Used 2002 Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Still happy after 8 years!
Mom's Taxi, 06/03/2010
Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2002 Windstar new and it's been a great vehicle for 8 years. Now has 140,000 and still going strong. Originally bought an extended warranty which covered few minor problems up to 60k miles. Then practically nothing but routine maintenance needed after the warranty expired. New spark plugs & wires at 120k miles. Overall it has been an excellent vehicle that still looks and runs great. This convinces me that if you do ALL recommended maintenance your vehicle can last forever. I have the problem with the brake light and ABS light staying on. Apparently it's related to the recall for the speed control issue, working to resolve that.
Poor design
Konrad 2002, 10/06/2004
Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Last year, I bought a year old SEL Windstar. I am getting rid of it this year. Poor interior use of space. There is hardly any storage inside the car. Back seat is uncomfortable for adults and a hassle to get into the back seat. Radio has very poor reception. I had it replaced by the dealer, but it still only picks up a few stations in a major metro area. Drives poorly on snow or slippery roads. Pretty good on mileage for this type of vehicle. It would be nice to have a full spare, since it's mounted under the vehicle.
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So far so good
Lordgene, 04/12/2010
Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
When I hear all the bad reviews about American cars, I am somewhat surprised. My 2002 Ford Windstar has been incredibly reliable. I learned a long time ago that doing regular maintenance like changing the oil and transmission fluids keeps most of the engine and transmission problems at bay. At 139,000 miles, I have put a total of $1200 in brakes. I have done regular maintenance and replaced one oxygen sensor.Once and while my interior lights will flash but then it goes away. I plan on driving to 200,000 miles. Will probably even more frequent maintenance in the future. Great vehicle. I highly recommend for a family.
Ford Windstar In the Shop
bjdeliduka, 03/25/2003
Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned this Windstar for 105 days. It has spent 26 of those days (24%) in the repair shop with a series of failures. TSB's seem to be announced by Ford 2 or 3 days after my van suffers a failure. Anyone wana buy my van?
thanks for nothing Ford
dennis m, 10/06/2009
Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car was purchased with the expectation that it would last for maybe 150,000 miles has been a nonstop headache. on third power steering pump, constant electronics problems, $3200 spent on tranny rebuild, two bad door lock actuators, thank you Ford for ripping me and my family off. I did not think I could afford a Honda but have found out I could'nt afford not to by one. what are we supposed to do now? this Windstar is worthless is now in the shop because of water leak been fun hauling kids in kingcab Nissan all week.