1996 Ford Windstar GL review from North America
"A disappointment!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Our head gasket went just over 100,000 km. Ford is of no assistance. We put a rebuilt engine in - cost approximately $4000. Our Windstar was manufactured in September 95 - three weeks after warranty for 95's extended warranty ran out.
Unfortunately, since we got it back we worry - what will happen next, we also cannot afford to trade with this expense hanging over our head.
This happened in March 2001, we continue to make any contact we think may help. If you have a similar story, please comment. We need all the information and support we can get.
General comments?
We have enjoyed having the Windstar until this year. The ride is very comfortable, if they can get the problems fixed we would consider another.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 49000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 119000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Aerostar |
| Date of Entry | 24th April, 2001 |