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.
1995 Ford Windstar electrical complaints
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Transmission replaced however continues to experience problems with surging. Mjs
The interior lights remain on after door is shut. They turn off after a few minutes after engine is started but the dash light remains on. The interior lights remain on for over a half hour after the engine is turned off and we exit the van. My brother-in-law has the same van and has the same problem. The local ford dealer (service) said that it would cost over $100 to find the cause of the problem.
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Instrument panel wiring shorted out, causing fire inside vehicle without warning. Please provide further information.
Engine check light came on and won't go off, indicating there is a leakage coming from engine head gasket. Also, spark plugs came off.
Consumer was driving at 65 MPH and without prior warning, vehicle cut off due to the ignition switch coil malfunctioning.
While parked vehicle caught on fire under the dashboard.
Car first ran hot on 2/4/99. Ford would not pay since it was out of warranty. Had an independent to replace the head gaskets. Picked up car - car ran bad. Returned car to garage was told that crankshaft and crankshaft bearings were bad. Elected to replace the engine in lieu of repairing. Car ok for 3 months. Ran hot again. Replaced thermostat. Continued to run hot. Took it to hillard ford in arlington tx. Hillard checked it out for a week. Could not get it to overheat but replaced spark plugs and an ignition module. Have had car for 3 days. Car overheated, again. Haven't had a chance to identify the problem, but is a continual problem with the windstar.
When traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal interior lights/door lights illumnate on the dash. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Please provide any further details.
Electrical system: chimes for door ajar, rings when doors are closed. Had been to 10 different shops for either fuse replacement or sliding door panel replacement. Also, wiring to windows goes up or down without being switched either way and dome light comes on by itself. In addition, transmissio: worn out due to leakage (oil) from theengine head gaskets. Needed to be replaced.
The key can be removed while the ignition is turned on, and vehicle can be statred without the key. Manufacturer has not been notified.
When slowing down and foot caught on accelerator vehicle stalled. Sometimes when pulling out in traffic, vehicle would stall, leaving consumer without power steering/brakes. Also, electrical system shorted out. Vehicle has been into the shop for repairs seven or more times, and dealer can't determine the problem.
Ignition switch can be turned on without key. Consumer believes this is a defective part. Also, the van can be popped out of park without a key in the ignition or the brake being fully depressed. Manufacturer notified and had nothing positive to say. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter. *ak
I have spent $2,650.00 on this van.it is still a death trap. No safety defect listed in summary.
I have spent a total of $5,000.00 in repairs for our 1995 ford windstar van - a 3.8 engine, 6 cyclinders. Ford sent out a notice in june of 1998 advising the drivers of 1995 ford windstars that they would possibly experience head gasket problems. Ford s
Electrical system failed due to manufacturers defect, causing fire.
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Electrical connection at brake fluid reservoir fluid. Replaced starter. Engine overheated--replaced right cylinderhead, spark plugs, coolant, filter, thermostat. Engine idles rough.
Replacement cost $1200. Currently experiencing electical problems with replacement tranny (new ford oem tranny). Plan on trading shortly.
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.
In addition to the transmission failure, there have been numerous electrical problems with the heating/ AC, door locks, wipers and door sensors. My windstar also had the defective head gasket which was part of a voluntary recall by ford. The transmission failure of this model is well known. Additional anecdotal info can be obtained through the car trackers website on internet. The transmission failure on the 95 windstar is a known problem at ford, however no recall has ever been issued.
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.
Horn assembly is inoperative which is a safety feature. Dealer stated needs to put a new airbag system in order to fix the horn problem.
Power window motor failed.
Possible electrical failure causing ABS, air bag, check engine, and brake light indicators to remain on. Mjs
Brakes replaced, vehicle computer chip failed, air conditioner malfunctioned, the motor started missing, at 36,000 miles the vehicle started making chirping noises, belt frayed and a warbeling sound started in the tires and front end.
Vehicle experiencing following problems: faulty computer chip/transmission missing from 1st to 2nd gear/inside door paneling came loose, and faulty air conditioner.
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