Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford jayco. The van caught fire while off and parked. The fire appeared to have started from underneath the hood. A fire report was filed. The vehicle has been inspected by the fire dept. But not the insurance company to determine the cause of the fire. The contact notified the manufacturer and is waiting for a response. The transmission type was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 02-14-08. *kb gary fire department report. Updated 02/14/08
The worst 1993 Ford Windstar problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine5
- Brakes2
- Airbags1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Engine5
- Brakes2
- Airbags1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Ford Windstar 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- For 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high...
- Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures. tt
- Special field action regarding revised waranty information. tt
- Information regarding TSB 98-5A-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind...
- Authorized warranty part replacement of brake pads to correct excessive brake noise. tw
- Information on aode/4R7W transmission main control & case replacement. tt
What 1993 Ford Windstar owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
3.8l head gasket
Left front coil spring broke, shredding the tire. Dealer has replaced coil spring and tire.*ak. Consumer stated as he put the vehicle into reverse, there was a loud noise and the front of the vehicle collapsed, consumer was informed there was an extended warranty on the coil springs.
Consumer applied brakes and pedal went all the way down to floor. Dealership is aware of problem.
Ford knows that these head gaskets have been defective. They have had a recall but only from 1994 and only made in a certain plant.
The aluminum engine head gaskets are separating and leaking, allowing coolant and oil to mix, which could cause the engine to completely shut down. These engines are recalled in the 94-95 models, but not in the 93 model with the same engine. Owner has received no help from ford. *ak
Vehicle experiencing a blown engine head gasket on a 3.8l engine; noticed lots of complaints from other consumer with same problem. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
Integrated child safety seat is designed in such a way that the safety harness is too short and tight. Ford agrees that there is a problem.
Abs, brake failure, when applying brakes the front end pulsate, and has extended stopping distance, in for repair and replaced disc pads and rotors.
Driving along approximately 30mph, vehicle pulled out in front of us and hit on driver's side. The seat belts did not lock and held passengers in place and the air bag did not deploy.
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Questions about the 1993 Ford Windstar
Is the 1993 Ford Windstar reliable?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 1993 Ford Windstar, fewer than a typical Windstar model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Ford Windstar?
Engine and cooling, with 5 complaints. Next is brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 1993 Ford Windstar have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Ford Windstar have bad engine?
The Ford Windstar model years with the most engine complaints are 1995 (1,613 complaints), 1996 (472 complaints) and 1998 (193 complaints).
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