1995 Ford Windstar locks problems

Filed Jan 28, 2005 · Locks · 167,900 miles · WA

Sliding side door on 1995 ford windstar came off the track and fell off the car.

Filed Apr 17, 2004 · Acceleration, Lights · 49,780 miles · MA

Speedometer inoperable above 45 MPH (bounces and grinding noises); outer door locks inoperable (except drivers door), key only opens drivers door; door ajar sensor and interior lights stay on when all doors are closed.

Filed Mar 9, 2002 · Locks · CA

For the past few weeks the door ajar warning light has been coming on. Upon checking all dootrs numerous times, no problem can be found. It first started when accelerating from a stop. It has gotten progressively worse as time passes and now does it randomly. Yesterday, during a 6 mile trip it came on approximately 6 times at random moments not associated with any particular change in speed or direction. The repair manuals give little to no information about this system or its repair.

Filed Feb 14, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · OH

Recall on sliding door - problem ever since repaired. Rear wiper motor died three times and was replaced. Recall on head gaskets. Since ford dealer replaced them, the intake manifold gaskets blew, replaced those at our expense (approx. $1000), then the front water pump gasket blew and replaced those at our expense (approx. Another $500), then the engine blew and we were informed that the cause was water and antifreeze got into the engine and spun the bearings.... Told by the parts manager that it all started back with the head gaskets. Ford is not backing their engine due to this problem. Also, was not told the first time we came in that the replacement of the head gasket would cause more gaskets to break until after our second return to the service center. Since then, we authorized them to replace the engine. Ford does not have any on the shelf because they have gone thru so many of them and it would be another four weeks waiting period! Meanwhile, we will be wihtout a vehicle for two months and it will cost us another $1,000.! As far as the anti-lock brakes, the rear passenger side would make a loud thumping sound when brakes were applied....however, dealership said they could not find any problem. Therefore, we had to put up with the loud sound, which frightened my passengers and myself.

Filed Dec 21, 2000 · Locks · NY

While driving 65mph hood came off and hit windshield, causing $4000 damage. This was repaired under recall 97 v 180 000.

Filed Nov 3, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

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.

Filed Jun 14, 2000 · Locks · CT · crash

While traveling hood flipped backwards, hiting windshield, and causing poor visibility. Then vehicle flipped over. Please provide further information.

Filed Mar 11, 2000 · Airbags, Engine · NC

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.

Filed Feb 16, 2000 · Lights, Locks · CA

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.

Filed Jan 19, 2000 · Engine, Locks · NJ

Rear shocks failed at 3000 mi. A/c compressor relay failed summer of 1996 (hasn't work reliably since). Tailgate lock motor failed, pass window motor faled, sliding door elec contacts replaced, head gaskets failed 3 times in 80000 mi. And many other problems that the dealers have fixed under warranty or service bulletins. How much will it take for ford to take responsibility for the 1995 lemon windstar !!!