10.0

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

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problem #61

Nov 081996

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Consumer states that ABS brakes malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance,

- Albertson, NY, USA

problem #60

Nov 061996

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Vehicle's ABS braking system intermittently malfunctions with mushy pedal going to floor, then a loud noise is heard, this especially occurs in stop and go traffic.

- Cheltonham, MD, USA

problem #59

Oct 311996

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes, the brake pedal goes to the floor.

- Lebanon, PA, USA

problem #58

Oct 291996

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
During panic stop, while pressing brake pedal, brake action seems ineffective in stopping, extending stopping distance, vehicle continues to roll forward.

- Woodlands, TX, USA

problem #57

Mar 031995

Windstar

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes they make a grinding noise. The whole braking system has been replaced twice in less than 2 years, at 5,000 miles and again at 12,000 miles. At dealership now for the 3 time with 29,000, # PE96042.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #56

Jun 151996

Windstar

  • miles
Applied pressure to brake pedal during normal operating conditions, received little or no response from the brake pedal and the ABS.

- Lynbrook, NY, USA

problem #55

Oct 111996

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
On wet and dry pavement there's a vibration in the steering wheel and brake pedal when the ABS brakes are applied.

- Annandale, VA, USA

problem #54

Oct 111996

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
PE96042, when driving and applying the brakes, pedal goes to the floor on four different occasions, applied the brakes and there were no brakes, had an accident once with the brake failure, has ABS anti-lock brakes.

- Ottawa, IL, USA

problem #53

Jan 151996

Windstar

  • miles
ABS: When braking on snow or ice wheels lock up, instead of anti-lock system pulsating brakes, have to pump brakes manually to regain control, vehicle went into 180 degree skid, nearly caused accident.

- Belleville, PA, USA

problem #52

Jul 191995

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Total ABS failure, the pedal when applied has gone to the floor on two occasions. Consumer states brakes never operated correctly the entire time consumer owned vehicle, consumer traded vehicle back in. Seat clicks and skips when moving back and forth, dealer replaced the seat track. Wiper blades replaced. Gear selector lever replaced. Brake shoes, pads, H and rotors have been replaced several times, drums were machined many times.

- Fair Hope, AL, USA

problem #51

Mar 031996

Windstar

  • miles
Antilock brakes failed/ABS warning light came on.

- Rochester, IL, USA

problem #50

Aug 291996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes fade/fail.

- Skokie, IL, USA

problem #49

Apr 091996

Windstar

  • miles
Antilock brakes failed to stop vehicle in snowy conditions, causing accident.

- Barnegat, NJ, USA

problem #48

Sep 201996

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
While driving experienced intermittent ABS failure, rear wheels smoked & burning smell/ grinding noises, metal to metal, pedal going to floor and continued to roll forward, extended stopping distance.

- Pueblo, CO, USA

problem #47

Sep 011996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS, brake failure, warning light continues to come on, flashing of the yellow light and red brake light.

- South Borough, MA, USA

problem #46

Sep 011996

Windstar

  • miles
ABS brakes failure, pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, in for repair 5 times PE96-042 active.

- Lorgo, FL, USA

problem #45

Aug 081996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Equipped w/ABS brakes; applied brakes and pedal went to floor. Area dealers replaced a loose brake line.

- Portage, IN, USA

problem #44

Mar 011996

Windstar

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

- Maysville, KY, USA

problem #43

Jul 261996

Windstar

  • miles
On four occassions the brake pads and rotors had to be replaced, have ABS anti-lock brake.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

problem #42

Jul 011994

Windstar

  • miles
ABS light stays on at all times.

- Granda Hills, CA, USA

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