1994 Ford Windstar Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1994 Ford Windstar. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
5
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
1
POWER TRAIN
1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
Total complaints25

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford windstar. While driving at speeds of 15 mph, the contact heard a loud, unusual noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the technician advised the suspension was cracked. The technician made repairs to the suspension…”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 2010-05-05

“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…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2005-02-10

“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…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2005-02-10

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2005-02-10

“While driving 30 mph the vehicle stalled. The dealer was notified of the problem. Please provide any additional information. *nm”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2004-01-17

“Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without the transmission failed causing the vehicle not to accelerate. Dealer notified. Ts”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION · reported 2002-11-20

“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”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2002-09-09

“A blown head gasket reoccurred after repairs were made four yes ago. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2002-06-15

Defect investigations

Investigation EA97018 Opened 1997-09-30 · closed 1997-10-22

OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE97011 Opened 1997-03-13 · closed 1997-09-30

OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION HAS RECEIVED 6 REPORTS INDICATING THE OUTER HOOD PANEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLES AS THEY WERE BEING DRIVEN.FORD HAS PROVIDE 39 ADDITIONAL REPORTS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH ODI REPORTS.FORD INDICATES THAT THE LIKELY CAUSE IS PRIOR COLLISION DAMAGE.THIS INVESTIGATION IS BEING…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1994 Ford Windstar as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.