1995 Ford Windstar engine problems

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 245,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. When the vehicle was shifted to the drive position, the vehicle accelerated and the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously. The contact stated that there were difficulties shifting the vehicle to different gears. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the idle air controller failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 245,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

The engine freezes up and shut down when driving. Had to change the fuel pump and put in a new AC compressor.

Filed Dec 5, 2012 · Engine · 154,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the engine stalled without warning and restarted. In addition, there was a whining noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic two times and each time the engine belt and tensioner pulley assembly were replaced. Three days after the second repair was performed the failure recurred. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Engine · 89,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated black smoke was coming from the tail pipe and there was a strong odor of gasoline inside the vehicle. The vehicle began burning an excessive amount of fuel since the black smoke started coming from the tail pipe. The o2 sensors, spark plugs/wires, intake gaskets and intake isolator bolts were all replaced by a certified technician. The manufacturer refused to work on the vehicle. The failure mileage and current mileages were 89000.

Filed Oct 8, 2010 · Driver assistance, Engine · 89,000 miles · VA

I have a 95 ford windstar (89k) lx3.8; dtc p0306.... Gave rich condition, black smoke out tailpipe, excessive fuel consumption ... Don't stay running. Spent more than $4,000 on the repairs didn't resolve the problem. - have replaced all o2 sensors; - have replaced spark plugs/ wires; - have replaced starter/ battery; - have replaced all the upper intake gaskets and intake isolator bolts; - have replaced the fuel injector #6; - have had replaced all water pump/gasket, A/C and transmission two years ago still didn't solve the problem. Need run the compression test for any mechanic issues but don't have the tools to do so' ford don't want help anything/repairs. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 15, 2010 · Engine · 140,000 miles · WV · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. While driving 40 MPH she noticed that the brake light appeared on the dashboard and that the temperature gauge had risen; within a few minutes, an explosion occurred in the vehicle causing black smoke to fill the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The next morning, the contact heard an explosion outside of her home and noticed that the front end of the vehicle was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle has not been diagnosed for the failure. The contact previously noticed that the vehicle was making a squealing sound moments before the brake light appeared on the dashboard. The current and failure mileages were 140000.

Filed Dec 17, 2009 · Driver assistance, Engine · 158,000 miles · VA

My 1995 ford windstar engine has stopped several times while driving at interstate speeds and also when coasting while driving down hills. It also stops while at traffic lights. Mechanic adjusted the idle speed and replaced the idle control. The problem is still there. The real danger here is that at low speeds, the power steering and power brakes also fail making the vehicle very hard to steer and stop. On a very tight turn I almost lost control of the vehicle.

Filed Dec 3, 2009 · Engine · 200,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The vehicle shut down without warning while she was driving 45 MPH. The failure was diagnosed by a mechanic on several occasions. The mechanic replaced the starter and the alternator twice; however, the failure continued to occur. The VIN was not available. The dealer will make an attempt to diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 260,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2009 · Engine · 170 miles · MD · fire

My 1995 ford windstar developed a fire under the hood on the driver's side while parked in my driveway. The car had not been driven at all during the two weeks prior to the fire. The last time it was driven prior to the fire, the car repeatedly lost power (decelerated, nearly to a stop) while driving on an uphill incline. Depressing the accelerator was ineffective during such episodes. Power returned and the car would acclerate and maintain a steady speed once the car returned to level ground. I had not used the cruise control system at all during that last trip and used it rarely in the 12 years that I owned the car. The fire completely destroyed the engine and all other major systems under the hood. The fire damaged the surface of my driveway and a small area of my lawn.

Filed May 12, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 126,000 miles · WA

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.