2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,476 miles

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problem #2

Oct 102006

Windstar 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
: the contact stated the front hood unlatched from the vehicle while traveling 65 mph. The hood blew off, and went through the windshield nearly causing injuries.

- Monsey, NY, USA

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problem #1

Sep 042003

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,952 miles
Consumer stated while parking and without any indication vehicle lost power steering. Vehicle was serviced, technician noticed steering fitting was rusted which caused the power steeering fluid to leak. The hood was difficult to open. The dealer lubed the latch.

- Pine Knoll Shores, NC, USA

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