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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Runs Well at 78K Miles - 1996 Ford Windstar
By WIN STAR - November 28 - 2:00 amWeve owned our Windstar for 5+ years now. I know that people have had problems with them. Our only major one was the tailgate lock failing and having to be replaced. Bought it with 29K miles from a local dealer. The faux leather interior, sound system, All-Trac and load level features continue to make this a pleasure to drive.
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Dont Buy Ford - 1996 Ford Windstar
By FarsideJohn - November 23 - 2:00 amAn average vehicle at best, this POS has been sitting in my garage for 5 weeks because it has a leaking head gasket (3.8 liter engine) at 64,000 miles. Although there are hundreds of identical complaints on the NHTSA.gov web site due to Fords bad engine design, Ford refuses to make good on the $3,000 of repairs that are required to make this vehicle driveable again. If I am reincarnated, I will never, never, never buy another Ford product.
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Crappy vehicle - 1996 Ford Windstar
By khuri - November 14 - 2:00 amTerrible can. Unreliable, poorly built.
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DONT BUY - 1996 Ford Windstar
By peetyweety - November 7 - 2:00 amVery 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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di - 1996 Ford Windstar
By di - October 27 - 1:00 amI had a 1995 Windstar that I loved. I fell asleep, sit the back of a semi, and totalled the Windstar. I was so impressed with the safety factors--I walked away with a whiplash and some back medium back issues--that I called my salesman and told him to find me another one just like it. He did and now over 6 years later, I still love it.I have driven long distances in comfort, hauled a huge variety of items, lots of furniture, building supplies, kids, dogs, people and luggage and never been disappointed. Ive even pulled out small trees and shrubs with my Laser Red Windstar!!!
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96 Windstar - 1996 Ford Windstar
By familyMan - October 4 - 2:00 amBought the Windstar new and found the minivan to be a real workhorse. The 3.8 eng is strong and peppy and fun to drive. Plows right thru snow while other Front Wheel drive cars are stuck. Its been extremely reliable, have had only the computer and a timing drive (which caused the computer to fail) replaced. Its got 123,000 and still going strong.
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96 Windstar - 1996 Ford Windstar
By Familyman - October 4 - 2:00 amBought the Windstar new and found the minivan to be a real workhorse. The 3.8 eng is strong and peppy and fun to drive. Plows right thru snow while other Front Wheel drive cars are stuck. Its been extremely reliable, have had only the computer and a timing drive (which caused the computer to fail) replaced. Its got 123,000 and still going strong.
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Windstar from Hell - 1996 Ford Windstar
By aRCE - September 25 - 2:00 amAt 60K miles vehicle literally fell apart. Vehicle repairs were $4,000 in one year. Vehicle still does not run right
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Not a bad van - 1996 Ford Windstar
By ed - September 17 - 2:00 amMy Windstar has been very dependable up to 50k miles. It has the 200hp engine so its got some get up and go. The ride is comfortable and handles well. The oil pan had a leak that had to be fixed twice under warranty. The CD player wont eject half the time. I almost bought a Explorer sport, the van was so much nicer.
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Ford Loser - 1996 Ford Windstar
By FordLoser - September 3 - 2:00 amDont by a Ford unless you have DEEP POCKETS! The repairs on Ford vehilcles will suck your wallet DRY! Headgasket, Timing Gasket,Main Engine Bearings, Brakes, Speedometer, ALL DEFECTIVE! OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES!And no more than 100,000 miles. Ford "customer service" is well versed in "Im sorry but, we wont help you"
