10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,214 miles

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problem #5

Nov 181999

Windstar

  • miles
Eletrical system shorted out. Windshield wipers worked only when washers were being used, dome light stayed on when door was closed and won't go off.

- Proctor, OH, USA

problem #4

Dec 081999

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Door ajar, lights intermittently operate. Lights stay on, and at night are a distraction to driver. Even when vehicle is off, lights remain on, and run battery down. Dealer contacted. Consumer repaired lights at his own expense.

- Tomahawk, WI, USA

problem #3

Apr 121997

Windstar

  • miles
When driving the brakes went straight to the floorboard, and the brake light came on. Conumer had to pump the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. Also, when applying the brakes there is a loud noise. The brakes had been replaced three times. Dealer told the consumer that brakes have to be replaced every year. Consumer stated that there is another safety problem involving the electricalsystem. The lights keep coming on, as well as the light's on the dashboard keep coming on. In addition, gas gauge failed to indicate the proper amount of gas left in the tank.

- Bakerfield, CA, USA

problem #2

Nov 011996

Windstar

  • miles
Horn is continually shorting out due to electrical failure which is also causing power window and door latch failure.

- Bayside, NY, USA

problem #1

Apr 201998

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Electrical system failure.

- Layton, UT, USA