1999 Ford Windstar: engine overheating

Filed Nov 26, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · 60,000 miles · PR · fire

I have 3 problems with my 1999 ford windstar which currently has 60,000 miles. One of them is the glass in front when I'm driving in the rain I have to turn on the wipers the driver's side in the middle part of the wiper stays wet while the passenger side cleans very well. The other problem I've always had is the powersteering when I'm driving, I'm going to turn to the side and the car turns off the guide gets hard and I can't straighten it to turn it on again. The last problem is the transmission, one day the family went all together in the car and shortly after we realized that it was overheating we parked in the grass we turned off the car and the part of the engine caught fire after the accident we realized that the transmission liquefied oil. I had the transmission repaired and began to give some tiresome every time I changed gears. The car is currently parked with the damaged transmission. I understand there is a recall for this transmission

Filed Nov 26, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · 60,000 miles · PR · fire

I have 3 problems with my 1999 ford windstar which currently has 60,000 miles. One of them is the glass in front when I'm driving in the rain I have to turn on the wipers the driver's side in the middle part of the wiper stays wet while the passenger side cleans very well. The other problem I've always had is the powersteering when I'm driving, I'm going to turn to the side and the car turns off the guide gets hard and I can't straighten it to turn it on again. The last problem is the transmission, one day the family went all together in the car and shortly after we realized that it was overheating we parked in the grass we turned off the car and the part of the engine caught fire after the accident we realized that the transmission liquefied oil. I had the transmission repaired and began to give some tiresome every time I changed gears. The car is currently parked with the damaged transmission. I understand there is a recall for the transmission

Filed Mar 23, 2011 · Suspension · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on november 10, 2010 for a recall repair associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly); however, the part was not in stock, and they were unable to perform the repair. The vehicle remained at the dealer for five months; until recently when the part became available. The technician stated that the vehicle failed to start due to the coolant leaking within the engine compartment. The contact strongly believed that the engine would not start because of the extensive period of time that the vehicle was parked in the cold weather. There was no failure mileage.

Filed Oct 21, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · 160,000 miles · CA

Recall id# 09v399000 was completed few months ago, now ABS on dash is on few minutes after the vehicle is put in motion. Dealer pinpointed trouble to ABS control module. Overheating of the board could be the result of the leaking scds on the module connector. Dealer wants to charge me $ 1,000 to fix the problem.

Filed Jul 3, 2007 · Brakes · 83,000 miles · TN · fire

On july 1, 2007 during the operation of my 1999 ford windstar, smoke started coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was stopped and shutdown at which time the smoke stopped. The engine compartment was inspected by myself at that time and I found nothing that appeared abnormal. Restarted the vehicle and the smoke did not reappear but the odometer readings went to dashes, speedometer was inoperative, the ABS light was on, and the air conditioner was inoperative. Drove the vehicle home and performed a more detailed inspection of it. This inspection revealed a blown fuse, as #10 of the interior fuse block. This fuse was replaced and the vehicles ignition switch was turned on, again smoke came out from the engine compartment of the vehicle and I determined at that time it was caused by the cruise control deactivation switch connector. The ignition switch was turned off immediately and the connector was disconnected from the deactivation switch located on the brake master cylinder. I found the connector both internally and externally wet with brake fluid. The connector showed signs of overheating as it was partially melted on the inside. Cleaned all the brake fluid from the deactivation switch connector and the deactivation switch itself. I left the connector disconnected from the switch and turned on the ignition switch. This resulted in no smoke from the engine compartment. The connector was left disconnected from the switch but the vehicle will not be used until I have performed or ford performs repairs to it. I found that ford had recalled several vehicles for what appears to be the same problem that I have with my 1999 windstar but it was not on the recall list. I feel that this could have developed into a dangerous situation for my family. I would like to state that I am a certificated air frame and power plant technician by the faa and have worked in that capacity for 28 years for fedex express on their aircraft.

Filed Apr 6, 2006 · Acceleration · FL

1999 windstar speed control deactivation switch overheated. *ts ***nar*** the consumer was driving when she smelled something burning. The consumer indicated there were sparks and black smoke and that the switch was destroyed. The consumer request reimbursement.

Filed Oct 12, 2005 · Transmission · RI · fire

While driving on the hwy (60 MPH), the od light started flashing and message board showed check message. I pushed info button, and txt. Message disappeared. I pulled over to first lane and observed a lot of smoke in the rear mirror. I stopped the car and observed fire underneath the car. Fire continued for app. 4 mins. And extinguished slowly. Car was towed to dealer, which has stated that transmission has been overheated and has to be replaced. I have checked some other customer complaints and it looks like ford has a common problem with windstars. Luckily me and my two children came through this incident unscathed but it can be a very serious situation. Have been told that I will have to pay for a new transmission. No help from dealer and according to other customer complaints it seem like ford also is very reluctant to look into such problems.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 76,000 miles · CA

* vehicle leans since purchased sept 13, 2003. * allignment problems. * transmission does not properly change gears. * low treads on tires. * a frame problems. * suspension steering makes a clunking noise. * brakes must be pumped to stop, and make a ticking noise when applied. * vehicle has overheated. * power steering fluid leaked. * gears do not shift properly. * primer scotch guard on seats wearing after coat applied.

Filed Apr 7, 2003 · Engine · 77,000 miles · FL

Coolant leaking from engine block. Van never over heated. Found out this happens often to the 3.8 l engine....there should be a recall on this..should change from aluminum to steel or another metal that wont crack or warp so easily.