10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,958 miles

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problem #13

Jul 021997

Windstar

  • miles
Van was parked running in the driveway, passenger exited the vehicle while in park. Car sat in park for 1-2 minutes and started to roll. There is a recall on the model of vehicle make and year, but this vehicle was not included in the recall.

- Colchester, IL, USA

problem #12

Jul 021997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
-vehicle was in park for about 1-2 minutes and the vehicle popped out of gear and rolled down the street. Driver started running behind vehicle and was pinned between the vehicle and light, and suffered some damage to her left side. There is a recall listed on the transmission 96V-086000. Dealer says that this is what the recall states will happen, but they say that this vehicle is not listed on recall for the park pawl roll pin popping out of gear. Dealer has vehicle now in shop for the problem, but owner is responsible for the fee.

- Colchester, IL, USA

problem #11

Mar 261997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer says the transmission will not go into reverse when stopping, it shifts down with a loud thump, also when putting vehicle in gear there's a loud thump. When driving vehicle transmission slips, engine continues racing and the vehicle's not moving.

- Metairia, LA, USA

problem #10

Jan 111997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission defect, causing vehicle to roll back while in the park position/accident/injury.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #9

Nov 201996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Defective transmission, causing vehicle to roll backwards while in the park position/ accident.

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #8

Sep 091996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission growls and sounds lke it is going to drop/hit the ground; also brake pedal gets mushy/soft, vehicle loses control. There is also loss of steering power.

- Oakhurst, CA, USA

problem #7

Aug 151996

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Owner received recall notice, contacted dealer and was told parts were not available. Recall#96V086000.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #6

Aug 011996

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Owner received recall notice 7-1-96, contacted dealer and was told parts were not available.

- Gulf Breeze, FL, USA

problem #5

Oct 151995

Windstar

  • miles
Auto-tran: Vehicle keeps rolling when coming to stop, shifted to park, keeps rolling on flat surface and incline, no warning.

- Nesconset, NY, USA

problem #4

Mar 291996

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
#PE96-015 truck in park position, slipped out of park into reverse.

- Moberly, MO, USA

problem #3

Feb 091996

Windstar

  • miles
Went attempted to put vehicle in reverse vechilce went forward. Tried six times shut off vehcile remove key and restarted it was fine.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #2

Feb 091996

Windstar

  • miles
Went attempted to put vehicle in reverse vechilce went forward. Tried six times shut off vehcile remove key and restarted it was fine.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #1

Feb 081996

Windstar

  • miles
When in park vehicle rolls if on incline.

- Lexington, KY, USA