1998 Ford Windstar LX review from North America
"A huge pile of junk!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Speed censor on the transmission replaced two days after purchase. Dealer covered the cost.
O2 censor on transmission replaced two days later. Dealer covered the cost.
Module switch on transmission replaced 200 miles later. Dealer covered the cost.
Speed cemsor replaced again 100 miles later. Dealer covered the cost.
General comments?
This van is heavy and a gas hog!
The transmission slipped and jerked even after all the repairs. The dealer was a friend and allowed me to trade the van in on a different make and model.
The interior lights would come on at any time they felt like it.
However, the best part of this vehicle is the crash rating. (*****)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 74000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 15th April, 2004 |