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2003 Ford Windstar repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2003 Ford Windstar repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Ford Windstar 4dr Minivan, ext.

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Windstar in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2015 - Aug 2015
Mar 2015

46500 mi
Car stalls at low speeds 
Ford Windstar in Georgia, United States
- Oct 2008
Jul 2008

65000 mi

US $1000
ABS computer malfunction 
Oct 2008

70000 mi

US $500
Power steering leak 
Ford Windstar in Tennessee, United States
- Nov 2011
Nov 2011

110000 mi
Repair of transmission warning on dash. Warranty from rebuild performed May2011 
Ford Windstar in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2009 - Mar 2016
Jan 2009

75020 mi

C $4800
Full engine strip down and rebuild due to complete failure in one cylinder. Dealer recommended engine replacement for about $6,500, but took mercy on me and did a rebuild for much less. 
Ford Windstar in Iowa, United States
Mar 2014 - May 2014
Apr 2014

172000 mi

US $170
Leak at the radiator fitting of the transmission line. 
Ford Windstar in Utah, United States
Aug 2013 - Jan 2018
Oct 2013

64000 mi

US $250
Replaced left drive axle. R & L tie rod ends. 
Jan 2014 Check engine light shows too lean on both banks. Cleaned MAF, checked fuel press., has had long cranking time to start without turning on the check engine light in past, checked spark plugs-good, re-set computer, not yet resolved. 
Feb 2014

65400 mi

US $185
replaced fuel pump Crankshaft sensor failed 
Sep 2014

73000 mi
Check engine light came on. Had code read at Autozone which stated lean burn on bank one. Re-set light and it has not re-occurred. 
Mar 2015

77000 mi

US $129
Replaced Alternator Replaced Spark Plugs 
Sep 2015

89000 mi

US $5
Showed lean condition on bank two. Fuel system cleaners, Sea Foam seams to have fixed it. 
Dec 2015

91000 mi

US $15
computer reported lean condition on both banks. Auto Zone suggested replacing PCV valve which was done but did not fix problem 
Mar 2016

91000 mi

US $245
Replaced upper intake gasket and intake runner bushing 
May 2016

93000 mi

US $20
Battery light would come on after starting engine, ignition would be turned off and engine was re-started, battery light would then stay off. parts store said the ignition could be the problem, but after replacing the ignition it still occurs. 
Dec 2016

96000 mi
Replaced previously rebuilt alternator with newly rebuilt alternator 
Dec 2017

106000 mi

US $59
Code says engine too lean on both banks Diagnosis of engine lean error code 
Ford Windstar in California, United States
Oct 2012 - Aug 2014
Oct 2013

67200 mi

US $900
Brake light on Driver electric door lock no longer working. Heater blend door actuator failed. 
Ford Windstar in Michigan, United States
Nov 2012 - Sep 2013
Dec 2012

181000 mi

US $150
Brakes rotors and one front wheel bearing. Second front wheel bearing a week later. 
Mar 2013

184000 mi

US $70
The motor that actuactes the hot or cold door for heat or cool air choices (blend door actuator). 
May 2013

185000 mi

US $71
The driver door electric window worked a tiny bit when i got it. Waited until warm to replace the regulator. 
Ford Windstar in New Mexico, United States
Mar 2013 - Feb 2015
May 2014

98000 mi

US $85
Alternator went out while driving. Burned out diode. 
Nov 2014

102000 mi

US $100
Replaced power window motors both front doors and power lock in passenger door. 
Ford Windstar in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2013 - Oct 2016
Aug 2014

173600 mi

US $600
oil leak. Was not worth repairing completely. Just patched it up. new tie rods 
Oct 2016

218000 mi
Battery occasionally dies when car is not run for 2-3 days. No accessories or lights are on. Been happening for about 2 years. Something funky going on with electrical system. Never were able to track it down. 

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