The first thing to go out was the Speedometer - funny thing is the odometer continued to work - over $500 to repair - not under warranty.
ABS light comes on - dealer doesn't know why.
Front end pops, clangs rattles - however you want to describe it - anything, but quiet - dealer claims nothing wrong.
Door ajar and annoying ringing chime stays on constantly - dealer claims nothing wrong.
A/C quit working in the rear - dealer "nothing wrong"
Emergency fuel shut off - for some reason this thing activates itself every now and then - Dealer??
Cruise control quit working - didn't bother with dealer as obviously nothing is wrong.
Unbelievably, this is a very reliable vehicle. We've driven it from coast to coast and no "major" problems just these mentioned that add to my headaches and lessen the number of years of my life.
I too have a 1997 Windstar and the door chime also constantly comes on and is annoying. It seems to be endemic in the breed.
I bought my 1997 Ford Windstar in September of 2001. I got a great "deal" on the van, and it was super for 2 and a half years. Then things started going wrong. I had to have the valve cover gasket repaired, cost $800. Then the ABS light went off, brake job at dealer $500. ABS brake light 3 months later, dealer quote $500. Had a friend who used to own a repair shop fix brakes. Cost, $200. Cruise control went out. Now the speedometer doesn't work. Quote from dealer? $600. Think I'll just drive it like it is. Engine runs fine and I've got almost 100,000 miles on it. Just all of these "little" things will eventually break the bank. Next time I think I'll buy a different make.
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