10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Apr 052000

Windstar

  • miles
While putting fuel into the fuel tank, the cabin fills with fuel odors, the odor is very strong and stays for about 4 or 5 minutes, the odor makes the consumers sick, so they are requesting a refund or replacement because the dealer has failed several times to correct the problem.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #4

Nov 092000

Windstar

  • miles
Intermittent problem with fuel gauge not working properly. Gauge would remain on empty side. Vehicle been in dealer shop, and was unable to locate problem because gauge was working at that time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Buena Park, CA, USA

problem #3

Dec 241999

Windstar

  • miles
Consumer pulled nozzle from gas tank, when a burst of flames shot out of the tank, the fire department said the fire was caused by static electricity.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #2

Oct 132000

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Was traveling about 45mph on highway and there was a knocking noise because of gasoline usage. Also, there was a leak in the rear window, and water came though and ruined the carpet.

- Ft Stewart, GA, USA

problem #1

Apr 151999

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel tank has 26 gallons and tank only takes 21 gallons. Consumer feels this is dangerous because the gas is going somewhere.

- El Campo, TX, USA