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Ford WINDSTAR engine problems

377 complaint narratives mention engine terms.

Key facts

14,158 owner complaints analyzed

33 distinct recall campaigns

101,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1985 to 2005 model years. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 6,660 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Engine operation evidence

377 of 14,158 complaints match this topic (2.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 700605 · 1998-11-14 (November 14, 1998)

WE ARE EXPERIANCING ERATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS DURING SHIFTING SOMETIMES CAUSING STALLING, AND A HIGH R.P.M AT HIGH SPEEDS. THIS WORRIES ME IN THE SAFETY OF DRIVING. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE FIVE STAR SAFETY RATING BECAUSE OF HAVING A CHILDCARE BUSINESS(FOR THE SAFETY OF TRANSPORTING LITTLE ONES). THANK YOU JON BRADLEY

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 700605 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 744314 · 2001-04-20 (April 20, 2001)

THIS TRUCK HAS ALWAYS HAD TROUBLE STARTING. WHEN DAMP OR COLD IT WONT START AT ALL. THE FUEL PUMP RELAY ALWAYS SHORTS OUT, COSTING ME $17.35 EVERYTIME IT RAINS OR IS DAMP. THE TRUCK WILL FINALLY START AFTER DRYING OUT THEN THE TRANSMISION WHEN PUT IN DRIVE WILL NOT MOVE UNTILL THE TRUCK IS WARM.REPLACED THE TRANS. AND IT STILL IS A PROBLEM. THE STARTER RELAY WENT BAD LAST WEEK COSTING ME 217 DOLLARS. THE TRUCK STALLS IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS AND YOU HAVE TO PUT IT IN NUETRAL AT STOP LIGHTS AND REV THE ENGINE TO KEEP IT FROM STALLING..I…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 744314 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10055815 · 2004-01-26 (January 26, 2004)

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 114,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10055815 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 8015730 · 2002-08-07 (August 7, 2002)

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL, RESULTING IN A COMPLETE SHUTDOWN. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8015730 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10008120 · 2003-02-26 (February 26, 2003)

ENGINE DEFECT - BLOWN HEAD GASKET RESULTED IN DANGEROUS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER/OVERHEATING CONDITION FOR THE DRIVER, AND A DANGER TO OTHER TRAFFIC DUE TO HEAVY SMOKE AND WATER FROM THE TAIL PIPE ON THE ROADWAY IN SUBFREEZING TEMPERATURES. FORD SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO RECALL THESE ENGINES FOR THE KNOWN HEAD GASKET DEFECT THAT CONTINUES TO BE A MAJOR HAZARD.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 54,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008120 at NHTSA ↗

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14,158 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

47.0%Usable mileage6,660 / 14,158 records

90.6%Valid incident date12,834 / 14,158 records

100.0%Valid filing date14,158 / 14,158 records

90.6%Ordered incident and filing dates12,828 / 14,158 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

