Vehicle recall 94V223000 · November 4, 1994
1995 Ford Windstar
The alternator output wire was not connected tightly to the power distribution box.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The alternator output wire was not connected tightly to the power distribution box.
- Consequence
- This can result in overheating of the connection and a possible vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the connection. Vehicles with visible damage to the plastic power distribution box housing will have the the underhood harness, including the power distribution box, replaced.
- Notes
- System: electrical system; alternator; regulator; starter.vehicle description: light duty van.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V223000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 4, 1994
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- December 20, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 112,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Windstar (1995): 1995
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