2001 Ford Windstar: engine failure

Filed Feb 25, 2015 · Steering · 130,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal noise as the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed stated that the vehicle was not repairable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Transmission · 162,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns 2001 ford windstar. The contacted stated while driving at an unknown speed making a right turn, the rear wheels seized causing the vehicle to slide side to side erratically. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the traction sensor and rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was made aware that the vehicle was included in recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension).the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 162,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 159,288 miles · IN

While investigating the 50 MPH failure of the PCM module, and the ongoing off/on action of the ABS module, I ran across what appears to be a mistake on page 43-3 of the fomoco "2001 wiring diagrams/windstar" manual (fcs-12255-01). I exchanged several emails, case # cas-4648613-l1x1r6 crm:03259000003405, with the ford customer relations center about this matter until they told me to contact a dealer. I sent the questions to my dealer asking for correct information, but they haven't acknowledged my inquiry. What I suspect is all windstar's on the road today may be operating with only one-half of the scp (j1850 pwm) network operational. Now that many of the defective ABS modules are failing, are other windstars in danger of engine failure at speed like ours? The two simple questions I asked fomoco are: 1) are you sure circuit 915 (data bus-) should be grounded at the ABS module? 2) what is the proper termination for the ford data bus (circuits 914& 915), 120 ohms, 650 ohms, 3k ohms, what and where?

Filed Oct 20, 2009 · Engine · 110 miles · NY

2001 ford windstar very well maintained records to show. Engine failure (bad rod) with no warning . No leaks or use of oil ever. Mechanic said there is no reason for the failure except for maybe a faulty rod.

Filed Sep 3, 2009 · Body · 87,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that during routine inspection for an oil service, a mechanic located excessive rust in the engines sub frame. Engine failure while driving increases the risk of vehicle crash.the vehicle has not been repaired. He notified the dealer and the manufacturer of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 87,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2009 · Engine · 96,217 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that when driving she hears a loud squeaking sound coming from the bottom of the vehicle. Engine failure while driving increased the risk of vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility and a mechanic concluded that the motor cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 96217.

Filed Mar 27, 2008 · Suspension · 44,139 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While accelerating from a stop, the contact felt as if the vehicle had a flat tire. When he pulled the vehicle over, the front end dropped and he heard the fan striking the metal. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the front passenger side control arm mount rusted from the subframe and the engine cradle. The dealer replaced the engine cradle. The vehicle is still under repair. The current and failure mileages were 44,139. Updated 04/21/08

Filed Feb 12, 2006 · Engine · FL

1) there were 2 major problems with our ford windstar 2001 which we bought brand new from our dealer. The first problem: we thought there was a lot of smoke coming out of exhaust. It looked like it was burning oil. Took it in to the dealer the first time and they replaced a seal. We took a trip and took it back to the dealer and they said there was coolant leaking into the intake manifold and we would need a new engine. We ended up spending about $3500 on the car. The second problem was related to the ABS brain failed and we would need to replace it and that would be about $1200. It was at this point, we decided we would not pursue that repair as that would mean we would have put in about 5k into our car within a year. 3) ford went in "half" with us on the engine replacement. I do not recall the exact date for the first failure. The second failure was approximately january 2005.

Filed Nov 4, 2005 · Engine · 49,000 miles · CT

Bought 2001 ford windstar in january 2005 with 40,000 miles on it. In august we had to replace the transmission( 46,000 miles). This was $2000.00. Then in october we had to replace the engine(49,000 miles) because of the head gasket. Ford quoted us $4800.00 for this and said the car was out of warranty and would not help us defer the cost in any way. We ended up getting a used engine.

Filed Sep 10, 2005 · Engine · GA

I had my intake gaskets replace in feb 2005 to avoid any engine problems; I just threw a rod on 9/7/05 in my 2001 ford windstar with only 80000 miles on it. I was told that I would have to replace the engine at the cost of $4000. I just checked the blue book value - it's only $9000. I'm in an upside down situation because I still owe on the car! I've read all over the internet about preventing this problem - and not changing the intake gaskets (which should be a manufacturer recall or at least send a notice!) should help keep the engine running smooth. This wasn't true in my case!