10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,302 miles

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problem #11

Sep 201999

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine head gasket blew out, allowing coolant to leak inside the engine compartment. Dealer has replaced engine head gasket once before, for the same defect. Problem is occurring again.

- Columbia, MD, USA

problem #10

Apr 261999

Windstar

  • miles
Computer codes indicate a head gasket failure

- Little Ferry, NJ, USA

problem #9

Feb 271999

Windstar

  • miles
I am reporting this problem due to the fact that Ford motor fails to admit there is a problem. I have spoken to many garages in the cincinnati area and they have had to replace many head gaskets. The mechanics at castrucci Ford said they have repaired two Windstar and were working on the third. This problem could cause catastophic engine failure and possibly result in an accident!!!! I feel that Ford should recall these vehicles.

- Fayetteville, OH, USA

problem #8

Dec 141998

Windstar

  • miles
Leak in gasket for timing chain cover not covered under warranty because I am not the original owner.

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA

problem #7

Aug 011998

Windstar

  • miles
Head engine blew while driving vehicle on the highway at apporx. 55mph on a normal road condition. Vehicle was taken to dealer, repairs were made at the cost to consumer. Consumer pointed out that a manufacturer's. recall was done to 1994-1995, concerning head gasket.

- Gaylord, MI, USA

problem #6

Aug 291997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine bearings failed.

- Franklin, WI, USA

problem #5

May 171998

Windstar

  • miles
While driving the van about 30 mph heard a popping noise. When owner looked under the van the rear connecting rod was broken in half. The van will be repaired.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #4

Dec 011996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Right oil pump gasket failed.

- Chino Hills, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 171998

Windstar

  • miles
Engine cylinder head failed due to a manufacturing defect.

- Waukesha, WI, USA

problem #2

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

problem #1

Dec 091997

Windstar

  • miles
Blown engine gasket and speedometer off by five miles (recalled).

- Dodge City, KS, USA