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Component	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	327.3% ODI 737461 FORD KNOWS THAT THESE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE. THEY HAVE HAD A RECALL BUT ONLY FROM 1994 AND ONLY MADE IN A CERTAIN PLANT. *AK Look up ODI 737461 at NHTSA ↗	521.7% ODI 10055815 · 114,000 mi WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM Look up ODI 10055815 at NHTSA ↗	1,16134.9% ODI 10000120 1995 FORD WINDSTAR WAS RECALLED FOR THE HEAD GASKETS, HAD DEALER FIX PROBLEM AND THE PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED. Look up ODI 10000120 at NHTSA ↗	30021.6% ODI 10000514 · 45,054 mi PROBLEM WITH 1996 FORD WINDSTAR 3.8L ENGINE 45,000 MI. W/ DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET. FORD EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON 94-95 MODELS BUT WON'T COVER 96 MODELS. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM W/ ALL THE 3.8L ENGINES AND FORD SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR MANUFACTURING AND SELLING A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. A RECALL SHOULD BE DONE ON THIS PRODUCT. TS Look up ODI 10000514 at NHTSA ↗	2211.5% ODI 10000312 · 77,000 mi BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON 3.8 ENGINE ON 1997 FORD WINDSTAR, WITH ONLY 77,000 MILES. FORD WITH NOT OFFER ANY HELP. AFTER OWNING A FORD FOR PAST 28 YEARS, THIS IS THE LAST FORD PRODUCT THAT MY FAMILY WILL EVER OWN. EVER! TS Look up ODI 10000312 at NHTSA ↗	503.5% ODI 10002872 · 80,000 mi I HAVE MAINTAINED MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR VERY WELL - HAVING ALL RECOMMENDED MAINTENACE PERFORMED. IT HAS ONLY 80,000 MILES ON IT AND THE HEAD GASKET NOW HAS A LEAK. COOLANT HAS LEAKED INTO THE #4 CYLINDER. THE DEALER WANTS $3500-4500 TO PUT A NEW ENGINE IN IT. THE HEAD GASKET LEAKING IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH WINDSTARS. FORD HAS HAS A PROGRAM FOR EARLIER MODELS TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. BUT FORD HAS YET TO APPLY THE PROGRAM TO THE 1998 MODELS. I EXPECT A FORD VEHICLE TO GET AT LEAST 180,000 MILES WHEN THE OWNER HAS ALL RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE… Look up ODI 10002872 at NHTSA ↗	352.3% ODI 10001133 · 53,000 mi WHILE DRIVING AT 35/40 MPH THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABS FAILED. THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE ABS ENGAGED WITHOUT CAUSE. THE PARTS REPLACED IS UNKNOWN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO APPEARED ON DASH. TS *JB Look up ODI 10001133 at NHTSA ↗	291.7% ODI 10003471 · 44,000 mi MY 2000 FORD WINDSTAR HAD TO HAVE A NEW INTAKE MANIFOLD WHEN IT HAD ONLY 44,000 MILES DUE TO A DEFECT CAUSING THE SYSTEM TO RUN TOO LEAN. THE CODE WAS 0171. IT IS RIDICULOUS TO HAVE TO REPLACE A PART OF THIS NATURE WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY THIS MANY MILES ON IT AND ALL MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN PERFORMED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. Look up ODI 10003471 at NHTSA ↗	181.1% ODI 10011746 AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL HAD TO BE INSTALLED, THE SEAT BUCKLES AND REAR WIPER MOTOR COVER WERE REPLACED, THE ABS FAILED, AND RIGHT BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SPEED SENSOR AND BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. PH JB RQ04011.*PCO Look up ODI 10011746 at NHTSA ↗	60.4% ODI 10011175 · 20,000 mi THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START, THE DEALER STATED THE ENGINE WAS DAMAGED. *JB Look up ODI 10011175 at NHTSA ↗	90.6% ODI 10026274 · 47,592 mi THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE ENGINE RACED WHEN A STOP WAS MADE. CONSUMER HAD TO PLACE THE ENGINE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AK THE MOTOR RACED THREE TO FOUR RPM'S WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP. THE COMPUTER DIDN'T SHOW A SIGN OF FAILURE. SCC *JB Look up ODI 10026274 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 878925 FRONT BRAKE PROBLEM; WHEN STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL BRAKES MADE A LOUD RATTLING NOISE . CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAS ALREADY ROTATED ROTORS, AND PUT NEW BRAKE PADS. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED .AK ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH Look up ODI 878925 at NHTSA ↗	19.1% ODI 986884 VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED WHILE DRIVING AND WILL GO UP HILL WHEN APPLYING ACCELEATOR WILL NOT PICKUP SPEED. *AK Look up ODI 986884 at NHTSA ↗	521.7% ODI 10001449 · 40,000 mi WHEN VEHICLE IS AT A COMPLETE STOP OR IDLING AND GAS IS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE HESITATES TO ACCELERATE, THEN LAUNCHES FORWARD WHEN ACCELERATOR ENGAGES. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS IS A RESULT OF A FAULTY PISTON IN THE TRANSMISSION, AND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL/YEAR VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS Look up ODI 10001449 at NHTSA ↗	70521.2% ODI 10002867 · 110,000 mi 1995 FORD WINDSTAR ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE - FORD WILL NOT ADMINT TO A DEFECT IN QUALITY. THIS VAN NOW SITS IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR OVER A YEAR AND NO ONE WILL FIXIT FOR UNDER 3500.00. PROBLEM IS THAT BECAUSE OF THE DEFECTS IN THIS VAN, THE VALUE OF IT IS 1000.00. I ALSO PUT TWO TRANSMITTIONS INTO IT, WATER PUMPS, THERMOSTATS, RADIATOR AND NO ONE INFORMED ME OF A POTENTAL DEFECT WITH THE HEAD GASKETS Look up ODI 10002867 at NHTSA ↗	14910.8% ODI 10003256 · 70,000 mi TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN 1996 FORD WINDSTAR, REQUIRING COMPLETE REPLACEMEN AT APPROX 70K MILES Look up ODI 10003256 at NHTSA ↗	157.8% ODI 10000833 SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 1996 WINDSTAR, 86,000 MI. PROPER MAINTENENCE HAD BEEN DONE. I SEE THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS HERE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. NHTSA IT IS TIME TO STEP UP AND FORCE A RECALL. HOW LONG DO THE CONSUMERS HAVE TO BEAR THE BRUNT OF THIS OBVIOUS DEFECT. WE DON'T HAVE THE $3000 THEY WANT FOR REPAIRS. WHAT HAPPENED TO COMSUMER RIGHTS? THE WAY IT STANDS NOW I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER AMERCIAN CAR. IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT FOR THE ECONOMY. YOU HAVE TO HOLD CORPORATE AMERICA RESPONSIBLETOPUT OUT QUALITY VEHICLES… Look up ODI 10000833 at NHTSA ↗	24817.3% ODI 10003938 NAR 1/15/2003. