Transmission failed prematurely.
1995 Ford Windstar transmission complaints
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Engine head gaskets needed to be replaced. Consumer spoke with customer service concerning extension of warranty. Request was denied. Also, rear axle/ windshield wipers/ cassette, & oil pump were broken. Manufacturer wasn't responding. Dealer was out of business.
When going to use the van one day, there was no reverse. All the forward gears worked. The reverse clutch drum had a crack in it and the whole transmission had to be rebuilt. When going to use the van on another day, it would not start. Both of these problems occurred with less than 50,000 miles on the vehicle with total costs of $1378.88 and $341.41.
The transmission on our 1995 windstar van failed after 78000 miles, 3000 miles after our extended warranty period had expired. This vehicle has been a lemon from the start. We have had the hood bonding problem fixed under the recall on that problem, had the head gaskets replaced on the extended warranty before that recall came out, replaced the fuel pump inside the gas tank at my own expense, and now I am presently having problems with the power windows, the air bag system, and the power door locks. If this is read by anyone contemplating a mini-van purchase, I would think long and hard before buying a windstar. From the number of complaints from people from all over the country on the internet, I'd say this wasn't just an isolated thing, but should be looked into by the government regulatory people. None of our failures have resulted in accidents or injuries, but could have easily done so, had we not lived in a more rural area. I definitely would not want to have one of these vehicles in a more high-speed metropolitan area.
Transmission would not shift up from second to third, like the transmission was thrown into neutral. Coasted at 35 MPH for about 1/2 mile. Transmission finally shifted to third. About 1 mile later and at 50 MPH, transmission shifted down into second. Service tech blamed the transmission failure on old transmission fluid and torque converter clutch failure. Total installation of re-manufactured transmission cost $2,150. Service rep has no intention of offsetting some of the cost. Will be talking to next level of managment at dealership.
Contacted aamco. Told this problem is known. Sun roof broke and they use updated one as original is thin and breaks at weld. Additionally, dealer thought flywheel might be cracked and stated they had one in 2 days prior with same problem.
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.
At 50,000 miles the head gaskets went out. At 60,000 the transmission went out. There was no reverse, and the car was very dificult to drive. At 70,000 the brakes went out. We had no anti-lock brake system and finally no brakes at all. Ford compensated us for the head gaskets only. This car is a hazard on the road! But we cannot afford another car right now!
Think class action law suit!!!! Ford has been aware of these problems all along!!!! Do not let them get away with 95 windstar owners footing the bill for their mistake. Don't get even get ahead. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
We bought this van 6/96. It has been in the shop 14 times since then, including a recall for the gas tank, and the head gaskets (which blew and we replaced and then a year later found out there was a recall). Now, with less than 90,000 miles on it, the transmission is going out. We have owned 14 vehicles in 24 years, and have never blown head gaskets (engines) or transmission. These (this) vehicles have a problem!
The transmission failed again at 6 years and 57,000 miles. Villaford did 1st repair.
While driving and upon attempting to accelerate, vehicle acted as if it was in neutral, resulting in a slow take off/slow start. Consumer has contacted dealer, who linked the problem to transmission. Owner believed that problem was linked to aluminum seals used when the cars were first manufactured, which were later changed to steel. Owner thought that alumiinum seals should be recalled. *ak *
Transmission case is cracked due to loose gears, resulting in transmission leakage. Please give any further details.
After stopping and upon depressing the gas pedal vehicle would not travel. Consumer would have to shift to low gear to continue.dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
The # 3 cylinder fuel injector went out, which in turn made the module in the computer go out, and we have been informed that you can't replace the individual module you have to replace the whole computer at a estimated cost of 600 dollars. This is after having the head gaskets replaced and two new transmissions installed.
Transmission began slipping particularly when cornering around 45k miles. Eventually, transmission would slip out of gear into neutral during normal driving. This exposed the occupants to potential hazardous situations with no power to escape in traffic and on the highway.
I had my transmission replaced at a local transmission shop since the van no longer held a warranty. That is when I heard of the astronomical failure rate of these transmissions. I searched the web to verify what I heard from the service tech. I found thousands of letters about this vehicle and it's deficient transmission. I have contacted ford and plan to continue to follow up on this issue until ford shows me they care about customer satisfaction. I want to be reimbursed for this trans replacement.
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Transmission failed. Nlm
Transmissin failed twice. Yh
Speedometer head and cable failed. Nlm
The reported failures are a common problem on this vehicle. I would think ford would compensate owners for these failures. No safety defect listed in summary.
While driving the temperature gauge barried at hot, then engine check light came on. Pulled over and white smoke came from tail pipe. Then van would not restart. A mechanic replaced the head and I drove it for approx. 400 miles when the engine started nocking and the trans. Would not shift out of 2 gear until it got hot then wouldn't shift out of 1st I believe the head gasket damaged the engine and trans. Van is undriveable and still owe for it.
While stopping at a stop light and when depressing the gas pedal vehicle would not travel and was making noise. Dealer replaced transmission. Please provide further information.
Oct 99 head gaskets failed / mar 00 transmission failed both replaced by dealer both are safety issues and have to be corrected by ford. Do we need a major injury before someone does something about everything wrong with this van.
This transmission started to shift without warning at around 80000 miles and began fully shifting out of gear a few thousand miles later. It seems that there are many other windstars with this problem which ford is willing to fix, but unwilling to accept that they blundered with this transmission. Has the federal safety agency adressed this issue as yet with ford. The dealer's computer has found nothing wrong with the tranny as yet even though it continues to slip out of gear.
Engine failed, dealer said extended warranty did not apply to consumers vehicle (99v‑309). Nlm
I have talked with multiple people from work, church and family members that have or have had a 1995 windstar and all without exception have had their transmissions rebuilt. Most have taken the position that, "things break, oh well I guess I'll just take it on the chin!". The funny thing to me after asking them to find out and also talking with transmission shops as well as "ford repair techs" at ford dealerships there seems to be one common failure point -- the "forward clutch piston". All that I talked to in the transmission repair world say that the pistion is made of an inferior metal and that later in that year ford realizing their mistake started putting in an "updated piston" made with better metal. Good for the folks that bought the later models but as of yet too bad for those of us that bought the "early model". I have talked with people that their transmission went out at 300 miles and mine went out the second time at 107,000 miles and several at milages in between. Any help you could leverage ford into owning up to their "mistake" would be great. Thanks so much for your consideration gary clendenin.
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Stopped at four-way intersection, light turned green, put foot on gas pedal to go forward, and vehicle rolled back. Hit the brakes. Tried it again, vehicle hesitated,then went into gear.
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