10.0

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

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problem #7

Apr 012002

Windstar

  • miles
The right front door rattles when the window is down due to window guide failure. Windshield wiper blades failed.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #6

Jun 012002

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The left outer tie rod was replace. The fuel injector, timing cover gaskets and wiper blades were replaced. The rear brake light was replaced. The switch headlight control was replaced. The drivers door ajar switch was replaced. Updated

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #5

Feb 072000

Windstar

  • miles
The speedometer starts moving erratically once speeds of 25 mph are reached. Also, sometimes, the windshield wipers will only work on high speed. I have contacted the dealer, and am told it will be $500 for the speedometer. I feel this, as well as the problems with the wipers is a serious safety issue. I've read several complaints on this site about problems with speedometers on 1996 Windstar, and I think Ford should be responsible for repairs, not me.

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #4

Sep 181999

Windstar

  • miles
When turning on the windshield wipers the wipers don't work, upon turning on the washers they work.

- Decatur, IN, USA

problem #3

Dec 231997

Windstar

  • miles
Windshield wiper pivot arm nut became loose while in use. Wiper fell to left off of windshield.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #2

Feb 051997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Owner states that his rear wiper does not clear window effectively and that washer pump does not operate, he also notes that he has a hard time of seeing out rear window.

- Sunrise Be, MO, USA

problem #1

Jan 151995

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers do not work when there is a little snow or rain. Visibility is very poo/blades ice up and become coated with snow and will not functrion properly.windshield wiper and defroster don't seem to work.

- Decatur, IL, USA