Overview & Reviews

Ford boosted output on the 3.8-liter V6 from 155 to 200 horsepower. Trim and equipment have been revised, and four-wheel disc brakes come with traction control or the tow package. A new integrated child safety seat has been added to the options list. Tune-ups happen every 100,000 miles. Traction control is now optional.

User Reviews:

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  Screwed by Ford!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 1996 Ford Windstar
  By Ford Con Job - December 26 - 2:00 am

  This is one of the all time con jobs in automotive history! As many of you have found out, Ford knew it had an unreliable engine but did nothing as usual to fix the problem or help its customers. They also had faulty brake lines which they did nothing about until the government made them recall. There definetly should be a class action suit regarding this vehicle. Count me in if your interested! Going elsewhere for my next car but Im sure Ford wont care they never do! how many examples do we have to see, Pinto, Bad Tires, Blown Engines, Faulty Brake Lines, etc............................

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  Been had by Windstar - 1996 Ford Windstar
  By Been had by Ford - July 25 - 2:00 am

  Transmission, Head and Engine Gasket failure and very expensive

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  Beware of the affordable price - 1996 Ford Windstar
  By Hockey Dad - February 4 - 2:00 am

  Made the mistake of buying on price. I pride myself on my research before purchasing. This was an impulse purchase on price and need as a new parent of twins. As we fixed one problem the next would occur. Purchased at 53,000 and sold at 85,000. Never again. Notorius for head gasket problems, yet Ford does not acknowledge it. Further validates the foreign vs. American debate.

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  Ford Windstar 1996 - 1996 Ford Windstar
  By Raj K Pai - December 7 - 2:00 am

  After the van crossed 60000 miles I have had nothing but problems. The van needs to have repairs every 30-60 days.

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  Top 5 problems of a 96 Ford Windstar - 1996 Ford Windstar
  By rjf - December 6 - 2:00 am

  5-Electrical problems. 4-Speedometer fails. 3-Front suspension wore out. 2-Antifreeze leaking. 1-Oil leaking. Good bye Windstar. Hello Honda.

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  Crappy vehicle - 1996 Ford Windstar
  By khuri - November 14 - 2:00 am

  Terrible can. Unreliable, poorly built.

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  DONT BUY - 1996 Ford Windstar
  By peetyweety - November 7 - 2:00 am

  Very poor quality overall. Mechanically and electrically unreliable. Buy two so that you will have one to drive while the other is in the shop.

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  my piece of junk - 1996 Ford Windstar
  By kill me now - August 4 - 2:00 am

  This van is a piece of junk,gasket problems,brakes,3 sets no less,speedometer busted,tires trashed way to much,transmission is a concern now.Run dont walk from this van. The really sad thing is that we still owe money on this piece of crap.

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  Head Gasket and Trans. nightmares - 1996 Ford Windstar
  By nevr by a ford again - July 26 - 2:00 am

  Head Gasket went out at 55,000 miles. Transmission died at 90,000. Speedometer died at 110,000, All 4 ABS sensors went out by 45,000, Rear AC works on occasion. Loud and rough shifts before and after trans was replaced. Alternator, fuel pump, and battery all were prematurely replaced. I BEG ANYONE WHO WOULD EVER CONSIDER BUYING A FORD PRODUCT TO JUST REVIEW THE COMMENTS OF WINDSTAR OWNERS.

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  HELP - 1996 Ford Windstar
  By kl - June 18 - 2:00 am

  I have had nothing but problems since I purchased this van. My check engine light has been on for atleast 1 yr. I have put LOTS of money into this van and still there is no end. They tell me it is the ega ports are clogged and of course FORD does not see why they should have to fix it. In the 96 and 97 models the ega ports were to small and in the 98 models they have made them larger. Any help?