10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,333 miles

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problem #6

Feb 262003

Windstar

  • 50,000 miles
The passenger side rear window shattered into pieces, without impact.

- Trenton, MI, USA

problem #5

Jun 212001

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was backing up while going 5mph. Then, vehicle back ended, hitting an "L" shape pole. Tailgate window shaterred. Tailgate was hit right below the window when it shattered. Manufacturer didn't refer consumer to dealer.

- San Dimas, CA, USA

problem #4

Jan 262001

Windstar

  • miles
While traveling 35 mph heard a loud bang. Rear passenger's side glass on cargo door had shattered. Corners of window were broken off. Window was still intact. Contacted dealership, and informed by mechanic that problem was normal.

- Powder Springs, GA, USA

problem #3

Oct 132000

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Was traveling about 45mph on highway and there was a knocking noise because of gasoline usage. Also, there was a leak in the rear window, and water came though and ruined the carpet.

- Ft Stewart, GA, USA

problem #2

Oct 131999

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the back window shattered twice, felt like an explosion. When this happened, glass fell into passenger's compartment where the children were in.

- Carvendale, CO, USA

problem #1

Dec 111999

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While the van was parked in the driveway, rear window on the passenger's side just blew out for no apparent reason. The problem was reported to the dealership. Window will be replaced under owner's insurance. Owner concerned about a possible defect in the glass.

- Hicksville, NY, USA