Brakes squeak and growl, but so far have stopped the vehicle when applied. They don't show any unusual wear. I would like ford motor co. To reimburse me for $1307.00 for the head gasket repair since I was not notified of a recall.
1995 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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Vehicle experienced continued engine failures related to head gasket failure (recall notice sent after repairs), however failure damaged entire engine, denied service due to mileage.
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to the floor and extended stopping distance,which almost caused an accident. Sometimes needs to turn off vehicle in order to stop. The ABS light comes on. Been to dealer several times. Also, dealer replaced calipers, rotors, etc. Problem is reoccurring.
Ford refuses to acknowledge that there is an inherrent design fault with the 1995 braking system. I have had the brakes and calipers replaced approx every 8,000 miles since new and now that the vehicle is out of warranty, I am told that I have to drive with it or replace the van. Ford should be accountable for design flaws.
Engine head gasket/radiator replaced, domn lights won't shut off, water in rear tail light, hood wont shut, airconditioning switch replaced, brakes making noise after being just replaced, didnt solve problem,. Seat belt seems loose.
Vehicle stalls while driving. Yh
Transmissions has been always a problem. When the vehicle was new it was taken several times to the dealer that after it is placed on park, thethere is a play of about 3 -4 inches and the vehicle moves forward by 3 - 4 inches. Was told that is the design of this type of transmission from ford. Was not satisfied at all. All along problems with this transmission. Finally it gave way at 49, 000 miles. Had a rebuilt installed and that too gave way at 61k. Now a blown head gasket at 65k. Other numerous electrical problems to list. Ford is ripping off consumers.
Engine head gaskets blown causing cracked heads. Ford extended warranty to 60,000 miles but failed to notify owners. Also, replaced entire brake assembly at 50,000 miles, ABS never worked, and plastic door panel on sliding door fell off. Transmission slips, downshifts, overdrive light flashes, check engine light goes on and off, and vehicle accelerates sluggishly.
#1. The transmission-has been replaced 3 time and is for it again m aking it 4 times.the dealer is replacing the o riginal transmission with defective rebuilt transmissions. When the van was less tha n three months old I took it in because the transmission was rough going into 2nd.I w a s told that that is normal it shifts hard.y et before the last 3 transmission went out the shifts were smooth ,explain that. #2.the brakes.have been in 5 times for the same thing the peddle goes to the floor and the the brakes are really loose,after taking the vanin for service on the brakes they seem to work fine for about the time it takes to pull into our driveway and then they go back to the peddleon the floor .I was advised to use the emergency brake that that reset the brakes(duh).I have let it go but(I have a fractured neck and am deathly afarid that the brakes will fail and have instructed my family to contact lawyers/&ford in case I die due to brake failure ) I know the brakes are still not accepltable,but what can I do ?oh yeah after one time I took the van in for the brakes I almost crashed into the car in front of me because I stepped on the brakes and they didn't engage right away.. .f=fix ,o=or ,r=repair,d=daily this is what ford stands for to me.
Brakes continually require replacement due to failures.
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These two incidents lead me to believe the ABS system and the orginal master cylinder may have failed. Our family does not feel safe driving this vehicle, and will not purchase another ford minivan.
Consumer saw brake fluid leakage on the garage floor. He had to continue adding brake fluid. Service put vehicle on rack saw the leak coming from the brake line on left side of master cylinder/ down and across. Underneath/at the cross of the catalytic converter to the right front wheel cylinder fluid leaked right above the catalytic converter. The shield was not protecting the brake line from catalytic converter.
Tailgate would not open.
Electrical connection at brake fluid reservoir fluid. Replaced starter. Engine overheated--replaced right cylinderhead, spark plugs, coolant, filter, thermostat. Engine idles rough.
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Abs/transmission failures. Also replaced front brake calipers/struts/wiring. Engine head gaske tblew out, causing engine to leak. Engine check light comes on/off.
Brakes vibrate vehicle when braking hard.
Was driving vehicle approximately 40mph the ABS brakes kicked in without any warning. Brakes would grab & then pulsate. Was no hard braking or panic stopping. It is an inconsistent problem. Took to dealer & mechanic replaced the brake pads & rotors.
9/18/98-put foot on brake when approaching other cars stopped at light and pedal went to the floor and the car did not stop but hit the car ahead of me. I was quite shaken up. The police officer who arrived on the scene pushed on the brake pedal and said
These problems are common with these vehicles. Is ford motors helping with any costs on repairs?
Consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. When brakes are applied, vehicle doesn't slow down. The manufacturer has been contacted.
While consumer was driving about 20 MPH when she stepped on the brake pedal trying to stop vehicle, but brake pedal went all the way to the floor and brakes did not work, forcing consumer to pass a stop sign and stopping on the middle of the road. *ak dealer was contacted and replaced the master cylinder and bleed the brakes, dealer has also replaced the calipers and turned the rotors due to vibration in the steering wheel upon braking.
Ford is aware of defective trasmissions in '95 windstar. Car lurches forward after not accelerating from a stop position, could cause accident if another car were in front, slipping transmission at 50,000 is unconscionable. Dealer checked and said I would have to have a new transmission installed at $2,400. Check online under "ford windstar automatic transmission problems" there are thousands of cusotmers with transmissions and head gaskets blowing at very low milage. Is there a class action suit regarding this defect? Apparently, ford is aware of the problem but won't do a recall because it's too expensive. I am single mom with 3 children whom I must drive to and from school every day and I am very concerned about our safety. Please help me! According to other owners, after their transmissions began to slip, it was only weeks before the whole thing blew. I do not have the money to buy a new transmission. Ford should do something. *ak strater faile at 55,955 miles. The vehicle would not start numerous times. Abs light stays on due to master cylinder failure. Loud noise in front suspension due to struts failure. Brakes make grinding noise. Serpentine belt failed. Temprature guage running hot because of temprature sensor failure. The consumer states that the vehicle is a lemon and should be recalled.
The part failure rate is becoming alarming
Brake line ruptured, causing fuel to leak from the brake line, resulting in complete brake failure. Please give any further details.
This vehicle has also had numerous brake rotars/pads/drums replacement. The head gasket "blew" at 72-74000 miles. Ford covered the repair for this at no cost to us. I feel they should also cover the repairs for the transmission. They knew there was a problem with transmissions in november 1994 right after the vehicle was released for sale.
Front calipers locked up, destroying rotors and pads. Dealers replaced calipers/pads and rotors. 13,000 miles, later defect reoccurred.dealer cannot determine defect.
One month ago I replaced the brake system for $520.00 and now my transmission needs to be replaced.
Brakes have failed four times, rotors failed four times also.
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