The check engine light was coming on anytime I drove on an trip over 60 miles. After having it checked out and checked out, I could never get an answer about the problem. Found out later that it was due to the head gasket being bad and dumping engine coolant throug the exhaust which in turn destroyed the catatlytic converter and sensor. However the computer would never give the codes that this was the problem. While checking this problem out, I had it in a transmission shop that knew of ford's transmission problems, and stated that this windstar had all the signs of a leaking aluminum pump in the transmi. Cost was just under $1000. Still the problem was not fixed. A guy said to check the exhaust, so I had the exhaust checked and found the catalytic convertor had melted down. Had them replaced, still the problem was not fixed. My mechanic happened to be talking to the parts dept at a ford dealer and they mentioned the secret recall on the motor. So I checked on it and they said the mileage was too high (keep in mind that the van was doing this when I purchased it at 82,000). My mechanic pulled the head off and replaced the front head gasket where the #4 cylinder had blown the gasket. He replaced all fluids. Several hundred miles later the motors main bearings went out due to having had engine coolant mixed with it for so long (told to me by the springfield, il ford dealer where I was when the motor blew and by the springfield, mo ford dealer where I live). Ford refuses to fix the problem and I can give you addresses of hundreds of other people who are having this problem, and this is just a group of people on the web, how many thousands of people don't know anything about this problem? Ford claims to have sent out recalls, but I have never received one nor have any others that I have talked with except for one guy I work with. He bought his van used and received this recall. I have gotten a recall on my van hood so they know where I live. Thanks, db.
1995 Ford Windstar locks complaints
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Oxygen sensor failed. Mjs
Head gasket went out. It was replaced with recall. Rear hatch lock acuator broke not fixed yet. Windshield washer works only after it is pushed repeatedly about 20 times, not fixed yet. I'm tird of spending money on a 4 year old $25000.00 car.
Sliding door latch failed. Nlm
Tailgate lock failed, replacement failed also. Mjs
Tailgate would not open.
In addition to the transmission failure, there have been numerous electrical problems with the heating/ AC, door locks, wipers and door sensors. My windstar also had the defective head gasket which was part of a voluntary recall by ford. The transmission failure of this model is well known. Additional anecdotal info can be obtained through the car trackers website on internet. The transmission failure on the 95 windstar is a known problem at ford, however no recall has ever been issued.
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.
Door locks are difficult to open with the original keys.
Without warning the vehicles hood sheared off the car causing the driver to loose control.
Driver's door latch popped open during accident.
Hatchback latch failed, causing door to open when secured, also replaced front brake rotors/pads/shoes, also transmission leaked oil and A/C compressor failed.
The structure door when locked you can unlock it with your hand . Tt
Rear brakes squeal.
Sliding door latch failed on occasion.
Rough idle.
Abs: pedal goes to floor; have to keep pumping to get pedal off floor; results in extended stopping distance.
Passenger side door will not lock. Tt
The sensors for all the doors keeps going off that the doors are open and they are not open. Please explain. Tt
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