Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. Three days after the vehicle was purchased, the engine stalled while driving 5 MPH. The failure occurred up to seven times per day. The contact was unable to start the engine and the vehicle was towed to her residence. She called a repair shop and they informed her that the alternator was defective. She removed the alternator from the vehicle and took it to the shop to have it tested. The mechanic informed her that the alternator was no good; therefore, the contact purchased a new one and placed it into the vehicle. She was able to start the engine and run the vehicle, but it stalled once again 4 blocks later. She restarted the vehicle, drove home, and called the dealer from where she purchased the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the oxygen sensor failed. They replaced the sensor, but it still did not correct the failure. The vehicle remains at the dealer. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 126,000.
1995 Ford Windstar electrical complaints
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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!
Stopped at diner to eat lunch and within 10 minutes my van was in flames. Fire started underhood on driver side. Officials stated that cause was most likely due to defective electrical wiring at the brake fluid reservoir. Called ford and go no help.
1995 windstar burned due to faulty manufacturer equipment.
1995 ford windstar master brake cylinder leaked causing circuits for the horn, back up lights, and cruise control to be inoperable. *ts the consumer stated the cruise control is still inoperative. The dealer stated the problem stemmed from a burnt circuit.
1995 ford windstar had a burnt circuit affecting the backup lights, horn and cruise control.***no answer required*** *mr *sc the consumer did not have the cruise control repaired due to expense reasons.
Numerous problems with my 1995 ford windstar. It is the worst car I have ever purchased! As soon as one repair is completed (two transmissions, head gasket, electrical problems, brakes, suspension), then another one occurs. Now, as in every christmas, the "engine light" is on and the car is running so poorly that you can't even pull the car out of the driveway without it choking and spitting, lots of smoke, and the car is actually shaking!!! I know it is another head gasket and I just can't pay anymore money into this piece of garbage. I have been looking for a new car and it certainly will not be a ford!
I asked the seller at ford to completely service the van before I would buy it. He said his mechanic would. I checked the van out two weeks later, low on oil, no brake fluid, trans fluid very low, no water hardly at all in receiver, then the starter went out, replaced it no good, replaced switch, no good, brakes gone out, can't keep fluid in systems, engine light came on, emission problems, mechanic stalls for the hour amount, and still can't fix/test ii code. Inside lights dim when extra. Lights come on. It's a [xxx] piece of junk and they sold us a lemon. I paid over $4,000.00 cash for it, and all they wanted to so was sell it for money. What can I do? It has 72,000 etc mile and now has 82,000. We are both disabled with two kids. We have been screwed. I can get the ford info on the ford windstar 95 3.8 it rattles, water runs out of the exhaust pipe and the converter. I want to sue them, I called them and they said the hell with you, you bought it as it was. Ford products are the worst auto's on the market. We want revenge and all our money back now. [xxx]. What is next a head gasket? I heard that cost over $1,600.00 to fix. And there are alot of them going out. Ford needs to stand behind it's products or get out of the business. I have had my kids tossed to the dash when I step on the brakes before we even get out of our drive way. We wear seatbelts, I wouldn't dare ride in it. It is a death trap to me.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in front of the consumer's home. Fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. Fire inspector indicated that the fire was an electrical wiring failure.
While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood. He then pulled over, but before he could actually get out, other drivers noticed flames coming from underneath. Within minutes, the vehicle was on fire and was totaled.
Had to have heads replaced, electronic brain, and the transmission failed all within 1 1/2 years from date of purchase.
I own a 1995 ford windstar the paint is blistering off in huge pieces. Ford says it is not their problem , paint should not peal from a car like this it is blistering off in sheets . I have read that ford is paying for painting only if the customers are really loud about complaints. I have also read that many complaints have already been sent here. This automobile has been a nightmare with defects and recalls. Anyone in the automotive business laughs when they here what kind of car I own. 10 years to pay it off, 3 head gaskets later rebuilt trans engine heads warped from factory coils springs breaking electrical malfunctions , paint lifting off the vertical sides, brake problems....the list goes on and now ford no longer lists the windstar on their site. They have changed the name to free star I wonder why?
Vehicle was parked in the parking lot for about 15 minutes and consumer noticed a bright light coming from the garage, the vehicle was on fire. Fire department indicated it was an electrical fire.
The consumer was able take the key out of the ignition switch with the vehicle running. The dealership had been notified, but the problem was not resolved. *ak the battery died and was replaced. *scc
1995 ford windstar, transmission failure, electrical gremlins, power steering box failure, engine failure.
The van began making a "static/ping-ping" sound. While van was shut off the head lights remained on with switch off. The van began smoking while off. Fire began to consume the van when the fire department opened the hood and disconnect the battery. The fire was associated with an electrical failure. Please describe details.
