4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,517 miles

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problem #3

Aug 052003

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,550 miles
Replaced rack and pinion for the second time 8/01 ( by dealership) and 5/03. Also replaced front end bearing in 1999 and transmission. Wiring harness in 2000. Rear A/C does not work and that's only the items I can remeber.

- Marietta, GA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 012001

Windstar

  • miles
Bought car 3/01-immediately replaced cat. Converter. Overdrive lt flashing-needed new transmission, torque converter, planetary gears, solenoids; had to realign'speedometer off by at least 10 mph; need new rack & pinion-power steering fluid leaking; nothing but problems have spent so much money and also been without car for over a month -only had it 7 months!

- Drexel Hill, PA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 101996

Windstar

  • miles
Rack and pinion steering failed.

- Spring Val, CA, USA

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