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.
1995 Ford Windstar transmission complaints
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Transmission had to be rebuilt.
Manufactor's defect in transmission.
Transmissions has been always a problem. When the vehicle was new it was taken several times to the dealer that after it is placed on park, thethere is a play of about 3 -4 inches and the vehicle moves forward by 3 - 4 inches. Was told that is the design of this type of transmission from ford. Was not satisfied at all. All along problems with this transmission. Finally it gave way at 49, 000 miles. Had a rebuilt installed and that too gave way at 61k. Now a blown head gasket at 65k. Other numerous electrical problems to list. Ford is ripping off consumers.
Engine head gaskets blown causing cracked heads. Ford extended warranty to 60,000 miles but failed to notify owners. Also, replaced entire brake assembly at 50,000 miles, ABS never worked, and plastic door panel on sliding door fell off. Transmission slips, downshifts, overdrive light flashes, check engine light goes on and off, and vehicle accelerates sluggishly.
Transmission failure at high speed causes driver to loose control of the vehicle
The transmission was failing to shift and would hesitate. We also heard a clunking noise. Fearing that the transmission's hesitation could cause us to be in an accident, we took the windstar into the dealer's service department. The service department said that the noise was coming from the engine and that both the transmission and the engine would need to be rebuilt or replaced at an estimated cost of $4000 -$5000.
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
On 2/27/99 as my wife was driving this vehicle it began to shift irregularly, the engine revved to a high RPM and then the vehicle "clunked" into gear jerking forward and accelerating. Luckily she was a short distance from home and managed to get home safely. On 3/2/99 I brought the vehicle to a mechanic, who informed me that the transmission needed to be replaced. It seems to me that there are many owners of 1995 ford windstars who have had similar problems. To shell out over $2,000.00 for a new transmission on vehicle with just over 50,000 miles is a bitter pill to swallow. Why isn't someone forcing ford to own up to these manufacturing/design flaws?
Transmission failed at 52552 miles. Although in drive position, vehicle acts as though in neutral from either a stopped or moving position. Further research indicates large number of 1995 windstars have had similar failures. Safety concern for owners pulling onto or maneuvering on busy roadways.
Automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing the system to slip while driving, which may cause loss of control. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Stoped at a stop sign after driving approx. 8 miles. Tried to pull a way from corner vehicle would not mover pushed on accelerator pedal harder then it went. Each time I stopped it would do this it would make a jerk when it went into gear it got worse as I was driving stopped for gas. Went to go wouldnot go had to put into reverse back up stop the forward to go.
This transmission has gradually failed to move from a standstill into drive or reverse...now it lunges into gear after an indefinite length of time. Tonight (on our way to the dealer) the car would n ot go into reverse..and when I walked back to help my wife with it, it lunged into gear almost striking me. My wife is terrified of this car...it's left her I n a vulnerable position in traffic and on hills. This is a serious safety defect and should be the subject of a recall.
We are aware of other 1995 windstars having transmission troubles and would like to find out the status of for's s
#1. The transmission-has been replaced 3 time and is for it again m aking it 4 times.the dealer is replacing the o riginal transmission with defective rebuilt transmissions. When the van was less tha n three months old I took it in because the transmission was rough going into 2nd.I w a s told that that is normal it shifts hard.y et before the last 3 transmission went out the shifts were smooth ,explain that. #2.the brakes.have been in 5 times for the same thing the peddle goes to the floor and the the brakes are really loose,after taking the vanin for service on the brakes they seem to work fine for about the time it takes to pull into our driveway and then they go back to the peddleon the floor .I was advised to use the emergency brake that that reset the brakes(duh).I have let it go but(I have a fractured neck and am deathly afarid that the brakes will fail and have instructed my family to contact lawyers/&ford in case I die due to brake failure ) I know the brakes are still not accepltable,but what can I do ?oh yeah after one time I took the van in for the brakes I almost crashed into the car in front of me because I stepped on the brakes and they didn't engage right away.. .f=fix ,o=or ,r=repair,d=daily this is what ford stands for to me.
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Consumer was driving vehicle, without warning, transmission failed to operate. Dealer/manufacturer notified and informed consumer record would be kept, but nothing would be done for repairs unless cost goes to consumer.
While driving transmission goes from drive to neutral without warning. Possibly due to the use of aluminum pistons. Contacted manufacturer, they are not accepting responsibility for failure. *ak
Tailgate would not open.
On the cylinder head gasket issue, I received a letter from ford last may 1998 and took the vehicle to the dealer to have it inspected. I was told that they check the vehicle and there was no problem with the gasket. Now I am face with major repairs on the engine. The fuel tank is extremely slow filling. I fear a potential fire or explosion related to the fuel filler issue. The transmission groans mostly in the morning and at times does not engage in drive or reverse. Also the form wheel bearings failed early in the vehicles life , another expensive repair was necessary. There is no temperature control to modify the rear heater temperature.
Rear axle broke, and engine head gaskets blew out.
Transmission consistently disengages out of gear. When it engages after a couple of seconds there is a clunk into gear and the vehicle surges forward. Also when first starting van transmission clunks into gear when shifted.
I am an angry owner of a 1995 ford windstar that has had 2 failed transmissions. The first one failed at 38,000 miles when it was 1 year old. The second failed 28,000 miles later. Total mileage is now 68,000. Ford motors and the dealer won't do anything to be helpful on this defective transmission. Please recall them so that we are covrered from these problems in the future.
There is an ongoing accerlation failure and reverse failure. When put into drive the vehicle doesnot always proceed forward, but acts as if it is in neutral. This occurs about 20% of the time. When put into reverse about 70% of the time it acts as if it is in neutral and will not reverse. 100% of the time the transmission clunks into gear if it will go into gear at all.
At 45,000 miles transmission has malfunctioned, causing the vehicle not to operate in 1st gear or reverse. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Replacement cost $1200. Currently experiencing electical problems with replacement tranny (new ford oem tranny). Plan on trading shortly.
Consumer placed the vehicle in park. As exiting the vehicle it jumped into gear, crushing consumer in between a parked vehicle. Dealer has not been contacted.
Transmission repaired on 11/29 /98 . Only 7 months of ownership, 6 weeks later engine went was told it was a possible head gasket. Was told ford had a notification. The ford dealer told us that the work ended on this on 12/31 98. There now sits 4 windstars at crossroad ford in cary nc.
While traveling on the highway at 70mph the transmission died out after making clunking noises. Had the vehicle towed to aamco. Was informed by the mechanic that the transmission had a meltdown.
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