10.0

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

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problem #121

Aug 081996

Windstar

  • miles
ABS brake failure. When applying the brakes there is a metal to metal grinding sound. The brakes were replaced and the calipers were rebuilt twice, in 8/96 & 4/97. The brakes pads are completely worn out again at 43,000 miles.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #120

Apr 231997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer state when driving on wet pavement and upon making a stop the brake pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance and brakes fade away. Consumer also states that the ABS light comes on. Has contacted the dealer. Please provide further details on addition problems. EA96-026.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #119

Oct 211996

Windstar

  • miles
Front ABS brakes failed, causing frequent vibration/grinding sounds.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #118

Apr 161997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Brake pedal has faded to the floor.

- Ponchatoula, LA, USA

problem #117

Mar 011995

Windstar

  • miles
EA96026, the vehicle's ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which could result in an accident.

- Baldwiin, NY, USA

problem #116

Apr 091997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Vehicles ABS braking system experiences extended stopping distance with mushy pedal.

- Bedford, MA, USA

problem #115

Aug 211995

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes failed.

- Glendora, CA, USA

problem #114

Jun 011995

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident.

- Hudson, FL, USA

problem #113

Nov 151996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes failed 3 times.

- Fort Wingate, NM, USA

problem #112

Oct 301996

Windstar

  • miles
Antilock rabs valve replaced.

- Hartford C, IN, USA

problem #111

Dec 201996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident.

- Middletown, NY, USA

problem #110

Nov 011994

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident.

- Rockville, MD, USA

problem #109

Mar 241997

Windstar

  • miles
Upon making a sudden stop on wet and dry pavement consumer noted malfunctioning of the braking system, pedal going all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance and brakes fading away, EA96-026.

- Mt. Laurel, NJ, USA

problem #108

Mar 181997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Upon making a stop on wet or dry pavement consumer noticed malfunctioning of the ABS brakes, resulting in brakes fading away/extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to find problem.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #107

Mar 031997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes, she states that she was involved in an accident and that when she went to apply brakes there were no brakes, ,she further notes that dealers cannot find the problem.

- Wilmar, MN, USA

problem #106

Feb 261997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
ABS brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance.

- Vera Beach, FL, USA

problem #105

Feb 251997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal will fade, causing extended stopping distance.

- Potomac, MD, USA

problem #104

Feb 191997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
While driving, experienced ABS failure, when during panic stop, at approx. 45mph, pedal grabbed then released, pedal travel too far down, brake action wasn't fast enough, pedal became spongy, went to floor, rearended another vehicle.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #103

Dec 071995

Windstar

  • miles
Had to replace anti-lock brake system 3 times due to excessive wear.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #102

Feb 111997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Experienced ABS failure while driving on wet pavement during panic stop, when attempting to slow/stop vehicle continued to roll forward, skidding 40 feet, hit another vehicle, 4 weeks prior experienced ABS light staying on, also no deployment of driver's air bag.

- Laverne, TN, USA

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