1998 Ford Windstar engine problems
The 1998 Ford Windstar has 231 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
231
Engine complaints
12%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TWO WEEKS AGO OUR 1998 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN, WITH 220,000 MILES ON IT, CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE PARKED, AND WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. WE HAD BEEN CAREFULLY FOLLOWING THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY. DURING THE WEEK BEFORE THE FIRE, WE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1998 Ford Windstar have?
NHTSA has 231 complaints about the 1998 Ford Windstar engine — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.