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I feel sorry for the next owner
Last one, 08/25/2003
1998 Ford Windstar GL 3dr Minivan
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Ride and comfort level is good. The wheels on the GL rattle (they're half hub caps, half aluminum wheels). The a/c cuts out for no reason, the ABS was repaired once and seems to have another problem now. The transmission hasn't gone-out...yet, but something isn't right. Door "ajar" swithches will drive you nuts when out of adjustment. Ford has some problems and they show-up in this van. The worst part about owning this vehicle is the "re-sell" value. It's worth nothing in no-time flat. When compared to my 2001 Honda Accord (with 46,000 miles and no service requirements), Ford clearly has their work cut-out for them.
Good reliability
wirebender, 04/16/2002
1998 Ford Windstar GL 3dr Minivan
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This has been a workhorse for me. We have traveled back and forth from Oregon to California to Arizona numerous times and have never had any trouble. Van now has over 90k miles and still going strong. Regular maintenance has been all that is needed. Highly recommend.
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3 of 3 listings
- BaseMSRP: $2,000235 mi away
- Base Passenger MinivanMSRP: $3,9991,382 mi away
- LTDMSRP: N/A1,382 mi away
Roomy vehicle
FloridaBob, 08/30/2003
1998 Ford Windstar GL 3dr Minivan
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My Windstar has given me excellent service to date. I purchased the ESP extended warrenty from Ford and have used it twice. New front wheel ABS sensor and power steering pump. Both after 50,000 miles. Every once in a while a do get a harsh shift in first gear if I come to almost a complete stop then accelerate.
Good Value for the Money
Dr. Gill, 06/07/2002
1998 Ford Windstar GL 3dr Minivan
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I purchased this vehicle used with 25, 708 miles on it in Oct. 2000. It now has over 69,000 miles and the only things that were replaced were the serpentine belt (@ 30,000 miles), the front brakes and both radiator hoses (@60,000 miles), and a new set of tires (@47,000 miles). All other items consist of fluid changes at the manufacturer's recommendations, with the exception of the engine oil which I change every 3000 miles. Each oil chnage I buy a complete fuel system cleaner ($5), which eliminates the need to have your fuel injectors cleaned.
1998 Windstar GL
afrazzano, 09/24/2003
1998 Ford Windstar GL 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I like to maintain my automobiles myself. I change oil, antifreeze and transmission fluid on a regular maintanence schedule. After 80,000 miles, I've had the car to a mechanic for two non-maintanence repairs. My wife drives it regularly and refused to allow me to upgrade it in 2000 when the lease was up. We have been very happy with it and find it inexpensive to own. We have been very happy with it.