4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,667 miles

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problem #5

Dec 292003

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 118,000 miles
Our 1996 Ford Windstar gl, which we purchased new, has 118000. We have experienced a broken (bouncing) speedometer, dome light malfunctioned, ABS and brake light malfunctioned, and more recently, leaking coolant which is linked to a blown head gasket and check engine warnings. The cost has been astronomical. According to many other consumers, all of these issues are common with the 96 model. Please investigate whether Ford intends to make any recalls regarding these issues.

- South Barre, VT, USA

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problem #4

Feb 072003

Windstar 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
My check engine light stays on and if I hit the brakes suddenly the brake light will come on.

- Daytona Beach, FL, USA

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problem #3

Feb 272003

(reported on)

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,335 miles
The ABS light had flashed periodically, the transmission had burnt out, and the engine had become contaminated with coolant. The consumer had requested reimbursement for the charge of the rebuilt engine. Scc

- Novato, CA, USA

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problem #2

Nov 041997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake/ABS warning light on.

- San Clemen, CA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 011996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake light stays on while braking.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

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