We have contacted ford numberous times and didn't seem concerned. We have so much money in this van we can't get rid of this lemon. Now the engine light is coming on. The interior lights stay on and has ruined batteries. We have to change brakes at least 3 times a year. Now my locks start locking w/o anyone pushing the button. It has been really a nightmare..
1995 Ford Windstar lights complaints
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Crunching noise from front brake when braking or pulling out, consumer was informed that the ABS was inoperative, also the front and rear brakes had aftermarket pads, dealer recommended refaced or replaced.
All 1995 windstar and some other ford models of the period have plastic headlamp lenses which discolor with age. Ford should be required to replace all at no cost or at reduced cost to owners.lighting effectiveness is diminished significantly.
Sometime during the last year, both headlights have become so full of moisture, dirt, and grim as to make them not give off much light to see for night driving. I have been driving on high beams and even that does not help. However the headlight assembly is made, the units have come "unsealed". It is more than a nusance, because it affects the ability to drive safely at night. I have seen this situation on other windstars and others still have nice clear lenses. Has ford or the federal safety agency done anything? Is there anything I can do before I have an accident at night running into or over something? Thank you.
Antilock brake light ignited on two occasions, filling with brake fluid fixed this problem. Now the anti lock brake light intermittantly comes on. When light is not activated, the antilock brakes are activated with every use of the brake, causing the brake pedal to become very difficult to depress. Once the brake goes beyond this point, the pedal will depress to the floor and pressure will push the pedal back up and pulsate. When coming to a complete stop the brakes will make a grinding sound from the right front. When the light is ignited and the antilock brakes are not operational, the brakes work normal, but still grind when a complete stop is made. There is a wire at the starter connection that works itself loose occassionally causing the engine not to start. When this occurs you need to jiggle the wire and tighten to get to start. This problem had been looked at and serviced in sept 2000, but still occurs approximately every four months. The door ajar light and dome light intermittently activate. This seems to be false as all doors are closed. Again, some playing around with connections seem to fix this problem also. All problems seem to have occured after the vehicle reached 75,000 miles. We do have acquaintances who also own windstars of the same year and have the same antilock brake problem.
Door ajar warning light stays on even though all doors are shut completely. Ford dealer has been contacted.
The vehicle experienced several engine related failures, the head gasket failed two times, the dealer would not compensate for the second failure and also did not offer the consumer the $4000.00 certificate towards a new vehicle, after the first head gasket repair, the vehicle continued to lose coolant, the engine cylinders were replaced, the timing cover was cracked, the serpentine belt was replaced, and the blown gasket caused the vehicle to overheat, shake, and smoke.
Was experiencing problems with head gasket leaking on 01 jan 00. Had vehicle towed to mechanic & informed head consumer that gasket was repaired previously. Problem caused engine to be damaged. Mechanic indicated vehicle is driveable, but engine was dying & had owner drive off lot. Returned vehicle & engine was replaced. New engine started to have electrical problems. Air conditioner did not work & dome light came on and off.
For the past year have had door ajar light go on, tried closing all doors till it shuts off. Now the door ajar light will not go off at all, so the interior lights stay on--even after vehicle is turned off with no keys in the ignition. I lock up vehicle for the night and interior lights wont turn off. I now had to remove some of the light bulbs hoping that the battery is not being drained. Would like solution to this problem.
Purchased vehicle with 35,000 prior miles, a ford lease vehicle . The vehicle had problems with the front headlights. Ford mechanics warned us that vehicle had been wrecked after we purchased it. Salesman told us less than $500.00 when we inquired. A title search by us revealed $5,000.00 damage done while under contract as a ford lease vehicle. This damage was not disclosed to was when we purchased for $16,500.00 we are still experiencing major problems with this vehicle. Contacted with ford executive offices about current engine problems with this vehicle was very disappointing. They were very rude and refused to help, stating that vehicle is 3,000 miles past extended warranty.
The door ajar switch has gone bad 3 times in 5 years, each time it cost $250.00 to repair. If we do not get it fixed then the dome lights stay on for 15 minutes after each time any door is opened. In the dark that makes it unsafe to drive do to glare. I do not wish to unhook the switch , but I will not replace this again.
Interior lights illuminate without manual operation, also, door ajar light comes on when the doors are actually closed, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Notified by ford sliding door latch, had it repaired. Then front end doesn't stay in alignment, head gasket blew, causing loss of starter and other related parts, total cost of $1800.00 at this time the car only had around 50,000 miles. Door light stays on indicating that a door is open when one isn't. Sometimes goes on and off and beeps. Interior lights stay on for extended period of time. Heard on news about recalls and buy back, called ford, they tell me about 3 other recalls on the van,: head gaskets, hood separation, feul tank mounting (which will only replace or repair if they feel its necessary). I looked on the net and found that there is also an airbag problem on the passenger side. I was never notified of these and only recently became aware of them. I am in the process of trying to get a refund for the $1800.00 on the head gasket and related problems. I was told to go and speak to a mary flanagan at the sanders ford in jacksonville, nc where I live and purchased the vehicle. I would like to find out more information a out all these recalls and repairs that are needed and if the buy out program applies to my vehicle. I have 3 children and I am feeling very unsatisfied with safely transporting them in this vehicle.
Faulty switches cause "door ajar" & interior lights to remain on, making it difficult to see at night.
Door ajar light and seatbelt warning light do not distinguish ,causing a distraction to driver, and possibly draining battery.please provide further information.
The interior dome lights as well as the dashboard door ajar light and the door open chimes stay on even when all the doors are closed. I took it in to have it repaired and even after replacement of the sensors, it is still an intermittent problem. This same problem has been reported twice in the sj mercury news action line column.
"door open" light on dashboard and overhead dome lights frequently do not shut off, even when all doors are closed securely.
Engine died and dispursed white cloud (steam) on rr track crossing (hwy6 & hwy85 los lunas) obscured visibility and tail lamps for 3-4 cars behind me. Nice that a train was not coming and all were stopped.
Head gasket blew up. Yh
I have had numerous small problems with my windstar. Large problems begin with the transmission going out in august of 1998. November 2, 1999 while driving at a speed of 35 MPH my temperature guage read hot. I stopped immediately to allow the engine to cool down. When the guage showed within the normal range, I turned the car on and it shook and white billowing smoke rolled from the vehicle. I have also had problems with water being retained in the passenger side headlight, the doorlock motor, the driver window sticking and numerous additional small problems.
Sliding door rattle noise. Mjs
Anti lock brakes failed due to cracked rings. Mjs
Transmission can shift into reverse, but will not back up. The engine head gaskets blew. The interior lights would go on/off on their own, day or night. The key shift interlock will not release out of park position. The front disc brakes had crumbled inside. Heard grinding/rambling noises when the brakes were applied. Been to dealer 3 different times for brakes.
Interior dome light remains illuminated which can become difficult when driving at night. The light only goes off when driving above 20 MPH. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving or parked the interior dome light stays on in the vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.
Transmission stopped working. Also multi-function switch failed, and stress fractures on steel wheels.
Engine head gasket/transmission/ABS/brake light switch/tie rod and power steering hose failed.
Water leaks into trunk.
Possible electrical failure causing ABS, air bag, check engine, and brake light indicators to remain on. Mjs
Temperature gauge stuck.
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