1995 Ford Windstar visibility problems

Filed Sep 26, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

The engine freezes up and shut down when driving. Had to change the fuel pump and put in a new AC compressor.

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Transmission, Visibility · LA

Engine has been sputtering, flashing overdrive light keeps coming on. Rear passenger front and rear windows won't open, radio console started to get real hot and then went out. Engine continues to sputter as though its skipping a gear, and overdrive light constantly blinking.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Lights · 107,829 miles · UN

2003 - door ajar light 2002 - blew head gasket; 2002 - heater core replaced 2001 - ignition coil pack & ignition leads replaced 2001 - front tie rod ends replaced 2000 - refrigerant coolant loss 1998 - egr valve replaced 1998 - transmission fluid cooler hoses replaced 1997 - blew head gasket, repaired under warranty

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Visibility · 95,000 miles · NJ

The paint is blistering off the hatch and sides in large patches. The airbag light blinks and the power window on the driver side fails to close all the way and struggles to open. The rear vent windows work when they want to .

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 61,576 miles · IL

On 6/13/2003, at 57049 miles, our 1995 windstar overheated and seemed to be losing coolant so we took it to zimmerman ford, st. Charles, il to be checked out. They reported no problem found and we paid $66.79 for a cooling system service and lube service. On october 4th,2003, the check engine light on our windstar went on. We took it to the same dealership to be checked. They charged $111 for sbds tests and told us we had head gasket failure and quoted $2100 to repair. We contacted five other dealerships in the chicago area who quoted between $900 and $1600 to do the job. Our van is currently with family ford of west chicago being fixed. We have been told to expect a bill of about $1300. Moving from zimmerman to family ford was not just a cost decision. Zimmerman refused point plank to help us get help from ford. Family ford have agreed to keep the faulty parts and help us in any way they can. We have contacted ford at several levels trying to persuade them that their 7 year / 100,000 extended warranty, plus the 6 year / 75,000 mile extended warranty that we purchased both imply that the head gasket should not have failed at 60,000 miles as ours did. We have also put forth the argument that the original extended warranty 5 year or 60,000 states or not whichever comes first so we feel we have a case to be covered under the terms of this warranty, given that we reported a possible problem at 57049 miles. Ford has said (several times by phone and e-mail)that they are unable to help as we are outside the terms of the extended warranty. They also say that they have very few complaints on this vehicle any more so they will not make an exception for me. I was told that they have made no exceptions outside the 7 year / 100,000 parameters. I feel that we have been penalized by ford because we have a low mileage on our vehicle and the poor engine construction on the 1995 windstar, in our case, still failed prematurely at 60,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · NE

I have owned this van since 1999. Since I have owned it we have had nothing but problems with it. I have had the rotors turned, and replaced at least 3 times, and they need it again. I have had the head gasket replaced 3 times and one of them times was at 99,000 miles when it was under the warrenty. It had been replaced at least one time before that. My sliding door won't stay closed, even though I just spent $300 getting a new latched put on. My windows won't work. I had larson motors fix a head gasket and my electronic windows, cost me over $250 for the window, that only worked 2 times. I called, and since they put "may not be the problem" on the invoice, they think that clears them, and they wanted me to spend more money on another part. My speedometor has been replaced once and is broke again. The alternator has been replaced. I could go on and on. I am getting no where with anyone. I have spent around 5,000.00 in repairs, and can't trade the thing off, since I still owe too much on it, due to a tornado that hit our home, and what the insurance didn't cover, the balance was put on our car loan. We don't have the best credit do to having to spend anywhere from $100-300+ a month on repairs to this lemon car. I have a family and need to know that I have a reliable car to drive. I have been stranded with my 3 children a minimum of 4 times this past year.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 118,625 miles · GA

This vehicle has had more than it's share of problems. The head gasket was brought in for a recall and it still malfunctioned.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Engine, Steering · 61,349 miles · NJ

Engine failed twice due to a faulty head gasket. Also, original automatic transmission failed and was rebuilt. About two years later, transmission failed and the dealer replaced it with a new transmission. Another two years later, the transmission failed again and was rebuilt. The cause of the failures was not determined. *ak the recalled engine blew and the manifold gasket blew. When the consumer contacted ford they stated they couldn't do anything right now but would notify them later and maybe they could help. Consumer had two windows that didn't go up or down - replaced $412.34. Both tie rods were replaced. *ph

Filed Feb 19, 2003 · Visibility · 174,000 miles · NJ

The windshield wipers failed, the dealer replaced the wiper motor, however the problem recurred.

Filed Nov 25, 2002 · Body, Brakes · MD

The entire engine was replaced, however the vehicle continued to have engine problems, the transmission side pan gasket, heat, power window, defroster, door switch assembly, were all replaced, the dome light would stay on continuously, and the right caliper was leaking.