10.0

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

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problem #4

May 252001

Windstar

  • miles
Front left macpherson strut spring broke. Dealer was inspecting vehicle.

- Kingwood, WV, USA

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problem #3

Nov 302000

Windstar

  • miles
Suspension spring broke and blew right front tire. Also, struts collapsed, and consumer lost control and came to a full stop.

- Hamilton, CD, USA

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problem #2

Jun 101998

Windstar

  • miles
Had the sub-frame insulator replaced twice. Had new ABS brakes put on vehicle. The rotors were cut twice. The subframe bushing thread loader was worn down. Tie rods replaced twice, and the struts were replaced twice also.

- Sand Hook, CT, USA

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problem #1

Apr 151997

Windstar

  • miles
Driving 30mph, went over pothole which caused strut to be pushed upwards & was crushed. Vehicle can be driven, but not for long. Took to Ford & could not find problem. Took to 2 different mechanics & informed by both of crushed strut.

- Maple Grove, MN, USA

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