The transmission went out again on 6-21-03 with just under 60000 miles on van. Both transmission failures wre sudden without any warning slippage etc. Both trans failures left the vehicle with no forward gears, but reverese worked each time. The fluid has been changed properly and the van is well maintained.
1999 Ford Windstar engine complaints
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Engine trouble light comes on with lean diagnostic codes. Dealer has tried three fixes and trouble is still happening
The consumer complained about an alignment problem. The vehicle pulled to the left and made a ticking noise underneath the vehicle when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was constantly in the repair shop but the mechanic are was unable to solve the problem. *ak also the check engine light illuminated.
While driving at 35/40 MPH the brake warning light came on and the ABS failed. The consumer applied the brakes and the ABS engaged without cause. The parts replaced is unknown. The check engine light also appeared on dash. Ts
1999 fordwindstar steering rack replaced at 62000 miles, transmission replaced at 75000 miles and intake gasket rplaced at 75000 miles.
The "check engine" light has been on for over a year, very shortly after my last fuel emissions test in 2002. Despite numerous checks by my mechanic, which detects no fuel emissions problems, the indicator light stays on. After each inspection by my mechanic, the light turns off temporarily, (1 or so weeks), and then relights. We have thus failed the md state emissions test (without being tested by them) due to this chronic light problem. My brother-in-law has the same exact problem with his ford windstar minivan, and so does another person (not verified myself). The read windshield wiper motor has been recalled. We had it repaired by a ford repair shop, and it has broken again.
While driving a fire was observed by third party motorist. The fire emitted from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to world ford in pembroke pines, florida, for an initial assessment. According to world ford, the vehicle showed heavy transmission fluid leakage, but no obvious sign of fire or fire damage. The manufacturer declined to permit ford to work on the vehicle pending evaluation/inspection by the federal safety agency investigators to determine cause of fire, which may or may not be related to obvious transmission issues. *nlm *cb
Check engine light stays on. Now vehicle is running rough. Ford states its a problem with the design of the valve cover and wants to replace it with a new and improved one. Problem is they want me to pay to correct thier design problem. If they did not design the cover right they should pay to fix it. Vehicle is an expensive paper wieght right now .
While traveling on the highway carbon fuel intake manifold clogged up, causing the fuel not to burn properly.
The vehicle caught on fire. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. *nlm...
1999 ford windstar sel 3.8l v6 - blown gaskets.
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.
Windshield wiper motor. Mr the consumer received a recall letter in the mail regarding the windshield wipers. When the vehicle was returned to the consumer, the windshield wipers did not work on high speed or in cold weather. The consumer was told the replacement part was defective. The consumer stated the vehicle did not have any heat and the technician stated that was a new problem. The check engine light illuminated on the vehicle.
The oil gasket shifted from its "specified" location which caused an extreme oil leak from the engine.
The vehicle stalled and then restarted.
Check engine light came on. Took vehicle in for diagnostic. Was told that the o2(oxygen)sensors needed to be replaced. Two upstream and one downstream. Second opinion/source said that those particular parts rarely malfunction. Was told that problem could severely damage catalytic converter.approx. 57k on date of occurance. Seems too soon for this type of problem.
The valve cover gasket needed to be replaced.
Ford windstar 1999. Check engine indicator lit. Manual states that this indicates a problem with the emission control system. Drop car to dealership for diagnostics and repair. Parts on order. Checked feb. 5, 2003. Parts still on order. Am told that 8 or so vehicle owners are waiting for same parts.
Steering rack replacement (covered under warranty). Repair of leak in intake manifold (not covered under warranty).
Vehicle was experiencing a recurring check engine light condition. Dealer replaced upper and lower intake manifold gaskets at our expense (at 48,000 miles). Check engine light has come on several times since. Vehicle is now stalling when stopped or at slow speeds, such as parking. Engine has a knock/rattle at open throttle. At 53,000 miles I feel as though the enging is starting to come apart.
1999 ford windstar. The dealer installed upper and lower intake gaskets and the valve cover gasket was replaced. The engine light illuminated.
Consumer stated that the engine light keeps coming on. Dealer told consumer that the intake manifold must be replaced. Ph
Consumer stated while driving at any speed, the vehicle would stall with no warning.dealer notified.
While accelerating at speeds of 35 to 40 there is a knocking pinging noise, took to dealer and they replaced a vacuum hose. Problem reoccured. Consumer states there is oil being consumpt some where in vehicle. Please provide any further information. Ts
Plastic fuel intake was defective replaced with metal, should be made with metal. Dt
Consumer states that the vehicle with warning the idle gets disconnected and the vehicle loses power and becames inoperative. Dealer was contacted. Mr
There are several problems with out now three year old windstar that have either been corrected temporarily or not corrected at all. The most persistent issues are with the drivetrain in particular the transmission which shifts erratically when going around corner or climbing hills at low spead. The recall was performed at 25k but the transmission continues to operate poorly. Ford has offered no solution or warranty extension for these problems. The engine problems to date revolve around the innability to use regular or mid grade fuels as advertised on the vehicles sticker, we have been offered a valve cover replacement for $500 but in speaking with other windstar owners this only fixes the problem temporarily. Also it seems to me this is a defect that ford should fix not the owner. The other persistent problem is with the direver side power door, in hot temperatures the door does not close completely and pops open when driveing. The dealer has repaired this several times and while better that in was it continues to be an intermittent problem. We are frustrated with the probelms this vehicle has experienced including the replacement of the entire power steering system, rack, pump and hoses and more frustrating is fords unwillingness to stand behind the vehicle and its fault. Our overwhelming concern is that the transmission and engine will both fail before we have received any usefull value for our money. Ford needs to be held accountable for the products they develop, I hope you will be able to enforce some type of coverage or warrantee protection for the consumer.
I took my van to the dealer and the dealer told me the reason why my check engine light is on because a gasket is clogged and it needs to be unclogged. They wanted to charge me $625 but I complained. I feel that I should not be have any kind car problem because I only had the vehicle for 8 months. I gave them a trade in a 1995 buick skylark with 80000 miles that vehicle never gave me any trouble and I had that car for 18 months. I feel ripped off. I gave good brothers ford $500 dollars down and a good trade in vehicle that I didnt get the estimated blue book cost and a check for $15,000 which every totaled $16966.now eight months later I have to put more money into this vehicle. I am very unhappy with this situation
Most recent incident - engine stalled with complete loss of power when reducing from highway speed to ~25 MPH due to traffic conjestion on north side of chicago after driving ~45 minutes in 95 degree weather with air conditioning operation. Vehicle would not restart. Illinois dot pushed vehicle to shoulder. After total wait ~20 minutes, engine restarted. Drove with air conditioning off and heater on full through remaining congestion (~45 minutes). Drove remaining trip (total of 3.5 hours) with no futher incident. Prior occurrence on 07/29/02. Similar weather/driving conditions. After 2.5 hours at highway speed, exited to side road. Vehicle stalled shortly after exit. Restarted after 15 minutes. No repeated incident in remaining 15 minutes of drive. Return trip had no incident. Prior incident in november, 2001. In cool weather, several short errant trips - vehicle stalled. Restarted after several hour wait. Vehicle towed to dealer. No failure codes determined, no diagnosis of reason for engine failure. Dealer replaced alternator under warranty.
Engine would stall while driving at multiple speed or when slowing down. Vehicle been to a dealer once, and on three occasions at a repair shop, but problem stilloccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
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