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Any advice?
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Steve
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"Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. auto sales slid 16 percent in April ......
The 16 percent skid in sales of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles included a 22 percent slide in cars and a 12 percent drop-off in trucks compared with a year ago. Formerly fast-selling, high-profit SUVs showed particular weakness. Sales of the Explorer dropped 16 percent, while demand for the Excursion tumbled 32 percent. Sales of Ford's Windstar vans plunged 35 percent"
I've seen a couple of other postings about pepple with problems, but I haven't seen what people have done about them and/or what the final solution was.
Any suggestions or similar situtations?
I got this used, bought the extened warranty from the used car dealer, and it expired about 15k miles ago.
david
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for $25K. This price is almost $4k below invoice.
I know there is $2000 rebate and around $1000
dealer hold back. Is there additional incentive
announced by Ford? I could not figure out how
the dealership would sell 2001 EL for $4000 below
invoice.
checker changed SEL to EL
Steve
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The Windstar is a bimetal engine. A blown head gasket is not unique to the Windstar, other vehicles (not even just Fords) that use bimetal engines have problems too (Neon for example).
The grandparents have an Aerostar heavily modified for a wheelchair. The expensive modifications are the reason they want to keep the van. I believe it is about a 1995. Twice in hot weather (90's) and on long trips in South Dakota it has stalled. After towing the dealer looked at it and couldn't determine the cause.
1. Is this a common occurence for other Aerostar owners?
2. Any suggestions for a fix?
Thank you.
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pleased with it. The more I drive it, the more I like it. The stereo sounds great and the convenience of the 6 disc in dash cd changer is very nice. The kids love the power sliding doors and my wife has been very happy with the new purchase as we upgraded from a Taurus. The next thing I will do is de-activate the seat belt reminder as it is pretty loud (scarey)when you are only running around the block and do not fasten your seat belt. I looked at the Silhouette's and decided hands down to go with the
Windstar.
Dave
Dave
Or, it can be arranged to make a one-tier longer 'stuff holder' which would be good if we didn't already have the built-in one in the back.
By the way, it's nice to read some complimentary posts about the Windstar here, overall I really like our new 2001 SE Sport!!
rbitdog
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rbitdog
I have a '97 windstar , 3.8 liter . Bought it used Nov '97 , Manufactured in Nov '96 . In June '98 had the speedo replaced under warranty . Now 3 years later it needs to be replaced again , same problem . When at any speed over 60KM , the speedo jumps around up to 100 - 200KM depending on actual speed . The odometer works fine , rotates smooth & correctly .
Has there been anybody else with these problems ?
Reply to "billjaffrey@netscape.net" .
I ordered the console from JC Whitney. We need it to keep the kids from getting to us! LOL
Dave
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I bought my 1995 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L V-6 brand new. I am the original owner. I take GOOD care of ALL my vehicles. I enjoy cars, am an auto enthusiast, have raced/built/rebuilt all kinds of cars since I was 13 yrs old. I am proud of my rides and take great care of my stable of vehicles; I change oil Religiously every 3K miles, rotate tires every 10K, flush radiators every summer, keep my engines so Meticulously Clean you could Eat off them!, wash my cars every other week.
But despite all the care and attention, the Ford Windstar has been one of the WORST!
It has gotten no less than 7 Factory Recalls in the first 3 years of ownership!
All sorts of Problems ranging from...:
* Defective factory Head Gasket (which Ford refuses to fix unless it is already Blown!)
* Hood Separation at high speeds (they put more glue on)
* Gas Tank (plastic) needed Reinforcement for hot weather climates (they put an extra strap on the middle)
* Sliding Door needed reinforcement/welding.
* Transmission Oil pan leaks, Engine Oil pan leaks.
* "Check Engine" light comes on ALL the time!
* Hesitation/Jerking/Loss of power at certain temperatures, elevations, engine speeds.
* Trim, body panels, weather stripping falling apart.
Do NOT buy ANY Ford vehicle with the 3.8L V6. All those nightmare stories you've been hearing about the 3.8L are true. It happened to me after only 65,200 miles.
OK, if you're just leasing/renting for a year or two, have at it, go and buy yourself a Ford Explorer with Firestone tires if you like.
It won't matter anyways, after a couple years it'll be someone else's problem not yours.
But if you plan to own the car for more than a couple years, Don't buy a Ford Windstar! It'll end up Owning YOU!
Spend a couple thousand extra and buy yourself a Toyota, Honda, Nissan, etc. Trust me it'll be worth it, because it won't be sitting on jackstands in your front yard in a few years.
If you buy a Ford Windstar you'll spend Thousands of dollars on repairs, recalls, wasted time, trouble, and headaches.
The Windstar 3.8L's are just huge money pits.
...I just got off the phone with Ford Customer Service (800)392-3673.
(Write that phone# down! you'll Need it!)
She told me that under Recall# M09 (i think), head gaskets on 3.8L V6 Windstars are now covered for 7 years/100,000 miles whichever comes First.
So tonight after work i am towing my '95 Windstar in to the dealership. It only has 65,200 miles and I am original owner. I took great care of my Windstar but the head gaskets still blew.
About a month ago my Check Engine light was coming on Constantly, my engine began to chug/hesitate really bad, felt like it was running on only 3 cylinders, i noticed i was losing coolant fast (1 gallon per week).
Loud Knocking/detonation on acceleration.
Now it is sitting on jackstands on my front yard waiting for the tow truck.
I will NEVER buy a Ford Windstar again. We want to get rid of this vehicle soon as we can. It is just a huge money pit and taking up our time. Trade-in/Resale value is pathetic, because everyone is aware of the horrible mechanical/reliablity problems of these Fords.
I hope it gets rear-ended like the other Windstar on this board.
$6000 from the insurance would be Great!
That doesn't even cover the money and time we've spent fixing it.