1998 Ford Windstar GL review from North America
"Cheaper than a Toyota Sienna. Now I know why; unreliable junk!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought the Junkstar in 2002 for expanding my (since had two more kids) family. It had 25000 miles at the time. Ran fine until about 60000 miles, and has been problematic since.
Check engine light stays on due to butterflies in the intake manifold faulty (mechanic advises 1400.00 to repair!).
Door ajar sensor problems like many others; I fixed it with a can of wd-40.
Replaced front passenger side tie-rod.
Brake and ABS light stays on (mechanic advises it is a bad ABS control module).
Rear air conditioner failed (repaired with a 76.00 part), and spare accessory power socket in the rear not working (kids can't watch the DVD player on long trips as a result).
Van now has 103000 on it - junk! I have a Toyota corolla 1994 with 238000 on it, and it has never failed me! Never! Had a camry as well with 315000; only towed once! Next van will be a Toyota!
Save money on repairs and save a headache; don't buy a Ford piece of junk!
General comments?
Unless you like trouble, DO NOT BUY A FORD, THEY ARE JUNK; not just the Windstar, but other models as well!
I drive a Ford Crown Vic police car at work. Yeah I'm a cop! The same problems my Windstar has had, the Crown Vic has had too!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 103000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 23rd June, 2008 |