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Wow! I can't believe what I am seeing! I have owned two Ford Windstars, a 1998 and a 1999. I have replaced the transmissions in BOTH, and within a year they are both going bad again (one is totally shot!) the front end in the 1999 is banging and clanging around, and the electric wiring in both are messed up.
The heat kicks on high when ever it feels like it, the interior lights won't shut off, the horn quit working, etc... Apparently these are common problems with these vehicles.
I don't think I'll ever buy one of these again! At least I know it isn't just me or my driving!
20th Jul 2010, 08:42
I used to own a 2003 Ford Windstar. I had a similar experience to your own. My Windstar was also dead at 95,000 miles (most of my domestic vehicles were dead around this mileage), but only because the transmission was completely fried. I did have multiple engine issues however, and it cost me over $6,000 to keep it running over the course of 3 years. One of the worst vehicles I've ever owned.
After sending it to the scrap yard, I bought a Honda CR-V, which has been great and hasn't cost me a penny outside of basic maintenance thus far.