10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,681 miles

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problem #7

Sep 011999

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The internally mounted latch lost all (3) screws which fasten it to the door causing the passenger sliding door to fail.

- Grand Rapi, MI, USA

problem #6

Sep 241999

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Horn requires extreme force to operate. Pass rear sliding door, inside panel rubs against rear fender scratching surface.

- Mendon, MA, USA

problem #5

Aug 211999

Windstar

  • miles
Both rear sliding doors have failed, dealer requested we drive vehicle to shop with rear doors opened

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #4

May 101999

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Design of sliding door handle is dangerous causing extended fingers to become caught between door and the doorframe, in this case a severe bruise and loss of a fingernail resulted. Nlm

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #3

Mar 191999

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Side sliding door slams shut when on a down grade.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #2

Mar 011999

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer must hit the horn at exact spot with extreme force before horn will blow which could cause an accident. Also, driver's and passenger's power windows, at freezing point under 30 degrees with dry frost, will not operate. Consumer must wait until the vehicle is completely warmed up.

- Madison, NJ, USA

problem #1

Nov 271998

Windstar

  • miles
Had notified the dealer of problem. The power doors can be activated by a child. They keep closing & do not stop until they are closed & locked. Can happens even when something or someone is in the doorway.

- Spartanburg, SC, USA