1995 Ford Windstar LX review from North America
"Don't buy a FORD"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes.
Faulty electrical system.
Blown head gasket.
General comments?
After owning many Japanese autos which were highly reliable and well engineered, I decided to buy American for a change. I had heard that Ford had made most improvements to its quality. What a crock! I suffered more problems in the few years as the owner of a Windstar than all my previous vehicles combined. The latest is a blown head gasket at 47,000 miles. From what I read on this survey site, the problem is not eliminated by replacing the gasket. Engine defects can cause the same thing to happen again.
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| This is absolutely the worst car (a Ford) I ever own |
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| Wish it had good reliability |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 47000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 1st January, 2001 |