1998 Ford Windstar - Reliability

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1998 Ford Windstar 2 Dr LX Passenger Van

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Limited Passenger Minivan (3.8L V6 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 1998 Ford Windstar by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

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	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) Sensor; the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Actuators, 3.8L engine only; and restriction of the EGR Passages in the lower intake manifold, 3.8L engine only. The cost to repair the DPFE Sensor is estimated at $76.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. The cost to repair the IMRC Actuator is estimated at $215.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to clean out the EGR Passages is estimated at $10.00 for parts and $175.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU). The cost to repair the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit is estimated at $975.00 for parts, without Traction Control, and $1,200.00 for parts, with Traction Control, and $162.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Pressure Cycling Switch or the High Pressure Cut Out Switch. These failures apply to (Air Conditioned vehicles) only. The cost to repair the Pressure Cycling Switch is estimated at $15.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the High Pressure Cut Out Switch is estimated at $30.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Accessories		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Brake Pressure Switch and the Door Ajar Switches. Failure of the Brake Pressure Switch will normally cause the cruise control to be inoperative. The cost to repair the Brake Pressure Switch is estimated at $22.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Door Ajar Switches is estimated at $18.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor per switch needed. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Ford Windstar by Identifix

	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

1998 Ford Windstar - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 1998 Ford Windstar by Identifix

Reliability History for Ford Windstar by Identifix

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