Faults:

Nothing. Yet. That isn't already broken or malfunctioning. Only had the thing for a few hours. Driven it about 40 miles. At the moment it seems the head gasket is on its way out.

ABS light comes on after a few miles.

Dome light has been ripped out.

All doors do not open when using the power-release button. Some body rot around right rear wheel well. I'm sure I'll find some new surprises in the next day or two.

General Comments:

Heater works. So does the stereo and A/C.

Windows go up and down as they should. Wipers work.

Vehicle turns left, right, more or less as it should. Relatively new tires.

Removable trailer hitch. I bought this thing after reading the horrible reviews. Almost out of curiosity. The price was very right, and I need a vehicle with a hitch to tow my MX bike.

Considering the mileage, and that it is an American car, it actually drives pretty well. Still quite silent, smooth. Acceleration is plenty adequate. And so many of the usual things have already broken or on their way out, what's left to complain about? We'll see...

I'm training for Land Rover ownership. Seriously.

New cars are for bankers.

Faults:

Extremely dependable.

Changed serpentine belt tensioner and idler pulley.

Hoses, antifreeze and thermostat.

Transmission rebuilt.

Great car; would not hesitate to buy another Ford anytime.

Still comfortable, and the interior looks new; I know it depends on who owns the car.

General Comments:

Great car, would not hesitate to buy another. It is all about taking care of a vehicle. If you do, it will last you for many years.

Faults:

My head gasket blew at 97,000 miles.

The lifters and fuel injectors were replaced due to a clicking noise at 95,000 miles.

The transmission was overhauled at 94,000 miles.

The power steering pump has been replaced three times in one year, and the dealer can't tell me why.

The steering rack has been replaced at 93,000 miles.

It has been fun working on this vehicle, but I enjoyed it, because I saved all the labor cost. I do all my work on my cars.

General Comments:

In all the years I've had this vehicle, in-spite of all the problems, I really enjoy driving it, and my wife likes it too.

The only concern I have is that the A/C in the rear does not blow cool air. Just something I have not looked into yet.

Faults:

My dome lights stay on.

Wheel fell off in an intersection.

Lugs sheared off of the hub.

Door ajar sensor stays on.

General Comments:

This Windstar has had the standard problem of the dome lights staying on and the door ajar staying on.

The wheel fell off when I started to accelerate from being stopped at a red light. All of the lugs sheared off the hub at the same time.

It has an unknown clunk coming from the passenger side front end; I've checked the tie rod and the C.V. joints, and they are fine.

Two days before my wheel came off, in the intersection with my kids in the van, the steering went very hard and it made a very loud clunk.

It has an exhaust leak from the muffler.

I will be buying a new car in two weeks, just shopping for the right one, then I will be giving this van to the scarp metal for free.

Overall experience with Ford Windstar... garbage!! Stay away!!