1993 Ford Windstar Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1993 Ford Windstar. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. 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.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford jayco. The van caught fire while off and parked. The fire appeared to have started from underneath the hood. A fire report was filed. The vehicle has been inspected by the fire dept. But not the insurance company to determine the cause of the fire. The contact…”
“3.8l head gasket”
“Left front coil spring broke, shredding the tire. Dealer has replaced coil spring and tire.*ak. Consumer stated as he put the vehicle into reverse, there was a loud noise and the front of the vehicle collapsed, consumer was informed there was an extended warranty on the coil springs.*jb”
“Consumer applied brakes and pedal went all the way down to floor. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak”
“Ford knows that these head gaskets have been defective. They have had a recall but only from 1994 and only made in a certain plant. *ak”
“The aluminum engine head gaskets are separating and leaking, allowing coolant and oil to mix, which could cause the engine to completely shut down. These engines are recalled in the 94-95 models, but not in the 93 model with the same engine. Owner has received no help from ford. *ak *ml”
“Vehicle experiencing a blown engine head gasket on a 3.8l engine; noticed lots of complaints from other consumer with same problem. Dealer/manufacturer notified.*ak”
“Driving along approximately 30mph, vehicle pulled out in front of us and hit on driver's side. The seat belts did not lock and held passengers in place and the air bag did not deploy. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Ford Windstar as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.