We have contacted ford numberous times and didn't seem concerned. We have so much money in this van we can't get rid of this lemon. Now the engine light is coming on. The interior lights stay on and has ruined batteries. We have to change brakes at least 3 times a year. Now my locks start locking w/o anyone pushing the button. It has been really a nightmare..
1995 Ford Windstar body complaints
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Crunching noise from front brake when braking or pulling out, consumer was informed that the ABS was inoperative, also the front and rear brakes had aftermarket pads, dealer recommended refaced or replaced.
The ABS system activates when it is not necessary causing the vehicle not to stop quickly enough, the vehicle also jumps forward while applying the brake causing rear end collision. Nlm
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Reporting a broken weld from top bracket of sliding door . Manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer of no recall, and vehicle being out of its warranty. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak the top weld on the door itself broke. Nlm
While driving would hear a rattling noise. Checked vehicle after parking it. Sliding door was falling off the hinges which were cracked. Problem was getting worse. Been in contact with manufacturer, and was informed recall had expired in 8/31/96.
Door sensor leaves interior dome lights on and the associated relay is hot to the touch. Power window motor inoperative, was working intermittenly up to today. Ignition switch will allow the key to be removed when it shouldn't.
We purchased our ford windstar new in 7/94 (it was anearly 1995 release). Problems began immediately with the engine control, door closure sensor, etc. There were also other nuisances such as the suspension that had a banging noise when going over any bump. The door sensors and engine computer were replaced. The suspension problem was never resolved. Then before the warranty expired (36,000 miles) there were problems with the check engine light coming on (which it is still on 5 years later). After trips to the dealer and a $500.00 tune-up the engine light problem was supposedly fixed-- which it never was. At that time years ago I told them that the transmission did not seem to shift properly especially when we went on vacation through the mountains. Their answer whiule it was "under warranty" was that the engine was electronic and that if a sensor was bad or the fuel mixture was not proper it would cause that to happen. They said that the sensors did not indicate a transmission problem. We, however, knew that something was wrong. The car progressively became worse , but again the only thing they could find is that the engine indicated that it was running "too lean". The check engine lights came on and eventually would go off, but this happened more frequently. Finally, the car became unreliable, and we again took it to the dealer. They said that they would check the engine head gasket. Sure enough it was going bad! They estimated to fix it would cost $2000+ I said that my concern was also that the transmission was perhaps in failure also. They said that again they didn't think so. With all of the problems, I was hesitant to pay that much too fix the head gasket. I then asked if ford warranty would pick up any of the cost. After talking to numerous people the answer was, no! Shortly, thereafter, the engine failed and I had it towed to an independant mechanic who agreed to fix it for $800-900. Since that time the engine has never been the sam
The electrical problem have been experienced by other windstar users. I received this information from cartrackers. Com on their website. The lights when the door is shut closed stays on inside the van and the door ajar light stays on and turns off after you reach about 20 miles per hour and somtimes it just stays on. Please inform me of what to do in this situation and investigat any other problems that other people may have had with this van. Thank you . I look forward to a reply regarding this matter.
Consumer has had the subframe bushings replaced on 2 occasions within a five year period under 70,000 miles, on one occasion at 65488 miles the vehicle experienced the same symptoms (knocking under the floorboards) as before when the bushings needed replaced, however this time the dealer diagnosed the problem as loose subframe bolts which did not correct the problem, so a month later the dealer stated the subframe bushings had failed again, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Vehicle experiencing problem with sliding door coming off. Taken to dealer for repairs. After receiving vehicle sliding door came off again. Vehicle returned to dealer. *ak the van door fell off second time due to poor repair job.
When opening sliding door, it jumps lower track and hangs, which seems that door may have fallen down. Please provide further information.
Transmission failure.
Have been told by former ford tec. That the frame bushing have failed on a lot of windstar vans and that the rubber swrinks with age and causes the vehicle to pop any time that the time frame is put in a bind.
