I have had numerous problems with my 1995 windstar. The transmission failed in 10/99 and I had to replace the entire transmission. I have had many problems with the computer/electrical system with sensors and fuses going out. My timing gasket cover cracked and coolant was leaking (10/01). I had to have that replaced along with the water pump, etc. Now, my engine has either a bearing or has thrown a rod and I have been told I need to have my engine replaced at a cost of $3500. There have been many more problems (struts, engine mounts, etc....). I have spent over $6000 (not including regular maintenance costs --oil changes, brakes, tires, tune ups, etc). I have had to spend much $$$ on car rentals while my car was being repaired. Now I'm faced with a huge new problem--the engine.
1995 Ford Windstar electrical complaints
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Transmission being replaced for the second time. Started reporting problems at 10,000 miles. Dealer could not identify. (slugish, bucking, rough acceleration.) at 60,000 miles would not move out of park. Dealer replaced head gasket and made other adjustments (don't know what because they are all in code on repair slip) at 90,000 miles the transmission went. Motor mounts also had to be fixed. Problems with acceleration and bucking came less that 7,000 miles later. Second transmission went less than 20,000 miles later! Also have had numerous problems with the ignition switch (replaced 3 times and still does not work right) and warning lights for the brakes and airbags. (no problems ever found) ford dealer says transmission is not a recall item and there is nothing that they can do. I find this shocking in light of the nearly 4,000 complaints that the nhsta has logged for the 95 windstar, (669 for transmissions!!!). Ford should be ashamed!
While driving 40-45 MPH vehicle shutdown. Consumer continuously tries to start vehicle, no communication, consumer was not able to get out of vehicle or open window, there was no electrical power.
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I think this was the same part as a previous recall could I get the part # on that?? No safety defect mentioned.
I was almost hit in my van because of the ignitio problem. Called ford & they wont fix or replace.
Entire front panel (with AC/heater, radio, and rear window controls) becomes too hot to touch, especially when driven more than 60 minutes continuously. Engine had to be turned off for more than 20 minutes. "check engine" light came on. Repair shop found no exposed wires but warned of fire risk; had seen same problem in other mid-90's windstars.
I have had a continuing stream of endless repairs to this ford windstar. Staring with the water pump one week after purchase; then the left front spring and strut collasped; next the ABS system almost cost me my life by failing on a downgrade into an intersection; a compoent of the fuel injection system in the main computer failed; the rear master cylinder on the brakes was leaking; the transmission has never shifted correctly almost giving passengers whiplash; the rear power door lock on the tailgate has just never worked form day one; I did receive a recall for the hood and that was replaced; now the power windows operate without the key in the ignition, but the door locks do not work and the vehicle is totally diabled, it will not start or even try to turn over. I am just a nurse not a millionaire, I have paid almost $5,000.00 in repairs into this vehicle in the 2 1/2 years I have owned it. And now it is dead, leaving me with no transportation to work, my only source of income. Please help.
The electronic speed sensor failed while on a trip in july. The vehicle shifting points are controlled by this device. While traveling at 65 MPH the vehicle digital speedometer went to " 0 " and the vehicle down -shifted to another gear on its own with a lost of speed of about 15 MPH. This would happen intermitently. One time was almost in an accident with a tractor trailer . I was accellerating onto an interstate and instead of the vehicle accelerating as normal . The sensor speedometer went to "0" and the vehicle instead of accellerating , actually felt that it was trying to down -shift to first gear ,with a substantial loss of power.
Consumer states head gasket failed, engine leaked oil on exhaust, and the water pump was also replaced due to excessive noise and a loose shaft.
Dealer has looked at problem says there is none. I know of other 1995 windstar owners with same problem. This is causing a safty problem because I know of people disconnecting the fuse to shut the warning and interior light.
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The interior lights do not go out when the door is closed, the vehicle has been taken to the dealer numerous times to be fixed but each time the problem returns, since the lights do not go out they drain the battery. Nlm
The consumer believes the vehicle has an electrical computer system defect which causes coolant back up and effects the transmission burning it out, it also causes repeated damage to the head gasket and transmission, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for all repairs made. Nlm
Engine overheated,dealer replaced with rebuilt engine.now 2 months later engine cranks,but wont start.had it towed to dealer.it is our only vehicle and we have 4 kids.this van has been in the shop every month since we bought it.is there anything we can do?it had to be towed 3 times!.
