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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  faulty engineering - 1996 Ford Windstar
  By sparkyie - June 13 - 2:00 am

  this vehicle is a piece of crap. If you are thinking about buying a Ford van... dont. After only 83k mi. there is water in the oil and oil in the radiator. And the transmission has always been a problem. Dont expect any help from most of the dealers... they almost always deny that they no nothing of any technical service bulliten. Lies and deciet

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  Million Dollar Windstar - 1996 Ford Windstar
  By drive alot - June 12 - 2:00 am

  Have put in over 3000 in repairs in over a year.

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  Lemon - 1996 Ford Windstar
  By UnHappy Ford Owner - May 3 - 2:00 am

  Since we drove it off the lot, it has been a bad experience and Ford has been difficult to deal with. While it was under warrenty, we had everything electrial and the air fixed. As soon as it was out of warrenty, the transmission went out. We asked Ford for assistance and they refused to help us. Now it has 75,000 miles and we have the head gasket problem. s. I been talking with three dealerships about the TSB Ford has out to replace head gaskets if the car is less than 7 years old and 100,000 miles. Non of the dealers are aware of this TSB. I will never buy another Ford. .

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  After 70K Watch out - 1996 Ford Windstar
  By bowwowWindstar - April 30 - 2:00 am

  I bought this with 48K on it from an individual who had done all the scheduled maintenance. At around 70K the problems started occurring including, but not limited to: Transmission and A\C compressor. Other problems include a multitude of minor problems which have all added up, including but not limited to: Cracked gas tank - We didnt hit anything Rear wiper motor went out rear vent window motor went out CD player spits out 90% of CDs without playing Both cigarette lighters wont charge Alarm system goes off for no reason Ill be trading this in soon, so id advise against anyone in Austin against buying a used one. It might be this one.

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  Run! Run! Run! - 1996 Ford Windstar
  By VeryVeryUnhappy - March 18 - 11:52 am

  Blown head gasket at 60K and now Trans slipping bad at 115K. I cant affort to own this van.