Left front spring broke, causing a puncture in tire which then burst. Dealer claimed there was no new spring available, that the best they could do was to provide consumer with a used spring. *ak
1995 Ford Windstar suspension complaints
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While driving on highway at the normal speed limit left rear dropped like in a blowout. Vehicle started to fishtail. Pulled over, and noticed that left rear was down, and the shocks were blownout. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Consumer was told that left rear control arm snapped, causing it to disconnect the rear axle from frame.
While pulling out of a parking ramp driver's side frame fell over tire. Vehicle towed to an independent repair shop. Mechanic informed consumer that front coil spring broke. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall due to VIN. *ak
My 1995 windstar has had problems since day 1. Paint job had to be repaired; windshield had crack..replaced; sliding door was leaking and had to be adjusted 3 times; head gasket failure; timing gasket failure; wheel bushing failure; interior parts not installed properly; ABS light/elect system failure (2x); I feel so bad about this thing I don't know what to do. Ford doesn't care. I can't sell this thing with a clear conscience....but ford did. Can you help us!!!! There are many, many others like me. I am very concerned the tranny will go next as has been reported by so many other windstar owners when they reach the 60-75000 mile range. In addition, the timing cover gasket costs approximately $850 to fix. I don't want to pay for this repair but neither ford or my dealer will fix the problem. Mechanics I have spoke with said to talk with the dealer...this should not happen at such a low mileage. I believe it was happening since day one intermittantly. (I have always had antifreeze leaking on my garage floor since day 1. The dealer said it was "loose fittings". So now I am stuck with it. Help us!!!
I am exasperated at my losses and frustrated trying to recoup my money. I wish to achieve an amicable resolution with ford. Please assist. Thank you, sincerely, nicola zanghi. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
Front suspension spring coil broke, and blew out tire.
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.
Driver's side front coil spring broke, which may cause a loss of vehicle control and a crash. Also problems with transmission system which needs to be replaced. Automatic transmission was sluggish at 67000 miles, progressively got worse--over drive light was flashing and transmission was not going into the next gear while driving.
This is the continuation of problems with a highly problematic vehicle. 5 years, 90,000 miles have replaced so far: head gaskets, rear suspension twice, front suspension, ignition wires, o2 sensors twice, and now injector and fuel pump. Over $3,000 in out of pocked expenses over what was covered on extended warrantee. Vehicle is not reliable and am looking to trade in on anything other than a ford! At ford, quality is job none!
When traveling consumer noticed shaking coming from the front end engine compartment area. Also, fluid was coming from the tail pipe , and there was a burning smell within the passenger compartment. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer noticed a cracked head gaske,t causing fluid leak. Dealer has yet to correct the problem. Please provide any further details.
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 !!!
Engine head gasket failed after warranty had expired, replaced transmission after warranty had expired, steering locked up (repaired under warranty), wears out tires because has pulled to right since day one, have replaced braking system twice
While traveling noticed fumes from the tail pipe. Also there was a smell. Engine check light came on. Also, vehicle was pulsating. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further informaton.
Currently our vehicle is awaiting a new engine after having the head gasket replaced on a recall notice from ford last october. While we have an extended warranty on this vehicle, we feel it is not fair they should have to provide replacement in light of other similar complaints about the same problem on other ford windstars. This vehicle only has 34,489 miles on it. We have had transmission concerns about this van as well, however the dealer has never been able to duplicate the problems experienced. We are very concerned that this van is infact a lemon, and we have contacted the ford customer service line, which advised us that no assistance would be provided because the vehicle was out of manufacturers warranty by time, not by miles.
Right front sub frame to control arm bushing inner sleeve rotates in subframe mounting bracket. The separation on the front of the bushing inner sleeve wears on the mounting bracket, eventually enlarging the mounting hole and wearing the metal thickess away. The result is a clucking noise in the front end because of the now loose lower control arm. The federal safety agency item #'s sb036893 and sb045761 reference the complaint but not the real problem. If the front bracket fails totally at some point, the van will lose its rf suspension and steering. Also causes the van to pull to the right, and makes it impossible to align the front end because off approximately noticable toe variation on there right wheel. Ford dealer mechanic says it is a common problem. Just tighten the bolt and hope for the best or replace the entire subframe.
