2005 Ford Windstar Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Windstar years
- Not enough data 11th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford Windstar. That ranks 11th out of 11 Windstar model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 139,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | 139,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Ford Windstar recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
Bought the van used in june 2012 with 139000 miles on it. The van started to stalls without warning right away. At a stop making a left hand turn, going down the road at 50 miles per hour. Have to coast to a stop hoping not to get hit by traffic. Wait atleast 30 seconds then the van will start…
Other Ford Windstar years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Windstar | 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 2005 Ford Windstar?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford Windstar?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.