10.0

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

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problem #2

May 062000

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Van lost power on acceleration and stopped. The front drive wheels locked-up. Dealer determined planetary gear in transmission blew. Manufacturer paid for the out of warranty (by 4 months) repairs. Note Ford has history of planetary gear failing (my 91 Taurus).

- Mt. Prospect, IL, USA

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problem #1

Jan 112000

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
The differential is noisy and coming apart.

- Gibsonia, PA, USA

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