10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,765 miles

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problem #35

Dec 051997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Anti-lock brakes fail continuously, causing accident.

- Beachwood, OH, USA

problem #34

Jul 121997

Windstar

  • miles
ABS and hand brake failure.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #33

Dec 011997

Windstar

  • miles
ABS failure.

- Westbrook, ME, USA

problem #32

Dec 091997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes lock up.

- Amenia, NY, USA

problem #31

Jan 101998

Windstar

  • miles
Consumer was attempting to stop about 15-20 feet behind of other vehicle when ABS became inoperative, causing consumer to rearend vehicle, half of engine destroyed, all front end damaged, airbags did not deploy.consumer had extended stopping distance to 40-50 feet.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #30

Jun 101997

Windstar

  • miles
ABS brake lights come on. After applying brakes there's plenty of vibration. Steering wheel has to be held tightly due to moving from side to side. Took to dealer 6 times & brakes repaired each time. Problem still exists. Manufacturer said met warranty obligation.

- Hampton, GA, USA

problem #29

Nov 111997

Windstar

  • miles
When applying brakes vehicle will not stop, usually takes about 2 car lengths before it stops. But it can also vary, depending on the speed. Dealer has replaced brake pads 3 times/7 times rotors and calipers. This has to be done usually every 1500-3000 miles defect is occurring.

- Monterey Park, CA, USA

problem #28

Oct 011996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake system failed.

- Victorville, CA, USA

problem #27

Jan 011996

Windstar

  • miles
ABS problems; when applying the brakes on normal road conditions there is a grinding sound and the pedal goes to the floorbroad, and more stopping distance is required. Dealer stated that the brake calipers were missing and were replaced under warranty. Consumer is still experiencing a braking problem.

- Minn, MN, USA

problem #26

Sep 161997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes.0 vehicle was involved in an accident. Brakes were applied, but did not stop vehicle. Pedal went completely to floor. Also ABS light came on at time of accident. Cause has not been determined.

- Pimbrook Pines, FL, USA

problem #25

Jun 091997

Windstar

  • miles
ABS brake failure; also ABS warning light keeps coming on.

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

problem #24

Aug 041997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes; while applying brakes, brake pedal goes to floor. Also, full pressure was applied to brake pedal with no results. Owner further notes that brake rotors and pads were replaced. Owner is very concerned for safety.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #23

Jul 021997

Windstar

  • miles
The brakes on leased vehicle have gone bad, and the manufacturer is not willing to replace or repair these brakes, and the car is still under warranty.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #22

Jul 011996

Windstar

  • miles
The vehicle's ABS brakes failed and ABS light came on. Vehicle vibrated at high speed. Brakes serviced at 20miles. Dealer cannot determine the problem.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #21

Nov 201996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Defective antilock brakes.

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #20

Feb 281997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Upon applying force to the brake pedal, the pedal will continue to maneuver, causing extended stopping distance and brakes fade away.

- West Chester, OH, USA

problem #19

Feb 101997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Was driving applied the brakes, vehicle slowed down then locked up and hit a mail truck.

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #18

Jan 241997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
While driving, experienced ABS failure, when attempting to slow/stop got no response, vehicle continued to go foward at same speed 20-25mph, rearended mail truck, no prior warning, no injuries.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #17

Jan 211997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes, the pedal went to the floor, and brakes failed to stop the vehicle.

- Scranton, PA, USA

problem #16

Jan 141997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Experiencing moments when extreme pressure must be used to stop.

- Falls Church, VA, USA

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