Engine gasket blew, and temperature gauge kept running hot. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they said it was a blown head gasket, there was a recall, consumer never received recall letter.
1995 Ford Windstar engine complaints
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Failed head gasket repaired under extended warranty/ timing gasket to the price of $808.00.
More that 90% of windstar owners have had same complaint of van problems...seems that the transmission and the head gasket problem happen close together in time. I know that this has been submitted tons of times...dont you think that its time to pull these off the road and fix them once and for all before something serious happens? It was a close call for me and my three kids when the transmission went on the ford that I have.
Ditschman ford service dept found timing gear cover gasket was leaking, while van was in shop for head gasket recall. While this problem has a tsb (961714 in your db) dealer refused to fix it unless I paid $1100.00 for the service. Since the leak was minor and the dealer would not budge on the cost, I declined the service at that time.
This vehicle has a salvaged title, and last march ford sent me the information on the extended warranty for the head gasket problems. They then rescended the extended warranty saying that the vehicle has a salvaged title. Do I have a claim against them? Then, just this month I found out that the head now has a crack in it, thus another major repair. I would appreciate any help on this matter. Thanks. Rich rohde.
While driving, consumer noticed vehicle was leaking fluid, RPM's started running high and vehicle overheated, consumer turned vehicle off and tried to restart it, but it would not, mechanic stated that the engine blew, after head gaskets were replaced 2 months later, the engine blew, a used engine was installed and 70 miles after driving, it blew.
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I was told by 2 different mechanics that 1995 ford 6 cl are notorious aluminum heads blowing thus killing the motor.
I had to replace the transmission aproximately november 1999 ($2000.00), a couple of months later I thought the thermostat needed replaced in the engine but it turned out to be the head gasket problem ford is having($1200.00), I contacted ford and got refused immediately because my van had over 100,000 miles on it. I believe ford knew of this problem when my van was under the 100,000 mile mark but did not notify the owners of this problem. I have a newspaper clipping stating that ford is having the head gasket problem and I am looking for reimbursement for this.
Why won't the federal safety agency do something about these constant head gasket failures in ford windstars? Why are consumers left to fend for themselves ? What will it take for the federal safety agency to begin action? Help us or stop pretending that ford windstar owners have some imaginary recourse in these matters? I have experienced a blown transmission at 33,100 miles and now a blown head gasket at 70,800 miles.
While driving about 10 MPH front of vehicle started making noise like cranking hard, and engine lost power. Then, consumer took vehicle to dealer where they said that it was a head gasket failure. They could not take care of this problem, even though there was a recall because there was too many miles on vehicle.
I just wanted to find out about a problem that I am having with my 1995 ford windstar. I had it in my local repair shop for have the oil changed when I told them that the temperature gauge had gone crazy that morning. We replaced the thermostat and the radiator cap thinking that might be the problem. The next morning it was doing the same thing so I contacted the repair shop and they got to looking and figured out that the head gasket had broken. I have my car in the shop getting this problem taken care of. I fill that this problem needs to be looked into because I have found out just today that there has been several of these vans headgaskets replaced for the same reason. I know that the taurus & mustang had a recall on these gaskets and that they are the same engine that I have in my windstar (just turned sideways). If you would please just let me know if there is anything that I can do that will keep someone else from getting stuck with a repair bill like I am about to.
While traveling vehicle overheated. Had vehicle serviced, and technician noticed head gasket needed to be replaced. Please provide further informaition.
Temperature gauge would go up/down. Would add freeon to try to correct. Had map sensor changed. Vehicle was leaking fluid. There was liquid in the exhaust pipe (antifreeze). Been in contact with the dealer & manufacturer. Was informed that program, which was for 7 years, and unlimited mileage from date of vehicle's manufacturer, has expired & nothing could be done. Vehicle was not beyond the 7 year limit.
