Vehicle started leaking coolant and would not start. Contacted dealer, and dealer indicated head gaskets had blown.*ak
1995 Ford Windstar engine complaints
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Engine head gaskets are leaking antifreeze onto engine. Dealer has been notified. *ak consumer adds ABS brake system defective. Vehicle repeatedly stalls and will not restart.
Head gasket needed to be replaced again although it has been replaced once already. Contacted dealer, and the dealer could not find cause.
Head gasket was replaced along with a new engine , under warranty, at 99250 miles. It lasted 49750 miles before it blew again. I am not sure if the engine needs to be replaced also!
Timing chain cover gasket failure, other known owners of same vehicle report same problem, resulting anti-freeze leaks. Expensive repair and no known recall
Whle driving, engine overheated and vehicle started smoking . Had to be towed. It was all caused by a busted head gasket. *ak dealer states engine needs to be replaced.
Consumer states that while driving, the head gasket coolant is linking fluid.
Vehicle overheated due headgaskets blowing engine. Dealer contacted.
Ongoing problem with engine overheating while driving, vehicle been to a repairs shop on three occasions, and various parts were replaced. But, problem reoccurred. Feel free to provide any further information.
Head gasket was leaking, and engine failed making vehicle inoperable. Consumer took vehicle to dealer later then the time was allowed for vehicle to be looked at as a recall put out by manufacturer.
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Head gasket blewout, causing vehicle to have motor problems while driving.
When accelerating vehicle jerks back and then it takes off. Vehicle is assumed to have a cracked piston. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.
Head gaskets keep prematurely blowing out. Engine was replaced at least 4 times. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated this was a design flaw in engine. Please add VIN.
Head gasket and timing cover gasket leaking is causing damage to main bearings leading to premature engine failure. Several ford dealers have confirmed this as the cause and ford is not accepting responsibility.
Consumer received a recall notice for head gasket, repair shop also had to replace the engine because of piston damage and smoking. Vehicle is experiencing the same problem but dealer won't fix for free.
The head gaskets on my car failed. I knew there was an extended warranty on them, but you could not bring the car in until they failed which I thought was absurd in the first place. Well they failed two weekends ago and I brought my windstar in and now they tell me the warranty expired a few months ago. I do not understand why this is under extended warranty instead of an outright recall . After perusing the web, I saw what a widespread , dangerous problem this is. Thank god, my husband was an experienced, level headed, driver. I've read some stories where the outcome was not positive. 1995 ford windstars should have a recall on their head gaskets . Thank you for your attention to this matter. I know you guys must be very busy indeed.
Consumer states they were never notified of recall 00m09 and had the head gasket on their vehicle fail, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Consumer stated the engine began making noise, consumer took the vehicle to a local dealer to have the head gasket replaced, however the head gaskets failed again, consumer was then informed by her personal mechanic that there was no need to fix the gasket without replacing the engine because there was too much damage, the dealer did not think it was in their best interest to rplace the consumers engine so they offered her 2500 off any brand new vehicle on the lot, consumer did not accept the offer, and has since purchased an engine from her personal mechanic.
The vehicle started running roughly with a large amount of white exhaust and an over heated engine. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer, their diagnosis, a failed head gasket. Consumer has discovered that ford is aware of the flaw with the head gaskets and that there are complaints from other consumers with thesame problem. Consumer would like reimbursement for monies paid.
Consumer states that their having problems with their engine. Nlm
Consumer states having problems with the engine stalling. Nlm
After experiencing engine overheating/loss of coolant, the engine head gasket was replaced under the terms of a ford program in 1998. In march 2002, problems recurred with anti-freeze vapors filling the passenger compartment via the vent system. Ford dealer diagnosis indicated head gasket failure (again) and gasket was replaced. Within days of this repair, vapors returned and car was taken back to dealer. Current diagnosis is a ruptured heating coil, requiring replacement. Total charges for the two problems comes to about $1500.
Head gasket failed causing the engine to overheat and fail.
There is a knocking noise coming from underneath of vehicle. Vehicle stalled without prior warning. Dealership was aware of problem.
While driving at 60mph head gasket blewout, causing vehicle to pull over.
After putting fuel in vehicle and start driving engine started to smoke. Parked vehicle. Contacted mechanic and vehicle was towed in. Mechanic indicated fuel was entering oil for motor, which was a problem. A new engine would be required.
First the head gasket leaked-dealer replaced on an open end recall, second the transmission went. Had that rebuilt with all updates included. Cost $1450.00 out of pocket. Third the seal arount the timing chain leaked. Had all the gaskets replaced to the out of pocket expense of $450.00. Fourth, on a family vacation we were driving down i79 south from erie pa and all of a sudden there was this clinking noise coming from the motor. We were fortunate enough to get off the interstate before the engine died completely. There were no engine warning lights on prior to the complete shut down. Had vehicle towed to nearest garage and found that we had thrown a rod. They are replacing the engine with a large block to the out of pocket cost of $3,000.00. When we called the manufacturer we were told that because we did not tow the vehicle to a ford dealership they could not help us. The nearest dealership to us was 88 miles away from where we broke down. The van only had just under 57,000 miles on it. I cant believe that ford won't help us.
While driving white smoke came from tail pipe. Vehicle taken to dealer, and was informed of a blown head gasket. Feel free to provide any further information.
1995 ford windstar lx has had reported symptoms of head gaskets leaking since 90483 miles. Car repaired by several mechanics in as many times and never told about this problem. Head gaskets leaked causing water to leak into oil inside of engine and causing a rod to throw through the block of the engine. Engine is unusable now due to this defect by ford when installing head gaskets.
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