10.0

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

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problem #81

Jan 081997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes on dry pavement at a fairly high speed there is a vibrating sensation in the pedal, dealer states that anti-lock brake sensor engaged prematurely with brakes pulsating.

- Gettysburg, PA, USA

problem #80

Jan 031997

Windstar

  • miles
Have to apply extra pressure to stop, brakes would not stop vehicle this time.

- Irmo , SC, USA

problem #79

Aug 011995

Windstar

  • miles
Extended stopping distance, brake pedal goes to the floor. Consumer applied force to the brake pedal and the vehicle continued to move, causing the consumer to have an accident, EA96-026.

- Encino, CA, USA

problem #78

Jul 011994

Windstar

  • miles
ABS brakes failed on icy road, resulting in a collision.

- Lavista, NE, USA

problem #77

Aug 151996

Windstar

  • miles
Poor ABS performance, the brake pedal goes to the floor and extended stopping/slow reaction is experienced.

- Jackson, NJ, USA

problem #76

Dec 181996

Windstar

  • miles
ABS brake system failure, ABS light comes on.

- Boulder, CO, USA

problem #75

Dec 231996

Windstar

  • miles
Driving vehicle, would hit bump, crack or curb, brakes (ABS) sound like chirping/knocking sound, occurs only after hitting bump not just driving; taken to dealership and can not find or repair problem; was told all vans brakes like that.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #74

Dec 231996

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes vehicle slows down, it has ABS brakes.

- Kingport, TN, USA

problem #73

Dec 201996

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes, she states that her brakes failed, resulting in an accident, she also notes that brakes have more problems in wet weather.

- East Amherst, NY, USA

problem #72

Dec 191996

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes, the vehicle brakes locked up. Replaced brake pads.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #71

Dec 171996

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
While coming to a stop excessive force is needed to stop vehicle, dealer said that problem has been fixed and it still occurs.

- Croton On Hudson, NY, USA

problem #70

Jun 011995

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes locked up twice.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #69

Dec 131995

Windstar

  • miles
While driving the ABS light comes on and when brakes are applied the vehicle does not stop very well. The vehicle has extended stopping distance.

- State College, PA, USA

problem #68

Dec 051996

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes, the brakes make a grinding noise and it takes about 15 ft before vehicle comes to a stop.

- Olympia, WA, USA

problem #67

Dec 151994

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Poor ABS brake performance, during panic/emergency stop situations, in dry and wet pavement at 25-35 mph, extended stopping distance is experienced.

- Mt Juliet, TN, USA

problem #66

Jul 151996

Windstar

  • miles
ABS: Brake pedal faded/ went to floor while making two real emergency stops, nearly caused an accident, no warning, dry pavement.

- Fairhope, AL, USA

problem #65

Jan 151995

Windstar

  • miles
Poor ABS brake performance, brake pedal faded, resulting in extended stopping distance. The problem takes place only when the brakes are hot.

- Burke, VA, USA

problem #64

Apr 041995

Windstar

  • miles
On normal road conditions when applying the brakes, the pedal goes all the way down to the floor board and the vehicle does not stop as it should, especially at high speeds (60-70) mph. The system has ABS.

- Aventura, FL, USA

problem #63

Oct 191996

Windstar

  • miles
Intermittently while driving under normal road conditions and applying the brakes, the pedal fades. The system has ABS.

- Arlington, MA, USA

problem #62

Nov 111995

Windstar

  • miles
On normal road conditions when making a sudden stop it feels like the brake pedal is fading away under the foot. The system has ABS. #EA96026

- Harvest, AL, USA

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