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. AFTER NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS, THE SELLING DEALER OFFERED TO BUY THE VEHICLE BACK, BUT THE CONSUMER DECLINED AND INSTEAD CONTINUED TO FORD AND HARASS THE EMPLOYEES TO POINT THAT THEY BECAME DEATH THREATS. *JB Look up ODI 10003938 at NHTSA ↗	18212.0% ODI 10000054 · 29,131 mi AUTOMATIC TRANMISSION FAILURE AT 29,131 MILES. Look up ODI 10000054 at NHTSA ↗	1488.8% ODI 10004491 · 37,502 mi CONSUMER TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE BAY BRIDGE. NAR 1-22-03 THE CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HESITATE FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD ON 2 OCCASIONS IT WAS NORMAL. THE ABS LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE RELAY. THE WINDSHIELD WASHER WARNING LIGHT HAD COME ON, THE WASHER BOTTLE HAD TO REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ALSO SHUDDERED WHILE BRAKING. *JB Look up ODI 10004491 at NHTSA ↗	472.8% ODI 10050181 VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE GEAR AND CAR WOULD NOT MOVE IN REVERSE.MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION WOULD COST 1800-2000 MILES. JB *NM Look up ODI 10050181 at NHTSA ↗	211.6% ODI 10051841 · 8,000 mi WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE IT JERKED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. AK THE CONSUMER ALMOST INJURED HER SON. SC *JB Look up ODI 10051841 at NHTSA ↗	946.2% ODI 10020366 NAR 05/21/2003 MR THE CONSUMER HAS MADE TWO MAJOR SAFETY RELATED REPAIRS (TRANSMISSION, AND STEERING PULL) MADE TO THE VEHICLE OVER AN 11 MONTH PERIOD. PLEASE REVIEW FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS. CB Look up ODI 10020366 at NHTSA ↗	312.5% ODI 10295340 · 101,000 mi DRIVING ON HIGHWAY & SUDDENLY LOST POWER, ALTHOUGH ENGINE WAS STILL ON. TOWED TO DEALER & TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR Look up ODI 10295340 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	421.3% ODI 10023209 · 123,000 mi BRAKE LIGHT COME ON FREQUENTLY. DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON OCCASIONALLY CAUSING INTERIOR LIGHTS TO REMAIN ON EVEN WHEN ALL DOORS ARE SHUT. DASH LIGHT QUIT WORKING. TOOK TO CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND FOUND THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE ASHTRAY LIGHT, DISCONNECTED ASHTRAY LIGHT AND DASH LIGHTS STARTED WORKING AGAIN. ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON. TOOK TO CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT VACUUM HOSE WAS OFF THE EGR VALVE. MECHANIC PUT VACUUM HOSE BACK ON. PROBLEM RECURRED 3 DAYS LATER BUT THIS TIME NOT VACUUM HOSE. BELIEVE THE PROBLEM TO BE EGR VALVE ITSELF… Look up ODI 10023209 at NHTSA ↗	251.8% ODI 10008147 · 62,000 mi ABS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANT, REPLACED O2 SENSOR, REPLACED ABS BRAKES, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK AND NOT CHANGE GEARS WHEN RUNNING OR PARKED, COOLANT LEAKING AND DOOR SENSORS ARE BAD. ALL DOCUMENT KNOWN ISSUES ON.*JB HTTP://WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG/MODELYEAR_FORD_WINDSTAR_1996.HTML - SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS. THIS HAS GONE ON FAR TO LONG AND IS PUTTING PEOPLES LIFE AT STAKE. I HAVE CHILDREN IN MY VAN AND ALL OF THESE ARE BIG ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESS IMMEDIATELY. Look up ODI 10008147 at NHTSA ↗	42.1% ODI 10055244 · 170,000 mi WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND PULLED OVER. THE DRIVER WENT FOR HELP AND CAME BACK TO FIND THE VEHICLE IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM Look up ODI 10055244 at NHTSA ↗	422.9% ODI 10001393 CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE RECALL RECEIVED ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO STATED THAT SHE HAD THIS PROBLEM BUT THE DEALER NEVER PAID ATTENTION TO THE COMPLAINTS. TS Look up ODI 10001393 at NHTSA ↗	1097.2% ODI 10002754 · 36,570 mi MY VAN WAS BARELY OUT OF WARRANTY WHEN THE O/D OFF LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE FORD DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS A RESULT OF A BROKEN SENSOR WELD ON MY INTAKE MANIFOLD TO THE TUNE OF APPROX. $900. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THE O/D OFF LIGHT MEANT THAT THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF $2,700. ALL THIS FOR BEING 1 MONTH AND 500 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY. PLUS, I SEE THAT MANY PEOPLE WITH FORD WINDSTARS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING AT 35,000 MILES AND 70,000 (TWICE) SO I SEE THAT … Look up ODI 10002754 at NHTSA ↗	17210.3% ODI 10006871 · 8,000 mi THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE POWER DOOR LOCKS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS BECAME INOPERATIVE AND THE SLIDING DOOR OPENED BY ITSELF.*JB Look up ODI 10006871 at NHTSA ↗	20111.9% ODI 10006909 THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HAVE NO LIGHTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE.*JB Look up ODI 10006909 at NHTSA ↗	23517.4% ODI 10008062 · 9,000 mi ON THE DATE OF THE INCIDENT, I ENGAGED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON ON THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY STALLED, AND I LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AFTER THAT, EVERY TIME THE SAME BUTTON WAS PUSHED, THE ENGINE STALLED. THIS IS THE SECOND SUCH OCCURRENCE, THE LAST TIME WAS IN APRIL, 2002 WHEN ENGAGING THE AIR CONDITIONER CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL.