1995 Ford Windstar: engine stalls while driving

Filed Sep 29, 2015 · Electrical · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle restarted after several attempts, but the failure recurred and the vehicle stalled. The contact complained of a clicking noise coming from the fuse box before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

Filed Dec 5, 2012 · Engine · 154,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the engine stalled without warning and restarted. In addition, there was a whining noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic two times and each time the engine belt and tensioner pulley assembly were replaced. Three days after the second repair was performed the failure recurred. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

Filed May 12, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 126,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. Three days after the vehicle was purchased, the engine stalled while driving 5 MPH. The failure occurred up to seven times per day. The contact was unable to start the engine and the vehicle was towed to her residence. She called a repair shop and they informed her that the alternator was defective. She removed the alternator from the vehicle and took it to the shop to have it tested. The mechanic informed her that the alternator was no good; therefore, the contact purchased a new one and placed it into the vehicle. She was able to start the engine and run the vehicle, but it stalled once again 4 blocks later. She restarted the vehicle, drove home, and called the dealer from where she purchased the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the oxygen sensor failed. They replaced the sensor, but it still did not correct the failure. The vehicle remains at the dealer. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 126,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2007 · Engine · OH

I purchased a 1995 ford windstar from a private owner who reported no problems with it. After owning it for about 1 year, the engine began to run roughly. Shortly after, it would stall out if idling and I noticed the smell of gasoline. I took it to a repair and they told me it was shooting raw fuel out of the exhaust. I replace the computer module, two blown open fuel injectors, the spark plugs and the wires. They said that should correct the problem. Two months later the exact same thing happened again. This time it was suggested that the entire engine be replaced along with a new computer module. I donated the vehicle to a group listing all the items that were recommended to be fixed. We do not miss our "blow up mobile".

Filed Mar 30, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 132,838 miles · SC

Purchased the van used in 2004. A few weeks later the transmission had to be rebuilt. Shortly after that the brake lights came on. Mechanic could not find anything wrong with the brakes, although periodically they made a noise and would stiffen up, then the pedal would go slack and then return to normal. The muffler fell off and was put back on. The check engine light had been on, when hooked up to the computer it only showed codes for the exhaust system. Then it started overheating and a bit of white smoke came from the tailpipe. The intake manifold gasket was replaced. 2 days later the overdrive light started blinking and the van didn't have much power and would stall out while emitting a thick cloud of white smoke from the tailpipe. Mechanic says now the head gasket is blown.

Filed Jun 30, 2006 · Brakes · 104,832 miles · WV

Check engine light kept coming on our 1995 ford windstar van. Also, the anti brake lock system kept trying to incorrectly engage. When taken into the local ford dealer we were told that we had 3 bad sensors. Two brake sensor and 1 check engine sensor were faulty and would need replaced. We were told the worse case scenario was the brakes would wear out due to the anti lock mechanism trying to engage and the van my stall due to the other faulty sensor. We were also told these sensor are replaced often. We felt that 3 faulty sensors in one 11 year old van was excessive, especially after being informed that this is a common occurrence. This will cost us a total of around $300 to repair.

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 78,000 miles · NC · crash · 2 injuries

I asked the seller at ford to completely service the van before I would buy it. He said his mechanic would. I checked the van out two weeks later, low on oil, no brake fluid, trans fluid very low, no water hardly at all in receiver, then the starter went out, replaced it no good, replaced switch, no good, brakes gone out, can't keep fluid in systems, engine light came on, emission problems, mechanic stalls for the hour amount, and still can't fix/test ii code. Inside lights dim when extra. Lights come on. It's a [xxx] piece of junk and they sold us a lemon. I paid over $4,000.00 cash for it, and all they wanted to so was sell it for money. What can I do? It has 72,000 etc mile and now has 82,000. We are both disabled with two kids. We have been screwed. I can get the ford info on the ford windstar 95 3.8 it rattles, water runs out of the exhaust pipe and the converter. I want to sue them, I called them and they said the hell with you, you bought it as it was. Ford products are the worst auto's on the market. We want revenge and all our money back now. [xxx]. What is next a head gasket? I heard that cost over $1,600.00 to fix. And there are alot of them going out. Ford needs to stand behind it's products or get out of the business. I have had my kids tossed to the dash when I step on the brakes before we even get out of our drive way. We wear seatbelts, I wouldn't dare ride in it. It is a death trap to me.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 8, 2003 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · IA

Stalls at stop, slips, then shifts hard in to gear. Spoke to two persons in the transmission shop they both agree that it's ford company's problem because they see at least six vans a month with same problems with transmission stalling.

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Transmission · 73,400 miles · PA

On the date indicated below while travelling with my children (the youngest only 18 months old) and my mother to visit relatives in leonardtown md, approximately 4 hours from my home, my 1995 ford windstar transmission failed completely, shortly after exiting the ft. Mchenry tunnel, which was very crowded. I had the van checked before I left for my destination, particularly the transmission fluids and other fluids, and there was no indication that failure was imminent. I was stranded by the side of the road for over 2 hours, but consider myself lucky because if this van had stalled in the tunnel, we probably would have been killed. The problem is that this is the third time the transmission has failed on this vehicle which only has 73,400 miles. I am currently looking at an out of pocket expense of $2,000.00 and I would like to know what the problem is with this van, which has consistently given me problems since I purchased it. I have also filed a complaint with the ford company, but have not yet heard from them. I have filed numerous complaints with ford regarding the 1995 windstar (which various ford employees have told me is one of the worst vehicles ever made) and the company does not want to acknowledge that the van is indeed a lemon. I paid good money for this van, and expect to last a little longer then it has. Thank you for taking the time to review this complaint.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Engine · CA

Smoke started coming heavily out of the exhaust and vehicle stalled out.*mr serviced dealer determined the head gasket had blown out, dealer was notified.

Filed May 1, 2003 · Engine · MI

While driving the vehicle stalled and was difficult to restart.

Filed Apr 7, 2003 · Engine · NY

At 48000 miles the vehicle was recalled by manufacturer due to coolant leaking into the engine. The dealer rebuilt the entire upper part of the engine. Now the vehicle is stalling intermittently without warning while driving. Dealer diagnosed that the stalling was due to a drop in oil pressure which shut off the fuel pump in turn shutting down engine.