1999 Ford Windstar transmission problems

Filed Apr 2, 2025 · Suspension, Transmission · 103,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH out of the driveway, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding and popping sound. The contact shifted to park(P). The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear passenger's side tire was pushed inward, and the axle was fractured. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that an unknown recall was closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

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 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 Jan 13, 2019 · Transmission · 12,000 miles · PR · fire

Vehculo da cantasos y jalones al conducir. Un da nos bamos de camino a un restaurante la transmicin empez a dar cantasos nos estacionamos en la grama, la transmicin parece que liqueaba aceite y el aceite caliente cay en la grama y la grama se encendio en fuego y hoy en da la transmicin aunque se arregle sigue liqueando y dando cantasos

Filed Dec 15, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · MD

I had the rear axle replaced by the recall, and which I paid $300 for the work. The axle now does not align properly and I have been told that shims are required. Without them the rear axle eats my tires. Ford has a policy to my understanding that new parts installed by ford have a lifetime warranty. I believe that ford should fix or pay for this work so as to make my van safe, why should I have to repair an axle that was just replaced less then 10000 miles ago.

Filed Apr 12, 2017 · Steering, Transmission · 134,350 miles · MD

This vehicle was serviced at 102,654 miles, in march-april of 2011 by koons ford of maryland, (invoice#w70829, dated may 5, 2011) in response to ford recall, related to "broken front subframe" and "collapsing rear axle".--front subframe was, at that time, broken on the right side, due to rusting. Replacement was not done, instead it was patched via a bolted together "clamshell" reinforcing device. It now has become apparent that after using the vehicle after this initial frame separation, the metal of the left side was unduly stressed, and has now broken at its weldment point, resulting in an unsafe vehicle, that swerves to the left, if brakes are applied while in motion on the street or other roadway. Wheels are no longer kept in alignment, with left front wheel free to move to the front or rear, in response to applied stress! This subframe failure affected many such vehicles, and it has become evident that inspection and repair was inadequate, resulting in a new, unsafe condition! (subframe should have been replaced, due to stress!)-photos are attached, showing displaced frame, and separated weld joint.

Filed Nov 6, 2016 · Transmission · 198,000 miles · IL

While pulling out of gas station ihear noise and smell rubber burning.carefully drive 3 blocks to my house.notice rear tires leaning into wheel wells.I then see broken axle.ford said axle reinforcement brackets were installed properly 7 months ago under recall.I have no money to fix.

Filed Sep 22, 2016 · Transmission · MD

My windstar 1999 has only 100,000 miles on it, less when I bought it, and at that time I was informed of the rear axel recall. I reviewed the data, concerning the safety recall which ends at the end of oct 2016 and was concerned about the safety of passengers and others if an accident should happen within the next 5-10 yrs,(which how long I hope to have this). Being informed I had my closest ford dealership replace the rear, and they billed my $300.00.......this is wrong, I should be reimbursed.

Filed Jan 29, 2016 · Brakes, Transmission · 125,000 miles · CA

Shifted from park to drive and entered into traffic lane. Pressed down on gas pedal but all that happened was engine revved up but vehicle would not go forward. Luckily, there was light traffic or I would have been hit. A helpful person pushed me to a safe place to park. I started the car and found that only reverse worked. No forward motion when put in drive, 2 or 1. I checked transmission fluid level and it was at proper level had vehicle towed to my house. Searched online and found this is a common issue with 1999 windstar's. Called a transmission place and told them what happened and was told I likely had suffered a transmission failure and needed a new transmission. I'm the second owner and the vehicle has approximately 125,000 miles on it. Also, the brake master cylinder failed in october 2014. Updated 03/28/16.

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Transmission · 214,000 miles · MO

After a trip to the lake,my family and I were headed home and approached a stop sign.(23 miles from home.) I made a complete stop and proceeded to apply gas and the windstar would not move. When I release the breaks it just rolls backwards,pretty scary. However after a restart it would move again but only for a few feet,then it falls out of gear again. Towed it home,and don't know what to do. We had no warning lights or warning at all whats so ever.