1995 Ford Windstar transmission problems

Filed Oct 30, 2015 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the rear axle shifted and fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 245,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. When the vehicle was shifted to the drive position, the vehicle accelerated and the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously. The contact stated that there were difficulties shifting the vehicle to different gears. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the idle air controller failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 245,000.

Filed Jan 10, 2011 · Suspension, Transmission · 175,250 miles · IL

Overdrive light starts flashing and does not go into gears as it should. Also have recently had to replace struts--broke as I was driving along. Had to replace rear axle already and have been told my year of windstar was not included in recall.

Filed Oct 8, 2010 · Driver assistance, Engine · 89,000 miles · VA

I have a 95 ford windstar (89k) lx3.8; dtc p0306.... Gave rich condition, black smoke out tailpipe, excessive fuel consumption ... Don't stay running. Spent more than $4,000 on the repairs didn't resolve the problem. - have replaced all o2 sensors; - have replaced spark plugs/ wires; - have replaced starter/ battery; - have replaced all the upper intake gaskets and intake isolator bolts; - have replaced the fuel injector #6; - have had replaced all water pump/gasket, A/C and transmission two years ago still didn't solve the problem. Need run the compression test for any mechanic issues but don't have the tools to do so' ford don't want help anything/repairs. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 23, 2010 · Transmission · KS

Driving home from a 1hr trip turned in to a 3hr tip home.rpms going up to high and speed drops. Like pulling a big lode. Had what sounded like a winning or racing sound. No lights came on no shaking or ruff ride. Would be like this for a bit then run fine for a bit then do it agen.stopped checked fluids all fine.got home and ran to parts store put it on the read out.noted then od blinking but no cods for trans axel came up. But yet the book says that is a tran axel mal. They guy hit reset and the od stopped blinking. Put it in shop and they can not figure out what is wrong they got no cods. For the trans axsel.told me to come get it they spent to much time on it as it is. Ya 45mins. Out of one day.all they did was drive it and seen it was doing what I said.thats is to much time.but feels it has to be internal trans.$45 for that.now will have to take it to a ford dealer $80 for them to see what it is if they can and then fix what ever it is and god knows how much it will be to fix.I am sure I can not afford it.I am left with a car.this is messed up.fords are a mess.and people like me pay for it.I have had one prob.after another and have only had it for 2 years mom had it before that for about 6 years. She had the serves engine light come on and stay on for a long time but shop found nothing wrong. It went off one day don't even know when. It is now on again.

Filed Mar 30, 2009 · Brakes, Transmission · 149,000 miles · NJ

Ford windstar gl van 1995 is taking extended distance to stop after application of brakes. Brake pads were changed and new rotors were installed still brakes are not working after the speed of 40mph. No light on the dashboard is lit to indicate the problem.

Filed Jun 10, 2008 · Transmission · 72,252 miles · KY

1995 ford winstar transmission failed at 72,252 miles. Transmission began smoking and fluid leaked out. While changing oil gasket, found chunks of metal in pan. Despite changing oil gasket and putting it new transmission fluid, car still hesitates and jerks at stop light, sign. Told transmission needs to be replaced.

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 Feb 26, 2007 · Transmission · GA

Tl*- the front transmission seal on his 1995 ford windstar failed and started a fire, spreading oil all over. The failure caused the transmission to malfunction without the possibility of being rebuilt. This was the second ford winstar that the contact had purchased and the transmission failed. The dealer stated that they had at least five vehicles per year with this problem.

Filed Jun 27, 2006 · Suspension, Transmission · MO

Dt*: the contact stated that there are on going problems with the transmission. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic for repairs on 4 occasions. The vehicle continued to slip out of gear while driving even after repairs were done. On the fourth visit the mechanics extended the warranty on the transmission and determined that the coil springs were out dated. The manufacturer was contacted regarding coil springs they determined that the vehicle was not protected under warranty any longer.