NHTSA Owner Complaint Log
This page lists owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford Windstar. Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA and do not by themselves prove a defect or defect rate.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026
THE ENGINE GASKET BLEW OUT DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BOILING THE COOLANT. CONSUMER FILLED VEHICLE WITH COOLANT TWICE A WEEK. *AK
THE CONSUMER STATED GAS LEAKED FROM ONE OF THE STRAPS WHICH SUPPORTED THE FUEL TANK. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *JB
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES AT APPROXIMATELY EVERY 17,000 MILES. THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION OF THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT DISCLOSED TO THE CONSUMER BY THE DEALER. *AK
THE MOTOR BLEW UP WHILE DRIVING. *PH