10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Feb 122004

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front passenger seat belt latch did not lock into the buckle assembly. Consumer took vehicle to a repair shop to fix the seat belt last year. Two weeks after the repair seat belt failed again. Consumer recently contacted the dealer, who informed him seat belt could be fixed at consumer's expense. Problem was not fixed because the consumer was unable to pay the amount that the dealer required to fix the seat belt.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

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problem #3

May 052002

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 55 mph consumer applied brakes. Then, lost control of vehicle. Vehicle went into ditch and rolled. Rear passenger's side seatbelt latch plate broke, and passenger suffered 11 fractures/ driver suffered minor injuries. Vehicle was totalled. It appears the seat belt on the second row captains chair did hold during part of the rollover because occupant had marks from the seat belt

- Clio, MI, USA

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problem #2

Apr 112001

Windstar

  • miles
Driver's side buckle harness has broken with normal use. Dealer has been notified.

- Modesto, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 292000

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Passenger's rear middle row seat belt malfunctions when a css is buckled. A week later, seat belt will unbuckle, which won't restraint css properly. Dealer is replacing the buckle.

- Burke, VA, USA

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