1999 Ford Windstar engine problems

Filed Jun 14, 2024 · Engine · 130,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel started pulling to one side, almost causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the motor mounts were damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance because the vehicle was not under Warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Engine · 88,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam sensor had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2013 · Engine · 141,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the engine would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000. *tr updated 8/26/13

Filed Sep 13, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 108,000 miles · FL · fire

I was driving my van. At first the lights beep up for engine and then o/d and then it stops. There was a lot of smoke from the engine and it look like it burns. After that vehicle start but not tacking gear. I found out that transmission went bad.

Filed Aug 21, 2012 · Body, Engine · 106,000 miles · IL

Lived in the salt belt state of il. When I was driving, front subframe falling off and some components were touching the ground due to severe front subframe rusted out. I lost steering control and gear control on a multiple lane road. Ford has never sent any notice to me regarding any recall. This is a known issue via the federal safety agency action number: pe10026 and I would like ford to repair the rusted subframe and all other broken components directly caused by subfram falling off. Ford refused to provide any car rental by saying ?this is an old recall and we do not give car rental now?.

Filed Aug 2, 2012 · Body, Engine · 85,243 miles · NY

Subframe gave out, engine dropped and car was towed to my home.I had just exited a highway going 55mph. I was driving the to car to attend a work related event early evening. I drove past the entrance and proceeded to turn around on the road. As I approached the intersection the van lost power. I stopped being able to steer and brake. I turned hard on the steering wheel to move off the road. I was able to pull into a turn lane and fortunately there was very limited traffic on the road. The car came to a full stop on its own and there was a loud scrapping noise coming from under the front of the car. I was towed to my home. The tow driver stated the " subframe had given away and was dragging on the ground. It required a flat bed truck to tow. My mechanic confirmed the subframe had collapsed . The cost to fix was prohibited and I was concerned about the safety of the vehicle I contacted ford about the problem and they responded that there was no recall at that time. The car remained in the driveway in the event there was a recall on the vehicle for over one year. I finally decided to donate the car having not been contacted by the manufacturer. I was contacted that there was a recall identifying the problem in 2011 I am filing this complaint due to the fact that I was financially disadvantaged by the delays of the manufacturer to identify and notify me of the recall in a timely fashion.

Filed Jun 30, 2011 · Engine · 111,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated the vehicle stalled without the warning while driving 25 MPH. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who diagnosed the failure at the engine motor rod. The engine motor was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but denied assistance with the repair. The failure mileage was 111,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2011 · Engine · TX · fire

Went to pick up food and noticed my 99 ford windstar was smoking. I pulled over, lifted up the hood and it was on fire. It was put out with a fire extinguisher. Looked up online that there was a recall. Called ford, they were unwilling to help us at all. Told us we'd have to pay for a diagnostic/and towing. Finally got ahold of someone through ford who got that for no charge. Was told that it is the recalled piece that caused the fire. Now am told that it could take up to 15 days to find out if I can get a rental until the car is fixed.

Filed Jun 13, 2011 · Body, Engine · 101,624 miles · PA

1. Sub-frame was badly rusted out. It broke while backing out of a parking space and the front tires disengaged. 2. The rocker panel on the left side needs to be replaced. It is badly rusted out and it will not pass inspection anymore. There is some rust on the right rocker panel also. All of the rust in under the vehicle and it is not safe to drive. 3. The check engine light came on last year.

Filed Apr 27, 2011 · Body, Engine · OH

1999 ford windstar. Consumer writes to express discontent regarding ford motor company *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle had transmission and engine problems. Also, the vehicle failed inspection, due to a rusted subframe. Ford offered to buy the vehicle back from the consumer.