10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,557 miles

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problem #9

Aug 222004

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles
Passenger's side sliding door doesn't close fully. The door comes A-jarred if the vehicle drives over the slightest imperfection in the road. A re designed hinge was manufactured to correct the problem at a cost to the consumer.

- Blountstown, FL, USA

problem #8

Jan 122004

Windstar

  • 13,013 miles
Sliding door was replaced with only 13,013 miles at the time of service. (nar)

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #7

Jan 142003

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,000 miles
2000 Ford Windstar with power sliding doors has been having problems where the drivers side sliding door will reopen after it has closed. Ford has looked into the problem, changed parts, sent an engineer, etc. It still happens. Continuosly called Ford customer service after my dealer heard nothing from regional (which was where the problem is now directed) customer service says they can't do anything, because regional is over their heads. My dealer told Ford and I have told Ford that this is a serious safety issue, as it has happened while the car was in gear and moving in reverse. Cannot get any help. Where can I go? also, the first time I reported this problem and had it taken to the dealer was over a year ago.

- Sheboygan, WI, USA

problem #6

Oct 102003

Windstar 6-cyl

  • miles
Consumer states that vehicle's sliding door won't open with the power door lock, but while driving door slides open. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.

- St Peters, MO, USA

problem #5

Mar 252002

Windstar

  • miles
Sliding doors open for no reason while driving. Currently it is the left door, has had problems with both doors. Ts.

- Inwood, NY, USA

problem #4

Jan 092003

(reported on)

Windstar 6-cyl

  • miles
The sliding door did not lock properly. While driving, the door would open and remain open. The consumer has demanded Ford to buy back the vehicle.

- Roseville, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 102000

Windstar

  • miles
When opening door it hits roof of van, causing causing damages.

- Bellevue, KY, USA

problem #2

Aug 042000

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving driver's and passenger's sliding doors popped open which may cause personal injury if someone was not strapped in, may fall out. Also, driver sliding door cannot be opened from outside. Wont have access to get in driver's side sliding door. Dealer had the vehicle, but could not determine the cause. But, dealer could only adjust the doors.

- Bel Air, MD, USA

problem #1

Aug 042000

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While van was parked on a sight incline sliding door on the passenger's side released by themselves and came crashing down, pinning child between door and frame. Child received minor injuries to his legs. Problem was reported to Ford customer's service. The van will be checked by the dealership. Dealer said the door was designed only to stay open on level surfaces.

- Phoenixville, PA, USA