2004 Ford Windstar Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Windstar years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Ford Windstar. That ranks 10th out of 11 Windstar model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (9 complaints, 38%), typically at around 124,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Ford Windstar problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9 | 38% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 29% | 122,414 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 17% | 145,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 13% | 140,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 13% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 152,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 138,869 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 138,869 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Ford Windstar recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Ford Windstar.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Intermitten the speedometor does not work at all or does not show the correct speed, over drive light blink constantly, cruise does not work at ll. Happen in city and highway. Hitting a bump sometime correct speedometer or driving on highway this contnues to happen on a daily bases
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford windstar. The contact stated that the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 ford windstar. The contact stated that the engine caught on fire. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle received routine maintenance where the battery, the water pump, and the engine belt were replaced. The fire department was present. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford windstar. The contact stated that the front axle fractured. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30-35 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from rear driver side of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the rear driver side axle detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a…
Other Ford Windstar years
← 2003 Windstar · 2005 Windstar →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Windstar | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 0 |
| 2003 Windstar | 1,510 | 8 |
| 2002 Windstar | 1,353 | 8 |
| 2001 Windstar | 1,686 | 15 |
| 2000 Windstar | 1,675 | 15 |
| 1999 Windstar | 1,522 | 11 |
| 1998 Windstar | 1,433 | 11 |
| 1997 Windstar | 192 | 5 |
| 1996 Windstar | 1,386 | 8 |
| 1995 Windstar | 3,326 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Windstar?
Owners most often report suspension, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford Windstar?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Ford Windstar a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Windstar model years, the 2004 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.