2002 Ford Windstar: complete transmission failure

Filed Oct 12, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 235,834 miles · PA

I have my vehicle in a shop to replace the transmission. While working on the vehicle the mechanic noticed the front reservoir of the master cylinder was empty. Upon further examination, he found that the speed control sensor under the master cylinder was leaking and brake fluid is leaking on all the components below, I.e. Transmission, steering components, etc. I looked the issue up online and I found that there was a recall for this very issue with ford. When I checked my VIN for active recalls, the federal safety agency website states that there are no unresolved issues with my vehicle.

Filed Dec 7, 2011 · Transmission · 88,000 miles · NJ

The incident occurred just after 9:00 pm on sunday evening (12/4/11) when I was backing this car to a road in the parking lot of princeton alliance church, plainsboro, new jersey. I turned on the engineer and put the shift gear on reverse and immediately heard big noises of grinding/snapping sounds. I could not control the car and felt that I hit a car behind me. I turned off the engine and realized that I did not hit the car behind me. A gentlemen in the same parking lot came to me and said from his experience this was a transmission failure. He and our family members pushed the car back to the parking position and relieved the traffic after a holiday concert. I am scared to think if this incident happened on a highway. I also felt lucky that this happened in a parking lot.

Filed May 19, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 50,000 miles · MD

Check engine light on - 2002 ford windstar - seems to be common complaint online service bulletin issued in 2003 - diagnostics says it's the o2 sensor, this is not the case vehicle idles erratically at stops - some hesitation - now hesitates and runs bad in rain I've replaced the transmission twice - engine once - crappy vehicle.

Filed Nov 22, 2010 · Brakes, Suspension · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the contact was driving approximately 15 MPH, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the transmission was replaced under the service warranty. The transmission failure reoccurred six months later and was replaced with a new transmission. The transmission and radiator were replaced on two different occasions. The contact paid the cost for the repair expense for the one radiator replacements. In addition, the vehicle experienced a failure with the front brakes and front rotors, which had required annual replacement . Also, while driving the rear axle fractured. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 30, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 56,000 miles · OR

I have a 2002 ford windstar mini van. At 56,xxx miles I had to replace the transmission. About 6 month after that I started experiencing a blizzard of lights on my dash indicating the following alerts for ABS/brakes, trac off & check traction control. This light blizzard appears each time I drive my van for a short period of time and remains on the dash until I stop the van and restart. Went to the transmission shop and they said it was not related to the tranny replacement. Took the van in to ford dealership for the 2009 recall jumper and they said the ABS/traction control was not related to the leaking brake cylinder so they wouldn't fix it. A short time ago I started getting a check engine light too. Tried to go thru deq but the van failed emissions test. Went to a mechanic and he couldn't locate the problem but the check engine light is off so I went to deq and passed but I still an having a problem with the original light blizzard (ABS/tc). I had not experienced any problems with the braking system to date but I haven't had to slam them either. Next week it's off to the ford dealership since no one else can determine a problem resolution. I've searched this problem on the internet and there seems to be quite a few windstar/gm products with similar problems. It really points back to a poor quality product!