10.0

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

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problem #2

May 022001

Windstar

  • miles
Engine check light came on while sitting in the driveway. My mechanic had to replace my fuel injector and gaskets. Also he said I need a new fuel pump which is located in my gas tank but that I can wait till next oil change due to expence. My car only has under 40,000 miles!!!!!

- Toms River, NJ, USA

problem #1

Mar 012000

Windstar

  • miles
Vehicle bought in 3/99 throttle body linkage broke repaire bill $500 shortly thereafter sensor went out (fuel)bill $256 later noticed squeking in front end advised it was tie rod ends not fixed yet this thing has broke me have had many occurences with speed odometer going crazy after 45mph recently noticed popping when turning steering or appling the brakes but before I could get it fixed transmission begin to either not shift upward, slip at 45mph and has downshifted after reaching speeds of 45mph (on I-85) has jerked several times..was told anywhere from 100.00-2000.00 ? seems I have not been alone in my disquest with Ford...only problem not encountered head gasket thank god please help us working folks against this big boy on the block thanks

- Lexington, NC, USA