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1996 Ford Windstar body & structure problems

Owners reported body & structure problems in 38 complaints for the 1996 Ford Windstar, 2% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
38 2% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash.

What owners wrote

Driving approxiamtely 55MPH when the top part of the hood just flew off the van. This is a two part hood and the bottom part was still locked. Vehicle was also involved in a minor accident while going 20-25 MPH. Took in for repair, but did not get repaired because they said it was not under warranty.

December 1996 Crash

The dealership noticed a crack in the sub frame. Which could had caused the engine to fall out, if the vehicle was in an accident.

Reported at 96,000 miles, March 2003

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