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Sandy, 07/30/2008
2003 Ford Windstar LX Standard 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Mechanically, I have had no problems with the Windstar. I have 88,000 miles on it and it still runs like new. I just changed the battery for the first time. I am going to trade it on a smaller car. If I had known that Ford was going to come out with a van with collapsable seats instead of the removable ones, I would have waited and bought the Freestar. Removing and replacing the back seats has been the biggest pain since I got the car. Also, like most other reviews here, my interior lights occasionally flicker and no one can fine what is wrong. Same with the ABS light that comes on but dealer can't find any problem when I bring it in. Gas mileage has been about 20. Used to be better.
Bad transmission
Jefrey Luke, 10/16/2010
2003 Ford Windstar SEL 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I purchased the van used with 36,840 miles on it. I like the sliding doors on both sides. I have an aftermarket warranty with auto-life. They were terrible. They were looking for ways not to pay for the bad transmission. I do NOT recommend aftermarket warranties. After submitting all my receipts for my oil changes 2 were hand written by a smaller garage and in the "fine print" it says no hand written receipts. A mechanic friend of mine stated transmissions on Windstars were a problem in '03. Ford Motor wouldn't admit to it and said they will not do anything and that I have a isolated problem. Last Ford I'll ever buy and never will I buy a after market warranty especially from Auto-life.
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fustrated, 11/18/2010
2003 Ford Windstar LX Standard 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Was our first car to make payments on. We bought it in 2003 with 20,000 miles on it. It had transmission problems with it twice within 4 yrs and power steering pump went out 2 times within 2 yrs of each other. I feel like we are always fixing something major. We never had any major problems like this with the older cars we had. We are disappointed and I think Ford should have recall for transmission issue. I have read that other owners are having same issue.
Good vehicle for Big, Tall, Disabled, and Elderly
Carl, 12/31/2019
updated 01/07/2021
2003 Ford Windstar SEL 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought mine used at 120,000 miles. I'm only giving it three stars because even though I love the van it developed issues at 140,000. It was wonderful while it was running. I had none of the issues with handling that is mentioned in Edmunds review and I like to drive fast. With the Windstar I could be driving 95 on the interstate but it only felt like I was going 70. The rack and pinion steering went out at the same time the Alternator did. It also had electical problems and has been sitting for a few years now.
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SBASTIEN, 08/14/2009
2003 Ford Windstar LX Standard 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
When I first bought this vehicle all was well. It was the low price that lured me in, but within a fairly short amount of time problems began. All electrical; flashing cab lights, doors not opening, battery not charging, check engine and brake lights on at all times. Vehicle doesn't always start and is very unreliable. I like the interior and exterior of the van, gas mileage too, but very unreliable. WIll NEVER buy a Ford again! :(