*JB Look up ODI 10008062 at NHTSA ↗	26217.4% ODI 10060521 · 10,450 mi VEHICLE IS A FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED 2003 MINIVAN. THE ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM CAME ON DURING NORMAL OPERATION AND ON DRY PAYMENT AND UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SPINNING AND I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT INTO THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND THEN SLOWED TO A STOP ON ITS OWN. THERE WAS A TERRIBLE NOISE AS IF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS BEING TORN APART. I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM. AFTER TESTING THE TRANSMISSION AND I PROCEEDED TO MY DESTINATION. WHE… Look up ODI 10060521 at NHTSA ↗	312.5% ODI 10375452 · 129,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE SLIDING DOORS WOULD ALSO OPEN AND SHUT INDEPENDENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE FAILURE FOR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000. Look up ODI 10375452 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	300.9% ODI 10006337 THE VEHICLE HAS HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED ON AVERAGE EVERY 6,000 MILES. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED AT 40,000 MILES, THE HEAD GASKET AT 20,000. THE CUTTING OUT, ENGINE FAILURE HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE HEAD GASKET WAS CORRECTED. FORD HAS RESPONDED TO A WRITTEN LETTER, AT WHICH TIME I WAS ACCUSED FOR FORGING MY HUSBAND'S SIGNATURE (LATER I WAS TOLD HE WAS JUST KIDDING). THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR MY 3 CHILDREN. WHEN MOVING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, WE ARE IN DANGER OF A COLLISION IF THE ENGINE FAILS, AS IT OFTEN DOES. PLEASE F… Look up ODI 10006337 at NHTSA ↗	130.9% ODI 10040514 WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO COLLIDE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK Look up ODI 10040514 at NHTSA ↗	42.1% ODI 10070667 · 87,000 mi I BOUGHT THIS 1997 FORD WINDSTAR IN MARCH OF 2003. THE VERY NEXT DAY I RETURNED TO THE INDEPENDENT CAR DEALER DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG AND THEY RESET THE LIGHT. WITHIN A WEEK IT WAS ON AGAIN AND THIS TIME THEY SAID IT WAS A FLUXATION IN THE ELECTRICAL CURRENT AND IT WAS MAKING THE LIGHT COME ON. THEY RESET IT. ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER IT IS LOSING COOLANT SOMEWHERE AND RUNNING ROUGH, THEY CHECK IT AND NOW IT NEEDS 2 OUT OF 4 OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED IM TOLD. THEY PAY FOR IT IF THEY TRULY FIXED IT BECAUSE ABOUT… Look up ODI 10070667 at NHTSA ↗	322.2% ODI 10033260 I AM SEEKING ACTION TO ALLEVIATE THE COST OF MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS I HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH MY 1998 3.8L V6 FORD WINDSTAR GL. OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, MY WINDSTAR HAS DISPLAYED REOCCURRING AND EXTENSIVE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS IN THE FRONT END, BRAKES, AND ENGINE THAT HAVE RESULTED INCREASING AMOUNTS OF TIME AND MONEY SPENT ON REPAIRS. FROM RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND THAT OUR DIFFICULTIES ARE NOT AN ISOLATED EVENT, AND ARE IN FACT A COMMON PROBLEM IN THE 1998 WINDSTAR, AND ARE THE SAME PROBLEMS FOUND IN THE 1995 WINDSTAR. THE MOST RECENT EVENT WAS T… Look up ODI 10033260 at NHTSA ↗	765.0% ODI 10046741 · 76,504 mi THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND MADE A TICKING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSTANTLY IN THE REPAIR SHOP BUT THE MECHANIC ARE WAS UNABLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. AK ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. JB Look up ODI 10046741 at NHTSA ↗	1317.8% ODI 10018008 WHEN THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKE THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TOT HE FLOOR. *NLM Look up ODI 10018008 at NHTSA ↗	22313.2% ODI 10018143 CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE DRIVING TO THROW IT NEUTRAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE.B PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Look up ODI 10018143 at NHTSA ↗	25919.1% ODI 10009784 WHEN THE VEHICLES BRAKES WERE APPLIED THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. NLM TS Look up ODI 10009784 at NHTSA ↗	20913.8% ODI 10039656 THERE IS A NOISE IN THE REAR BREAK DRUMS CAUSED BY MOISTURE. MR THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE REAR BRAKE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO MOISTURE AND NOT TO WORRY. THE TRANSMISSION WAS PROBLEMATIC, AND THE REAR BRAKES HAD STARTED TO NOT STOP PROPERLY. THE REAR BRAKES WERE READJUSTED, AND A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS ADDED. THE NOISE IN THE BRAKES HAD RETURNED. SCC *JB Look up ODI 10039656 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	20.1% ODI 10504408 WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM ROME GA TO CARTERSVILLE GA MY VAN MADE A FUNNY NOISE AND MY SPEED DROPPED FROM 60 TO 50 AND THEN MY BACK TIRES FELT FUNNY LIKE I HAD RUN OVER SOMETHING BUT I KNOW I HAD NOT HIT ANY THING SO AS I GOT CLOSER TO THE EXIT THEN MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER I STOPPED AT A STATION I CHECKED MY BRAKE FLUID BUT IT WAS FULL, I CHECKED MY TIRES THEY WHERE GOOD BECAUSE THEY ARE NEW. WHEN I GOT HOME I HAD MY BREAKS & PLUGS CHECKED AND THEY ARE GOOD. I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO. THE ABS LIGHT IS STILL ON, WHILE DRIVING MY VAN STILL L… Look up ODI 10504408 at NHTSA ↗	10.1% ODI 10549528 · 152,000 mi ABS LIGHT ON DASHBOARD COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, AFTER 5 MINUTES OF OPERATION LIGHT WILL COME ON, THEN STAY ON, BUT AFTER SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND START AGAIN LIGHT IS FFF AND COMES BACK ON AFTER FEW MINUTES OF TRAVEL. *TR Look up ODI 10549528 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	