept running for a few minutes. Manufacturer was contacted. *ak”
“Engine cylinder head became apart or loose . Also coolant on cylinder head became loose. The engine kept running for a few minutes. Manufacturer was contacted. *ak”
“The vehicle was in the park position and the vehicle caught on fire. *ak”
“Power steering rack fell off. (first vehicle on 601396) *dsh”
“Brakes have been repaired four times.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1985 Ford Windstar as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.