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.
Antilock brake light ignited on two occasions, filling with brake fluid fixed this problem. Now the anti lock brake light intermittantly comes on. When light is not activated, the antilock brakes are activated with every use of the brake, causing the brake pedal to become very difficult to depress. Once the brake goes beyond this point, the pedal will depress to the floor and pressure will push the pedal back up and pulsate. When coming to a complete stop the brakes will make a grinding sound from the right front. When the light is ignited and the antilock brakes are not operational, the brakes work normal, but still grind when a complete stop is made. There is a wire at the starter connection that works itself loose occassionally causing the engine not to start. When this occurs you need to jiggle the wire and tighten to get to start. This problem had been looked at and serviced in sept 2000, but still occurs approximately every four months. The door ajar light and dome light intermittently activate. This seems to be false as all doors are closed. Again, some playing around with connections seem to fix this problem also. All problems seem to have occured after the vehicle reached 75,000 miles. We do have acquaintances who also own windstars of the same year and have the same antilock brake problem.
Transmission was repaired 3 times, faulty processor replaced on two of those occasions.
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.
Instrument cluster would short circuit while driving. Electronic dashboard blew out. This caused windows and door locks not to open after pulling over. Smoke was coming inside vehicle. Also, there was poor visibility due to electrical failure. Vehicle has been in shop since september , and mechanic could not not get instrument cluster parts for repairs. Informed on back order. Contacted manufacturer & informed case was documented only.
Head gasket went out along with the starter & believed to be water pump also went out..all with in 2 days....no notice at all engine light came on when gasket blew.covered with a lot of smoke which filled my whole backyard.I turmed the van off and it would not start...I contacted paydays south where I purchased the van when they directed me to ricart ford in columbus,ohio.they had believed it was still covered under factory warranty.I spoke with a kevin daniels at ricart who was very nice and is going to set up a appt for us....also when we replaced the starter..we attempted to start the van and it made two very loud clanking noises.which left me very concerned about the damages done to the engine.
Blown head gasket,ford engine replaced, head gasket going .electrial problems since I purchased the van.thousands of my money spent for repairs with problems still occurring.no relief from ford motor company. Years of aggraviation &out-put of monies.repairs, rental cars,etc.
The vehicle experienced several engine related failures, the head gasket failed two times, the dealer would not compensate for the second failure and also did not offer the consumer the $4000.00 certificate towards a new vehicle, after the first head gasket repair, the vehicle continued to lose coolant, the engine cylinders were replaced, the timing cover was cracked, the serpentine belt was replaced, and the blown gasket caused the vehicle to overheat, shake, and smoke.
While traveling at any speed vehicle would stall without any indication. Dealer has repaired problem, but it has returned.
Lehigh valley ford replaced the recalled headgasket and the problems started then. The check engine light came on, I took it back to the same dealer they replaced the computer for $400. The check engine light came on again. They took in they replaced the computer again, but they said there was still a problem they decided to without asking to replace the main electrical harness. I picked my van up today, the nice people there asked to test drive for a week and then come back to discuss the charges. I have to admit that l.v.ford are very good people to deal with but I don't feel it is fair to be charged anything after I found out that there was a recall on the same harness, and before replacing the headgaskit I did not face any problem with the van, I am not saying these problems related to that in any way.
After engine began running roughly and fuel leaking out of tail pipe, took vehicle to dealer. A technician said that problem was with PCM control module that was not controling fuel that get into the exhaust system, and leaked out the tail pipe and created a fire hazzard.
Delayed engagement in transmission has been occurring for two years. Crack in forward drum would need to be replaced for $900. Intermittent failures with starter.
The numerous failures on ford transmissions are because they used aluminum instead of steel in a high pressure area,it will probably take a class action suit just like the head gaskets and the ignitions.
Was experiencing problems with head gasket leaking on 01 jan 00. Had vehicle towed to mechanic & informed head consumer that gasket was repaired previously. Problem caused engine to be damaged. Mechanic indicated vehicle is driveable, but engine was dying & had owner drive off lot. Returned vehicle & engine was replaced. New engine started to have electrical problems. Air conditioner did not work & dome light came on and off.
Service technician stated that we were lucky van did not catch on fire.I now have no vehicle .service technician stated they will keep the van until they can make it safe to drive. Also that this problem is not covered .I am looking at a bill of at least 800.00 dollars not fair I say!.
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