1.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
134,000 miles

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problem #1

Apr 052004

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 134,000 miles
I brought my 1996 Ford Windstar in for an oil change, and was told tie rods failed and needed to be replaced., then, next day, they phoned and advised me that transmission was defective because the pan was full of shavings, also, power steering rack was leaking, and intake gasket needed replacement., a total of $5000 to fix this vehicle. I bought it at 118,000 miles, and this happened shortly after owning it for one year. Currently, it has 134,000 miles, and cannot be driven. I parked vehicle then started it after being parked for a week. Heard a noise from front, and then white smoke came out of the tail pipe. I do believe that paul cornies, the dealer that I purchased vehicle knew that they were selling me a lemon. It has caused me a lot of hardship as I no longer work due to health reasons. I filed for disability insurance, and was told that I had a preexisting disease, and refused to pay the insurance. Currently, I have a junker in my driveway that I can't afford to fix, and a bill for the next 3 years, since I still owe for it. I will never buy another Ford.

- Chatham,Ont, 00, USA

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