10.0

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

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problem #10

Jun 062001

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer replaced front brake pads for 2nd time. Pads were soft, and when they got hot they fade and stay covered with dust all the time. This was second time in a year, 6 months apart. Dealer stated it was a normal wear and tear.

- Statesville, NC, USA

problem #9

May 222001

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
I am also one that had to spend $1933.07 beause of head gasket problem. I have also replaced my brake pad 5 times. I have also bought new front tires 3 times in 3 years. The tire wear is unreal. I also have the problem of the odometer not working. The problem with the brakes and engine running sluggish have been since I purchased the van. The odd thing is you don't get warning signs. The check engine light would come on - go off. In order for the dealer to know what is wrong the check engine light must be on. Never had any sign of the engine overheating. Great driving van but many, many, many, many, many problems.

- Crestline, OH, USA

problem #8

Apr 202001

Windstar

  • miles
Spring broke as the car was being jacked up to do a brake pad replacement.

- Metamora, MI, USA

problem #7

Jun 231998

Windstar

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Right front rotor and brake pads failed.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #6

Mar 021999

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Brake rotors replaced three times, brake pads replaced five times.

- Cathedral, CA, USA

problem #5

Feb 151999

Windstar

  • miles
Three sets of front brake pads in 30,000 miles or replaced every 8 months. Driving style is considered conservative.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #4

Nov 041997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pads failed.

- Silverado, CA, USA

problem #3

May 011998

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes a loud grinding noise occurred. The brake pads were replaced. Also, brake shoes were worn badly on the right wheel, also brake shoes were bent.

- Jessup, MD, USA

problem #2

Oct 171997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pads failed.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #1

Aug 041997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes; while applying brakes, brake pedal goes to floor. Also, full pressure was applied to brake pedal with no results. Owner further notes that brake rotors and pads were replaced. Owner is very concerned for safety.

- Wichita, KS, USA