10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Feb 132004

Windstar

  • miles
While driving 65 mph hood separated from the outer panel. Consumer was able to pull over, called roadside assistance, and had vehicle towed to consumer's home. Consumer contacted the dealer, and mechanic informed the consumer that vehicle was not covered by recall.

- Bethel, CT, USA

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problem #4

Mar 221999

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Joshua, TX, USA

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problem #3

Mar 011998

Windstar

  • miles
Outer hood panel separated from body of vehicle prior to recall (97V-180). In addition, replaced front electric door latch/multifunctioned wiper switch/windshield wiper switch/engine cylinder head gaskets due to coolant leak, and differential seal.

- Waukesha, WI, USA

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problem #2

Dec 231997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Recall no. 97V180000; there is no sign that that recall work has been taken care.

- Lufkin, TX, USA

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problem #1

Dec 241996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving approxiamtely 55mph when the top part of the hood just flew off the van. This is a two part hood and the bottom part was still locked. Vehicle was also involved in a minor accident while going 20-25 mph. Took in for repair, but did not get repaired because they said it was not under warranty.

- Bridgewater, NJ, USA

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