1985 Ford Windstar recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1985 Ford Windstar owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (2), Engine (1), Electrical system (1), Steering (1), Brakes (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (6)
11/14/1998 · Transmission / drivetrain
WE ARE EXPERIANCING ERATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS DURING SHIFTING SOMETIMES CAUSING STALLING, AND A HIGH R.P.M AT HIGH SPEEDS. THIS WORRIES ME IN THE SAFETY OF DRIVING. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE FIVE STAR SAFETY RATING BECAUSE OF HAVING A CHILDCARE BUSINESS(FOR THE SAFETY OF TRANSPORTING LITTLE ONES). THANK YOU…
10/02/1998 · Transmission / drivetrain
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
03/04/1998 · Engine
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD BECAME APART OR LOOSE . ALSO COOLANT ON CYLINDER HEAD BECAME LOOSE. THE ENGINE KEPT RUNNING FOR A FEW MINUTES. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. *AK
05/31/1996 · Electrical system · fire
THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
05/04/1996 · Steering
POWER STEERING RACK FELL OFF. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601396) *DSH
05/04/1996 · Brakes
BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED FOUR TIMES.