Example carAuto paint for a 1998 Ford Windstar
Auto paint for the 1998 Ford Windstar: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 12.4 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Special Purpose Vehicle
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 1998 Ford Windstar for auto paint
- Body: special purpose vehicle (EPA size class).
1998 Ford Windstar: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $4,062 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1998 Ford Windstar
- NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,433 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (353), suspension (242) and engine and engine cooling (226). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V608000 | 2015-09-29 | suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured September 2, 1997, to July 3, 2003. The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled. The incorrect... |
| 12V193000 | 2012-05-03 | power train:axle assembly | FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, THROUGH JULY 3, 2003, AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN VIRGINIA. OVER TIME, CORROSION CAN WEAKEN THE REAR AXLE MAKING IT SUSCEPTIBLE TO TORSIONAL STRESS. CORROSION AND STRESS CAN LEAD TO CRACKS WHICH,... |
| 12V195000 | 2012-05-03 | suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly | FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, THROUGH JULY 3, 2003, REGISTERED IN PUERTO RICO. DUE TO INCREASED STRESSES CAUSED BY HIGH CYCLES OF TORSIONAL LOADING, SPECIFIC TO THIS MARKET, THE REAR AXLE CAN CRACK. |
| 10V385000 | 2010-08-26 | suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly | FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2003 AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI,... |
| 09V399000 | 2009-10-13 | vehicle speed control | FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS... |
| 01V199000 | 2001-06-18 | suspension:front:springs:coil springs | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND IN THE... |
| 00V168000 | 2000-06-19 | exterior lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OFF LEASE CANADIAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WHICH MEET CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS AND NOT THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." ACCORDING TO FORD, THE VEHICLES... |
| 99V147000 | 1999-06-14 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER IS RECESSED AND ORIENTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SO THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WARNING STATEMENT EMBOSSED ON BOTH THE TOP OF THE FILLER CAP AND THE SIDE OF THE RESERVOIR BODY ARE NOT ENTIRELY VISIBLE BY DIRECT VIEW. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH... |
| 97V165000 | 1997-09-30 | steering:gear box:shaft sector | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI-VANS. THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE DAMAGED INPUT SHAFT BEARINGS. |
| 97V097000 | 1997-06-09 | power train:automatic transmission | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. THE LOW/INTERMEDIATE SERVO COVER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRANSAXLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. IF THIS OCCURS, TRANSMISSION FLUID WILL LEAK CONTACTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. |
| 97V051000 | 1997-04-01 | child seat | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN EQUIPPED WITH SECOND ROW BENCH SEATS WITH OPTIONAL INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT (ICS). THE HEADREST LOCKOUT MECHANISM ON THE SEATS MAY NOT ENGAGE AND LOCK THE HEADRESTS IN THE "DOWN" POSITION, AS INTENDED, WHEN THE ICS IS DEPLOYED. A VEHICLE OCCUPANT COULD MOVE THE HEADREST TO THE "UP" POSITION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1998 Ford Windstar: Auto paint
Searching for auto paint for the 1998 Ford Windstar? Here is how CarmaCars handles it. Paint work is matched to the original colour, panel by panel or the whole car.
About your Windstar
We note the car's condition with you when it comes in. As a van, it has more paint, glass and interior than a small car, so the work takes longer. Keep the repair invoice with the car's records.
From request to appointment
We reply within one business day with a time and a price. If the job turns out larger, we ask you before doing more. Your quote is for your car, not a general price list.
Driving while yours is in
Rent by the day while your car is in, delivered to you. Add a rental to your request, and we deliver it to you. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
How long it takes
Small repairs can take hours; paint and collision work can take days. Parts on order can add days to a repair; we tell you when that happens.
What goes into a quote
Photos let us give a closer price before we see the car in person. If we find something unexpected, we ask before we change the price. Options such as sensors, trim pieces or special paint can add time.
What to bring
Photos of the damage taken at the scene help with the repair and the claim. Bring the claim number and your adjuster's details if the repair is a claim. Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day.
Aftercare
Park out of direct sun when you can to protect paint and interior. Ask us when the next visit would make sense for your car.
Send a request
Book the work and a rental in one request.
Request auto paint
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Auto paint: the 1998 Ford Windstar
Can I rent a car while my 1998 Ford Windstar is in for auto paint?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book auto paint for my 1998 Ford Windstar?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.