10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 26,400 miles
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The contact owns a 1996 Ford Windstar. Two years ago around June 7 2003 while driving the van all weekend, when they got out of the van and walked into a store, were not into the store for 10 minutes and someone said that the vehicle on fire. Had problems with ABS light coming on, and they tried to have this fixed. Were not successful in getting this fixed. The vehicle was totaled, and the insurance company covered it. She believed the problem was from the deactivation of cruise control switch. The fire started under the hood.
- Thornton, PA, USA
The computer that controls the ABS malfunctioned, resulting in the anti lock brakes not engaging when vehicle was being driven on ice or snow. Dealership was contacted.
- Scarborough, ME, USA
While traveling on the interstate, check engine light appears on dashboard, and vehicle was leaking antfreeze. Dealership is aware of problem. Dealer found head gasket had blown, replaced head gasket and thermostat, on several occasions the air conditioning leaks, brakes making grinding sound, dealer found anti-lock sensor failed, rear fender is rusted on passenger side.
- Sciota, PA, USA
ABS brake sensor failed resulting in collision.
- Redlands, CA, USA
- Meadville, PA, USA