Sliding door falls off vehicle. Top attachment of door onto vehicle is broken why???? We have normal use by family of three. The rollers on the top seem to be worn down--some are smaller than others. We took to dealer for repair--"they never saw that before" did not want to fix did not have parts to fix the "tried" to weld some part on. Cost us about $300 to fix. Door has come off 2 more times. They want more money and will try again. They dont know which part to order to fix this door. I don't want the door to fall on anyone and I don't want anyone to fall out of the car. Please help. Ve come off 2 moretimes.
Vehicle overheated, and smoke was coming from pipe. Then. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, where technician saw that problem was a blown engine head gasket.*ak transmission failed three times. Gas tank failed. Windshield is defective. And side door clamps failed.
Recall 97v180000/hoods : dealer informed that recall repairs done. But, consumer noticed a gap at the leading edge of the hood. Dealer refused to take notice, and informed consumer that repairs were done as per dealer corrective action. Asking the federal safety agency help in this matter.
For the past year have had door ajar light go on, tried closing all doors till it shuts off. Now the door ajar light will not go off at all, so the interior lights stay on--even after vehicle is turned off with no keys in the ignition. I lock up vehicle for the night and interior lights wont turn off. I now had to remove some of the light bulbs hoping that the battery is not being drained. Would like solution to this problem.
A design flaw causes rocks, when kicked up off the tires to become lodged in the strut resulting in front end noise. Nkm
Due to a design flaw that allows rocks to kick up off the tires into the struts the front end makes a loud popping sound. Nlm
While pulling out of a parking ramp driver's side frame fell over tire. Vehicle towed to an independent repair shop. Mechanic informed consumer that front coil spring broke. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall due to VIN. *ak
The air mass flow sensor line was not connected correctly causing the vehicle to miss and not accelerate properly. Nlm
My 1995 windstar has had problems since day 1. Paint job had to be repaired; windshield had crack..replaced; sliding door was leaking and had to be adjusted 3 times; head gasket failure; timing gasket failure; wheel bushing failure; interior parts not installed properly; ABS light/elect system failure (2x); I feel so bad about this thing I don't know what to do. Ford doesn't care. I can't sell this thing with a clear conscience....but ford did. Can you help us!!!! There are many, many others like me. I am very concerned the tranny will go next as has been reported by so many other windstar owners when they reach the 60-75000 mile range. In addition, the timing cover gasket costs approximately $850 to fix. I don't want to pay for this repair but neither ford or my dealer will fix the problem. Mechanics I have spoke with said to talk with the dealer...this should not happen at such a low mileage. I believe it was happening since day one intermittantly. (I have always had antifreeze leaking on my garage floor since day 1. The dealer said it was "loose fittings". So now I am stuck with it. Help us!!!
Brakes failed. Nlm
Door ajar light stays on even when all doors are shut and closed completely, indicating a defect. *ak
Door open indicator will not go out even when doors are securely closed. Suspect it is a problem with back door (hatch) indicator. Indicator will eventually time itself out (off). However, warning tones sound indicating that I should check on the problem. Frontier ford "fixed" the problem once but the problem reccurred within a month's time.
While dropping off my child at preschool, the van's sliding door detached from the vehicle and fell sideways onto the grass. I have taken it to the ford repair shop here, and they have told me I am responsible for the $200 repair. My feeling is that a sliding door to a five-year-old van should not just be falling off, and that we are all very lucky my little boy was not standing beside it when it did.
The sheet steel that comprises the body of the passenger door has torn where the door attaches to the uppermost sliding arm. When the door is opened, the door slides to an abrupt halt, causing the metal to flex on the door, eventually leading to the metal itself tearing. This is completely as a result of normal wear and useage.
Was driving when the door came ajar and light came on. Then flashed off & on. When turning, would hear a clicking noise in front wheels. The ABS light came on & the brakes made noises, as if they were catching or grabbing, to stop after being applied. Vehicle would jerk when accelerating on incline. Been to dealership at least 9 times for problems. Mechanic has not repaired problem due to not being able to duplicate.
Sliding door rattle noise. Mjs
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