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.
1995 Ford Windstar: sudden unintended acceleration
14 of the 3,325 complaints about the 1995 Ford Windstar describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
Vehicle suffered sudden acceleration at the speed of 50 MPH. The engine raced at 4000 RPM. And there was gasoline coming from the tailpipe. Dealer notified. * mr dealer found that the throttle was stuck. However consumer declined repairs. He felt that an improperly installed mass air flow caused the engine to race at high rpms.
When vehicle was at an idle, consumer put into gear and with feet still on the brakes vehicle suddenly accelerated.*ak consumer states that the problem still occurs, particularly in hot weather.
Vehicle hesitated and then experienced sudden acceleration.
While approaching a stop vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the engine to rev up to 3000 RPM. The dealer is inspecting the vehicle.
When sitting at a stop light or just stopping, vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control.
After bringing the vehicle to a complete stop transmission seemed to shift into neutral because when I take my feet off the brake and pressed on the accelerator, engine just revved and the van did not move. Then suddenly the transmission engaged, and the van jumped forward dangerously and accelerated. This vehicle was bought from di blasi ford, 112-21 northern blvd., corona, ny 11368 (tel: 718‑898‑6100). Montclair-bloomfield motors is the dealer closest to me and has inspected the vehicle. Both dealer & the manufacturer claimed that this was an unusual problem, and that I had to pay $2,000 for the repair because I am past the 3 year standard warranty (although I am under 36,000 miles). Again ford claimed this was an unusual occurrence and not a defect. But if anyone should research the various internet sites, it would become apparent that windstar 1995-6 owners have been complaiming about this transmission problem for sometime. Owners had their transmission replaced as many as three times for vehicle with less than 60,000 miles. Also majority of these owners felt that ford was aware of this problem, but refused to advise the public, and was putting profits ahead of their customers life. After being subject to this life threatening situation, I felt compelled to report this miscarriage of justice, hoping it could save life and property. In closing, I beg your involvement to cure this problem for the sake for public safety. I have three kids 7,5 & 2 and practically all other windstar owners have little kids, so please help us save lives. Thank in anticipation for your help.
Sudden acceleration while shifting into reverse.
The defective automatic transmission malfunctioned due to the aluminum piston which broke and caused the vehicle to surge forward or not accelerate properly, may cause an accident. Ford has a new steel design on the piston. Please provide further details.
When applying the gas pedal the car would not move in reverse or drive, then suddenly jumped forward or in reverse.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated even with brakes being depressed. Problem had occurred when driving into garage & hit back wall & continued thru shrubbery. Air bag did not deploy. Took to dealer & told could not find problem.
At stop sign vehicle suddenly surged or accelerated, had to apply brakes hard to stop vehicle. Happened also while on vacation, vehicle jerked & surged forward. Will be taken vehicle to dealer. *ak consumer stated a sensor was replaced, and a valve assembly was replaced.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 1995 Ford Windstar sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 1995 Ford Windstar?
14 of 3,325 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Windstar (0%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Ford Windstar?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Ford Windstar
Engine failure 249Transmission failure 225Overheating 213ABS 179Brake failure 114Check engine light 92Slipping 75Stalling 75Fire or smoke 62Jerking 60Coil spring 55Grinding brakes 48Knocking 45Won't shift 43Hesitation 42Loss of power 42Ball joint 30Fuel leak 29Harsh shifting 22Tire blowout 22Wipers 21Adaptive cruise 20Won't start 20Fuel smell 19No deployment 15Door locks 15Misfire 12Fuel pump 11Seat belt 11Power windows 10Headlights 9Spongy pedal 9Airbag light 7Oil consumption 6Pulling 6Power steering loss 5Steering lock-up 5
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