10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 1
Average Mileage:
3,042 miles

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problem #33

Mar 161998

Windstar

  • miles
Replaced defective engine head gasket. Also engine check light came on.

- Marcellus, NY, USA

problem #32

Feb 281998

Windstar

  • miles
Engine head gasket leak.

- Itasca, IL, USA

problem #31

Mar 101998

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer noticed vehicle idling a bit rough and jerking on highway. The heater was not working correctly, then consumer noticed the temperature gauge was at the highest temperature possible. Consumer took vehicle to a mechanic who took the engine apart, and saw that the head gasket was faulty, then replaced it. There were other problems due to faulty head gasket which all were repaired.

- Wyoming, OH, USA

problem #30

Jan 011998

Windstar

  • miles
Faulty seals and bolts on the head gaskets cause coolant leakage and overheating.

- Tallahasse, FL, USA

problem #29

Mar 011998

Windstar

  • miles
Head gasket failure. (tsb #98-4-9)

- Tallahasse, FL, USA

problem #28

Feb 151998

Windstar

  • miles
Engine gasket failed allowing coolant into engine.

- Westervill, OH, USA

problem #27

Jul 201997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed when going 45mph. Whenever gas is given engine would race & then slam into gear (3rd gear) after stopping & then taking off. Took to dealer & was informed aluminum engine cylinder was cracked.

- Milwaukee, OR, USA

problem #26

Feb 231998

Windstar

  • miles
Engine failure.

- Centreville, VA, USA

problem #25

Mar 041998

Windstar

  • miles
Engine gasket failure.

- Wantagh, NY, USA

problem #24

Feb 271998

Windstar

  • miles
Engine gasket failure.

- La Grange, GA, USA

problem #23

Mar 021998

Windstar

  • miles
Blown head gasket.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #22

Feb 121998

Windstar

  • miles
Engine gasket failure.

- Sandwich, MA, USA

problem #21

Feb 141998

Windstar

  • miles
Blown head gaskets.

- New Albany, OH, USA

problem #20

Feb 181998

Windstar

  • miles
Blown engine gasket.

- Leola, PA, USA

problem #19

Feb 181998

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Vehicle has a blown head gasket. The dealer has repaired the vehicle.

- Newtonville, MA, USA

problem #18

Nov 121997

Windstar

  • miles
Engine blew the head gasket.

- Petaluma, CA, USA

problem #17

Feb 081998

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Engine head gasket failed.

- Colliervil, TN, USA

problem #16

Nov 071997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Piston cracked, causing the car to slip gears.

- Everett, MA, USA

problem #15

Oct 081997

Windstar

  • miles
Engine gaskets blew after numerous complaints about the engine.

- Eureka, CA, USA

problem #14

Apr 291997

Windstar

  • miles
Head gasket malfunctioned, causing vehicle to stall. Also engine check light came on/off.

- Augusta, ME, USA

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