1996 Ford Windstar GL review from North America
"The car is under designed and should be avoided at all cost"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The speedometer failed at 63,000 miles.
The front wheel bearings failed at 70,000 miles.
The head gasket failed at 73,000 miles.
General comments?
This car has been a significant disappointment compared to our results with Honda Accords. We had two Accords, one that we drove for 12 years, with only the replacement of the water pump and our current one that has 160,000 miles with no work other than routine maintenance. The car was maintained with all service at less than the recommended intervals, yet after 6
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler Grand Caravan |
| Date of Entry | 12th December, 2004 |