Hi There,
I have a 2003 windstar, needs lower ball joints, outer tie rods, and also now brakes, total estimate was $1900,
Is it worth fixing this van?
Thanks
Rick
Thursday, May 14th, 2009 AT 8:10 AM
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RACEFAN966
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Weather or not it is worth fixing depends on how much you like your car. Now if it were me I would do as much of the work myself and then take it to the shop for the wheel alingment. What I come up with is $532 in labor that you will save right off the top and then for parts outer ties at 18.29 each and lower ball joints at $119 each and brake pads at $26.50 on up and if you can turn the rotor then have them turned or replace them at $34.99 each these are all priced at Napa online for a cost of $371 in parts. If you get a repair manual at an average cost of $20.00 that will help you with the needed knowledge you will save a lot of money and then it would be more then worth it. Let me know if you need any help if you do this yourself and I will walk you through it.