There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Ford Windstar, but owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Ford Windstar problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Suspension | 9 | |
| Power Train | 7 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Axle Assembly — 3
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 3
- Suspension › Rear — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module — 1
- Suspension › Front › Control Arm — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 123,500 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2004 Ford Windstar complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 153,000 miles · reported Apr 27, 2019
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
Electrical System · reported Oct 18, 2016
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.
Engine · at 118,000 miles · reported Jan 5, 2016
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 manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 118,000.
Suspension · at 169,784 miles · reported May 7, 2015
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 169,784. The VIN was not available. The consumer stated there was a loud noise coming from the front side by the tire. The vehicle was inspected and it was determined the sway bar in the front was broken and the subframe was rusted. Ford stated they met the recall requirements in 2011 and there was nothing…
Suspension · at 90,000 miles · reported Dec 29, 2014
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 dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall in 2007 related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Ford Windstar have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Ford Windstar as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Ford Windstar?
Owners report suspension problems most often (9 reports), followed by power train (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 123,500 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.