Model year record

1995 Ford Windstar

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 4,799 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V399000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA
2009-10-13
Owners notified
2009-10-27

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V101000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
250,283
Reported to NHTSA
2002-04-04
Owners notified
2002-05-10

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. DURING ASSEMBLY, SOME BRAKE LINES WERE INSTALLED IN A TWISTED POSITION, CAUSING CONTACT WITH THE DASH PANEL INSULATOR ABOVE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THIS CONTACT COULD ABRADE THE BRAKE LINE CORROSION PROTECTION, CONSEQUENTLY, SALT OR WATER ABSORBED IN THE DASH PANEL INSULATOR WOULD PROMOTE CORROSION. THIS CORROSION COULD ULTIMATELY LEAD TO A LEAK IN THE BRAKE LINE.

Safety risk

LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID WILL RESULT IN BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD ALSO RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE FOR CORROSION AND CLEARANCE CONDITIONS. A BRAKE LINE THAT IS NOT CORRODED WILL BE REPOSITIONED. A BRAKE LINE THAT IS CORRODED OR LEAKING WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NYLON COATED BRAKE LINE AND SECURED USING THREE RETAINING CLIPS TO ASSURE CLEARANCE FROM THE INSULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V309000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
70,116
Reported to NHTSA
1999-11-02
Owners notified
1999-12-22

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS WHICH WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING HOT WEATHER STATES: ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA (10 SOUTHERN COUNTIES), FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA (CLARK COUNTY ONLY), OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA AND TEXAS, CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FUEL TANK IN THE FORWARD STRAP AREA OF THE STANDARD 20 GALLON TANK DUE TO A COMBINATION OF FACTORS THAT ARE PRESENT IN CERTAIN VERY HOT AREAS OF THE COUNTRY.

Safety risk

THESE CRACKS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE IF THEY PROPAGATE THROUGH THE WALL OF THE TANK.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRACE ASSEMBLY AT THE STRAP BOLT HOLE LOCATION AND REPLACE THE TANK STRAP WITH A REVISED, LONGER STRAP. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE TANKS FOR LEAKS. IF A LEAK EXISTS AND IS THE RESULT OF A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK, THE TANK WILL BE REPLACED IN ADDITION TO THE INSTALLATION OF A SPACER AND LONGER STRAP.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V180000

Structure: body: hood

Component
Structure: body: hood
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
769,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-10-20
Owners notified
1997-11-10

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS. TEARING OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER HOOD PANELS DURING MINOR FRONT END COLLISIONS CAN RESULT IN A GAP AT THE LEADING EDGE OF THE HOOD. AIR FORCED BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER PANELS CAN PRODUCE ENOUGH PRESSURE TO FORCE THE OUTER PANEL UPWARD.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN TOTAL SEPARATION OF THE OUTER HOOD PANEL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD AREA FOR ANY DAMAGE ALONG THE LEADING EDGE OF THE HOOD. IF THERE IS ANY EVIDENCE OF BOND SEPARATION, THE HOOD WILL BE REPLACED. IF THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF BOND SEPARATION, ADDITIONAL ADHESIVE WILL BE APPLIED BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER HOOD PANELS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V223000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
112,000
Reported to NHTSA
1994-11-04
Owners notified
1994-12-20

Defect description

THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT WIRE WAS NOT CONNECTED TIGHTLY TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN OVERHEATING OF THE CONNECTION AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE CONNECTION. VEHICLES WITH VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE PLASTIC POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX HOUSING WILL HAVE THE THE UNDERHOOD HARNESS, INCLUDING THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX, REPLACED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V222000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Component
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
72,000
Reported to NHTSA
1994-11-04
Owners notified
1994-12-20

Defect description

THE WIRING HARNESS INSULATION CAN ABRADE ON A BRACE THAT RUNS FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO THE COWL.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIELD ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE, AND INSTALLATION OF A PIECE OF CONVOLUTE WRAP MATERIAL ON ONE OF THE ADJACENT HARNESSES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine1,19375,804 mi
Power train: automatic transmission721110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline32384,918 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip281104,832 mi
Unknown or other13336,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling11282,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system10774,133 mi
Vehicle speed control89152,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly8480,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7572,400 mi
Structure: body: door62
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs62128,601 mi
Air bags: frontal56
Power train5461,576 mi
Power train: manual transmission53
Electrical system44137,145 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4396,000 mi
Air bags3695,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition3578,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls3561,576 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control33
Interior lighting3149,780 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic30100,000 mi
Suspension: front30118,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly27
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads26
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner24
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc22
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood20162,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor20
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2065,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator19126,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1835 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1843,145 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder18
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer18174,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1741,000 mi
Tires17
Electrical system: ignition: module16
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch16167,900 mi
Steering1676,000 mi
Wheels16124,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash15
Suspension1578,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1599,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system14115,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)14
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core14
Fuel system, gasoline1396,020 mi
Visibility: windshield13
Wheels: rim1388,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly12
Structure: body: hood12
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal12
Electrical system: wiring1178,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1197,100 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system11
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.10
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)10
Seat belts: front: anchorage10
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly10
Service brakes, air: antilock10
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments10125,199 mi
Suspension: rear10
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs10
Electrical system: ignition: switch953,300 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch9
Seats9
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum9
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar9
Structure: frame and members9
Suspension: front: macpherson strut9
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system8
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump8
Power train: clutch assembly8
Seat belts: front: retractor8
Steering: rack and pinion865,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights7
Seat belts7140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper7
Structure752,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system7
Visibility: glass, side/rear761,349 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly678,000 mi
Equipment: electrical660 mi
Fuel/propulsion system6143,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock6
Parking brake674,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light6
Steering: linkages6
Suspension: front: wheel bearing6
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery553,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys565,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor513,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch5
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors5
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum5
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump5
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar5125,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages5
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior5
Equipment adaptive/mobility4
Exterior lighting4107,829 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting4
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch4
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines4
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint470,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module4119,461 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm4
Structure: body4
Tires: tread/belt4115,827 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor4
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring4
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module3
Air bags: side/window3
Electrical system: horn3
Electronic stability control (ESC)3119,461 mi
Engine3154,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3175,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap3166,120 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch3
Parking brake: conventional3
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)310 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit3
Power train: driveline: driveshaft3
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders378,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist3
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings387,800 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate3
Suspension: front: shock absorber3
Suspension: rear: shock absorber3
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element3
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices3
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior3
Child seat2
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)2123,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights2
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2
Fuel system, other289,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft2
Power train: driveline2
Seat belts: rear/other2
Seats: front assembly: head restraint2
Service brakes2248,313 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor2
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings2
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments2
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm2
Visibility2107,829 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages2
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid1
Equipment149,780 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly198,200 mi
Latches/locks/linkages149,780 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift178,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: driveline: universal joint1
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seat belts: integrated child seat1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1148,156 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1
Service brakes, air: drum: chamber178,000 mi
Service brakes, air: drum: drum1
Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tank1
Service brakes, electric1149,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1100,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid165,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly1
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Vehicle speed control: springs1
Visibility/wiper1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring1

The 1994 model has 192 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.