1998 Ford Windstar GL review from North America
"My Ford Van is a pile of JUNK"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel pump. 3 of them.
2 window motors.
3 lock motors.
1 transmission.
1 new front end- steering stuff.
New driver side window bracket.
New alternator.
1 head gasket.
General comments?
This van was in the shop after about one month because the fuel pump went out. A few months later another fuel pump went out. Finally, I put in the fuel pump from NAPA in myself and it has been fine.
During the warranty the van had been in the shop 6 times. After the warranty expired I have put about $6000 into it. A transmission, head gasket, front end and other minor repairs.
This van was cheaper than the other makes available. But the repairs are a killer. This is a cheap poorly engineered van.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 76000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Windstar |
| Date of Entry | 25th May, 2005 |