Overview & Reviews

Ford widens the driver door as a stop-gap measure until the 1999 Windstar arrives with a fourth door. Subtle styling revisions and a new Limited model round out the changes for 1998.

• Powerful engines and roomy interior.

• Offensive shape, lack of suspension refinement.

User Reviews:

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  1998 Windstar GL - 1998 Ford Windstar
  By afrazzano - September 24 - 2:00 am

  I like to maintain my automobiles myself. I change oil, antifreeze and transmission fluid on a regular maintanence schedule. After 80,000 miles, Ive had the car to a mechanic for two non-maintanence repairs. My wife drives it regularly and refused to allow me to upgrade it in 2000 when the lease was up. We have been very happy with it and find it inexpensive to own. We have been very happy with it.

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  Roomy vehicle - 1998 Ford Windstar
  By FloridaBob - August 30 - 2:00 am

  My Windstar has given me excellent service to date. I purchased the ESP extended warrenty from Ford and have used it twice. New front wheel ABS sensor and power steering pump. Both after 50,000 miles. Every once in a while a do get a harsh shift in first gear if I come to almost a complete stop then accelerate.

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  I feel sorry for the next owner - 1998 Ford Windstar
  By Last one - August 25 - 2:00 am

  Ride and comfort level is good. The wheels on the GL rattle (theyre half hub caps, half aluminum wheels). The a/c cuts out for no reason, the ABS was repaired once and seems to have another problem now. The transmission hasnt gone-out...yet, but something isnt right. Door "ajar" swithches will drive you nuts when out of adjustment. Ford has some problems and they show-up in this van. The worst part about owning this vehicle is the "re-sell" value. Its worth nothing in no-time flat. When compared to my 2001 Honda Accord (with 46,000 miles and no service requirements), Ford clearly has their work cut-out for them.

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  Fords Faulty Transmissions - 1998 Ford Windstar
  By Fords victim - July 30 - 2:00 am

  At 50,000 mi the tranmission had to be replaced due to "neutraling out" at stops. At 36000 mi on the 2nd trans, a major leak of the pan gasket and the torque converter seal. If we hadnt bought the extended powertrain warranty, we would have paid out $2M to fix all the trans probs. Sensor problems repeatly with the doors. Wont ever buy another Ford product even though weve been longtime Ford owners. Fords cust. service motto must be:"Deny!Deny!Deny!". Just ask Firestone.

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  Great shaggin wagon! - 1998 Ford Windstar
  By Hugh Jass - June 19 - 2:00 am

  This car has been so good to me. I got it from my mom, because she got a new car, and it has only been in the shop once (fender bender). I love to drive, and my freinds love to ride in it when I am driving. It has been all over the country, and is always reliable.

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  Oh, Man! I dont need this. - 1998 Ford Windstar
  By oh, JOY! - June 18 - 2:00 am

  Up to 60,000 ran fine. (Got it at @30,000) Then: Brakes replaced. Brake light faulty. Traction engages inconsistently. Sides like paper - a rub is a $1000 dent. Engine light on and off, computer cant dx, head gaskets "might" leak - symptoms inconsistent. stuck with it for 6 more mos. Id have given away from week 1 of driving it. Dont go there.

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  white windstar - 1998 Ford Windstar
  By reinert - June 5 - 2:00 am

  absolutly satisfied, good comfort, robust technic

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  My First and Last Ford - 1998 Ford Windstar
  By R2brat - June 3 - 2:00 am

  Transmission went out at 50,000. Luckily I had the extended warranty. Constant problems with sensors showing a door open when it wasnt. Interior light would stay on because of this. Took in to dealer well over a dozen times. AC made grinding noise intermittently. Ford dealer never heard the problem, so wouldnt fix it. Took it in for that 4 times. Third seat is very hard to take out. Takes 2 people to do it.

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  I got a good one! - 1998 Ford Windstar
  By gblanas - June 3 - 2:00 am

  I bought my 98 Windstar new, now have slightly over 150,000 mi. on it. The vehicle has been very reliable, have only replaced battery, alternator & serpentine belt at 100,000 mi. All other major mechanical components are original. We towed our pop-up and take many trips throughout New England. The Windstar is very comfortable, I never get a sore back! I do, however agree with most other reviewers about engine noise, lack of power, poor braking, mushy suspension, paint peeling on roof, etc. I recently purchased another minivan, a Honda Odyssey, the Odyssey had much better reviews & ratings in all categories.

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  Good Van - 1998 Ford Windstar
  By awilson - May 22 - 2:00 am

  It has good utility value