1. Front end looseness from the very beginning to the present tie bars ctc. Replaced without any noticeable improvement. 2 speedometer failure at 45k 3. Power window motor (left front) quit. 3. Transmission failed/ replacement (with only 17k failed.4. Head gasket blew. I find in researching the defects that my experience is quite common but that ford has not take responsibility in some of these areas -especially the failed transmissions,. It is my hope that your org. Can verify these fefects as being worthy of ford compensating the owners who have had to pay for these mfailures of manufacture. Please advise me of the status of your work . Thank you, geary leason.
A loud front end rubbing sound when you turn wheels. This is just one complaint my friends who own this van years 1995, 1996 and 1997 are having the same problem. Some have tried to have it fixed and have not succeeded. Others have simply waited to see if it was fixed by others. We all have heard other vans make the same noise when the wheels turn at a lower speed. No mechanic has fixed the problem yet on any of the vans we know about.
Leaking oil from seals of steering rack,oversized cylinder bore,dealer replaced . Noise in front end when turning and hitting bumps, dealer never has fixed it , its been in shop 4 times before 2 years they told me if they could fix one they could fix them all. The sound is still there, it never was fixed. Now the transmission wont go into 1st or reverse, leaving you maby out to far into the traffic lane with no way to back up and get out of harms way.ford has known of this defect in mid 1994 , but sold defective transmissions till mid 96. Then they replaced the alum. Piston that fails, with a steel piston. I feel ford is responsible for repairs knowing beforehand they would fail prematurely under 70000 miles in most cases.
I have spent a total of $5,000.00 in repairs for our 1995 ford windstar van - a 3.8 engine, 6 cyclinders. Ford sent out a notice in june of 1998 advising the drivers of 1995 ford windstars that they would possibly experience head gasket problems. Ford s
Abs/transmission failures. Also replaced front brake calipers/struts/wiring. Engine head gaske tblew out, causing engine to leak. Engine check light comes on/off.
Brakes vibrate vehicle when braking hard.
The sub-frame bushing is failing due to unknown reasons (design has been changed. ) also, whenever stopping or turning, there is clunking noise that sounds like the wheel well, sound comes from the left front.
Ford is aware of defective trasmissions in '95 windstar. Car lurches forward after not accelerating from a stop position, could cause accident if another car were in front, slipping transmission at 50,000 is unconscionable. Dealer checked and said I would have to have a new transmission installed at $2,400. Check online under "ford windstar automatic transmission problems" there are thousands of cusotmers with transmissions and head gaskets blowing at very low milage. Is there a class action suit regarding this defect? Apparently, ford is aware of the problem but won't do a recall because it's too expensive. I am single mom with 3 children whom I must drive to and from school every day and I am very concerned about our safety. Please help me! According to other owners, after their transmissions began to slip, it was only weeks before the whole thing blew. I do not have the money to buy a new transmission. Ford should do something. *ak strater faile at 55,955 miles. The vehicle would not start numerous times. Abs light stays on due to master cylinder failure. Loud noise in front suspension due to struts failure. Brakes make grinding noise. Serpentine belt failed. Temprature guage running hot because of temprature sensor failure. The consumer states that the vehicle is a lemon and should be recalled.
Bob keim replace control arm / spindle assembly first week of jan. 1998. This was covered under ford 3 year 36 month warranty. Bob keim would not replace transmission as 36 month warranty expired april 3rd which was the date that vehicle was originally put into service. Amco completely rebuild transmission for me 5/15/98 at a cost of $1,958.99
Shock absorber failed.
While entering the vehicle the coil spring broke. Dealers had replaced both coil springs.
Ford ordered by california dispute settlement board to replace front braking system. Caliper failure results in premature wearing of right front brake pads. This was done in april of 1997. Less than one year later, front brakes show 35% wear on left an 100%. Front suspension has also made popping sounds for a long time, with no reason offered by ford.
Brakes replaced, vehicle computer chip failed, air conditioner malfunctioned, the motor started missing, at 36,000 miles the vehicle started making chirping noises, belt frayed and a warbeling sound started in the tires and front end.
Rear control arm broke and driver was unable to control vehicle.
Vehicle pulling and grinding resulting in tire wear due to suspension problems.
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