2000 Ford Windstar: complete transmission failure

Filed May 4, 2017 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · TN

Complete transmission failure after od light is flashing. From my research , this is a common widespread problem and ford should recall these transmissions. It is very dangerous to have a vehicle suddenly stop accelerating when driving at high speed or when pulling into traffic. I was pulling onto a busy highway at night when my transmission failed.

Filed May 6, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 187 miles · LA

The radiator and water pump went bad and the transmission went out as I was driving. The electrical locks on the doors locks us in regularly, while driving it often slides on it's own. There's a good bit of things going on with my car that I don't know about to tell you about.

Filed Jan 21, 2016 · Body, Engine · 200,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the engine and the transmission failed. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was extremely corroded from the front of the vehicle to the rear, which caused the engine and transmission to separate from the sub frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2015 · 124,000 miles · WI

While driving down the highway my van van stopped accelerating and acted like I was in neutral. Luckily I had no cars behind me because I would have been rear ended if there had. My transmission went out and was told I need a new one at 2400 dollars. I had no gears forward or reverse but the van would still run and turn on fine. Had to have it towed. As a parent of four kids who regularly are in this van I am disappointed that ford has not recalled these for safety with all of these complaints. Will it take someone dying for them to do something? I can definitely say I will not be buying a ford again since they can't stick by there motor and make things right!

Filed Jan 7, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 240,000 miles · VA

My 2000 ford windstar van has frequent and intermittent problems with the ABS light coming on and eventually going off; the cruise control not working sometimes even after it was repaired by the dealer; and the gauges in the instrument panel (including the speedometer) erratically malfunctioning. I have been told that these are common problems with ford windstar and may be subject to recalls. (even though the mileage is high, I replaced the transmission and engine with a brand new transmission and a brand new engine in 2006 and 2007, respectively. Only less than 50,000 miles on the vehicle since 2006.)

Filed Aug 8, 2012 · Lights, Transmission · 79,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While at a stop light the contact heard a loud bang and the vehicle became resistant to acceleration. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician advised the contact that the transmission would have to be replaced. The transmission was replaced. The contact also noticed that the brake lights were illuminating without depressing the brake pedal. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the battery should be replaced however, the failure continued after the battery was replaced. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 79.000.

Filed Jul 27, 2011 · Engine · 113,205 miles · MI

Just pulled into a parking space and put vehicle in park mode when without warning I heard a loud clanking sound. Turns out the transmission failed. I had to get it rebuilt. I have had numerous problem with this vehicle in many areas and have spent a lot of money getting things fixed and replaced on it

Filed Jun 23, 2011 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · NC

2000 ford windstar lx transmission blew out while driving on interstate i85 in va 80,000 miles on it. Fluid came spewing out the back end of the van. $2500 cost to replace the entire transmission. No warning signs that there was a problem with the transmission.

Filed Dec 18, 2010 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · CA

Ford windstar 2000 - transmission failed at 110,000 and rumor is that ford knew these were weak but installed them anyway. Power steering pump failed three times between 60,000 and 100,000. Power steering pistons each failed around 80,000. Heater/air conditioning air flapper failed - replacement was $1500 installed. Sliding door release stuck at 80,000. The car is a junkstar. I'll never buy another ford - they build with plastic and lightweight junk and they just fail - fail - fail.

Filed Nov 8, 2010 · Body · 95,800 miles · IN

2000 windstar 96k miles ? Owned since 2002 ? Just took my car in today for the brake line potentially causing fires recall and another recall, the dealership(town and country ford, evansville, in) didn't fix either recall I took the van in for, but they told me that my rear axle was cracked ( I haven't received that recall letter yet), the thing that really is painful is that I put a new tranny in last week to the tune of $3,200, the service manager told me he would give me kbb value of $3,600, had I actually known about the recall in a timely manner, then I wouldn?t have just put a new transmission in, the dealership will not release the vehicle to me.

Filed May 19, 2010 · Suspension, Transmission · 130,200 miles · VA

On friday, may 15, 2010, my husband was driving home from work for lunch and the rear axle snapped on our 2000 ford windstar sle minivan. The mechanic also said the "differentials" were damaged. The total cost was $795. Fortunately, my husband was not on a busy street and he was able to pull to the side of the road until we could have the vehicle towed. Also, he did not hit anything that would have caused the axle to snap. In july 2009, we had to replace the transmission in this same vehicle while traveling to myrtle beach, s.c., on vacation.

Filed Apr 14, 2010 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · MD

Transmission failure.