Used 1999 Ford Windstar Minivan Consumer Reviews
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love my windstar
We bought this van in March '99 to replace an aging Mercury Tracer that our family was outgrowing. We have done long trips each summer that we've owned the van. The only annoying problem we have had is the passenger side power door. It will sometimes refuse to close and needs to be turned off and closed manually. Other than that, the ride is comfortable and it has been very reliable. BTW-this is a 4 door LX with one power door.
Very Happy
We bought our first Windstar in 1999, have since bought a second (2002), and will shortly buy our third. I can't tell you how happy we have been. The only time spent in the shop has been for the recalls and this seems to be a very small price to pay to make sure the van is running well. With cars from other manufacturers that I have owned in the past, this includes German and Japanese cars, I have had to make similar types of repairs, but I had to pay for them.
Very pleased - a great van
The van has been a pleasure to drive since we got it. It's got lots of room and is comfortable for our family of 6.
WARRANTY WARRANTY WARRANTY
I would recommend buying an extended warranty with EVERY car you buy. I bought a warranty for my '99 Windstar and, at 50,000 miles, blew my engine. The dealership claimed it was a timing chain that destroyed the engine. Warranty covered it and I got a new engine--without the warranty, it would have cost me at least $3500.00!!
Gee, we must be one of the lucky ones!
We bought our windstar with @45k. Less than two years later we have 85k on it. It has traveled very well for us. So far we have only fixed the front brakes and some wiring damaged by a mouse that got in our van! Brakes are sometimes squeaky and engine runs loud - but this appears to be the case with every other Ford I see (or hear) on the road. So far, I like my van!