Vehicle Speed Control
NHTSA campaign 09V399000 · 2009 · reported 10/13/2009
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
1995 Ford Windstar Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/13/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine — runs 4.2× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
3,326Complaints
8Recalls
136Crashes
50Fires
118Injured
2Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (35.9% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints here are 4.2× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 1,193 · 35.9% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 721 · 21.7% | Investigation closed | DP98004 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 323 · 9.7% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 281 · 8.4% | Recalled | Recall 02V101000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 112 · 3.4% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 107 · 3.2% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 3,326 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 8 campaigns
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
NHTSA campaign 01I007000 · 2001 · reported 07/12/2001
SOME TIRES HAVE DEFLATED DUE TO CONTACT WITH A BROKEN SPRING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA campaign 02V101000 · 2002 · reported 04/04/2002
LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID WILL RESULT IN BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD ALSO RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Air Bags:frontal
NHTSA campaign 95E006002 · 1995 · reported 02/24/1995
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. IF THE IGNITER END CAP SEPARATES IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, HOT GASES CAN BE RELEASED AND IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL OR CAUSE BURN INJURIES. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
NHTSA campaign 99V309000 · 1999 · reported 11/02/1999
THESE CRACKS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE IF THEY PROPAGATE THROUGH THE WALL OF THE TANK. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
NHTSA campaign 94V223000 · 1994 · reported 11/04/1994
THIS CAN RESULT IN OVERHEATING OF THE CONNECTION AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
NHTSA campaign 94V222000 · 1994 · reported 11/04/1994
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Structure:body:hood
NHTSA campaign 97V180000 · 1997 · reported 10/20/1997
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN TOTAL SEPARATION OF THE OUTER HOOD PANEL. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“WHEN APPLY THE BRAKE DIDN'T STOP TRUCK HAVE ABS ANTI-LOCK AT LOW SPEED . TT”NHTSA complaint 979218 — filed 02/14/1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP (3) TIMES AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT”NHTSA complaint 979040 — filed 02/12/1996 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
“THE BRAKES TEND TO TIGHTEN UP AND THEN THE BRAKES GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT”NHTSA complaint 978615 — filed 02/02/1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Windstar?
Engine and engine cooling:engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 1,193 of 3,326 NHTSA complaints (35.9%), followed by power train:automatic transmission (721), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (323), service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (281). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1995 Ford Windstar have?
3,326 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/13/2026. Of those, 136 involved a crash, 50 involved a fire, and 118 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Does the 1995 Ford Windstar have any recalls?
Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09V399000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1995 Ford Windstar's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/13/2026.
