How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Windstar have?

The 2005 Ford Windstar has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Ford Windstar has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2005 Ford Windstar?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2005 Ford Windstar Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2005 Ford Windstar. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Bought the van used in june 2012 with 139000 miles on it. The van started to stalls without warning right away. At a stop making a left hand turn, going down the road at 50 miles per hour. Have to coast to a stop hoping not to get hit by traffic. Wait atleast 30 seconds then the van will start…”

ENGINE · reported 2012-06-12

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 2005 Ford Windstar as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.