Transmission failed while driving causing loss of power. Nlm
1995 Ford Windstar transmission complaints
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I had the head gasket fixed under the ford recall; one week later the engine threw a rod, and it required a new long block and assorted parts. They had my car for 5 weeks, and never explained wether it was a defective engine or a mhuman failure. It then, one week later, started having transmission problems, with the car slipping out of gear on the freeway at 60mph. I called the dealership, only to be told it wasnt their fault, and the repairs would be at my expense, yet this wasnt happening before they took my car apart. I still have the car, driving it only as absolutle necessary; I cant afford the repairs and dont feel im responsible. This particular model has a terrible track record for defects.
5 1995 ford windstars at one aamco station in 1 week period(transmission problems).
Transmission started slipping or not engaging to 2nd gear. Now it shifts harsh at all gears and high pitch whine is present.
The transmission was replaced due to failure may 17, 2000, replacement transmission was experiencing problems as well and was replaced on july 14, 2000, however the transmission is still not functioning properly.
Speedometer needle fluctuates back and forth. Driver is not able to verify correct driving speed. Van has been taken to the dealership. Problem has not been corrected. Dealership is not able to keep this part is stock. Please provide any further information.
Transmission failed while in turn across 4 lane road thank god no oncoming traffic.
I have heard of many windstar owners who have also had transmission problems. The mechanic we go to said to expect to replace the transmission - we thought, oh, not our car. $2200 later, we find it may have been a head gasket problem instead.
I understand (through the internet) that ford is having many problems with its transmissions. Mainly the windstar, taurus, sable, and continental with the 3.8l engine. My transmission was repaired in 1997 and I would like to be compensated for it!
Transmission shifts into neutral at stop then lurches forward or rolls backward.
Transmission replaced first time 12/17/99, failed again on 12/24/99 with 453 miles of use. Both incidents required rental car which ford will not reimburse. We may not have incurred recordable accidents and injuries but this is a safety issue that demands a recall with similiar terms involve with the failed head gasket in the 3.8l windstar.
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This vehicle is on the 4th engine and the transmission has failed twice at speeds above 50 MPH luckily without accident. The brake line that busrt is located directly above the catalytic converter. Having a brake line located directly above the catalytic.
Transmission started slipping day after purchased, new transmission installed 2 weeks later transmission started downshifting while we were driving 65 MPH, vehicle downshifted suddenly to 30 MPH, problem continued is currently in shop , firestone says they will have to install another transmission.
Delayed engagement in transmission has been occurring for two years. Crack in forward drum would need to be replaced for $900. Intermittent failures with starter.
The transmission failed at 51k miles . The problem was that the forward clutch pistion cracked becuase it was aluminum and not capable of dealing with the stresses of the transmission. The problem is so bad that atra has a tech bulletin stating to replace the part ( bulletin 267). His problem has been reported by many other ford owners yet ford will not do anyhting about it. I am awaiting your response as to what action can be taken against ford.
The numerous failures on ford transmissions are because they used aluminum instead of steel in a high pressure area,it will probably take a class action suit just like the head gaskets and the ignitions.
Torque converter(fmc* f48z) has been repaired four times in 12 months.
Transmission would not engage when car came to a complete stop.you would press gas and car would get to 1700 RPM then the trans would engage with a bang.ford had the same problem with this trans on 1994 taurus amd took care of it.
After stopping at stop light vehicle would not accelerate above 40 MPH until it stopped operating which left vehicle without power. *ak the dealer did the repair job but no power to acelerate again while on highway. The transmission seal blew out due to pressure build in the transmission fluid stalling the vehicle completely.
Automatic transmission failed. Contacted dealer and ford corporation both refused to admit any problem with the transmission. $1,800 out of pocket cost. 6 months later the head gasket failed. Initialially that cost $1,200 but was reimbursed for the expense when the part was recalled. I believe in doing research that a problem also exists with the transmissions and hope that enough people will complain to iniate a recall.
