- Worst Model Year:
- 2003
- Worst Complaint:
- transmission failure
Here are the Ford Windstars that have the most problems reported over the last 9 years.
The 2000 Ford Windstar has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 2003 Windstar for transmission failure.
Worst Reported Problems with the Windstar
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#1: transmission failure on the 2003 Windstar
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#2: transmission failure on the 2000 Windstar
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#3: rear axle broke in half on the 2001 Windstar
Latest Owner Complaints About the Windstar
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overdrive light flashes -- 1998 Windstar:
When I drive the car more than 45min. on hot season the o/d light flashes, and when I turn off the engine and restart it, light goes off, but again flashing after driving about 20 min. Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 1998 Windstar owners.
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a/c, power windows, stereo, stop working and wipers turn on -- 2002 Windstar:
On HOT days the A/C, POWER WINDOWS, STEREO all stop working. The ABS, BRAKE, LOW TIRE PSI waning lights come on. I can hear the relays clicking like Morse Code. I have disconnected all grounds, cleaned and re-enstalled, all fuses have been checked and cleaned. To top it off the wipers (front/back) ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2002 Windstar owners.
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transmission failure -- 2003 Windstar:
The Windstar for this year has a problem with water in the transmission because of pinholes in the radiator where the transmission fluid is cooled. These pinholes allow moisture to collect in the transmission causing failure. The solution is to route the transmission lines to the radiator to ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 135 times by other 2003 Windstar owners.
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transmission failure -- 2003 Windstar:
My Wife was driving from Kissimmee, Florida to Providence RI. she lost all the forward motion and the Engine was still running on middle of the Highway 95 North at Delaware state which cost as a plane ticket for her and her Sister to return to Florida and I am still looking to found a used ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 135 times by other 2003 Windstar owners.
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head gasket is blown -- 1998 Windstar:
This is the third thing in less than a year that has gone wrong with this vehicle not to mention all the recalls that have been made on this car. Us citizens should be paid by ford for even having bought this piece of crap like this. Why does Ford think that the poeple who buy thier cars can ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 4 times by other 1998 Windstar owners.