Complaints
33
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Ford Windstar Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
SUSPENSION
Avg mileage:129,109 mi
#23 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:140,500 mi
#33 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:136,000 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Ford Windstar.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 129,109 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 140,500 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | 1 | 136,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 98,334 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | 1 | 133,168 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 125,667 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 | — | — | 123,750 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 129,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 122,414 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 152,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 | — | — | 159,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 7,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 138,869 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 159,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 138,869 mi |
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