1995 Ford Windstar Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 168 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 1995 Ford Windstar, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 137,145 miles. The words owners use most often: “head gasket” (12% of reports).
- 168electrical system complaints
- 137,145median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Head gasket: mentioned in 20 of 168 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 19 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 168 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 24 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford Windstar electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 3 | 13% | 140,500 |
| 2003 Windstar | 280 | 19% | 100,000 |
| 2002 Windstar | 261 | 19% | 100,000 |
| 2001 Windstar | 223 | 13% | 98,000 |
| 2000 Windstar | 222 | 13% | 111,009 |
| 1999 Windstar | 209 | 14% | 101,000 |
| 1998 Windstar | 111 | 8% | 82,409 |
| 1997 Windstar | 7 | 4% | 135,000 |
| 1996 Windstar | 83 | 6% | 91,623 |
| 1995 Windstar | 168 | 5% | 137,145 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: The alternator output wire was not connected tightly to the power distribution box.
Risk: This can result in overheating of the connection and a possible vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Problem: The wiring harness insulation can abrade on a brace that runs from the instrument panel to the cowl.
Risk: This condition can result in an electrical short and possibly a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Speed control does not engage. There is smell of gas with tank full and stationary . This vehicle not driven often so maybe a month between occurrences.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle restarted after several attempts, but the failure recurred and the vehicle stalled. The contact complained of a clicking noise coming from the fuse box before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle…
Abs brake warning light (yellow) comes on while driving and won't go off. *tt
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Ford Windstars have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 168 owner complaints about electrical system for the 1995 Ford Windstar (5% of the 3,326 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Windstar electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 137,145 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 1995 Ford Windstar?
The most frequent phrase is “head gasket”, in 20 of 168 complaints.
Other 1995 Ford Windstar problems
See all 1995 Ford Windstar problems or electrical system problems across all Windstar years.