10.0

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

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problem #3

Jul 082004

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Numerous things have gone wrong since we bought the vehicle. Items covered under warranty: Electric seat stopped working twice, and transmission wouldn't shift when it was supposed to. Items not covered under warranty: Brakes replaced at 30,000+ miles-told was normal for them to wear out so quickly; rack and pinion replaced at around 55,000 miles; months after brakes replaced, brakes grind loudly when coming to a stop (brakes checked numerous times, but was told they were ok); ABS brake light comes on and stays on after driving (not illuminated on start up, but comes on later); back dome light not secure-falls out; dome lights sometimes come on when braking; check engine light on for months, didn't have it checked, but turned off by itself; sliding door drags-rusted on vechicle frame.

- Bothell, WA, USA

problem #2

Nov 012001

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling on the highway, the door will unexpectedly open without prior warning, dealership is aware of problem... also the driver seat will not move, dealer replaced the fuse, the cruise control was inoperative. And the door ajar light was on.

- Mahwah, NJ, USA

problem #1

Mar 142001

Windstar

  • miles
Electrical slidding door is inoperable, door will slide intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Wakeman, OH, USA