Brake light come on frequently. Door ajar light stays on occasionally causing interior lights to remain on even when all doors are shut. Dash light quit working. Took to certified mechanic and found the problem was in the ashtray light, disconnected ashtray light and dash lights started working again. Engine light staying on. Took to certified mechanic, was told that vacuum hose was off the egr valve. Mechanic put vacuum hose back on. Problem recurred 3 days later but this time not vacuum hose. Believe the problem to be egr valve itself. Engine surges/misses constantly. Did a tune up, replacing plugs wires, etc.. Problem still exists especially after vehicle is run for a while. Often shifts hard during acceleration. Have done transmission service, problem still exists. Do not take off hard from stops.
The entire engine was replaced, however the vehicle continued to have engine problems, the transmission side pan gasket, heat, power window, defroster, door switch assembly, were all replaced, the dome light would stay on continuously, and the right caliper was leaking.
Consumer states that gear shifter can be moved to any position without engaging the brake. Please provide any further information. Ts
Heat generated from failure of pfe sensor melting the tape around electrical harness.
Key can be removed from ignition without completely shutting off ignition. Consumer was told lock cylinder was a wearable part. A small child was able to move shift mechanism out of park, allowing vehicle to roll. Another child was stuck in the process. Owner was aware of other van with same problem.
Vehicle was ideling and started to smoke, consumer lifted hood and saw fire. Took vehicle to dealer, and they could not determine cause of fire. Consumer felt family was in danger. Please provide any further information.
I was driving from wisconsin to pennsylvania at night. In ohio, I noticed a significant loss of power, and "whooshing" noise from under chassis, gradually getting worse over a couple of hours. At that point, the check engine light also came on. After arriving in pittsburgh (and after christmas holiday) I took the car to a muffler shop. As I expected, one of the catalytic convertors was clogged. On diagnosing the PCM fault codes, they discovered that the rubber hoses connecting to the dpfe (differential pressure feedback egr) sensor was nearly completely melted away (because of the increased exhaust backpressure from the cat failure???). I was preparing the car for another long-distance trip on 6/10/02 when I discovered that the plastic air intake plenum and the wiring harness in that area were damaged by heat, as well. The area of damage is right in the area of the metal tubes coming from the exhaust system that the rubber hoses to the dpfe sensor connect to. About 8 of the wires had their insulation completely burned through (about 1" in length). Many of the rest of the wires had embrittled insulation, or the insulation was melted together (there seem to be about 50 conductors in the wiring harness at that location). I'm really quite surprised that no fuses blew, since the bare wires were all adjacent to eachother (on the back side of the wire bundle, out of sight if you're not looking closely). I hadn't detected any electrical failures at the time, or during the intervening 6 months, but this was clearly a fire hazard. I have some reasonably clear digital photographs of the damaged wires (taken while I repaired the insulation on all of the conductors with vinyl electrical tape). I'll be happy to email them to you if you're interested.
When vehicle is idling electrical components short out. After a while the components come back on. Dealer contacted.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Consumer states that the vehicle will not start at times. Contacted dealer who stated that there could be a problem with the ignition switch. Nlm consumer states that sometimes the ignition switch gets stuck and will turn on and the switch will go completely around.
After first start it takes 15 minutes before dash lights and power windows work. Mechanic determined an electrical short under dash.
Wires under hood caught on fire, burning fuse box. Recall 94v222000 has been issued,but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
While driving at state speed limit and without warning vehicle will stall. Will experience more difficulties while driving at low speed or at stop signs.
Before freedom ford replaced our engine, we were having electrical problems which we reported and they could not find the problem to why the door chimes and door adjar lights would stay on, our engine assembly was relaced on 09/27/2001. Then our battery light came on while driving and the lights in the car started dimming, we replaced our battery and found out from ford that our alternator was bad. We had to pay 387.51 for an alternator.! Not to mention the 1800+ in emergency expenses we had to pay that ford refuse to pay us back when our engine blew while driving home on a vacation. However they did replaced the engine free of charge after long negotiation by my wife. We are still having problems with our door chimes and lights and ford said on 02/14/2002 they could not check to see what's wrong unless it comes on and to bring it in when the light comes on. Figure the odds on that, I live about 20-25 minutes away from there and the light may go out before I get there. Also, we have had numerous times when the front mirror on the inside came off while my husband was driving. I mean literally fell off. These ford windstars are not safe to be on the road and there really needs to be a recall on these vans or ford should be ordered to give the owners a prorated refund or set amt. Back for all our problems and financial sufferings we have been through. I pray that the federal safety agency issues a recall or order ford to take the 1995 windstars off the street and issue us a prorated refund. These windstars are not safe.imagine your engine blowing on a busy highway with your family in the van. This is what happened to me.e-mail me with the ansers to my questions.. Will the federal safety agency be issuing a recall or ford a prorated refund on these ford windstars soon? I still owe on this ford, but we do not feel safe driving it anymore, but it is all we have. How can we get rid of the windstar and the loan payments and buy something else? I pray that you will help us owners of windstars. Thanks.
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