1995 Ford Windstar Structure Problems
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 1995 Ford Windstar, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 125,199 miles. The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (25% of reports).
- 99structure complaints
- 125,199median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 38%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.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 25 of 99 complaints (25%)
- Fell off: mentioned in 9 of 99 complaints (9%)
- Power window: mentioned in 5 of 99 complaints (5%)
- Noise front: mentioned in 5 of 99 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 3 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 99 complaints, 1 an injury.
Ford Windstar structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 1 | 4% | 138,869 |
| 2003 Windstar | 127 | 8% | 116,000 |
| 2002 Windstar | 101 | 7% | 115,678 |
| 2001 Windstar | 293 | 17% | 116,000 |
| 2000 Windstar | 216 | 13% | 119,235 |
| 1999 Windstar | 276 | 18% | 120,500 |
| 1998 Windstar | 81 | 6% | 95,800 |
| 1997 Windstar | 8 | 4% | 49,000 |
| 1996 Windstar | 37 | 3% | 96,000 |
| 1995 Windstar | 99 | 3% | 125,199 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:body:hood
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition can result in total separation of the outer hood panel.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that an abnormal banging was heard from the vehicle while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
1995 ford windstar - sliding door top forward bracket attach point. 1) the metal around the attach point on the door shows stress cracks on all four sides and the metal under the paint is buckling. The location of the bracket below the door seal may allow rain to pool up on the bracket support and…
The hinge and runner of the sliding door broke, resulting in the back side of the door falling off the car.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Ford Windstars have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about structure for the 1995 Ford Windstar (3% 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 125,199 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 1995 Ford Windstar?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 25 of 99 complaints, followed by “fell off” (9).
Other 1995 Ford Windstar problems
See all 1995 Ford Windstar problems or structure problems across all Windstar years.