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2004 Ford WindstarProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 33 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
33
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Recalls
0
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 33 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SuspensionHIGH

6 owners reported suspension issues — failures commonly reported around 129K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

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0–30K
30–60K
4
60–90K
5
90–120K
13
120–150K
9
150K+

Peak failure range: 120–150K miles (13 reports) • Median: 129K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension (6 reports).

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension6 (18%)
Engine4 (12%)
Electrical3 (9%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission3 (9%)
Power Train:axle Assembly3 (9%)
Speed Control3 (9%)
Suspension:rear2 (6%)
Latches & Locks1 (3%)

2004 Ford Windstar: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2004 Ford Windstar, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 129,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 129K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2004 Ford Windstar, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Ford Windstar, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Ford Windstar, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Ford Windstar. Recent trend: decreasing.

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The worst model year for the Ford Windstar is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 33 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2004 Ford Windstar: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Ford Windstar?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Ford Windstar is related to the suspension, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Ford Windstar reliable?
The 2004 Ford Windstar has 33 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Ford Windstar problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Ford Windstar have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2004 Ford Windstar according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Ford Windstar problems start?
Based on 32 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 129,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2004 Ford Windstar data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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