10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,730 miles

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1995 Ford Windstar Owner Comments (Page 4 of 5)

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problem #29

Aug 251997

Windstar

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have spent $2,650 on this van.it is still a death trap. No safety defect listed in summary.

- Deercreek, OK, USA

problem #28

Aug 121998

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sudden acceleration while shifting into reverse.

- Timonium, MD, USA

problem #27

Nov 121998

Windstar

  • miles
There is an ongoing accerlation failure and reverse failure. When put into drive the vehicle doesnot always proceed forward, but acts as if it is in neutral. This occurs about 20% of the time. When put into reverse about 70% of the time it acts as if it is in neutral and will not reverse. 100% of the time the transmission clunks into gear if it will go into gear at all.

- Timonium, MD, USA

problem #26

Dec 041998

Windstar

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Friday, 12/4/98, my wife was driving to work through East baltimore to johns hopkins hospital, when she noticed poor power on acceleration and the heat gauge maxed-out. She had no choice but to drive the remaining 10 blocks to hopkins (since the area where she was driving is famous for shootings, rapes, and murders). I took off work to assess the problem and to give her a ride home.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #25

Apr 251998

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle accelerated then engine would rev fast & then take off. Vehicle bucks & then slams into gear. Problem intermittent. Also, acts as if in neutral before shifting into gear hard.

- Berryville, VA, USA

problem #24

Oct 011998

Windstar

  • miles
Cruise control system failed.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #23

Mar 011995

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Cruise control failed.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #22

May 011997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sudden acceleration.

- Sandusky, OH, USA

problem #21

Nov 071997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Solenoid failed.

- Everett, MA, USA

problem #20

Dec 081997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Consumer pulling out of garage started to accelerate unexpectedly third time. Happened again hit side door. Cannot open door. Dealer cannot find problem.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

problem #19

Nov 151997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Criuse control stuck, causing automobile to accelerate to approx 85 mph. No injuries, just upset consumer.

- Crestview, KY, USA

problem #18

Aug 141987

Windstar

  • miles
Vehicle suddenly accelerated even with brakes being depressed. Problem had occurred when driving into garage & hit back wall & continued thru shrubbery. Air bag did not deploy. Took to dealer & told could not find problem.

- Sagamore Hills, OH, USA

problem #17

Jul 211997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
At stop sign vehicle suddenly surged or accelerated, had to apply brakes hard to stop vehicle. Happened also while on vacation, vehicle jerked & surged forward. Will be taken vehicle to dealer. Consumer stated a sensor was replaced, and a valve assembly was replaced.

- Sebring, FL, USA

problem #16

Sep 011995

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Speed control failed.

- Arroyo Grande, CA, USA

problem #15

Feb 031997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
While driving experienced intermittent hydraulic system failure, on wet pavements upon applying brakes and turning vehicle lurches forward, also when attempting to slow/stop pedal travels to far down, then continues to roll forward, brake action is inadequate.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #14

Oct 191996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was left with ignition on in an idle position in park, vehicle went into open throttle position, impact 6:00, when checked vehiclthe gear shift was still in park.

- Columbus, NC, USA

problem #13

Oct 231996

Windstar

  • miles
Cruise control accelerated past set speed/vehicle had to be brought to a stop by using the brakes.

- Sulphur, LA, USA

problem #12

Feb 161996

Windstar

  • miles
Cruise control failed.

- Rochester, IL, USA

problem #11

Jul 271996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving long distance the acceleration takes a little time.

- Warminster, PA, USA

problem #10

Jun 071996

Windstar

  • miles
Vehicle races uncontrolably on freeway while brake pedal is applied.

- Santa Barbar, CA, USA

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