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falibota, 10/26/2002
1999 Ford Windstar SEL 4dr Minivan
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Had to replace the transmission at 40000 miles at my cost. Less than 3 yrs. old, no help from ford or dealer. Transmission was making noise from day one, dealer convinced me that was normal. 3 nhtsa were issued for that problem, still no help.
Better than Expected
flin1, 05/11/2002
1999 Ford Windstar LX 3dr Minivan
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We bought this van mainly because it had been sitting on the dealer's lot for around a year and we got a great price on it. I'd driven a rental Windstar and liked it and my wife thought we needed a van for our 5 person family. We've had good luck with Fords and this was no different. It is surprisingly quiet, and smooth riding. The base engine gives pretty good power and also pretty good mileage. The dealer service has been excellent on a few minor problems, radio and a minor paint problem.
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slbenz, 10/12/2002
1999 Ford Windstar SEL 4dr Minivan
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Purchased new in 4/99 and in the three years I have owned it, the van have been in the dealership four times for power doors that would not close all the way shut. The driver's door handle internals broke and at 29.5K miles, the transmission failed and had to be rebuilt. Gas mileage is poor, it was advertised to be 19 city 23 highway but in reality is closer to 15 city 20 highway and that is not with a full load. Handling and drivability is on par with the best. Also, there is too much wind and road noise that enters the cabin. Won't buy a Ford again.
Ticking Bomb Windstar
Slee, 10/28/2002
1999 Ford Windstar LX 3dr Minivan
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My first impressions were overall good though the fit and finish of the car when new bothered me a bit cause it was kind of shoddy from the carpet to plastic mouldings all around in the interior. Had to replace front brakes at 29,000 miles. The electrical system from the interior lights, doors and ignition have been problematic since the beginning and the transmission kinda of thumpy. I feel since am just out of warranty very vulnerable to the historical tranny problems and weighing my options. Overall quality and relability issues experienced first hand want me to sell ASAP and reduce losses.
One bad minivan
Unhappy Dad, 12/02/2002
1999 Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan
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the 1999 edition is HORRIBLE! Our first Windstar was wonderful- no problems and 75k miles. This one was the WORST car we have ever owned- engine was replaced at 30k; transmission broke at 52k; electric was always having problems; battery died monthly. A LEMON is a nice name for this vehicle. FORD= Fix Or Repair Daily (at least monthly)