10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,980 miles

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problem #8

Dec 192003

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,500 miles
Over thirty separate warranty repairs over two years. Faulty electrical door locks (kids couldn't exit), transmission leakage, transmission failure, front-end defects with loud thumping noises and several body problems. Most notable body problems are wind noise and water leakage through doors and windows. Most recently, the fuel pump failed (@ 37,000 miles). Ford has all along refused to acknowledge the problems. Now that the vehicle is out of warranty, they have again said they will not doing anything. The vehicle is unreliable and unsafe to operate.

- Bloomington, IL, USA

problem #7

Dec 022003

(reported on)

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was placed in reverse gear and car would not move in reverse. The consumer was told the transmission would cost 1800-2000 miles.

- Cedar Lake, IN, USA

problem #6

Jun 272002

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After starting vehicle ABS light stayed on and overdrive light was flashing. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.

- Hayword, CA, USA

problem #5

Oct 102001

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission rolls or slipswhen on any incline when in any gear (D,1,2 or R)

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #4

Feb 122002

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, and upon upon coming to a stop on an incline car rolls backward very freely, when on steep incline car rolls backward as if it is in neutral. Contacted manufacturer.

- River Vale, NJ, USA

problem #3

Sep 022001

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated arm rest on the passenger side of the vehicle is broken, cause unknown. Clunk noise in front end while turning or accelerating from a stop, can also be felt with vibration, passenger side dash area hanging. Both sliding door rubber stops missing, driverside sliding door stop replaced. Grinding noise in rear when applying brakes. When heat is on vent smells like something is burning. Wipers will not clear windshield, washer solvent sprays in one spot. Normal operation.

- Armada, MI, USA

problem #2

Jan 262002

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 65mph vehicle lost power. Prior to loss of power overdrive light illuminated. Dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.

- Antelope, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 102001

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission rolls or slipswhen on any incline when in any gear (D,1,2 or R)

- Aurora, CO, USA