1.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
110,710 miles

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problem #7

Jul 012015

Windstar

  • 200,000 miles
ABS dashboard light stays on vibration when braking while in motion vibration is proportional to speed

- Stanchfield, MN, USA

problem #6

Sep 212016

Windstar

  • 125,000 miles
I came to a stop sign. The brake pedal went to floor without any warning. I was able to steer to the shoulder without hitting the car ahead of me. The car finally rolled to a stop with the help of the emergency brake. The vehicle was in motion and on a dual lane highway.

- Trappe, MD, USA

problem #5

Oct 292014

Windstar 6-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
ABS light is on.

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #4

Jul 072014

Windstar 6-cyl

  • miles
ABS is inoperable vehicle does not brake properly.

- Bass Harbor, ME, USA

problem #3

Mar 242014

Windstar 6-cyl

  • 136,514 miles
The ABS light started coming on after driving for a few minutes then it would go off when the van was turned off. Now the ABS light comes on when I turn the van on & doesn't go off until I turn the key off.

- Camby, IN, USA

problem #2

Oct 082012

Windstar 6-cyl

  • miles
ABS light comes on often when I reach speeds of 70mph only.

- Livingston, AL, USA

problem #1

Jan 212013

Windstar 6-cyl

  • 233,456 miles
Brake fluid all leaks out wear hole in brake fluid tube to rear brakes between frame and gas tank. Causing virtually no braking power. Drivers side near rear wheel. Would require 200.00+ to repair.

- Toms River, NJ, USA