10.0

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

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problem #10

Jun 012004

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS anti-lock braking engages during normal dry braking. This causes a lessening in braking just before a complete stop. Could cause a collision by not stopping car within the distance expected.

- Stephenson, MI, USA

problem #9

Aug 272002

Windstar

  • miles
ABS braking light system appears on dashboard. Also there is coolant mixed in with oil inside of engine. Dealership is aware of the problems.

- Royers Ford, PA, USA

problem #8

May 202002

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
My anti lock light stays on brake light indicator stays on after I come to a hault for the first time out for the day. But I thought it was from the brake drums crushing my brake pad I had to replace one at a time.but the in one month my rear rim cracks leaking air then front rim does same thing in same month dealer say we ca sceduel you an appointment at your cost. Thanks you Ford for a fine response.

- Merced, CA, USA

problem #7

Mar 012001

Windstar

  • miles
Tracking system light comes on without prior warning. And brakes are not operable. Light on the inside comes on intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Orange, CA, USA

problem #6

Oct 202001

Windstar

  • miles
Engine check light, ABS and trac off lights started flashing at 78,000 miles. Car has failed 4 times. Repeated trips to service center, tune-up twice, new battery, new fuel pump. Approx. $1500 paid so far, car continues to fail while driving. Ford Motor Co.

- Tilton, NH, USA

problem #5

Nov 011997

Windstar

  • miles
Brake pads twice and the brake rotors once needed to be replaced. ABS light and parking brake light in the dash began to flash on and off. Currently, they are staying on in vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachment.

- Sparks, NV, USA

problem #4

Jul 011999

Windstar

  • miles
I am concerned about the warning lights on the dashboard. When driving this vehicle the ABS brake light along with the emergency brake stay lit while driving and when the vehicle is being used. It also seems that the door ajar buzzer tends to keep sounding while driving. This is a hindrance while driving.

- Julian, PA, USA

problem #3

Jun 151999

Windstar

  • miles
ABS and brake light comes on when brakes are applied.

- Woodland, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 091998

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
ABS brakes; when applying brakes under normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and brakes failed to stop vehicle, causing extended stopping distance.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #1

Jun 011995

Windstar

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes failed 3 times.

- Azusa, CA, USA