10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
36 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
18 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,623 miles

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problem #101

Feb 061997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes, she states that it takes a long time for vehicle to stop once brakes are used and that the pedal goes almost to the floor of vehicle, vehicle does not want to stop.

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

problem #100

Jan 281997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
At hwy speeds, while applying brakes, pedal pulsates then fades, becomes spongy, does not stop fast enough, resulting in extended stopping distance, dealer replaced pads and resurfaced rotors at 13,000, problem persists.

- W. Hempstead, NY, USA

problem #99

Dec 221996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes faded and vehicle would not come to a stop, ran into someone's house. Did not take vehicle to a repair shop.

- Cedar Hurst, NY, USA

problem #98

Dec 041995

Windstar

  • miles
When driving the vehicle the brakes fade out. Also there is extended stopping distance. When applying the brakes there are no brakes on the vehicle.

- Ridgeland, MS, USA

problem #97

Dec 111996

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brake failure.

- Troutville, VA, USA

problem #96

Jan 211997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Just prior to accident, noticed ABS and hydraulic lights appeared, during panic stop, at approx. 55-60mph, when attempting to stop, experienced brake lock up, vehicle went into skid, hitting another vehicle, dual airbags deployed.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #95

Jan 211997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Vehicle's ABS braking system malfunctioned and caused extended stopping distance and had an accident. The driver's side airbag deployed, injuring the occupant in the stomach area, EA96-026.

- Princeton , WV, USA

problem #94

Jan 031997

Windstar

  • miles
Anti-lock brakes failed 3 times, once resulting in an accident.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #93

Dec 011996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake failure, pedal goes the floor when brakes are applied, too much play in brake pedal.

- Stanton Island, NY, USA

problem #92

Jan 151997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
While driving, exp. ABS failure, when attempting to slow/stop pedal goes almost to floor, pedal seems spongy, not stopping fast enough at approx. 30-35mph.

- N. Ft. Myers, FL, USA

problem #91

Jan 151997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sometimes when applying the brake pedal it would go to the floor brake would not work.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #90

Jan 151997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
After this vehicle has been warmed up in the afternoon the brakes would make a metal to metal noise. Please give more details, describe the problems.

- Anthens, GA, USA

problem #89

Jan 141997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS, brake failure, extended stopping distance when applied, pedal practically went to the floor.

- Berkley, MA, USA

problem #88

Jan 151997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
When making a sudden stop it takes a longer distance to stop, have to start applying sooner the ABS rakes than normal braking distance and gets worst when loaded with cargo. Please give more detailed information.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #87

Mar 011996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake failure, in for repair, ABS light comes on and vehicle makes a loud noise.

- East Amherst, NY, USA

problem #86

Jan 131997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes, she states that had no brake pedal when brakes were used, also she had the master cylinder replaced and that did not work; furthermore, notes the longer brakesare applied, the less brakes are available.

- Johns Town, PA, USA

problem #85

Jan 131997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes, owner states that she was involved in an accident because of faulty brakes, she also notes that the brake pedal goes to the floor when brakes are used, vehicle does not want to stop.

- Wall, NJ, USA

problem #84

Sep 011996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
EA96-026 active, ABS brakes failure, when applied brakes lost effectiveness, pedal went to floor, pump brakes regain effectiveness.

- Kenner, LA, USA

problem #83

Jul 121994

Windstar

  • miles
Anti-lock brake and regular brake warning light comes on, sometimes remaining on, when applied brakes make grinding noise. Soft pedal, extended stopping distance in any type weather, dealer ground down brake drums, vehicle available for inspection..

- Revere, MA, USA

problem #82

Jan 051997

Windstar

  • miles
Anti lock brake system light comes on and remains on continuously, brake pedal travels to floor, causing extended stopping distance, according to dealer, brakes are working normally and its normal for light to remain on.

- Paris, TX, USA

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