1996 Ford Windstar LX review from North America
"It is a nice mini-van if you do not mind replacing the heading gasket every couple years"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Second time around on Head gasket problem. Current engine only has 33000.
General comments?
I am frustrated with Ford and the way they are handling the '96 Windstar head gasket problem. I am currently on the second time around with this problem. I had my engine replace in Feb 2000. Same type of problems where occurring, engine running very ruff and the check engine light was blinking on and off.
I am sorry to hear that I am not the only one out there with this problem. I am currently deciding if there is enough people in the state Michigan to start a class action law suit against Ford, for the '96 Windstar's with the 3.8L engines. If you have gone through this without any assistance from Ford - please contact me at bljextra@yahoo.com. If there is enough of us out there - maybe we could make Ford listen to us and help us out.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 2500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 113000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 1st May, 2003 |