1998 Ford Windstar from North America - Comments

I recently traded in my Honda CR-V for a used 1998 Ford Windstar. I sure do miss my Honda, but I have to say, all my woes for my Honda go away once I sit myself in my Windstar and start it up.

I've only had the Windstar for a few days and I'm more than 100% satisfied so far, even after reading the many bad reviews from others who have previously owned one.

I'd have to say that the only complaint I have about the windstar is that it uses more gas than my Honda. But of course, keep in mind, my Honda was only a 4 cylinder and a Honda. One reason I've always loved Hondas was for how easy they are on gas. However, all the many other wonderful aspects of the Windstar more than outweigh that one small factor!!!

My Ford Windstar is perfect for me. My fiance and I are planning to start a family and I think this may be just the vehicle we needed for space and dependability so far.

I'm a very short person and I love how the controls of everything is very easy for me to reach while in the driver's seat.

Speaking of seats. My goodness the comfort of this minivan!! Very roomy and comfortable seats. Makes driving it a pure pleasure.

I live in south Texas were 75% of the time the weather is usually miserably warm and humid. The air conditioner has never failed me. That's a BIG plus for here.

The handling of the Ford Windstar is nothing like I thought driving a minivan would be like. The only problem I have with my minivan is that it feels so good driving it... sometimes I have to keep an eye on the speedometer to make sure I'm not going to end up gettin pulled over and getting a ticket!!

Owning the vehicle for just 128 miles is perhaps a little premature to be declaring 'the air conditioner has never failed me'. A follow up to this review after 10,000 or more miles would be great.

I live on a small island in south Texas...5 miles long by 3 miles wide. Therefore...128 miles...isn't a fair judgment call by you to say how long I've actually owned the vehicle. You must be a dissatisfied owner or previous owner of one. I've found with many vehicles... if ya just give them a little tender loving care... they give you more in return!!! And sure...I'd be MORE than happy to post again after having the vehicle for 10,000 miles!!!!

We have a '98 Windstar with 3.0 motor. Has 72k miles now, had 39k at purchase 2-3 years ago. It's been a reliable van except for tie rods (expect to replace as Ford made them non-greasable), brakes, and a clunk in th front end we haven't had looked at yet. The 3.0 V6 will make lifter noise on cold mornings if you don't keep the oil changed on time. Two minor complaints are the flimsy cupholders and front seat armrests.

Well...here I am at almost 90,000 miles with my Windstar and there was someone who wanted me to post again after having the van for 10,000 miles. Anyway... I have had one problem... I had to replace my tires due to picking up a nail at the construction site at work. I recently used the van to evacuate from hurricane Rita and I couldn't have had a better evacuation trip. Anyway... sorry to hear that not as many people have had the experience that I have. I know I take very good care of my Ford Windstar and it's paying off!

I wonder if the Windstar has held up 3 years later?