Transmission forward drum broke, had to be replaced.
1999 Ford Windstar transmission complaints
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No warning prior to forward sun gear failure , gear had sheared off at welds cleanly.
We know of no incident that could have caused this failure. See photo in email. No safety defect listed.
The overdrive off light started flashing on the 27th of dec.2001 and the vehicle was very hard shifting through the gears. On the 28th of dec. 2001 my wife was taking it to the dealer when the transmission had a catastrophic failure on a 2 lane roads steep hill on a curve, the vehicles engine revved up to redline and the vehicle started rolling down the hill no gear would engage. Ford did pick up all but 495.00 of the repair cost,but I still found it my obligation to inform other entities of this failure. The indian head ford dealers service dept. Was very helpful and I have no problem with the service just the product.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The mechanic found the torque converter had failed and spun brass off and ruined the whole transmission.
Transmission sun gear sheared from housing. Required transmission overhaul and parts totaling $1855.00. Vehicle starting from a dead stop at intersection. Driver heard a noise from the transmission at the point of failure. Stranded vehilce in intersection. Reverse worked but all forward gears inoperable. Part design appears to be week inthe area that a gear mounts to metal housing.
I have contacted ford to see if I could get some help and they have been giving me the run around. No safety defect mentioned within summary.
Consumer had just stopped at a stop sign, and was gently accelerating into the intersection when something pooped and the vehicle would no longer go foward, consumer was informed that the breakdoen was caused by the failure of the weld which holds the drum and the secondary sun gear together.
I backed out of my driveway, put van in drive, reached about 25mph, van just locked up(tires did not roll)...threw me forward. I put the van in reverse, then back in drive, but it still wouldn't move forward. Backed back into driveway and contacted ford dealer. Am now told "the transmission is broke". On a car only 2 years old. Ford motor company should make this wrong, right!
The transmission failed and the consumer brought the vehicle to the dealer for service as part of recall, the dealer indicated the recall was not transmission related and wanted to charge the consumer for fixing it.
The main processor failed. Nlm
While driving transmission would start to shutter at high speeds. Consumer stated that at 53000 miles transmission should not need replacing. *ak
My transmission is going out at 52,000 miles, and since I don't have an extended warranty, I'm stuck with the bill. This is unacceptable that a transmission on a new vehicle is defective!.
Windshield cracked while driving slowly. After taking it to get a new one put in we found that it was never sealed/mounted on the bottom. Absolutly no adhesive contact what so ever. Also at 28755 miles the o/d light started blinking and the car clucked while making turns and the transmission was replaced under warrantty and now at 37000 miles it doing them same thing again.
While driving 60mp vehicle stalled out and died without warning ,resulting in loss of vehicle control. After vehicle had stalled out "low oil pressure" indicator light flashed. Dealer inspected vehicle. *ak dealer could not figure why vehicle stalled, however stated that the PCM was canadian or europian made so it was replaced.
Failure of transmission at highway speed; fluid spilled onto road caught fire under engine compartment; complained to dealer about hard shifting from 1-2; and van surging forward when coming to a stop; dealer claimed no problem performed b51 service update prior to problem; overdrive slips in and out on incline; requires remanufactured transmission.
Transmission failed, seal broken; and transmission fluid pumped onto highway, caught fire under engine compartment; transmission to be replaced; common occurrence with this model; please recall.
My wife called me at work stating that there was a grinding sound coming from the van as she parked it in the garage. I went home and popped the hood and did a visual inspection and discovered nothing. I was going to stand in front of the van and listen while she started it to see if I could pinpoint the sound. She was concerned that I should not be near it in case "something blew up". I agreed and decided to start it myself and see how it sounded. As I started the van it surged forward (while in park), made a terrible grinding sound, and I had to slam on the brakes to stop it. It just touched the chest freezer in front of it in the garage. I immediately shut it off. Started it again and there was no sound and the engine run smoothly. Tried all the gears and got nothing. Had it towed to the dealer who tore it down and stated the planatery gear had seized. Had I stood in front of the van to listen as my wife started it I would have been smashed as it surged forward. Seems very dangerous for the vehicle to surge like that, even if the transmission fails.