70.5% ODI 10493718 · 233,456 mi BRAKE FLUID ALL LEAKS OUT WEAR HOLE IN BRAKE FLUID TUBE TO REAR BRAKES BETWEEN FRAME AND GAS TANK. CAUSING VIRTUALLY NO BRAKING POWER. DRIVERS SIDE NEAR REAR WHEEL. WOULD REQUIRE 200.00+ TO REPAIR. *TR Look up ODI 10493718 at NHTSA ↗	724.7% ODI 10464807 · 200,000 mi SKIMMED TO A STOP,VEHICLES ARE DANGEROUS,BRAKES TIED UP AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TOOK IT TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT ADVISED SYSTEM WAS GOOD,NOW I READ YOU GUYS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND IT HAPPEN TO ME,PROVING ITS A DEFECT I WANT TO BE GIVEN CREDIT FOR A NEW FORD WINDFREE. *TR Look up ODI 10464807 at NHTSA ↗	1247.4% ODI 10458072 · 96,000 mi AS IS TYPICAL WITH THE WINDSTAR, THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THUS, CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS AND CRUISE. UNFORTUNATELY, FORD ALREADY HONORED THE RECALL (09S09) ON THIS VEHICLE. AT THAT TIME THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS NOT LEAKING SO THEY INSTALLED A WIRE HARNESS TO AVOID A FIRE WHEN IT DID START LEAKING. (WHY PUT ON A WIRE HARNESS? BECAUSE THEY KNEW THE SWITCH WAS GOING TO FAIL. WHY NOT JUST REPLACE THE SWITCH IN THE FIRST PLACE?) NOW FORD WILL NOT RE-OPEN THE RECALL TO REPLACE THE SWITCH AND FIX THE OTHER RELATED PROBLE… Look up ODI 10458072 at NHTSA ↗	19311.4% ODI 10458580 · 89,700 mi THE BRAKE FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. I CALLED RUSS MILNE FORD MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL, BUT WHEN I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE IT STATES IT IS A MAJOR PROBLEM AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE SAID IT WOULD COST ABOUT $90 OR SO TO FIX IT. I HAVE ALREADY PUT A OVER $2000 IN REPAIRS IN THE LAST 2 YEARS ON THIS VEHICLE. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE FIXED FOR FREE BEING IT IS A PROBLEM THAT THEY ARE VERY WELL AWARE OF. *JS Look up ODI 10458580 at NHTSA ↗	23317.2% ODI 10460259 · 94,000 mi PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2012 AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. ACCORDING TO FORD ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN DONE ON THIS VEHICLE BUT HERE IS A LIST OF THE ISSUES WITH THE VAN: ABS LIGHT COMES ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, VAN HAS NO CRUISE CONTROL AT ALL, AND LAST FRIDAY I COULD NOT PUT THE VAN IN GEAR. AFTER THE FORD DEALERSHIP "REPAIRED" THE SOLENOID FOR THE VAN NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE IS CURRENTLY NO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS. THIS VAN IS LESS THAN SAFE TO BE ON THE ROAD AND HAVE SEEN THAT SOME OF THE RECALLS WOULD HAVE SOLVED THE… Look up ODI 10460259 at NHTSA ↗	29619.6% ODI 10457210 MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND WHEN I CUT THE CAR OFF AND THEN ON. IT MAY COME BACK OR NOT UNTIL LATER WHILE DRIVING. MY EMERGENCY BRAKE SEEM LOOSE. I SEE A POSSIBLE RECALL ON THE INTERNET FOR ABS AND BRAKE. IS THERE A RECALL FOR 2003 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON? *JS Look up ODI 10457210 at NHTSA ↗	14.2% ODI 10462988 · 152,000 mi PURCHASED THE CAR USED ON 5/26/12, DROVE AWAY FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND THE BREAK WARNING LIGHTS BOTH CAME ON, INDICATING ISSUES WITH ABS. TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ABS MODULE (??) WAS CAUSING THE ISSUES. CAR DEALERSHIP AND WARRANTY COMPANY REFUSED TO COVER IT BECAUSE IT'S AN OPTIONAL SYSTEM. THERE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS BUT FOR SOME REASON MY CAR WASN'T INCLUDED - IT WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED IN CANADA, SO I'M NOT SURE IF THAT EFFECTS RECALL INFORMATION. ON 6/12/12 DRIVING IN TO … Look up ODI 10462988 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Suspension	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	14.3% ODI 10111739 · 143,000 mi THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHY IT'S HAPPENING. ALSO, THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS ARE LEAKING. ALSO, THE BRAKE HOSES WERE REPLACED. OWNER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THESE BRAKE PROBLEMS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT KNOW ONE CAN SEEM TO REPAIR THE PROBLEMS. *NM THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP AT TIMES. THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES. REFER TO RECALL CAMPAIGN #02V101000. WHEN THE VAN WAS STARTED FOR A 5TH OR 6TH TIME, IT WOULD SPUDDER/BUBBLE … Look up ODI 10111739 at NHTSA ↗	150.5% ODI 10010475 · 70,000 mi ABS LOCKS AND VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. HAVE SPENT OVER $2000 TRYING TO FIX BRAKING ISSUE. TONE RINGS, STRUTS, SUSPENSION, FRONT BRAKES, REAR BRAKES, BEARINGS, CV JOINTS, MASTER CYLINDER, AMONG OTHER REPLACEMENTS. OVER BUMPS, SMALL HILLS, STRAIGHT ROADS, ANYTIME COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO STOP COMPLETELY. HAVE PUMPED BRAKES AND FOUND THAT BRAKE PEDAL GETS HARD AND LOUD, STILL DOES NOT HELP TO STOP VEHICLE. STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOOSE AT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. BRAKE PEDAL ALSO KICKS BACK, SOMETIMES WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE, MAKES A LO… Look up ODI 10010475 at NHTSA ↗	90.6% ODI 10074121 VEHICLE HAD CONSTANT ENGINE PROBLEMS ALONG WITH OTHER PROBLEMS THAT SURFACED AND ENDED ITS LIFE CYCLE. LA THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED COOLANT LEAKS, HARD STARTING, ELECTRICAL NOISES, RADIO NOISES, VIBRATION UPON ACCELERATION ALONG WITH THUMPING NOISES, ERRATIC DASH LIGHT ILLUMINATION, INTERMITTENT DOOR AJAR LIGHT, BEARING NOISE AND THE ENGINE BLEW OUT PREMATURELY. SC *JB FROM A NORMAL SITTING POSITION THE CONSUMER COULD NOT SEE THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. IT WASN'T UNTIL HE DROPPED SOMETHING ON THE FLOOR AND LOOKED UP THAT HE S… Look up ODI 10074121 at NHTSA ↗	52.6% ODI 10436452 I PURCHASED A 1997 FORD WINDSTAR