Ford Windstar 1985

Model Windstar made in 1985 by Ford got 7 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling.

Model 1985

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
BC966696100110/01/1996505272.5l duratec engine exchanges no longer include front end accessory drive component, oil level indicator, water pump belt/tensioner, egr tube, linkshaft bracket or exhaust manifolds. *tt05/27/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
05/20/1996
 The vehicle was in the park position and the vehicle caught on fire. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
02/12/19980
 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
02/12/19980
 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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
09/09/199808/19/1998
 Transmission failure.
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
08/15/1998106/01/1998
 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 jon bradley
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
08/16/19956
 Brakes have been repaired four times.
STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK
04/24/19964
 Power steering rack fell off. (first vehicle on 601396) *dsh