10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Sep 221998

Windstar

  • miles
Drivers seat back broke during rearend collision causing more severe injuries to drivers neck, back and arms than if it had not broken.

- Foresthill, CA, USA

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problem #4

Apr 181998

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear seat latch injured the driver while removing the rear seat.

- New City, NY, USA

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problem #3

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Seat control (latch / switch) failed, resulting in loose seat.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

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problem #2

Aug 011997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver's side seat does not lock in place, resulting in the seat sliding backward and forward when driving, also, Ford has changed the design of the seat glide. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

- Placerville, CA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 031997

Windstar

  • miles
The driver seatback does not lock in postion which causes the seatback to move unexpectedly, and causes an accident.

- Houston, TX, USA

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