10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,091 miles

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1997 Ford Windstar engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Ford Windstar Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #2

Dec 291999

Windstar

  • miles

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

Van lost power and stalled. Took to service center and was found to have main bearing spun and cracked block. Since warranty was over on mileage, neither the dealer nor Ford Motor Company will warranty or even look at it. Was told it was "lack of maintenance" that caused problem.

- Leipsic, OH, USA

problem #1

Dec 221998

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
At 67,000 miles the head gasket has blown, causing the vehicle to become inoperable. Cause unknown.

- Manfield, MA, USA

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