Used 1996 Ford Windstar Minivan Consumer Reviews
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Top 5 problems of a '96 Ford Windstar
rjf, 12/06/2002
1996 Ford Windstar GL 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5-Electrical problems. 4-Speedometer fails. 3-Front suspension wore out. 2-Antifreeze leaking. 1-Oil leaking. Good bye Windstar. Hello Honda.
Not a bad van
ed, 09/17/2002
1996 Ford Windstar LX 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Windstar has been very dependable up to 50k miles. It has the 200hp engine so its got some get up and go. The ride is comfortable and handles well. The oil pan had a leak that had to be fixed twice under warranty. The CD player won't eject half the time. I almost bought a Explorer sport, the van was so much nicer.
Very Good So Far...
MadManMike, 05/23/2003
1996 Ford Windstar GL 3dr Minivan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought used in end of 1999, with the 3.8 Leter engine. Never had any major problems. First Van even owned and love it. But there are electrical problems galore but fortunately none have lead to a significant problem: Engine light comes on and stays for months - mechanic can't find anything wrong, thus resets. Interior lights frequently don't shut off after closing doors for up to 30 minutes at a time. Occasionally, the 'Door is open' alarm does not shut off after the door is shut. 'Door is open' light indicator seemingly always shows that one of the doors (or rear hatch) is open when, in fact, they are all closed and double checked.
HELP
kl, 06/18/2002
1996 Ford Windstar LX 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had nothing but problems since I purchased this van. My check engine light has been on for atleast 1 yr. I have put LOTS of money into this van and still there is no end. They tell me it is the ega ports are clogged and of course FORD does not see why they should have to fix it. In the 96 and 97 models the ega ports were to small and in the 98 models they have made them larger. Any help?
scared
LARS, 06/23/2002
1996 Ford Windstar GL 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am scared stiff of this van. It smells anti freeze and I have read nothing but bad news on the head gaskets and tranny. ck engine light and brake light s are on constantly. stay away from 95,96,97 w stars
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