AND FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND IS THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE COIL SPRINGS/SUSPENSION. (RECALL#01I00700) < I BELIEVE THIS IS THE RECALL #. LONG STORY SHORT MY FRONT TIRES ARE FLAT DOUE TO THE COIL SPRINGS. NONE OF THE DEALERS I TOOK IT TO ARE WILLING TO FIX THIS. THEY SAY IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY RECALL... PLEASE HELP ME BETTER UNDERSTAND WHY FORD WONT FIX THIS DEFECT. *TR Look up ODI 10436452 at NHTSA ↗	553.8% ODI 10001346 WHILE BRAKING THERE WAS A CLANKING NOISE IN FRONT END. TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD, FORD REPLACED SUBFRAME BUSHINGS AND TIE ROD ENDS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS. *AK Look up ODI 10001346 at NHTSA ↗	825.4% ODI 10068875 · 74,500 mi TRANSMISSION IS PRIMARY ISSUE HAS SHIFTING PROBLEM AT LOW SPEED, HAS OVER 8 TSB ON THE ISSUE AND HAS NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED BUT STILL HAVE PROBLEM THE OTHER ISSUES ARE CLEARLY COMMON FOR THIS MODEL AS WELL, BUT THIS TRANSMISSIONAND FORDS LACK OF SUPPORT FROM THEIR SERVICE AND DEALERS IS UNACCEPTABLE. Look up ODI 10068875 at NHTSA ↗	1297.7% ODI 10070317 · 70,000 mi I COMPLAINED OF A RATTLING NOISE SOUNDING LIKE CHAINS UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VAN , STARTING FROM 7,700 MILES TO THE PRESENT. EACH TIME TAKING IT IN AND BEING TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM, TO THEM FIXING SOMETHING AND THE NOISE STILL BEING THERE. I STATED TO THEM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THAT THE VAN WAS NOT RIDING RIGHT. I COMPLAINED OF A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL. AGAIN, THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE BRAKES WHERE ALWAYS RUBBING AND THEY REPLACED THE PADS. I WAS TOLD SEMI-METALLIC PADS MAKE NOISES. THEY REPLACED THE C… Look up ODI 10070317 at NHTSA ↗	18811.2% ODI 10007355 THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT, THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS ON 3 OCCASIONS.*JB Look up ODI 10007355 at NHTSA ↗	17112.6% ODI 10173041 · 4,000 mi DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BRAKING FROM 10 MPH UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, ALMOST GOING OVER A CURB. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED. THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR WAS CLOSED. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE PCM AND RE-FILLED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE SHIFTER WAS RE-ADJUSTED. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT OCCASIONALLY, THE SPEEDOMETER WAS INA… Look up ODI 10173041 at NHTSA ↗	18412.2% ODI 10033327 · 633 mi I BOUGHT A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR ON JULY 7, 2003. SHORTLY AFTER I LEFT FOR PA, FOR VACATION. AFTER ONE WEEK AND A HALF ON WAS ON RT. 380 IN PA, AS I APPROCHED THE EXIT THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE. I DID KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON, I PRAYED AND GOT FOR THE EXIT. AT THE END OF THE EXIT I GOT OUT OF THE CAR, WALKED AROUND IT AND I COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING. SO I THOUGHT IF I COULD MAKE IT ONE MORE MILE TO THE GAS STATION I WOULD BE FINE. I WENT 8' AND I HEARD THIS NOISE. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THE WHEEL BROKE AWAY FROM THE WHEEL. MY BUMPER COUGHT THE WHEEL A… Look up ODI 10033327 at NHTSA ↗	625.0% ODI 10461065 · 141,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, GREY SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE BROKE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 141,000. Look up ODI 10461065 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Vehicle Speed Control	133.3% ODI 10294792 · 65,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD WINDSTAR. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION REGARDING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. HE NOTIFIED SIX DIFFERENT AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REMEDY REPAIR. HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO SCHEDULE RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. EVENTUALLY HE WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER THAT WAS WILLING TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10294792 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	842.5% ODI 10066377 · 49,780 mi SPEEDOMETER INOPERABLE ABOVE 45 MPH (BOUNCES AND GRINDING NOISES); OUTER DOOR LOCKS INOPERABLE (EXCEPT DRIVERS DOOR), KEY ONLY OPENS DRIVERS DOOR; DOOR AJAR SENSOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON WHEN ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED. *AK Look up ODI 10066377 at NHTSA ↗	634.5% ODI 10007333 THE SPEEDOMETER MOVED ERRATICALLY AND MALFUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY LEAVING CONSUMER UNSURE OF SPEED. SPEEDOMETER HAD TO BE REPLACED 2 TIMES. TT JB *TS Look up ODI 10007333 at NHTSA ↗	189.4% ODI 10003593 DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER UNITS IN 1997 FORD WINDSTARS.I HAVE HAD MY SPEEDOMETER REPLACED 3 TIMES AND IS IN NEED OF ANOTHER. THE DEALER TOLD ME THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSTARS AND THE TAURUS.YOU CAN NOT JUDGE HOW FAST YOU ARE GOING WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE.ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU REPLACE THE UNIT AND IT KEEPS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED.CAN IT BE RECALLED? Look up ODI 10003593 at NHTSA ↗	543.8% ODI 10058692 ENGINE RAMPED UP BY ITSELF DURING HIGH-SPEED DRIVE. *JB Look up ODI 10058692 at NHTSA ↗	785.1% ODI 10008822 WHEN STARTING VEHICLE PUT GEAR INTO DRIVE VEHICLE WILL LUNGE FORWARD WITH A SUDDEN THRUST, I HAVE MADE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS TAKEN IT TO ASHLEY FORD, 395 MT PLEASANT ST, NEW BEDFORD MA 02745, [phone removed], THIS LAST TIME 04-16-02 THEY SAID THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND THEY ORDERED A NEW TRANSMISSION. I BELIEVE IT IS SOMETHING ELSE OTHER THAN THE TRANSMISSION. ON 4-15-02 MY VEHICLE WAS IN THE GARAGE I PARKED IT FACING THE STREET AS I BACK IT INTO THE GARAGE AND WHEN I STARTED IT UP, PUT IT INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD NEAR… Look up ODI 10008822 at NHTSA ↗	1056.3% ODI 10001975 CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. AS CONSUMER MERGED WHILE ACCELERATING IN THE PASSING GEAR, THE SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH BUT RAPIDLY CLIMBING. CONSUMER TOOK HIS FOOT OFF THE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING, WHICH MADE A LOUD MAXIMUM RPM ENGINE SOUND. THERE WAS A DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF THE PEDAL, AS IF THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, THE CONSUMER STOMPED THE PEDAL, BUT IT WOULDN'T STOP. THE POWER STEERING AND THE POWER BRAKES WENT OFF WITH THE ENGINE. (COASTING AT 85 MPH WITH NO BRAKES OR POWER STEERING) SCC *JB… Look up ODI 10001975 at NHTSA ↗	1005.9% ODI 10011746 AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL HAD TO BE INSTALLED, THE SEAT BUCKLES AND REAR WIPER MOTOR COVER WERE REPLACED, THE ABS FAILED, AND RIGHT BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SPEED SENSOR AND BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. PH JB RQ04011.*PCO Look up ODI 10011746 at NHTSA ↗	1299.5% ODI 10037948 · 18,000 mi WHEN AT A STOP AND WITH FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE VEHICLE REVVED AND RPMS INCEASED. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND THEN IT ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTOFIED. *AK Look up ODI 10037948 at NHTSA ↗	755.0% ODI 10063339 CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, MAKING IT VERY HARD TO MANEUVER ONCE THE ACCELERATION KICKED IN. APPLYING THE BRAKE DURING ACCELERATION WAS INEFFECTIVE. AK THE AIR INTAKE CONTROL WAS REPLACED. JB Look up ODI 10063339 at NHTSA ↗	312.5% ODI 10201596 · 86,000 mi TL*THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE OXYGEN SENSOR CAUSED THE FAILURE AND THEY MADE THE REPLACEMENT, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE GASKET WAS THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2007, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000. Look up ODI 10201596 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	14.3% ODI 805750 APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE ABS BRAKES DID NOT KICK IN . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK Look up ODI 805750 at NHTSA ↗	2768.3% ODI 10010475 · 70,000 mi ABS LOCKS AND VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. HAVE SPENT OVER $2000 TRYING TO FIX BRAKING ISSUE. TONE RINGS, STRUTS, SUSPENSION, FRONT BRAKES, REAR BRAKES, BEARINGS, CV JOINTS, MASTER CYLINDER, AMONG OTHER REPLACEMENTS. OVER BUMPS, SMALL HILLS, STRAIGHT ROADS, ANYTIME COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO STOP COMPLETELY. HAVE PUMPED BRAKES AND FOUND THAT BRAKE PEDAL GETS HARD AND LOUD, STILL DOES NOT HELP TO STOP VEHICLE. STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOOSE AT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. BRAKE PEDAL ALSO KICKS BACK, SOMETIMES WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE, MAKES A LO… Look up ODI 10010475 at NHTSA ↗	1128.1% ODI 10006946 THE LEFT FRONT EXCITOR RING OF THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. DUE TO A CRACK IN THE RING, WHICH ALLOWED THE RING TO SLIDE INWARD ON THE AXLE DISENGAGING FROM THE SENSOR. MY WIFE CAME TO THE END OF OUR DRIVEWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP. THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM PREVENTED THE BRAKES FROM ENGAGING PROPERLY. THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO METRO FORD IN RAYNHAM, MASS. THEY SAID THE RING IS MADE RIGHT ON THE AXLE AND CAN NOT BE REPLACED BY ITSELF. AND REPLACED THE AXLE WITH RING. THAT INFO PROVED TO BE A LIE AS OTHER FORD DEALERS I LATER C… Look up ODI 10006946 at NHTSA ↗	105.2% ODI 10088085 ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING ENGAGES DURING NORMAL DRY BRAKING. THIS CAUSES A LESSENING IN BRAKING JUST BEFORE A COMPLETE STOP. COULD CAUSE A COLLISION BY NOT STOPPING CAR WITHIN THE DISTANCE EXPECTED. *JB Look up ODI 10088085 at NHTSA ↗	785.4% ODI 10008346 · 35,000 mi ABS SYSTEM IS CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTIONING, BRAKES GIVE OUT, TRACTION CONTROL IS TURNING OFF AND ON. DRIVERS SIDE LOCK DOES NOT WORK WITH ALARM REMOTE.*JB Look up ODI 10008346 at NHTSA ↗	271.8% ODI 10001133 · 53,000 mi WHILE DRIVING AT 35/40 MPH THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABS FAILED. THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE ABS ENGAGED WITHOUT CAUSE. THE PARTS REPLACED IS UNKNOWN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO APPEARED ON DASH. TS *JB Look up ODI 10001133 at NHTSA ↗	321.9% ODI 10004491 · 37,502 mi CONSUMER TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE BAY BRIDGE. NAR 1-22-03 THE CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HESITATE FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD ON 2 OCCASIONS IT WAS NORMAL. THE ABS LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE RELAY. THE WINDSHIELD WASHER WARNING LIGHT HAD COME ON, THE WASHER BOTTLE HAD TO REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ALSO SHUDDERED WHILE BRAKING. *JB Look up ODI 10004491 at NHTSA ↗	291.7% ODI 10011746 AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL HAD TO BE INSTALLED, THE SEAT BUCKLES AND REAR WIPER MOTOR COVER WERE REPLACED, THE ABS FAILED, AND RIGHT BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SPEED SENSOR AND BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. PH JB RQ04011.