10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #9

Jun 012001

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I have had a continuing stream of endless repairs to this Ford Windstar. Staring with the water pump one week after purchase; then the left front spring and strut collasped; next the ABS system almost cost me my life by failing on a downgrade into an intersection; a compoent of the fuel injection system in the main computer failed; the rear master cylinder on the brakes was leaking; the transmission has never shifted correctly almost giving passengers whiplash; the rear power door lock on the tailgate has just never worked form day one; I did receive a recall for the hood and that was replaced; now the power windows operate without the key in the ignition, but the door locks do not work and the vehicle is totally diabled, it will not start or even try to turn over. I am just a nurse not a millionaire, I have paid almost $5,000 in repairs into this vehicle in the 2 1/2 years I have owned it. And now it is dead, leaving me with no transportation to work, my only source of income. Please help.

- Mills, PA, USA

problem #8

Apr 102001

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer walked toward vehicle and noticed spring was hanging down. Day before consumer was driving it with no problem. Consumer has contacted us first to see if there was a recall. No further steps have been made. Consumer states the left front coil spring broke in half with a sharp point of coil very close to tire, consumer suspects lack of support or weak springs. Front struts and springs were replaced.

- Strongsville, OH, USA

problem #7

Aug 022000

Windstar

  • miles
Strut was repaired.

- Tallmadge, OH, USA

problem #6

Jan 122000

Windstar

  • miles
The struts were replaced.

- Santa Cruz, CA, USA

problem #5

Nov 151998

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS/transmission failures. Also replaced front brake calipers/struts/wiring. Engine head gaske tblew out, causing engine to leak. Engine check light comes on/off.

- South Jordan, UT, USA

problem #4

Dec 141998

Windstar

  • miles
Ford is aware of defective trasmissions in '95 Windstar. Car lurches forward after not accelerating from a stop position, could cause accident if another car were in front, slipping transmission at 50,000 is unconscionable. Dealer checked and said I would have to have a new transmission installed at $2,400. Check online under "Ford Windstar automatic transmission problems" there are thousands of cusotmers with transmissions and head gaskets blowing at very low milage. Is there a class action suit regarding this defect? apparently, Ford is aware of the problem but won't do a recall because it's too expensive. I am single mom with 3 children whom I must drive to and from school every day and I am very concerned about our safety. Please help me! according to other owners, after their transmissions began to slip, it was only weeks before the whole thing blew. I do not have the money to buy a new transmission. Ford should do something. Strater faile at 55,955 miles. The vehicle would not start numerous times. ABS light stays on due to master cylinder failure. Loud noise in front suspension due to struts failure. Brakes make grinding noise. Serpentine belt failed. Temprature guage running hot because of temprature sensor failure. The consumer states that the vehicle is a lemon and should be recalled.

- Mill Valley, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 181995

Windstar

  • miles
Loud noise in right front when turning, due to upper strut bushing.

- Rochester, IL, USA

problem #2

Apr 011994

Windstar

  • miles
Struts too short for vehicle, causing noise.

- Havre, MT, USA

problem #1

Jun 011995

Windstar

  • miles
Front strut failed.

- Valencia, CA, USA