 I purchased a 2001 Windstar, brand new in October of 2001.   Since new, this car has been nothing but problems.  Major safety issues including the rear axle and front subframe (which are all over the internet), make this vehicle unsafe to drive.  I have to say that FORD motor Company SUCKS, since they chose to not fix/replace my rusted and subframe.  The metal completely failed and the subframe is ready to collapse!    Additional problems include the instrument panel cold soldering failing, the intake manifold gasket failing, the plenum (which is sometimes called the upper intake manifold) isolated bolt gaskets/grommets failed,  two alternators,  one fuel pump, camshaft position sensor, coil pack, the struts, and the transmission all failed  This van is a piece of crap and in my opinion, FORD SUCKS!   This is the last FORD I will ever buy.