1998 Ford Windstar LX review from North America
"Money pit due to poor engineering/quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
2 power window motors have gone bad.
Paint peeled off the roof.
Struts went bad at 100k miles.
Electrical/sensor problems at 110k miles, computer and sensors had to be replaced at a cost of $2000.
At 130k the water pump went bad and I found that piece that it mounts to was cracked. $3000 to repair.
Low oil pressure light started to flicker at 138k miles.
Engine threw a rod at 140k miles. Time for the junkyard.
General comments?
Van was great for the first 30k we owned it. Comfortable and reliable. After that, bad news.
Tune ups are very expensive due to rear three spark plugs being almost impossible to access.
Struts needed replacing, but wasn't willing to fork out the $1200.
Very poor resale value, even if in good condition.
This is the second Ford that I've owned. First was 1974 Mustang. I will not own another.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 15th October, 2008 |