1985 FORD WINDSTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 FORD WINDSTAR
The 1985 FORD WINDSTAR has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 FORD WINDSTAR
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 FORD WINDSTAR. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1985 FORD WINDSTAR
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 FORD WINDSTAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinionrack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
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 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
BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED FOUR TIMES.
Safety Rating for the 1985 FORD WINDSTAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 FORD WINDSTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 FORD WINDSTAR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 FORD WINDSTAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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