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Used 1996 Ford Windstar Consumer Reviews

3.3 out of 5 stars
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3.25 out of 5 stars

Don't waste your money!!!

anderson brown, 05/03/2002
1996 Ford Windstar GL 3dr Minivan
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Transmission promblems always present!!

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1.88 out of 5 stars

DONT BUY

peetyweety, 11/07/2002
1996 Ford Windstar GL 3dr Minivan
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Very poor quality overall. Mechanically and electrically unreliable. Buy two so that you will have one to drive while the other is in the shop.

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1.38 out of 5 stars

Why I'll NEVER own another FORD

Jennifer, 04/29/2002
1996 Ford Windstar LX 3dr Minivan
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Transmition failed at 20,000 miles. ENGINE failed at 53,000 miles (yes, after the warrantee expired). A $4,500 repair. Evidently the engine block cracked and caused a rod to break. I am only keeping the car after this repair as a driving billboard against FORD. "Top-of-the-line" stereo replaced at 25,000 miles. Driver side seat pan failed at about 25,000 miles. Misc. interior trim replacements have been a yearly occurrence. FORD service department always keeps the car overnight even with an appointment.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Million Dollar Windstar

drive alot, 06/12/2002
1996 Ford Windstar LX 3dr Minivan
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Have put in over 3000 in repairs in over a year.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

The van that sucked.

The Money Pit, 07/03/2002
1996 Ford Windstar GL 3dr Minivan
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This is the absolute worst vehicle I have ever owned. Check engine light is on constantly. We have had to replace oxygen sensors multiple times. The transmission completely overhauled at 78,000 miles. The last draw was when the tranmission failed again at 88,000 miles. Shame on Ford for manufacturing such a piece of crap.

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