Transmission: vehicle hesitates and has difficulty shifting up; engine revs up while attemting to upshift; must back off on accelerator pressure to "baby" it into shifting up; when slowing vehicle down, it downshifts with a "clunk;" sometimes gets stuck in park position; overdrive light blinks on and off for long periods of time. Engine cooling system: overheating; interior heating system inoperable; pipe of thin metal continually ruptures causing coolant and water to spew out. Engine: vehicle sometimes stalls when slowed down to turn a corner or to stop; vehicle sometimes won't start for five minutes or more after it has been started, run for two or three minutes and turned off.
Head gasket failure resulted in 3 different ford dealers recommending a complete engine replacement even though the car was driven less than 100 miles after the first symptom. I was never notified of a recall/program to replace the head gasket. Ford was contacted and claims they will not provide financial assistance even though this is a known engine defect.
Ford seems to set limits just inside expected fairlure times... Limit is 100000 miles for known head gasket issue. Had some type issue with gray paint peel off on 1990 bronco... Started 2 months after 5 yr warranty ended.
Complained to dealer a month before the failure of a lack of heat in the car, was told that the only problem was an air bubble. When the engine light went on I drove it a few miles to a firestone service center which was closer than the dealer, they hooked the car up to the computer and found no problem, they reset the engine light and it did not come back on until the following day as I was trying to get it to the dealer because the car had begun to run hot. I stoppped and had the car towed to the dealership. They have now told me that although the headgaskets will be replaced under warranty I also now need to replace the timing chain, plugs, wires, distributor, water pump, and fuel lines at a cost to me of about $2,000 because ford is not considering those repairs related to the head gasket failure. When I asked about only having the covered repairs done they stated that the car would not be drivable beacuse there is coolant and oil in the fuel line. How could there be no problems the day before and then coincidentally all of these things go wrong at once?
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Vehicle experiencing problem with a rusted/corroded timing chain cover due to coolant leakages. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that part was not covered under warranty or manufacturer's recall. Any repairs would be at consumer's cost. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Vehicle was parked in a carpart and noticed oil staines on road. And there was corrosion inside of engine compartment.*ak the vehicle has excessive rust underneath. The dealer under stated the odometer reading when the consumer purchased the vehicle.
Head gasket failure--just past warranty mileage cutoff--ford refusing payment.
Vehicle was sold to consumer with a manufacturer's recall for head gasket on nov. 30, 2000. Program ended in october, 2000. Dealer has been contacted.
Headgasket replaced under recall. Water pump gasket replaced at owner cost. Vehicle is now running poorly (suspect same failure or failed engine crank and bearings) and leaking oil from main seal. Another 1000 dollar repair according to dealer.
Head gaskets failed at 52,000 and at 103,000 miles. Would like to recieve compensation from ford motor company for this obvious defected product.
Refused to honor warranty. Catastrophic failure of component endangered lives of occupants and other vehicle on road. Manufacturer had complete knowledge that component would fail and did not inform consumer and honor the warranty. Failure of component also caused additional damage "not covered" by warranty. Knowlege of defect and correction before failure would have prevented additional damage and a potentially life-threatening situation.
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.
I recently have been experiencing problems with my heating system and my car overheating. I've been told it's a head gasket failure, and ford motors will not fix it nor reimburse me. They have told me that I am 18000 miles over the allowed limit. I feel this is a manufacturer's default and there should be a recall or a unlimited extended warantee.
Ford has agreed to repair a blown head gasket via their ownership notification program. I would like to see this handled as a recall instead of an onp, since (1) I have heard of many people that have had this same problem, and (2) there would be no 7-year expiration date of the notification.
This is a known ford defect, 3.8 lt engine with faulty head gasket. Our engine self destructed 400 miles from home. Ford is un co operative as far as what they accept responsiblity for, unnecessary cost are being incurred by owner of these vehicles, head gasket failure causes coolant to enter the engine fouling out the spark plugs, and oxygen sensors, when engine self destructs as mine did ford,to refuses replace plugs, wires, and gaskets. The ford dealer that "repaired" my vehicle also charged me labor costs to install the parts that ford refused to replace due to the engine failure.
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