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1990 Ford Windstar problems

The most common problem on the 1990 Ford Windstar is fuel and propulsion system. It has fewer complaints than a typical Windstar model year.

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Owner complaints
6
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
2
Worst area
Fuel system

The worst 1990 Ford Windstar problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Fuel system
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Fuel system
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Ford Windstar 2

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1990 Ford Windstar owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 3, 2011 · Visibility · 150,000 miles · MA · fire

The windshield wiper motor of my 1990 ford windstar has failed several times. It was recalled early after manufacture of the car and replaced by ford, but the replacement has the same problem. Intermittent is dysfunctional. The motor continued to operate even after the car was turned off! (caused a fire, had to have the fire department here) and that was the replaced motor. Ford refuses to take any responsibility for it since it was already "replaced" under the recall. But the problem continues. Had it replaced again paying privately and the same problem. Don't know if it's the motors ford is using on this model or something else wrong with this car that makes the wipers do this. Currently, no intermittently on the wipers again. (third motor) thank you for anything you can do.

Filed Nov 11, 2008 · MO · crash · 3 injuries

How come you don't lower the speed limit down at pomona, missouri? It's 45 in brandsville missouri, and in koshkong missouri, we have yield signs on both sides and we have to cross a four lane highway to get to the other side but the speed limit is still 65 MPH. Don't understand there was a wreck today and three people were loaded in a ambulance why don't you care? If people get killed here I've seen other wrecks here ,.........don't understand tammy collins

Filed Apr 20, 2001 · Electrical, Fuel system · MD

This truck has always had trouble starting. When damp or cold it wont start at all. The fuel pump relay always shorts out, costing me $17.35 everytime it rains or is damp. The truck will finally start after drying out then the transmision when put in drive will not move untill the truck is warm.replaced the trans. And it still is a problem. The starter relay went bad last week costing me 217 dollars. The truck stalls in the middle of intersections and you have to put it in nuetral at stop lights and rev the engine to keep it from stalling..its been in the dealers shop to many times to recall and they just gave up as did I . I had to take it to academy ford in laurel, md because that was the only ford dealer for miles that could get it in their shop.. This truck hasnt run right from day one and has had way to many problems to list. It also has cost me an arm and leg to try and keep it running. People in the same business as I am bought the same truck on the same day and encountered the same problems. This truck is nothing more than a lemon and an accident waiting to happen thanks

Filed Sep 11, 2000 · Tires · LA

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: unknown tire size: p29575r15 )

Filed Dec 23, 1996 · Brakes · MO

When applying the ABS brakes the pedal will nearly travel to the floor, computer system never gave indication that a problem existed, master cylinder had failed. Please add further details.

Filed Jan 20, 1995 · Fuel system · TX

Fuel tank auxillary selector switch failed after recall repairs due to check valve not being installed in rear tank during initial repairs. (89v‑141)

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Questions about the 1990 Ford Windstar

Is the 1990 Ford Windstar reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1990 Ford Windstar, fewer than a typical Windstar model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Ford Windstar?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 1990 Ford Windstar have?

No recalls on record.

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