10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Feb 282001

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The serpentine belts has been replaced three times since the consumer purchased the vehicle.

- Bridgeton, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Jun 262001

Windstar

  • miles
Head gasket failed and was replaced, also a new engine cover was put on, a little over a year later the head gasket had to be replaced again and the engine had to be cleaned and milled due to the sludge build up, serpentine belt noisy.

- Rochester, NY, USA

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problem #2

May 222000

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Drive belt failed. Nlm

- Niagara Fa, NY, USA

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problem #1

Feb 162000

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Was driving vehicle when a loud noise was heard. Suddenly everything failed. There were no power brakes or steering. Could hear motor still going. All dashboard lights came on. Vehicle ended up in someone elses yard. Owner checked vehicle & found tensioner bar on the drive belt broke, causing loss 0F control.

- Shelimar, FL, USA

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