1999 Ford Windstar: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 15, 2021 · Suspension · 70,724 miles · WI · fire

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle made screeching sounds. The contact saw smoke and detected a burning odor. The vehicle then stalled. The contact was able to pull over and park the vehicle in a parking lot, where it remained. The contact's boyfriend inspected the vehicle and related the failure to the rear axle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,724.

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 Oct 9, 2014 · Electrical · 180,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate and stalled without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 100,080 miles · MI · fire

Tl - the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while at a stop traffic light, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the air conditioner was leaking and admitting smoke. A private mechanic repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 100,080. The VIN was not available. Djr

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 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 Nov 1, 2010 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the transmission slipped and the check engine light was illuminated. The failure had been occurring since october 2010. The vehicle also stalled when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000 and the current mileage was approximately 126,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2009 · Acceleration, Engine · 129,000 miles · VA · fire

I bought a ford windstar van from a used car dealer by the name of ray price in dec. Of '07. We had been looking for a van for some time and I had looked for any recalls before we purchased. I found none listed. We paid off the car last month, and that's when the trouble started. I have taken it to the garage 3 times in the last month because it kept stalling when it would idle for longer periods of time. The mechanic fixed the intake manifold seals and the surrounding parts, replacing them as needed each time. I also had the spark plugs and plug wires replaced just in case. On thursday july 23rd, my husband replaced the brakes on the front. He drove the van all day with no problems other than the occasional stall. We stopped for milk at the grocery store on our way home from my work and had been inside for only 5-10 minutes when the manager called out that our car was on fire. We ran outside, and the firemen got it out, but the car is a total loss. I spoke to my mechanic and the fire investigator and both told me that they had come across a recall that had been out a few years ago about my van. It seems that ford recalled the cruise control mechanism in the engine because it caused electrical fires just like what happened to mine. The fire chief said it looked exactly like what he had seen before when it happened. Since then, ford has denied that there was a recall and won't look into the matter. My car had been on this lot for at least a year before we bought it. If the recall went out, it was never fixed, and a lawyer has already said it is ford's responsibility to take care of the matter. Can you check on this for me?

Filed Mar 2, 2009 · Electrical · 117,000 miles · MI · fire

Our 1999 windstars idling while stationary in park or with brake depressed would become erratic and stall, with brakes depressed we would have to put vehicle in n to try to keep rpms up, vehicle stall when started to warm up then start up after turning key off then back on then the fuel pump went out we had to get the whole fuel system minus the gas tank replaced(pump, filter,sending unit) but when it was repaired we didnt get the fuel gage back and the mechanic couldnt find why. Then we had static coming thru the speakers while vehicle was off and continued while driving and just stopped as soon as started, then our battery was constantly dead we had just bought a new battery so we had to unhook and hook up the cables everytime we drove or battery would die .then the interior lamps would not go off at times we had to make sure they were off on the dial at all times they would sometimes come on while we were driving and not go off. Then we started having brake problems from the ABS sensor to excessive fluid loss and pads(twice within a couple months) and drums needing completely repaired brake lights that wouldnt go off except when vehicle was turned off ABS sensor flashing/staying on, we had problems starting vehicle but when we took it in starter, alternator, battery were fine it would take 30 mins or more to get vehicle to start but it would crank over, one day it stalled and wouldnt start we took it in and were told the fp(9 mos old) and PCM fuse was blowing. We had the fuel pump replaced but was still pulling 16 amps it ran for about 60 miles and died. New fuse and while driving guages went haywire,van died,while filling with brown smoke my son and I were in it both have asthma and dr said to keep him home til he felt better(he was complainig of being tired and sick ) all mechanics agrred it was wiring but couldnt find bad wires, missing grounds anywhere in the vehicle obdii didnt help. Property damage is loss of vehicle, inside ruined window couldnt be put up.

Filed May 13, 2008 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · GA

I have a 1999 ford windstar xl. And the o/d light flashes on and off when I put my feet on the gas and it cause the van to shift in gear very hard. And when I get over 55 miles per hour it also does the same thing. It happens everyday. The van goes into gear very hard and it is hard for it to pick up speed when I take off. It stalls.

Filed May 13, 2008 · Electrical, Visibility · GA

Not only does my 99 windstar stall and jerk and will not pick up speed properly but the check engine light will not go off and the ABS light will come on after I start the van and stay on as well. If I drive over 55 the o/d light flashes. When I take off from a light the o/d light flashes and the van will not pick up speed and then it jerks into gear.

Filed May 13, 2008 · Acceleration · GA

Not only does my 99 windstar stall and jerk and will not pick up speed properly but the check engine light will not go off and the ABS light will come on after I start the van and stay on as well. If I drive over 55 the o/d light flashes. When I take off from a light the o/d light flashes and the van will not pick up speed and then it jerks into gear. If I am at an incline the vehicle will not go into gear or it will make a real loud noise and jerk into gear. If anyone else who is having the same problem would like to file a class action suit against ford about this problem.