While driving about 30 MPH the head gasket blew up, leaving vehicle undrivable, and vehicle had to be towed to dealer. Consumer said the problem had happened to other consumers before.
1995 Ford Windstar engine complaints
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Engine head gasket blew out at low mileage. Also transmission failure.
Blown engine head gasket.
Engine head gasket failed due to a design flaw.
Head gasket blew, because of the defected cylinder head (it had a small gap in it, apparently from a manufacturing defect)
Defective/cracked engine cylinder head caused head gasket to fail.
Engine head gasket failed due to a defective (cracked) engine head cylinder.
Engine head gasket/transmission failed.
Vehicle stalled due to engine failure.
Head gasket blew out while driving.
Blown engine cylinder head. In addition, replaced faulty transmission/air bag sensor and temperature sensor.
The head gaskets have blown out prematurely. The dealer has been notified.
Engine head gasket failed.
Engine road bearings failed.
Head gasket blew out, vehicle overheated and stalled.
Head gasket blew out, causing vehicle to stop shudder. Also engine check light came on.
Head gasket failed, causing coolant to leak and overheat.
Head gasket failed.
While driving the windstar, the engine check light comes on, smoke comes from the tail pipe and windstar slows down and hardly accelerates. Dealer states that there is a head gasket and transmission problem.
Faulty/defective engine head gasket, causing oil leak.
Replaced defective engine head gasket. Also engine check light came on.
Engine head gasket leak.
Transmission failure while driving
Consumer noticed vehicle idling a bit rough and jerking on highway. The heater was not working correctly, then consumer noticed the temperature gauge was at the highest temperature possible. Consumer took vehicle to a mechanic who took the engine apart, and saw that the head gasket was faulty, then replaced it. There were other problems due to faulty head gasket which all were repaired.
Faulty seals and bolts on the head gaskets cause coolant leakage and overheating.
Head gasket failure. (tsb #98-4-9)
Head gaskets failed, causing engine to miss and hesitate.
Engine gasket failed allowing coolant into engine.
Transmission failed when going 45mph. Whenever gas is given engine would race & then slam into gear (3rd gear) after stopping & then taking off. Took to dealer & was informed aluminum engine cylinder was cracked.
Engine gasket failure.
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