5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,000 miles

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problem #5

Aug 102012

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the track bar detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle began to wobble excessively. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and advised the contact not to drive the vehicle. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 09/21/12 the vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic at the owner's expense. The dealer was made aware of failures. Updated 09/26/2012

- Franklin, IN, USA

problem #4

Apr 132011

Windstar

  • miles
I purchased a 1997 Ford Windstar and from what I understand is that there was a recall on the coil springs/suspension. (recall#01I00700) < I believe this is the recall #. long story short my front tires are flat doue to the coil springs. None of the dealers I took it to are willing to fix this. They say it is not covered under any recall... please help me better understand why Ford wont fix this defect.

- Hobart, IN, USA

problem #3

Jan 312000

Windstar

  • miles
Consumer can hear a crickling noise. Consumer heard about an investigation of suspension and feared it may break and puncture a tire.

- Manasquan, NJ, USA

problem #2

Dec 201999

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
At highway speeds vehicle vibrates. Dealer has inspected the vehicle and has not corrected the problem. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Oswego, NY, USA

problem #1

Oct 271999

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Vehicle making a popping noise througout the frame. Nlm

- Wilmington, NC, USA