1996 Ford Windstar cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 83 complaints for the 1996 Ford Windstar, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 83 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 105,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 17
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 105,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 17 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
My vehicle went crazy. It lunged backwards and then rocketed forward straight right into the wall of a furniture store. It felt like it was going 500 MPH. I had no control over the car. It went crazy. I am totally serious. It was the scaryist experience of my life! Please help me report it to all who need to know.
Our 1996 ford windstar gl, which we purchased new, has 118000. We have experienced a broken (bouncing) speedometer, dome light malfunctioned, ABS and brake light malfunctioned, and more recently, leaking coolant which is linked to a blown head gasket and check engine warnings. The cost has been astronomical. According to many other consumers, all of these issues are common with the 96 model. Please investigate whether ford intends to make any recalls regarding these issues.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Ford Windstar
- Engine 491 complaints
- Brakes 267 complaints
- Transmission 190 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 152 complaints
- Suspension 114 complaints
- Electrical system 88 complaints
- Fuel system 55 complaints
- Steering 55 complaints