2003 Ford Windstar Consumer Reviews

2003 Ford Windstar

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2003 Ford Windstar

Kelley Blue Book Retail $4,650–$6,650  

Average Rating

3.9 out of 5
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Comfort:4.4 out of 5
Performance:4.0 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.2 out of 5
Interior Design:4.2 out of 5
Value for the Money:3.7 out of 5
Reliability:3.7 out of 5

12 out of 18 people would recommended this car to a friend

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very reliable

by car
from | April 2, 2013

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I bought this car from Gerald Nortz dealer in Lowville , NY with 32000 miles on it. A year and 3000 miles later my transmission went. I contacted Gerald Nortz and told him about the transmission and he gave me money towards fixing my transmission. This is a dealer that stands by his product. I would not hesitate to recommend his dealership. A. from Liverpool"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A


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Second Windstar I've Owned

by Shade Tree Mech.
from West Springfield,Va. | December 15, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Great Van,Makes the wife happy loved her 1995 she bought her first one in Oct. 1994 and put all 150,000 miles on it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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A good van

by Windstar Fan
from Tennessee | November 28, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"This van is good for at least 3 things: to look at, to transport cargo, and what it is usually used for is transporting kids and such. Overall what I use it for is just for transporting random stuff, such as garbage and various things."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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2003 Ford Windstar

by Earl @ Nascar 1950
from Simpsonville,sc | September 22, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"We just bought this 2003 Ford Windstar. All leather had about 136000 miles looks and drives like a new car. It has all the options. Rides great and it has a lot of style."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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Good Cost Effective transportation

by Noble
from New York | August 14, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Have owned the 2003 Winstar since new and for the most part has not been very much trouble. It is no better or worse than the Toyota, Subaru, Buick and Chevy I currently own. Over 110 k miles and no problems with the power train. Minor electrical problems, otherwise great family vehicle for traveling with the entertainment system. Not a Honda Oydessy but cost a lot less money to!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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2 out of 2 found this review helpful

electrical needs work

by it's ok
from newfoundland,nl | March 4, 2012

Rating from

(3)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 2 out of 5
Interior Design: 2 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"I bought my 03 windstar lx 3 yrs ago, it has already been in the shop 6 times for months on end trying to fix electrical issues, interer light comes on and off for no reason abs light is a pain in the butt. but the van runs great as far as the motor is concerned, I have mixed feelings on the windstar, ford needs to get some education on their electrical system or all of their vehicles will have issues."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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6 out of 7 found this review helpful

Run from this Vehicle!!!

by Will Never Buy Ford Again
from Walla Walla, WA | September 21, 2011

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"We own an '03 Windstar SEL and it has been the absolute worst vehicle maintenance-wise we have ever owned! Regular maintenanceThe electrical issues went from an annoyance to being VERY expensive. We just spent a month and a half without the van due to a bad computer. Once the correct one was finally received by the Ford dealership, no one could get it programmed (one mechanic completely gave up on the van). Now $1100 lighter in the wallet. Have had the same issues as others have mentioned with doors popping open on their own, interior lights staying on for no reason, ABS/emergency brake lights staying on, etc. Now that we have it back, we're just waiting for the transmission to go..."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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3 out of 4 found this review helpful

super car

by fordliker
from | August 6, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"our windstar runs like a champ in fact both of them very reliable ps if u hate it you r dumb all in all ford did a good job on the following models .se .se sport .sel .lx windstar is my car"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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2 out of 6 found this review helpful

worst car i've owned

by formerwindstarowner
from new york | June 23, 2011

Rating from

(1)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"lots of electrical problems with this car - interior lights flash on & off and ford could never find a problem - also, problems starting & runs really rough when temp outside is over 80 degrees - also something ford dealer could never figure out - reliable in winter but terrible in the summer"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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3 out of 5 found this review helpful

Worst car ever

by adal20
from New Jersey | January 25, 2011

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 2 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 2 out of 5
Interior Design: 1 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"Too many problems , from check engine light to Abs and break light . Most windstar's have problem with ABS module to replace and install software again $1200 . Bad fuel pump , when car is hot doesn't want start . Impossible to read codes reader cant connect to car computer. Problem with cracked rear axle huge recall from Ford ."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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