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2.63 out of 5 stars

Sadly disappointed

boizmom, 05/03/2004
2001 Ford Windstar SEL 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is the second Windstar we have been afflicted with. The first was a 1999 and we finally got rid of it because in the heat, the rear sliding doors would pop ajar. This new one has also had issues with the sliders ( the same issue). Now, I am finding plenty of little things going wrong. I am just tired of spending my time in the dealership. We have also discovered that the rear heating system is poorly designed. There is a vent aimed at the drivers' seat. So, when the kids are cold, but the driver is warm, too bad for the driver (or the kids)- the driver roasts while the kids still shiver.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

worst car ever owned

millerw, 10/02/2011
2001 Ford Windstar LX 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

Worst vehicle I have ever owned. Electronics all repaired or replaced, replaced transmission, wheel bearings, rotors, complete brake system, air conditioning. Ford recalls 5 in the past three years. No one should ever buy one.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

guess we got a good one!

jjs, 02/11/2010
2001 Ford Windstar SEL 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought it used with 18k miles on it. Now has 143,000 and runs just great. Had a transmission problem at about 55,000 miles but fixed at dealer andno further problem. Power doors don't always work, but the 3.8 burns no oil and no drips anywhere. Resale is terrible, so I'll drive it till it stops! Meanwhile, it remains a nice comfortable ride.

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4 out of 5 stars

Took another chance

jeff, 03/08/2002
2001 Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Had leased a 1999 Windstar - glad we did not buy - as we went through two transmissions - and were on our noisy third. Got an "Early Bird Termination" letter from Ford and got rid of the 1999 lemon after only 28 months of the 36 month lease and leased a new 2001 Leased another one - 2001 Windstar SE - for under $400 per month - fully loaded with leather, power sliding doors, and entertainment center.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Multiple safety issues outweigh the positives.

sandypants, 01/21/2011
2001 Ford Windstar LX 3dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

If Ford would just stand by their products and fix the numerous safety issues, this would be a great van.

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