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The last Ford
TJO, 02/21/2005
1998 Ford Windstar GL 3dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've been driving Fords for 30 years, and this will be the last one. I only had one problem with this van in 96,000 miles. The transmission blew at 69,000 miles. I think this is inexcusable. I sent a letter to Ford and told them that if they did not chip in on the repair that this would be the last Ford I ever purchased. They did not respond. I thought the least they could do is send me a coupon for my next car. So my next car will not be a Ford, and this was their choice.
125,000 trouble free miles
rrrust, 09/30/2003
1998 Ford Windstar GL 3dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought it new and it has been the MOST reliable car we have ever owned (including Toyota Camry, Nissan Sentra, & Mercedes wagon). This was truly a reliable warhorse, hauling kids, pulling 1,500 lb boat/trailer, long trips or city commuting. The ONLY repair was replacement of failing brain controlling intermittant wipers. Van was totaled last week in 45 mph collision (no injuries thanks to airbags, despite teenage passenger NOT wearing seatbelt). Very sorry to see this one go.
1998 Ford Windstar for sale near you
3 of 3 listings
- BaseMSRP: $2,000624 mi away
- Base Passenger MinivanMSRP: $3,9991,521 mi away
- LTDMSRP: N/A1,521 mi away
This van is a piece of junk
Cocoamosh, 11/19/2008
1998 Ford Windstar 3dr Minivan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This van was good for about 3 months and then it went to hell fast. Rack and pinion; power steering pump and struts-they all go together and its costly. I loved my van until about a week ago and got an estimate for repair. No wonder everyone says do not buy a Ford-Found On The Road Dead and some other words I can think of.
Not Worth It!
Brannon, 03/16/2003
1998 Ford Windstar GL 3dr Minivan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
My wife and I reallyw wanted a minivan, but I wish I had known what I was getting myself into. This thing sucks up the gas around town and I feel like I'm driving a barge as compared to an automobile. Parking is a nightmare and getting around in heavy traffic is more stress than it's worth.
Beater still getting it
Daddy, 07/02/2010
1998 Ford Windstar 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this red wagon new because Mama needed a grocery getter and a young'n hauler. It's been a good machine. A few typical wear-and-tear items: water pump, alternator, a steering rack, brakes. All in all, not bad. Kids have puked in it and chewed holes in the upholstery. Automatic door locks quit working, and we've had some power window issues. Had to unplug the door sensors to keep the lights and bells off when door is closed, but I can fix the small stuff and we put up with the rest. Kids call it the "Beater." But it is paid for and is still kickin'. I keep the oil changed regularly and Mama keeps the interior clean. It's been "Ford tough." No major transmission or engine issues