Windstar (2004)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
3.8-V6-Gas
3.8L 6-cyl / 200 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
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Ford Windstar Unidentified Engine
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Ford Windstar, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2004-2004 Ford Windstar complaints?
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2004 Ford Windstar. The systems they name most often are the suspension, the transmission and the engine.
Is the 2004-2004 Ford Windstar a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2004 Ford Windstar. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004-2004 Ford Windstar have?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints on file for the 2004-2004 Ford Windstar as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2004-2004 Ford Windstar?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004-2004 Ford Windstar.
What should I check before buying a used Ford Windstar?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the suspension, the transmission and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Windstar have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2004 Ford Windstar. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 22 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.