Vehicle purchased used on 1/31/00 from neil honda with 40771 miles. Called 2/01/00 to report a problem of inability to accelerate in drive or reverse. Occurring sporadically resulting in car losing acceleration while crossing intersections . Car serviced 2/14/00 with dealer unable to indentify a problem. The problem persisted and worsened and returned for servicing on 3/06/00 at 42126 mileage. Diganosis and repair of a fowrward drum failure, overhaul transmission-replace torque converter, sublet universal calim number 562398304322. While on vacaction, crossing a bridge the car died spewing coolant all over the engine on 8/17/00. Was towed by aaa to ford dealership in gansevoort, ny. Dealing with a wayne rizzo at 518‑798‑8834. The car was left on that thursday and we did not find out until monday 8/21 that it may be a recall on the head gasket. The following monday or tuesday 8/28 or29 called to find out when the car would be ready and was told the head gasket blew out the entire engine and they would have it at least 6 more weeks. We purchased the vehicle because we cannot be without a vehicle. When requesting a rental for the time the van is being repaired they do not return the phone call. The car is a 4 hour drive away and we can only rely on the phone conversations we have. I want to know what our rights are. Do we have a right to a refund by neil honda for selling a vehicle they knew had a recall or shall I say when they gave us a print out of the vans repair history all that was on it was oil and filter changes and nys inspections. Nothing was mentioned when asked about any recall when purchasing the vehicle. Unfortunately for us we only found out in a local paper on april 9,2000. In that article ford states they would offer money towards purchase of a new vehicle insteasd of repair of the old. Where do I stand? Who should I be dealing with? Ford? Neal honda? The person who has the van? Thank you in advance for your time with regards to this matter.
This is a known problem. Ford replaced the aluminum piston with a steel piston on the 1996 models...
As early as june/july 2000, while in cruise control and/or manual speed control at speeds ranging from 35 - 65 MPH. The transmission would disengage allowing the RPM to creep up. Resolution was to remove foot from accelerator and allow engine speed to decline and restabilize and then the transmission would reingage. This occurred intermittently. The transmission range sensor was identified by ford service as the culprit and was replaced on 8/18/2000. A few days following the replacement, the scenario reocurred. Further evaluation/service is scheduled for this friday, september 1,2000. When transmission slips out of gear, the engine is free without any restraint and no acceleration/deceleration of automobile speed is possible. This could result in serious injury if attempting to merge into heavy traffic or pass into oncoming traffic at the moment of failure.
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The head gasket failed prior to recall notice but the consumer was denied repair because the vehicle was over 100,000 miles, however the vehicle is experiencing the symptoms of the recall. Nlm
While drving engine head gasket started to leak. Water was getting into the oil. This caused vehicle to lose power. Also, transmission would slip, and it took too long to shift into 2nd gear from 1st gear. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic indicated that transmission needed complete overhaul. Also, would check head gasket.
When the engine seized up, I took the van to phil long ford. They proceeded to run the diagnosis and informed me the van needed a new engine which would cost $3500.00. I did not have the money for the engine and waited. In may of 2000 I received a recall notice on the head gasket. Took the car to phil long in july. According to phil long, all that needed replaced was the head gasket. They replaced the head gasket, spark splug, changed the oil (antifreeze had leaked into the oil), and the oil filter. This was at their expence. All of a sudden, no new engine was needed. Two months later, to the day, I lost all the gears except low. I need to know if there has been a recall on the transmission and what the warranty is on the transmission for a 1995 windstar. It seems unlikely that the transmission would go on such a new model.
Transmission would not go into gear after stopping at a traffic signal. After reveing engine, it caught hold suddenly. I barely missed traffic that moved while I was stopped. Problem is broken piston-rtans forward clutch. Aluminum part has been replaced by steel by ford at owner's expense since 1994 (sb94247) if transmission fails, but it should be recalled.
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