2004 Ford Windstar Problems, Recalls & Reliability
33 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2004 Ford Windstar, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2004 Ford Windstar has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2004 sits among all Windstar years
What owners report
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 32 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 129,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 101,000 and 152,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2004 Ford Windstar.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2004 Ford Windstar reliable?
The 2004 Ford Windstar drew 33 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (1995).
What are the most common 2004 Ford Windstar problems?
The top reported problems for the 2004 Ford Windstar are suspension (9 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (7), and engine (4).
At what mileage do 2004 Ford Windstar problems show up?
Owners most often report 2004 Ford Windstar problems around 129,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 101,000 and 152,000 miles.
Does the 2004 Ford Windstar have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2004 Ford Windstar. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.