1995 Ford Windstar structure problems
99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1995 Ford Windstar — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 13, 2011
“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…”
filed May 31, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
For 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a front subframe lower control arm (LCA) rear attaching flange or…
16-0065 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 20, 2020
Structure problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 Windstar | 127 | 8% |
| 2002 Windstar | 101 | 7% |
| 2001 Windstar | 293 | 17% |
| 2000 Windstar | 216 | 13% |
| 1999 Windstar | 276 | 18% |
| 1998 Windstar | 81 | 6% |
| 1997 Windstar | 8 | 4% |
| 1996 Windstar | 37 | 3% |
| 1994 Windstar | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Ford Windstar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.