10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 34,426 miles
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Transmission failed @ approx. 24,000 miles without warning, had to be towed, took 3 weeks for dealer to replace, transmission failed again with approx. 49,000 miles, unable to get out of 1st gear, drove to dealer for repair - transmission has never seemed right on this car - at a reguarly scheduled service appointment we specifically asked the dealer about the transmission, they said it was fine and shortly thereafter the transmission failed - upon review of the other reported complaints re: Transmissions for the 98 Windstar, I do not feel I drive a reliable car - I have also had brake problems with this vehicle - they started smoking when driving in the mountains - I have also had problems with power window locks as well as problems with oil leakage
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
When making a turn / reverse there is a noise present. Dealer replaced the mounts to correct problem.
- Spring Church, PA, USA
With no prior warning vehicle stalles while driving 30-35 mph. ABS brake light comes on.
- Baltimore, MD, USA
Motor mount broke.
- Torrance, CA, USA
Motor mount broken. Mjs
- Franklin, WI, USA
When vehicle starts to pickup speed after making a turn, it would have a strong jerking motion, like having a tow chain attached.
- Douglas, GA, USA
Piston and gasket failed causing the vehicle to shift harshly and make noise.
- Sturgeon B, WI, USA
Transmission would jerk as if being rearended. Front end would work itself loose. Had to replace bushings, tracking bar & motor mounts due to being defective. Vehicle is not drivable after being in an accident.
- House Springs, MO, USA
While driving at any speed the vehicle stalls and the brakes grind. Had to be replace brakes twice and engine once. Consumer is hearing a banging noise coming from the vehicle and the vehicle will cut off without prior warning.
- Holbrook, NY, USA
There was an engine head gasket leakage and the dealer fixed the leak. Also, the vehicle will shift from first gear into second gear, and from second to first while driving or sitting in traffic. The dealer can't detemine the problem, and the vehicle has been in the shop three times and they can't find the problem.
- Estero, FL, USA
25 gallon oil tanks are collapsing, leaving room for only 16 or 17 gallons of gasoline. Dealer contacted, and stated they are not responsible for the defect.
- Fairborn, OH, USA
- Curtis, NE, USA