Speed control does not engage. There is smell of gas with tank full and stationary . This vehicle not driven often so maybe a month between occurrences.
1995 Ford Windstar acceleration problems
116 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 137,145. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 116
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 137,145
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Cruise control15
- Accelerator pedal12
- Linkages5
- Springs1
- Cables1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Windstar acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Ford Windstar acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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 speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 09V399000 · Recall details
What 1995 Ford Windstar owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. When the vehicle was shifted to the drive position, the vehicle accelerated and the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously. The contact stated that there were difficulties shifting the vehicle to different gears. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the idle air controller failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 245,000.
While driving back from rome ga to cartersville ga my van made a funny noise and my speed dropped from 60 to 50 and then my back tires felt funny like I had run over something but I know I had not hit any thing so as I got closer to the exit then my ABS light came on. After I stopped at a station I checked my brake fluid but it was full, I checked my tires they where good because they are new. When I got home I had my breaks & plugs checked and they are good. I don't know what else to do. The ABS light is still on, while driving my van still lose speed on hills and level ground. Help me please this is my only way to get where I need to go.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 5 MPH in the driveway. A sudden acceleration occurred without warning causing the vehicle to crash into the garage. There was no personal injury. A police report was filed for the incident. The current and failure mileages were 50,000.
Our 1995 ford windstar burned. The building in which it was parked also burned along with a 1990 pace arrow motor home, a 2008 harley davidson motorcycle $5000.00 dollars worth of lumber and several thousand dollars worth of miscellaneous material.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. While driving at any speed, the ABS light would illuminate on the instrument panel and brake fluid would leak. The contact also noticed that the cruise control switch worked inconsistently. She discovered that the cruise control deactivation switch had melted. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 152,000.
My husband turned on our 1995 ford windstar and noticed a brake light on. He left it running, opened the hood and was about to check the master cylinder when a fire erupted below the brake master cylinder (all he had done was open the hood). *tr updated 12/30/08 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle had some electrical problems days prior. Updated 01/05/09.
Cruise control quit working. Also air bag blew when car was idling and no one in the car fortunately.
After normal driving for about 5 miles, coming to a stop and starting again the accelerator on my 1995 ford windstar went to full on. Fortunately the area in front was clear and I managed to stop the vehicle with the brakes. Had there been a car in front or another obstacle there would have been a collision.
1995 ford windstar van brake pressure switch caught fire. Occurred during fill up at gas station. I was able to extinguish the fire quickly as heavy blue smoke alerted me to the problem. Why wasn't this vehicle part of the recall for this same switch? My house could have burned down (garaged vehicle), as I understand the switch is electrically hot even with the car off!
Questions about the 1995 Ford Windstar acceleration
Does the 1995 Ford Windstar have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 116 complaints about the acceleration of the 1995 Ford Windstar, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford Windstar acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 137,145 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Windstar acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V399000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Windstar have the most acceleration problems?
The Ford Windstar model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2002 (147 complaints), 2000 (138 complaints) and 2001 (127 complaints).
Other 1995 Ford Windstar problems
Engine 1,613Transmission 875Brakes 506Electrical 168Fuel system 148Suspension 145Visibility 105Body 99Airbags 92Steering 75Lights 50Seat belts 41Wheels 38Locks 29Tires 22Seats 11Driver assistance 3
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