10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Ford Windstar steering problems

steering problem

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1996 Ford Windstar Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 041998

Windstar

  • miles

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

While driving about 30 mph the steering wheel separated from the steering column, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The dealer has been notified.

- St Lauis, MO, USA

problem #2

Sep 161997

Windstar

  • miles
Thump felt in steering wheel when starting to move or while stopping the vehicle. It feels as if something is loose inside.

- Wyomissing Hills, PA, USA

problem #1

May 311997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A fire started in the vehicle's steering column while the car was in motion.

- Dalton, GA, USA

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