Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford windstar. While driving at speeds of 15 MPH, the contact heard a loud, unusual noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the technician advised the suspension was cracked. The technician made repairs to the suspension accordingly. The dealer was contacted and advised there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 125,000.
The worst 1994 Ford Windstar problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine8
- Transmission8
- Suspension3
- Brakes2
- Airbags1
Problems by type
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- Engine8
- Transmission8
- Suspension3
- Brakes2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Seats1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Outer hood panel detachment
There is no summary currently available
EA97018
Outer hood panel detachment
The office of defects investigation has received 6 reports indicating the outer hood panel separated from the vehicles as they were being driven.ford has provide 39 additional reports that are consistent with odi reports.ford indicates that the likely cause is prior collision damage.this investigation is being upgraded to further study this issue.
PE97011
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Ford Windstar 9
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...
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. tt
- Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program. yh
- 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
- Manufacturer recall 94S99 - the alternator or battery wires may be loose where they are connected to the...
What 1994 Ford Windstar owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The consumer is experiencing problems with the brakes. The ABS light comes on and no one seems to know why it's happening. Also, the rear wheel cylinders are leaking. Also, the brake hoses were replaced. Owner has taken the vehicle to the dealer for these brake problems on numerous occasions but know one can seem to repair the problems. *nm the brakes would lock up at times. The consumer would have to pump the brakes a few times. Refer to recall campaign #02v101000. When the van was started for a 5th or 6th time, it would spudder/bubble and on occasion, would not start up. The spark plugs, plug wires and egr valve had been replaced. There were also ongoing problem with the alignment wheel pulling to the right. *sc
Bad stress points with 4 to 6 inch fractures in the metal. (nar) *ph ford windstars made from 1994 - 2000.
While driving 30 MPH the vehicle stalled. The dealer was notified of the problem. Please provide any additional information.
When vehicle is at a complete stop or idling and gas is applied, the vehicle hesitates to accelerate, then launches forward when accelerator engages. The dealership indicated that this is a result of a faulty piston in the transmission, and this is a common problem with this model/year vehicle. Please provide more details. Ts
Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without the transmission failed causing the vehicle not to accelerate. Dealer notified. Ts
Consumer states that the vehicle would run rough and loses coolant while driving. Dealer notified and informed that the problem is with a blown head gaskets on their 3.8l v6 engine. Feel free to provide any further information. Nlm
While driving and without warning vehicle began to stall, resulting in a complete shutdown. Dealer was notified.
Consumer states while driving over 35 MPH without warning the speedometer needle will move back and fourth extremely fast resulting in the speed of the vehicle not to register.
A blown head gasket reoccurred after repairs were made four yes ago. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
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Questions about the 1994 Ford Windstar
Is the 1994 Ford Windstar reliable?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 1994 Ford Windstar, fewer than a typical Windstar model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Ford Windstar?
Engine and cooling, with 8 complaints. Next is transmission (8).
How many recalls does the 1994 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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