10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1998 Ford Windstar electrical problems

electrical problem

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1998 Ford Windstar Owner Comments

problem #5

May 312000

Windstar

  • miles

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

From the rear of the alternator comes a high pitched squeal. Mechanics are telling us to replace the unit which is not under warranty. Shouldn't this part be a lifetime warranty" why did it fail right after the 36000 mile warranty ran out"

- Grand Forks, ND, USA

problem #4

Oct 251999

Windstar

  • miles
The engine was making a noise and it was reported and supposedly fixed by local dealer. However, within one month the alternator failed as well as the power steering box. Since it isn't under warrenty (36,000), dealer won't repair without cost.

- Douglas, GA, USA

problem #3

Jul 181999

Windstar 4WD

  • miles
No summary

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #2

Oct 011997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Alternator failed. Nlm

- La Crescen, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 111999

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A "beep" noise was coming from the vehicle, no warning lights on the dash, and dealer cannot determine where the beep noise came from, then a fire started due to alternator wiring burning. Finally, dealer insisted that the beeping noise was an indicator for a problem, but not part of the instrument panel.

- Everett, MA, USA

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