1995 Ford Windstar: complete transmission failure

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 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 Jan 27, 2006 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · IL

Transmission was overhauled by a ford dealer in 1997 with a $400 deductible. Transmission failed again in 2002 and was rebuilt. The van is currently in the shop again for more transmission work at the cost of $1995. The transmission failed again while driving. This created a hazardous condition for my children and I. The cost of repairs this time will exceed $2000 at an independent transmission shop. Ford is aware of this problem and has issued a tcp previously. I push for a recall and for ford to offset the cost of several transmission overhauls.

Filed Mar 18, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · VA

Defective 1995 ford windstar with recurrent mechanical malfunction. *bf the transmission was replaced soon after the vehicle was purchased. The consumer experienced an engine knock for the 3rd time which was due to a mechanical malfunction.

Filed Apr 18, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 149,000 miles · IN

Had to have heads replaced, electronic brain, and the transmission failed all within 1 1/2 years from date of purchase.

Filed Mar 9, 2004 · Transmission · NJ

While driving at any speed transmission failed to change gears smoothly as normal. Gears would slip and perform erratically. A technician was unable to duplicate the problem.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 93,500 miles · CA

Total transmission failure. This is the 4th transmission in the vehicle. The transmission that will be installed will be the 5th transmission. Ford has continued to insist that there is not an inherent problem with the tranmission in thes model although there have been 634 complaints/investigations lodged with the national traffic and safety board.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · VA

Case 1 my family was coming home from vacation when the engine blew while we were on the highway. Smoke came up from under the hood and we were force to stop the van on a crowded highway. Thanks to a nearby truck driver who stopped behind us, we were able to call someone and get to safety. It took a lot of negotiation for me to get ford to take care of this matter, but they finally did. Now again on our recent trip to ga on 08-28-03 while driving home, our check engine light came on and overdrive light started blinking and the transmission blew. Transmission fluid leaked all out and on the back of our van too. It also started smoking underneath the hood and from the tailpipe. We were informed by freedom ford in norfolk va that we had transmission failure. Our check light has come on numerous occasions and despite their action it still keeps coming on. In addition, our overdrive lights blink, our cruise control do not work, the door adjar lights stays on at times even when the doors all locked and causing the inside interiors lights to stay on, our gears do not shift properly and gets stuck between gears and upon acceleration it sometimes hesitates, repaired coolant leak from timing cover gasket and front crankshaft seal, coil ignition, the air condition when on makes these strange noises, etc. Replaced. We are very dissatisfied with ford windstars and have spent more money on repairs than what it was worth. We even still owe on the van. Ford needs to issue a recalll or a refund. This is not a safe vehicle to drive. Please keep me informed. Thanks and god bless.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 94,000 miles · WA

Heater core failure that LED to immediate cylinder head cracking that LED to coolant entering engine oil system and total engine failure. Transmission failure of original and replacement transmission. Told by auto parts store employee about the cylinder head recall as his sister owned same 1995 windstar 3.8l, ford had a vendor answering calls. Representative stated that ford had mailed recall information to the wrong address, that is why I never recieved it. Rep unable to explain how ford mailed hood recall info to correct address, but not the cylinder head recall info. Rep refused to address issue further. I would love to taker part in any cylinder head or transmission class action proceeding.

Filed Jan 13, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 150,000 miles · TX

In june '99 took van in as per owner notification to have head gasket checked. Dealership found nothing. In nov '99 head gasket failed. Ford would not do anything. In dec '99 sent letter to tx state atty general consumer division with lists of complaints found on this web site. In feb '00, ford moved warranty up to 100,000 miles and got refund. In may '00 engine failed. In aug '00 ford replaced engine with another 3.8 l. In sept '00 transmission started failing (but noticed problem since day purchased. Dealership states problem in all windstars, tauruses, and sables. In feb '03, replaced transmission. In nov '03 head gasket fails again in new motor close to 60,000 miles on this motor. Ford will do nothing. Seek help through your state atty general consumers affairs office, send copy of letter to ford, your local bbb, detroit bbb, and consumer reports. Also, my engine cuts off when taking off after stopped with wheels turned sharply left or right.

Filed Dec 27, 2003 · Transmission · 129,819 miles · IL

After driving several hundred miles on the interstate, we was driving in town, made a stop at the store, when we left the store we stoped at the end of the driveway, where the transmission would not do anything.*ak after talking to several transmission shops, and taking vehicle to ford shop we found out that this is a common problem for the windstar van. ( transmission failure without warning ) had this have happend on the interstate ity could have caused a severe accident, or even a fatality...

Filed Nov 15, 2003 · Electrical, Steering · OR

1995 ford windstar, transmission failure, electrical gremlins, power steering box failure, engine failure.