1996 Ford Windstar LX review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After 200 miles brakes failed completely, dealer couldn't find problem. Noticed that brakes fail whenever you drive over a bump while brakes are slightly engaged.....
After 800 miles engine failiure light came on; no compression in 2 cylinders. Head gaskets exchanged.
After 2,000 miles aft. side windows didn't open anymore, motors changed.
After that: running fine until 20,000 miles, returned at lease end.
General comments?
Very very nice van. The 5-star rating makes you feel safe and the power is great to get onto the highway safely.
But the brake problems as well as the initial quality and engine problems after such a short period of time were disappointing. Car was more in for repairs within the first 2 months than I was actually driving it!
Have found sooo many disappointed customers on the Internet, unlike any other car.
Also, dealership was very disappointing, salesperson disappeared after sale and dealership was sold 1 year later.....
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Date of Entry | 10th November, 1998 |