Head gasket blew out at 43,000 miles. Also problem caused engine pistons to overheat. Dealers are aware of problem.
1995 Ford Windstar engine complaints
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Head gasket has blown, causing the engine to blow. The manufacturer has been notified.
Transmission failed.
Head gasket and transmission failed.
Head gaskets blew out. Vehicle at dealer for repairs.
Head gasket failre.
Engine failure.
Head gasket failed resulting in damage to other components.
Check engine light came on and the dealer could not identify the problem. A head gasket failure caused the entire engine to fail.
Head gasket failure.
Head gasket failed. Nlm
Consumer took vehicle to dealer complaining about an odor coming from the heater, and the engine running rough. Dealer informed consumer nothing could be found. Less then two days afterwards, the head gasket blew out. Dealer notified.
Transmission is noisy and leaks fluid, unable to correct noise problem.
This model year windstar I am told is notorious for head gaskets failures at low mileage. Ford states that this failure is not covered under warranty after 36000 miles.
Engine blew head gasket. Vehicle overheated & stopped running. Vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic said head gaskets failed in 3.8 liter motor. Head gaskets replaced. Ford & owner split cost.
Engine. A piston has cracked and the clutch has burned out.
Oxygen sensor failure.
While driving vehicle at 60mph it started to overheat. Took to dealer & the mechanic said the head gasket was blown. Also the engine cylinder head. There was damage to the engine cylinder head.
Transmission failed.
Faulty engine gasket caused vehicle to overheat.
We have heard several comments from mechanics, friends and on the internet, that there have been a significant number of similar problems with the 1995 ford windstar. Our research indicates that the windstar is susceptible to blow head gasket problems at between 40 and 60,000 miles. We were traveling on the highway when the problem occurred. Luckily we were not injured when the engine blew, but had we been driving on the interstate at 70 MPH there could have been a fatality. We are very concerned about this issue and feel that it is a serious safety concern.
Apparently there are a large precentage of head gasket failures on ford 3.8l engines. 2 believe ford should warranty this problem beyond the normal warranty period. If not, I would to participate in a class action suit.
Possible electrical failure causing ABS, air bag, check engine, and brake light indicators to remain on. Mjs
Internet site www.cartrackers.com has many, many for widstar owners with the exact same part failure-forward thrust piston (transmission) and head gasket leak. 1996 and 1997 owners are also starting to leave messages about the same problems on there windstars.
Tie rod ends failed.
Blown head gasket.
Head gasket failed.
Check engine light had come on and the vehicle had hesitation at stop light, due to bad head gasket.
Head gasket failed. Also engine check light came on.
At high speeds the vehicle would feel as if it were in neutral. The head gasket is leaking coolant into the engine. Dealer is fixing it.
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