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Used 1998 Ford Windstar Consumer Reviews

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3.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

1998 Windstar GL

afrazzano, 09/24/2003
1998 Ford Windstar GL 3dr Minivan
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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.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Windstar

mal_racegal, 10/08/2003
1998 Ford Windstar Limited 3dr Minivan
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Smoothest riding vehicle I've been in as far as a minivan goes. Love it!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Windstar Limited

rrboy, 06/08/2002
1998 Ford Windstar Limited 3dr Minivan
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I've put 101,000 miles on my Windstar Limited and have really enjoyed it. It has all the bells and whistles that luxury cars have and enough leather to wrap them in. It has a powerful engine that has served me well - even on last minute runs from Mass to Fla and back.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Transmission problems

andrea, 01/31/2005
1998 Ford Windstar GL 3dr Minivan
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I bought this car used at 70K miles, six months later the transmission went up. I replace brakes once a year and the interior light/door ajar bell won't go off in the winter time. 2 yrs. later, transmission went up again at 120K. I will never buy another Ford! The only good thing about the van, comfy seats and easy to get our 2 small children in and out of. I am going to purchase a Toyota or Honda this weekend!

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