The consumer has been experiencing problems with head gaskets. The consumer had trouble starting the car. When pulling out of driveway, noticed that oil was leaking and the tail pipe started smoking. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
1995 Ford Windstar engine complaints
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Ie98080, the defective engine head gaskets are causing the coolant to leak which may cause a fire. Dealer replaced head gaskets 2 times. Please provide further information.
I was informed by ramp ford in ny that the head gaskets needed replacement - this was done no charge . But they informed me that the timing case cover gasket was leaking and should be replaced . I would like to know if this part is covered by a recall .
Ie 98 080;timing gasket is leaking antifreeze, causing the headgaskets to fail. Dealer are aware of defect.
Catastrophic engine failure due to blown head gasket. Ford is aware of the head gasket problem with this vehicle but is providing no assistance. I was caught in heavy, fast moving traffic when gasket blew endangering me and my two children. Now I find ford is and has been aware of the problem for years. Isn't it time for the federal safety agency to do something about this? It became a saftey issue for me when my children were put at risk!
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Consumer was having problems with the transmission. It had no pressure, causing the automatic transmission to slam into gear, making a loud clocking noise. Also, the car jerked due to bad engine gaskets. Dealer has been contacted.
Transmission clutch piston has hairline crack. Causes transmission to jump into first gear from a stopped position. Rear brakes continually squeal. Right front brake intermittently locks up. Engine head gasket needs replacement. Front shoulder belts get tangled and twisted at the point where they feed through a metal d-shaped clip on the vehicle interior. Belt can't fully retrack.
Vehicle fails to start.
The vehicle was purchased used and only had 35000 miles on it at time of purchase june 1997. Since purchase, it has never shown overheating. The head gasket showed zero compression at a shop we tool it in to, meaning it failed. We had the vehicle towed to al packer west in royal palm, florida to effect repair. The repair person in service told us they would cover the repair cost and all incidental costs. We had to rent a small dodge neon for a 2 week period, $300.00 bil. Ford says they will not cover the car rental. They did cover the engine gasket and valve repair, although we were told they would also cover all incidentals. Al packer west told us that the repair person we had dealt with, tony, was no longer with the company. Al packer originally told us the van would be ready on tuesday october 20, but it was not ready until the 22nd of october. So, this increased the rental charges on the dodge neon that we had to rent. Al packer west owes us cost of the rental car, or a portion thereof, based on our understanding on the type of repair that was done. Tim cash 1409 georgia avenue west palm beach, fl 33401 tel 561 833-6142 e-mail [email protected]
Engine hea dgasket blew out, causing engine to overheat.
Engine head gasket/transmission/ABS/brake light switch/tie rod and power steering hose failed.
Head gasket, timimg cover gasket and water pump gasket failed.
Engine head gasket/water pump seals, and timing chain and gear failed.
Transmission/engine head gasket, and timing chain failed.
Engine oil cap loosened for the second time, causig oil to seep into the alternator. Aw
Recall work performed on vehicle engine, however engine failed after work.
Cracked head gasket.
Weak aluminum forward clutch piston (design) cracked causing the transmission to fail.
Engine check light came on. White smoke came from the exhaust pipe. When driving, vehicle stopped. When turning the key on, a clunking noise was heard. Dealer contacted and investigating problem for repair.
Design of vehicle caused the transmission to fail.
Head gasket failed prior to recall. Also, water pump and engine piston rod bearings #2,5 and 6 replaced.
Shock absorber failed.
Engine piston rod bearing failed.
When traveling 20 MPH a rod blow a hole in the side of the engine, resulting in the vehicle cutting off. Consumer contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Faulty head gasket, began overheating on the way home, head gasket failed, require a new engine. Return to the garage and found 3 oxygenators, dealer said that it is missing 3 bolts needed to stabilize the engine and that none of the bolts are torqued properly, causing the starter and flywheel to destroy itself. Impossible for these bolts to have worked loose in this short amount of time if properly installed.
Oxygen sensors are defective, triggering the check engine light to come on and go off randomly.
Two engine failures as a result of head gasket/cylinder head failure. (qcaw)
Transmission blew out, causing the vehicle to stall, almost resulting in an accident. Dealer did a transaxle repair, problem is reoccurring. Dealer cannot determine problem. Also problems with the heater blower motor/ head gaskets/ intake manifold/ ABS system, and rear wiper switch motor.
Engine overheated due to gasket failure. Engine was repaired under recall. Owner was made aware of recall at repair shop; never received formal notice.
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