10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Ford Windstar engine problems

engine problem

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1996 Ford Windstar Owner Comments

problem #4

Feb 282001

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The serpentine belts has been replaced three times since the consumer purchased the vehicle.

- Bridgeton, NJ, USA

problem #3

Jun 262001

Windstar

  • miles
Head gasket failed and was replaced, also a new engine cover was put on, a little over a year later the head gasket had to be replaced again and the engine had to be cleaned and milled due to the sludge build up, serpentine belt noisy.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #2

May 222000

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Drive belt failed. Nlm

- Niagara Fa, NY, USA

problem #1

Feb 162000

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Was driving vehicle when a loud noise was heard. Suddenly everything failed. There were no power brakes or steering. Could hear motor still going. All dashboard lights came on. Vehicle ended up in someone elses yard. Owner checked vehicle & found tensioner bar on the drive belt broke, causing loss 0F control.

- Shelimar, FL, USA

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