1996 Ford Windstar LX review from North America
"A piece of junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I brought this van used. I trusted Ford to have good quality used vehicles. I had purchased a brand new Mitsubishi Mirage and it was totaled and I feared buying a new vehicle. I never had a days problem with my Mirage.
The first day out in the Wind star, the check engine light came on. A hose needed to be replaced.
The following week, the windows in the back wouldn't open. New motors were put in.
A month later, the fuel pump system had to be replaced at a cost of over $500.00.
Transmission needed repairs.
Check engine light constantly on and off, no problem can be found.
General comments?
The van is a nice size and very comfortable, but the problems make it a piece of junk. Ford should be ashamed to make a family vehicle like this and claim it's reliable and safe.
I would never buy another Ford vehicle again and as soon as I finish paying off this vehicle it's gone. I'll stick with foreign cars.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 61000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 74000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Mirage |
| Date of Entry | 31st October, 2002 |