10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
15 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
16 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #17

May 202003

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 55 mp both frontal air bags deployed unexpectedly. Driver and passenger sustained minor injuries, and were transported to a hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

- Hyattsville, MD, USA

problem #16

Jul 301999

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbags inadvertently deployed, causing minor long term injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Loveland, CO, USA

problem #15

Nov 201999

Windstar

  • miles
Was traveling 40-45mph in foggy weather when a deer appeared in the road. Hit deer & both air bags deployed, causing the driver to suffer burns on the face & arms. Also, front seat belt failed to restrain the driver.

- Keysville, GA, USA

problem #14

Aug 101999

Windstar

  • miles
While driving approximately25mph vehicle in front stop suddenly, and consumer rear ended it. Upon impact, both airbags deployed and bursted open which burned the left side of the consumer's face.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #13

Apr 211999

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Vehicle hit a deer on driver's side at 20mph and neither driver's side or passenger's side airbags deployed, driver sustained injuries. Dealer cannot identify problem.

- Farmersville, NY, USA

problem #12

Jun 291998

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
While driving inner tie rod broke, causing the front passenger's side wheel to fall off, resulting in driver's side air bag deploying. Consumer was knocked unconscious.

- Emmitsburg, MD, USA

problem #11

Nov 101998

Windstar

  • miles
When driving on wet pavement the airbags deployed at approximately one mph when the consumer slammed on brakes to avoid impact of another vehicle. Dealer not aware of the problem.

- Bedford, VA, USA

problem #10

Oct 101998

Windstar

  • miles
While entering an intersection vehicle was broadsided on the paasenger's side by anothe vehicle. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Also seat belt failed to restrain consumer. Hit rear mirror and split head open and got a concussion.

- Metamora, MI, USA

problem #9

Feb 031998

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
The vehicle hit a deer and the passenger's side airbag deployed, injurying the passenger's retna. Dealer has not seen.

- Jeferson, TX, USA

problem #8

Jan 101998

Windstar

  • miles
Consumer was attempting to stop about 15-20 feet behind of other vehicle when ABS became inoperative, causing consumer to rearend vehicle, half of engine destroyed, all front end damaged, airbags did not deploy.consumer had extended stopping distance to 40-50 feet.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #7

Sep 021997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was hit from the rear, causing vehicle to rear end another vehicle, resulting into a four vehicle collision in which the drivers or passengers air bags did not deploy. Consumer suffered minor injuries.

- Altoona, PA, USA

problem #6

Mar 241997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Upon impact, during frontal crash, 9:00 on front bumper, at approx. 35mph, driver's/ passenger's air bags deployed, however, driver's airbag deployed onto the left of driver. As result, driver sustained wounds and bruises.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #5

Mar 241997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 35mph, 9:00 on front bumper, dual airbag deployment occurred, however, the driver's side airbag deployed directly onto driver's left arm, causing wounds and bruises.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #4

Feb 151996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbags deployed at 55 due to hitting a dog on bumper, no dammage. Driver had ringing in ears for one week.

- Cape Girardeau, MO, USA

problem #3

Feb 191997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 35mph, 9:00 on front bumper, dirvier's/passenger's airbags deployed, however, driver's airbag deployed onto the left arm of driver, causing wounds and bruises.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 191997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 35mph, 9:00 on front bumper, driver's/assenger's airbags deployed, however, driver's airbag deployed onto the left arm of driver, as result cause wounds and bruises.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 191996

Windstar

  • miles
Violent deployment of passenger's airbag during an accident, resulting in chemical/abrasion burns to face and eye injury.

- Spokane, WA, USA