We have replaced the transmission twice. The first time at 72,000 miles and then again at 94,000 miles. The brake pads, rotors, tie rods, rear whell cylinders, front drive axle have also been replaced. The pads 4 times and the rotors twice, ground down in between. Now the head gasket has blown and possible caused enough damage to warrant replacing the whole engine.
1995 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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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.
Engine failure due to failed cam shaft bearing. Head gasket had been replaced 6 month prior due to leakage. Ford dealership making repair could not obtain the cam shart replacement kit because "demand had exceeded expectations". We had to buy a short block. Other problems: brakes pumping - need new rotors several months after getting new pads. Another problem - interior lights that will not go off have required repair two time.
Brakes problems
Vehicle had caught on fire due to a short in the electrical wiring system. Also, brakes/ horn , and air bag system failed due to wires shorting out.
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Engine failed. Nlm
My 1995 windstar van has intermittent problems with the ABS coming on. My coworker also has a 1995 windstar and it has displayed the same problem.
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While attempting to stop, the brake pedal went to the floor. Pumping the brake pedal did not stop the vehicle at this time a large amount of smoke was billowing from underneath and around the vehicle. Finally from downshifting and using the parking brake the vehicle was brought to a stop. As a master technician and service manager of a local dealership, I examined the vehicle and found a metal brake line that crosses from the left side of the veh. To the right side is located directly above the catalytic converter with no protection from heat or other damage. At this area directly above the catalytic converter the brake line was rusted excessively for about 8-10 inches. This is the area directly above the catalytic converter. Nothing else in this area is corroded or rusted. The rest of this brake line, as well as the other lines are in perfect condition. It seems that placing a brake line above the catalytic converter without any protection causes rapid oxidation once the protective coating is damaged from the extreme heat. The rusted brake line did have holes that sprayed brake fluid on the catalytic converter causing the smoke. Luckily no fire. I replaced this line myself and still have the old one in my possession. I wish nothing more than for ford to recall these vehicles to prevent any unnecessary injury or death. I was on line with another 95 windstar owner who experienced the exact same problem only his caught on fire and cost him 500.00. He has contacted the federal safety agency also. This is our first step and will not stop until something is done. Thank you for your efforts. Tom
Came off of highway and when I tried to stop the brakes went to the floor. When the brakes were depressed again they went to floor again, risking hitting cars waiting at stop light. I was able to stop by pumping the brakes, but noticed smoke coming from under the hood, when I pulled over and opened the hood I saw the area around the catalytic convertor on fire. The brake line had corroded and leaked on the convertor causing the fire and burned a wiring harness and damaged the oxygen sensor also. The cost to me was 483.00 which was not covered by the extended warrantee due to rust being the cause of failure.
When pulling out a parking space the ABS light illuminated, indiating a malfunction within the ABS braking system. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Please provide any further details.
Brakes would make loud noises. Also, engine had died out. Vehicle towed to dealer. Informed brakes needed replacing due to being worn out. Had put vehicle on diagnostic machine & no code came up.
Head gasket failed causing smoke to come out from exhaust. Mjs
The ABS light comes on. Due to a broken relector ring on the cv joint, speed sensor activates when it should not. Also the brake master cylinder malfunctioned, resulting in no braking ability. This may have caused a crash. Please provide further information.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to go to the floor , resulting in extended stopping distance, which may result in a crash. Please provide further information.
Trigger wheels are cracked. This would activate the ABS system when they are not needed.
Experienced complete and suddent brake failure due to corroded brake lines.
Ea 96026; when traveling and upon making a normalstop, there was movement within the brake pedal causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, also, rear wheel brake cylinder rusted. Please provide any further details.
Abs is not working. Dealer contacted and was aware of problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, vehicle jerks and there is a loud noise from the brakes. Dealer replaced the ABS pump.
We purchased the van with 42,00 miles on it. Since then the following repairs have been preformed since april 1998: brakes and rotors replaced, rotors were warpped because of heat, we bought extended warranty on van to cover cost of repairs including electrical to find out it covers zip. A senor is considered a computer chip and not under warranty. The transmission had to be replaced, then after the 90 day warranty was up the senor in the transmission had to be replaced, the door senors all had to be replaced, the turn signal/curse control senor had to be replaced, the check engine light comes on about an average of every two months in this car and it costs us at least $180.00 each time to have it fixed. I just had the van in to check out the check engine light and have the car smoged the first week in june 1999 then two and a half weeks later as I was driving home the check engine light comes on, fumes come in throgh the vents and car starts cutting out. Had to wait til this week to take to shop so I could afford to fix it as the shops don't take payments. Contacted the 1800 # for ford and they sugested I trade the car in. I still have 2.5 yrs to pay on this piece of ford. This car has been down totaling 8.6 months sin the last 15 months. I find that the senors are a major defect in this van, maybe someone should check out the problem here. Also had to take van in for a recall on headgasket. I am fortunate to be able to have a back up car or I would have lost my job due to this cars cost and repairs to me, not only do I have to make the payment but also the costly repairs. This time it is costing me over $700.00 to fix and it has only been out of the shop less then a month.
Currently our vehicle is awaiting a new engine after having the head gasket replaced on a recall notice from ford last october. While we have an extended warranty on this vehicle, we feel it is not fair they should have to provide replacement in light of other similar complaints about the same problem on other ford windstars. This vehicle only has 34,489 miles on it. We have had transmission concerns about this van as well, however the dealer has never been able to duplicate the problems experienced. We are very concerned that this van is infact a lemon, and we have contacted the ford customer service line, which advised us that no assistance would be provided because the vehicle was out of manufacturers warranty by time, not by miles.
Tailgate lock failed, replacement failed also. Mjs
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Have questioned these items with dealer always with no cause for concern. Talked about whether I needed an extended warranty at the time of warranty renewal and was not told of engine, transmission, or any of the problems with the engine by ford.
I have also expirienced emission problems, erratic speedometer, brakes vibrating, car rattling, sliding recall.
Anti lock brakes failed due to cracked rings. Mjs
Transmission can shift into reverse, but will not back up. The engine head gaskets blew. The interior lights would go on/off on their own, day or night. The key shift interlock will not release out of park position. The front disc brakes had crumbled inside. Heard grinding/rambling noises when the brakes were applied. Been to dealer 3 different times for brakes.
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