Transmission jerks harshly into second gear after slowing down and accelerating especially on incline. Dealer replaced solenoids and torque converter and problem still exists. After returning to dealer they state it needs a new transmission. Steering makes loud grinding noises when turning. Dealer replaced tie rod, problem returned after 1 week. Dealer then replaced rack.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The transmission coolant line busted, the dealer replaced the line with a rubber hose and two clamps instead of replacing it with another line, the replacement hose has begun to leak. Nlm
First indication of problem was "rattling" sound going downhill @ about 60 MPH. Sounded like muffler came loose and was dragging on pavement, except the noise was coming from the front of the car. After investigating and finding nothing, proceeded to drive to destination (about 12 mi). Rattle continued off and on; overdrive off light on dash started blinking off and on though od was engaged. Drove to a ford dealer (university ford, peoria il). They found "transmission full of debris" and replaced the transmission under the original warranty.
Transmission failure started while on highway @ 60 MPH. Sounded like muffler dragging on pavement, except it came from front of van. Was able to drive to nearest ford dealer -- about 12 miles. Dealer reported transmission "full of debris" and replaced it (part # xf2z-7000-barm).
Transmission problem - problem noticed immediately after purchase date - problem with slow shifts noticeable at 20 and 40 MPH. Grinding noise prevelant at these stages. Dealership said was normal. Around 25000 transmission began to experience "quick" shifts from acceleration, popping noise from one gear to next as transmission tries to determine appropriate gear for 5-10mph. Grinding at 20 and 40mph steadily becoming worse. Again dealership indicates normal. At 27mph transmission is beginning to jump into reverse. Shifting of gears - bang bang bang. Much worse. Many trips to dealership yeild same response. "new engine, no problems, or yes the engineers hear what you hear but no problem" I am afraid that with 2 children and my wife that transmission will quit putting them in an unsafe predicament. Notice that there are other complaints that outline the same or similar problem. Ford unwilling to recognize.
Transmission would shift properly into gears. Problem of shifting was intermittent. Steering is leaking fluid. Took to dealership, mechanic could not locate cause of leakage or reason gears would lock up.
Gas gauge hasn't worked a while, and transmission failed a few days ago.
Transmission often does not smoothly shift into gear. The overdrive on/off light will flash on and off for 30-40 seconds intermittently. The transmission will seem to have trouble shifting gears and will hesitate or roughly jerk into a gear. We have taken it in to be repaired several times and had it repaired under a transmission recall as well but it still is having problems.
After placing vehicle in park consumer entered house and he was notified by his neighbor that vehicle was on road. Vehicle must be in park before key can be removed from ignition.
Less than two months after purchasing our van we had to jump start it and lost the cable on the power sliding door. Since then the car's engine was worked on but still stalls out sometimes.the transmission still jerks in park.(they couldn't find a problem.) for the power sliding door, after a new cable,numerous adjustings,alighnments and two control modules put in. It still works eraticley and the dealership refuses to see a problem. The door will not open, when it finally opens it will not shut. When it is closed it does not latch and the interior and door ajar lights stay on. It constantley makes a racket and popping noise. On occasion the door opens while driving. I have three small children and this is a saftey hazard!! Working with a ford rep he states there is nothing they can do but to bring it in "again" for repairs. But they really can't see a problem. He did state that they would give me 1,500 rebate towards another van or trade in. I told him I wanted this unsafe vehicle mashed no further owners. He said that would not happen. After looking at your report on 1999 and 2000 windstars and the same repeated problems with engines and sliding doors.then comparing to other makes of mini vans and there few problems. I would not want to own another ford!! I will be submitting this problem to the dispute settlement board. I'ts to bad ford does not stand behind there products.
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