Used 2003 Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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2003, good, solid minivan
robinsweb, 09/14/2010
Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
In the 90's I drove a Dodge Caravan, which was about as safe as driving a tuna fish can. Got a new 1997 Windstar, then a new 2003 Windstar. I like driving newish cars, but I'm keeping this one until it falls apart, because even after 7 years, (77,000 miles) I still LOVE IT! Nice looking for a minivan, It still looks spiffy and not too outdated. Paint in good shape. Some minor problems others have observed, like flashing interior lights and dash lights, of which I've paid to have repaired MULTIPLE times. (Life is full of compromises.)
broken rear axle
Dena, 05/17/2010
Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Good family car but unsafe. Recently 2days ago my rear axle cracked going 50mph causing me to lose control. Thank God one of my children were not driving at the time and that I wasn't on a major highway going 65-70 mph cause I don't know if I could have got it under control.
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good van, quirky issues
txmusatang68, 03/26/2009
Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We had a 1998 Windstar before. Loved the interior and features. We sold it after 186k miles. This van had some issues, but was reliable. So we bought a 2003 used, 85k miles. Comfort great! Style good. Heavy seats, but very sturdy. Replaced cruise switches - $400 part avail from FORD ONLY. Intake manifold gasket - $450. Now, 9k miles/3 months later, transmission - $1350. Found out it was 2nd rebuild of tranny. Coincidentally, 1998 had tranny replaced under warranty. I see a trend here, Ford! And electrical issues - passenger front door doesn't turn on lights, theft system works when it has a mind to (embarrassing). 98 was crazy too - humidity seemed to be the issue there.
Piece of Junk
wantmonybck, 11/11/2002
Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Since I Bought this so called vehicle it has been in the dealership no less than 18 times for various reasons. Things like alignment, arm rests falling off, molding falling off, numerous electrical issues. The lattest is the engine hesitates then surges. I live an work in Detroit in the auto industry and have always been a flag waving American car buyer but since Ford cares less about me I care less about them and I'm on my way to the Honda dealership to buy an Odysee that I am sure I will get my moneys worth.
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Verona,NJ, 11/03/2002
Ford Windstar SE 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 2000 Windstar SE has been back to the dealer 4 times in 20 months. Twice for electrical problems. They were repaired quicly. My other car is a Nissan product which has never been back to the dealer. I would probably not by anoher Ford product better quality can be found in other vehicles.