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1.63 out of 5 stars

2001 ford windstar, the last ford.

frankencar, 03/12/2013
2001 Ford Windstar LX 3dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful

this is my experience all within 10,000 miles of ownership, bought at 114 k, 3rd owner of van. i am an ASE certified mechanic 24 yrs exp, and done most repairs my self, i will just say this is the worst vehicle i have ever owned,........................ here is a list of the problems i had 1. transmission @ 117k miles 2. dashboard electrical problems 3. anti-lock brake problems 4. power door lock problems 5. power window problems 6. emission system problems 7. Engine Performance and Driveability "idle surge" 8. oil pump went out, engine locked up before i could react @126k now i buy GMC only.

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4 out of 5 stars

I LOVE mine!!!

kylemommy, 04/11/2002
2001 Ford Windstar LX 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Granted I just bought it and bought it used (low miles), and I LOVE it. I test drove most all of the vans out there and this one has the best pick-up by far. It has a nice big engine in it which I was really looking for, is a safe vehicle and I like the exterior design of not having to see those awful looking sliding door tracks in the middle of the back panel. It was by far the biggest van inside and I find the legroom fine in the back. I love driving this vehicle and can't wait to take my next trip in it!

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2.13 out of 5 stars

BUY SOMETHING ELSE

Tom , 05/17/2009
2001 Ford Windstar SEL 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

When I first bought this car brand new and fully loaded it was priced $32,000. It was a waste of money because the is the worst car I've ever owned. It goes in the shop about 10 times a year. The a/c went out in the back two rows 1 1/2 years after me buying the car, the door locks dont work and doors wouldnt open($1500), the back windshield wiper feel off on freeway and it never worked, the tv vcr in the car doesnt work anymore, the speakers cut on and off in the back rows, the power seats are stuck in one position, and the check engine light never goes off! This car is horrible and I'm just going to sell it to a junk yard because its only worth $2000 now because it needs alot of repairs!

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2.63 out of 5 stars

PLEASE!!! Buy something else

TickedOff, 11/28/2004
2001 Ford Windstar SE Sport 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

If this is Ford's idea of "quality is job one" then these should be built in China. Bought brand new, and on drive home from dealers lot fuel line came off gas tank. 1 week later both rear shocks go out (wasn't hauling anything). Had passenger sliding door seal replaced twice, as water was getting in cabin. At 37000 miles entire front rack had to be replaced (out of warranty). Have had approximately 8 sensors replaced (at $200 each). And at 70000 miles manifold gasket went out. All the while dealer and Ford say sorry but don't offer any reasonable compensation or replacement. Been driving Fords for 20 yrs... won't ever buy a Ford again!

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5 out of 5 stars

AWESOME

Happy Happy, 08/20/2004
2001 Ford Windstar SE Sport 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought this Van to haul the family around and couldn't be happier about the purchase. Lots of room for kids and luggage. Never had any issues with engine or doors. Great with the gas mileage, handles well in ALL conditions. Use the Windstar for daily commutes as well as long trips and it does both well, feels like I'm sitting in my chair in the family room it's so comfortable.

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