10.0

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

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problem #161

Nov 271996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission blew out, causing the vehicle to stall, almost resulting in an accident. Dealer did a transaxle repair, problem is reoccurring. Dealer cannot determine problem. Also problems with the heater blower motor/ head gaskets/ intake manifold/ ABS system, and rear wiper switch motor.

- Nashua, NH, USA

problem #160

Apr 241998

Windstar

  • miles
While driving started applying brakes, felt nothing happening. Brakes squeaked & squawked. Took to dealer & mechanic replaced rear brakes. Later, the brake problem reappeared.

- Kailua, HI, USA

problem #159

May 291998

Windstar

  • miles
While coming down mountain, had applied brakes, vehicle started vibrating. On flat surface, nothing happens. Been to 2 different dealers & vehicle test driven on flat not mountain. Nothing found. Recall on hood & dealer not repairing due to no parts.

- Andrews, NC, USA

problem #158

Jan 011998

Windstar

  • miles
While driving brakes faded, excessive force needed to stop, caused injury to husband's right knee.

- Richmond H, OH, USA

problem #157

Jul 171998

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distances. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle several times prior to this incident.

- Frankfort, KY, USA

problem #156

Jun 141998

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently when brakes are applied in a panic stop, the pedal becomes soft and almost goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified.

- Standfield, NC, USA

problem #155

Jun 031998

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
During breaking, ABS check light comes on and disables ABS, thus rendering the ABS inoperable. Untit has not failed but is being shut down due to design flaw. Dealer states that Ford is aware of design flaw with redundant wire to the ABS unit causing the problem but is unwilling to correct at Ford's expense.

- Elk Mound, WI, USA

problem #154

May 151997

Windstar

  • miles
Consumer was driving on normal street condition at 5 mph, attempted to make left turn when vehicle in front. Also tried to make left turn and stopped, forcing consumer to stop. When consumer applied brake pedal, it went to the floor, almost causing cosumer to hit vehicle in front. Dealer notified.

- Valencia, CA, USA

problem #153

Jul 011997

Windstar

  • miles
ABS brakes make a pulsating noise and crunching sound, and cause an extended stopping distance. This may have something to do with the sensor, but cannot duplicate the problem. Travelling speed ranged from 35-45 mph.

- Lakeville, MA, USA

problem #152

May 291998

Windstar

  • miles
Driving the vehicle down the freeway and applied pressure to the brake pedal, and the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle continued to roll. The vehicle rolled over a cement median and came to a stop. The vehicle had to be towed.

- Webster, TX, USA

problem #151

May 281998

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
When applying the brakes there is a vibration and noise. The ABS does not kick in until the brakes are applied a second time.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

problem #150

May 271998

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
ABS brakes; when applying brakes in a panic stop, brakes will lock up, causing extended stopping distance.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #149

Oct 151995

Windstar

  • miles
Whenever the ABS brakes are applied, the pedal would fade out. This caused the vehicle to have an extended stopping distance. The brake pedal malfunctioned. Had the brakes replaced at least 4 times. #EA96-626.

- Pacifica, CA, USA

problem #148

May 201998

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing exten

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #147

May 161998

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
ABS brake system failed.

- Glenwood S, CO, USA

problem #146

May 111998

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
ABS brakes kick in quite often. Also ABS light comes on/off.

- Levittown, PA, USA

problem #145

May 071998

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
ABS failed.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #144

Apr 301998

Windstar

  • miles
Continuous problem with front brakes fading. Also, replaced front brake rotors.

- Parma, OH, USA

problem #143

Apr 291998

Windstar

  • miles
Brakes failed four times.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #142

Apr 121998

Windstar

  • miles
While traveling in traffic depressed on the brake pedal and the brakes traveled to the floorboard. Consumer contacted dealer.

- E. Meadow, NY, USA

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