1996 Ford Windstar GL review from North America
"Never, never a ford again!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
What hasn't gone wrong with this van. After just over two years of owning this 1996 Wind star, My repair file is as thick as the New Testament. That I am not exagerating. Yes, my head gasket, too, went at 74,000 miles.
We had numerous other problems with it as well. Our interior lights would not shut off. Had all kinds of new switches and sensors installed. Had a new ignition put in. The starter went two times. The rear bearings had to be replaced twice. The front coil springs were cracked.
Just two weeks ago, we went on a 900 mile road trip. We got 78 miles from our house and guess what... the head gasket went AGAIN. Had it towed 80 miles to a garage to tell us.. yeah the head gasket is shot, but so is the entire engine. The piston walls are all tore up. So time for a new engine... Next month I think it's time for a new NON FORD van!
General comments?
And this is supposed to be a 5 star safety family vehicle? Thank God for roadside assistance.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 72000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79800 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 27th October, 2004 |