Ford has replaced motor 3 times in one year and they seem not to be able to fix it to where it will run it keeps dying the van is still in the shop after 3 weeks I want to know what the lemon law states in ca on used vehicles please be prompt in answering thanks my name is james thanks again.
1995 Ford Windstar engine complaints
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Vehicle was leaking coolant. Took vehicle in for head gasket recall. After recall repairs were done manufacturer contacted owner stating that timing cover gasket needed replacement. *ak front brake hose ruptured in may of 2001, causing vehicle to not stop, rear brake lines ruptured in 2002, causing vehicle to not stop.
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11-20-98(boise) (98m01)(45,636mi.) head gasket inspection-sent heads to be surfaced & checked reinstalled with new bolts 6-28-99 (57,495mi.)engine loses power, makes loud knock noise, blowing smoke while on interstate 5 hours from home, drive slowly to next exit and find ford dealer-davis-tremonton ut find #1 cylinder rod bearing worn out, needs crank kit, gaskets, etc.7-27-99 picked up vehicle drove 20 mi. On interstate -again ,engine loses power has loud knock and quits 9-21-00 brought van in(boise)(80,867mi.) for a hard shake at 45-50 MPH along with ABS lights and check engine light on head gaskets need to be replaced and 1 head cracked 12-28-01 alexandria mn van quits whenever slows down, heat working sporadically make an appt. For service and that day engine overheats get it in and head gaskets have failed again @110,000.
The 3.8l engine that was installed in the 1995 ford windstars and other cars have a had a consistant failure of the head gaskets. With the total number failures, why hasn't there been a complete recall of these engines. I hope this helps!!!
While driving engine check light illuminated on dash, indicating that head gasket was blown. Vehicle completely shut down. Took to dealer for repairs.
Head gasket replacement, ford reassembled and the other head cracked (at the same spot) in less than 350 miles.
While driving engine light illuminated. Smoke emerged from vehicle, and temperature gauge immediately went from cold to hot, causing head gasket to blow. Please provide any further information.
While driving smoke emerged from exhaust. Also, engine light illuminated on dash and temperature gauge immediately went from cold to hot, causing head gasket to blow out.
Consumer contacted dealer due to the fact that engine had a rough idle. Dealer replaced consumers engine to remedy the problem . But, it did remedy the problem, once again engine was replaced. Please provide further details.
Head gasket blewout. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. But, yet the problem still occurs. Dealer was not willing to do anything.
Loss of coolant while driving. Taken vehicle to dealer and informed consumer that head gasket blewout and vehicle was not covered under extended warranty. Asking the federal safety agency to assist in this matter. *ak there is no recall for this particular year of vehicle that would relate to the condition of this vehicle, consumer believes that the vehicle was manufactured with a defective head gasket causing serious damage to the engine.
Head gasket is defective,it blew while consumer was driving, and anti-freeze mixed in with oil. There is a service bulletin on the vehicle for that problem. Please provide more information.
I had to pay for replacement of blown head gaskets for the second time in 2 1/2 years. I previously had blown head gaskets repaired on this engine in 07/1999. At that time, this vehicle was covered under ford's extended service plan (esp). I do not think I should be responsible for paying $1380.42 for repair of blown head gaskets again approximately 2 1/2 years after having the same problem repaired. It appears to me that this motor is defective if the same major problem appears again after 2 1/2 years. I feel that ford should cover the cost of this repair in a recall of this engine problem. It just seems very unfair to have to pay this amount twice within a 2 1/2 year period. I will be glad to provide copies of invoices showing payment of these 2 incidences for the same problem.
While driving engine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction. Shortly afterwards, vehicle completely shutdown, cause unknown. Also, engine has been replaced twice, and needed to be replaced a third time. Please give any further details.
Engine had a blown head gasket. Vehicle would overheat and experience loss of coolant and a complete loss of steering. Dealer/manufacturer contacted. Was informed the engine would be replaced. Upon verification of warranty, the vehicle was not covered but dealer agreed to pay half the cost. *jg
We have done all the research and continue to get the runaround on the head gasket failure for this 1995 windstar. It's not the vehicle, but defective parts and my family was put in danger by all of us being in the van and the head gasket blew....good thing we weren't traveling down the highway yet. We had just pulled from the stop sign onto the highway and bam....this should be covered and we are still paying for a hazardous vehicle that we can't afford to fix due to ford's defective parts. Thank you!! P.s. I did call in a complaint on this and was told I would receive paperwork to verify the info, I have never received anything, this info is correct, thank you.
When coming to a stop vehicle will stall upon take off. This has happened 3 times. Engine was replaced at end of november, 2001. Has happened 2 more times since then.
We have contacted ford numberous times and didn't seem concerned. We have so much money in this van we can't get rid of this lemon. Now the engine light is coming on. The interior lights stay on and has ruined batteries. We have to change brakes at least 3 times a year. Now my locks start locking w/o anyone pushing the button. It has been really a nightmare..
Vehicle runs very rough, and then overheats, dealership is aware of problem mechanic told consumer that the vehicle head gasket needed to be replaced.*ak
Engine began rough idling, strong smell of fuel within vehicle, check engine light went on within a few minutes. A cloud of smoke followed the vehicle.
Engine blewout at 30,000, and it was replaced. Engine blewout again at 60,000 due to a leak in timing cover. Also head gasket blewout. Please provide further information.
My engine head gasket had to be replaced in october 1999, and november 2000. I was told my entire engine will need to be replaced.
Head gasket blew and engine completely shut down. Please provide futher information.
I've have the transmission replaced/rebuilt 3 times, meaning this is my fourth transmission. Twice in 1999 alone and both times serviced by coastal ford. I had the engine head gaskets blow, also in 1999, and serviced by coastal ford and I also had to pay for that, which was over $1,400.00. I just replaced the transmission again in nov 2001 (for my 4th transmission in 6 years). I've replaced the brake ABS system and had the brakes serviced repeatedly for new rotors, and other componants (not the usual pad replacement). I've written ford and the local ford dealership several letters over the years and they have never replied to me. I have spent well over $12,000.00 in repairs on this van several thousand in rental car charges, even when it was a known ford recall and ford would not even cover the cost of the rental. Van always hesitates and engine races and slows while stopped.
Timing belt covers becomes loose and coolant leaks out which can cause head gaskets to fall. Contact dealer, and dealer stated no recall on timing covers. *ak
The ford windstar experienced the engine temperature guage fluctuating up and down the scale; the radiator fluid level was low; next bubbles were noted in the over flow reservoir. The dealer said the engine gaskets were bad and replaced tehm at a cost $1446.02. Nothing was said about a safety recall at this time. Less than a month later we received in the mail from ford vehicle service and programs (no. 00m09). The letter stated additional warranty was extended for head gasket failure for 7 years or 100,000 miles whichever came first. We had 103,000 miles at the time of our $1400 repair. The problems started before the 100,000 mile warranty but we could not afford any repairs until jan 2000. Again notice of the extended warranty came in march 2000. Why can't ford stand behind us on this instead of running from us?
This complaint is related head gasket failures in the 1995 ford windstar minivans and 1994/1995 ford taurus sedans.
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