4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,330 miles

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problem #5

Jul 152000

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was traveling 75mph and front coil spring on driver's side broke punctured tire. Vehicle was kept in control. Ford dealer had heard nothing about this, and wouldn't stand behind problem. Tire was replaced on warranty and the strut was replaced by the dealer.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

problem #4

Jul 012000

Windstar

  • miles
While vehicle was parked in driveway consumer heard a loud noise. Then took vehicle to a technician. He told consumer that it was left front coil spring that broke.

- Empier, MI, USA

problem #3

Jul 012000

Windstar

  • miles
While driving front end coil spring broke, consumr lost control and almost hit two cars.

- Milwalkee, WI, USA

problem #2

Jun 152000

Windstar

  • miles
Front passenger-side coil spring failed by shearing, causing tire to puncture while car was parked. If car had been moving, the failure would have caused a potentially serious accident.

- Andover, MA, USA

problem #1

May 212000

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While vehicle was parked in driveway all of a sudden heard a loud noise. Later on, noticed loss of steering. Vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer informed consumer that the problem was due to front coil spring failure. Owner seeks reimbursement for repairs.

- Mallory Town, CA, USA