2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,410 miles

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problem #2

Mar 012005

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 108,820 miles
When trying to stop the vehicle on the highway pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle accelerated to 80 mph. Consumer had to press the brakes very hard to stop, causing damage to the brake pedal. Vehicle was towed, and throttle cable was discovered to be defective. Consumer contacted manufacturer, and was told the vehicle was too old and had too many miles. The throttle stuck, causing severely damaged to brakes. Consumer was advised that Ford did recall on 932 of its 1999 and 2000 model for this problem.

- Federal Way, WA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 232002

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
When stopping at light or making a turn vehicle will not accelerate. This happens intermittently. When turning vehicle off and restarting computer resets, and dealer can't identify problem.

- Columbus, GA, USA

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