*PCO Look up ODI 10011746 at NHTSA ↗	292.1% ODI 10029477 WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHTWILL APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. *AK Look up ODI 10029477 at NHTSA ↗	271.8% ODI 10137869 EXHIBITING INTERMITTENT ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM AND RED BRAKE LAMP ON AT TIMES WHILE DRIVING. *JB Look up ODI 10137869 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine	60,125–96,445 mi	79,284 mi	174	ODI 10055815 · 114,000 mi WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM Look up ODI 10055815 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10002637 · 72,900 mi HEAD GASKET BLEW ON 1995 FORD WINDSTAR ON JANUARY 3, 2003, APPROXIMATELY 7 YRS, 3 MTHS AFTER PURCHASE OF CAR, WHILE ON TRIP APPROXIMATELY 450 MILES FROM HOME. MY MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 73,000 MILES. FORD KNEW THAT HEAD GASKET HAD PRODUCT DEFECT AND AVOIDED A NHTSA RECALL BY ENTERING INTO A VOLUNTARY REPAIR PROGRAM FOR 1995 FORD WINDSTARS WITH GASKET PROBLEMS IF PROBLEM OCCURS WITHIN 7 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST). I TRIED TO GET FORD TO REPAIR WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD BUT HEAD GASKET WAS NOT DAMAGED. FORD SAID I WOULD HAV… Look up ODI 10002637 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10003552 · 57,800 mi I WAS TOLD ON 1-15-03 BY MULLINAX FORD SERVICE DEPT. IN AMHERST, OHIO THAT I NEEDED NEW HEAD GASKETS AND ENGINE IN MY 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. THERE WAS A MAJOR DESIGN FLAW IN THOSE ENGINES AND FORD KNOWS IT. THEY DID AN EXTENDED 7 YEAR, 100,000 MILE WARANTEE ON IT AND BECAUSE OF MY LOW MILES (57,800) I DID NOT EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM UNTIL NOW. I AM 10 MONTHS PAST THE WARANTEE. I FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE ENGINES AND SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THEM ALL. I HAVE GONE THROUGH MANY CHANNELS AND FORD WILL NOT HELP ME. THE CO… Look up ODI 10003552 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	49,000–104,000 mi	73,000 mi	425	ODI 10001449 · 40,000 mi WHEN VEHICLE IS AT A COMPLETE STOP OR IDLING AND GAS IS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE HESITATES TO ACCELERATE, THEN LAUNCHES FORWARD WHEN ACCELERATOR ENGAGES. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS IS A RESULT OF A FAULTY PISTON IN THE TRANSMISSION, AND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL/YEAR VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS Look up ODI 10001449 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10002867 · 110,000 mi 1995 FORD WINDSTAR ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE - FORD WILL NOT ADMINT TO A DEFECT IN QUALITY. THIS VAN NOW SITS IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR OVER A YEAR AND NO ONE WILL FIXIT FOR UNDER 3500.00. PROBLEM IS THAT BECAUSE OF THE DEFECTS IN THIS VAN, THE VALUE OF IT IS 1000.00. I ALSO PUT TWO TRANSMITTIONS INTO IT, WATER PUMPS, THERMOSTATS, RADIATOR AND NO ONE INFORMED ME OF A POTENTAL DEFECT WITH THE HEAD GASKETS Look up ODI 10002867 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10010278 · 78,476 mi TRANSMISSION FAILED ON 5/30/02 ON OUR 1995 FORD WINDSTAR WHEN MILEAGE WAS 78,476. COST OF NEW TRANSMISSION WAS $2732.92. PREVIOUSLY WE HAD REPLACED TRANSMISSION IN 8/00 WHEN MILEAGE WAS 61,210. *JB Look up ODI 10010278 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	79,975–131,054 mi	102,000 mi	852	ODI 10023209 · 123,000 mi BRAKE LIGHT COME ON FREQUENTLY. DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON OCCASIONALLY CAUSING INTERIOR LIGHTS TO REMAIN ON EVEN WHEN ALL DOORS ARE SHUT. DASH LIGHT QUIT WORKING. TOOK TO CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND FOUND THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE ASHTRAY LIGHT, DISCONNECTED ASHTRAY LIGHT AND DASH LIGHTS STARTED WORKING AGAIN. ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON. TOOK TO CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT VACUUM HOSE WAS OFF THE EGR VALVE. MECHANIC PUT VACUUM HOSE BACK ON. PROBLEM RECURRED 3 DAYS LATER BUT THIS TIME NOT VACUUM HOSE. BELIEVE THE PROBLEM TO BE EGR VALVE ITSELF… Look up ODI 10023209 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10063888 · 36,000 mi I OWN A 1995 FORD WINDSTAR THE PAINT IS BLISTERING OFF IN HUGE PIECES. FORD SAYS IT IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM , PAINT SHOULD NOT PEAL FROM A CAR LIKE THIS IT IS BLISTERING OFF IN SHEETS . I HAVE READ THAT FORD IS PAYING FOR PAINTING ONLY IF THE CUSTOMERS ARE REALLY LOUD ABOUT COMPLAINTS. I HAVE ALSO READ THAT MANY COMPLAINTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN SENT HERE. THIS AUTOMOBILE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE WITH DEFECTS AND RECALLS. ANYONE IN THE AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS LAUGHS WHEN THEY HERE WHAT KIND OF CAR I OWN. 10 YEARS TO PAY IT OFF, 3 HEAD GASKETS LATER REBUILT TR… Look up ODI 10063888 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10066412 · 149,000 mi HAD TO HAVE HEADS REPLACED, ELECTRONIC BRAIN, AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ALL WITHIN 1 1/2 YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. *JB Look up ODI 10066412 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	73,000–115,000 mi	91,000 mi	789	ODI 10070152 · 146,000 mi AT 146,00 MILES I WAS JUST INFORMED THAT I WILL HAVE TO HAVE ANOTHER HEAD GASKET REPAIR DONE (THAT WOULD MAKE IT THE THIRD TIME THIS PART HAS FAILED) TO SAVE THE CAR...I WILL NOT DO IT, AS IN FEBRUARY, I SPENT OVER $750 TO HAVE THE REAR BRAKES REPAIRED FOR BRAKE FLUID COVERING THE SHOES OF THE BRAKES, CAUSE BY BRAKE LINE CORROSION (JUST AS IN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE CORROSION THAT WAS A NATIONAL RECALL!!!!) BUT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE REARS Look up ODI 10070152 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10070168 · 76,000 mi THE ENGINE WAS THE MAIN PROBLEM DUE TO THE HEAD GASKET RECALL. IN JULY,2000, WE ARGUED WITH FORD ABOUT A BAD ENGINE RUNNING FOR WHICH WE HAD JUST PAID OVER $300 TO EVALUATE BY AN OUTSIDE REPAIR SHOP. AFTER ABOUT 6 WEEKS WE RECEIVED OUR CAR BACK WITH A NEW LONG BLOCK PAID FOR BY FORD, INCLUDING A RENTAL VAN FOR THE TIME IN THE SHOP. IN JANUARY 2001 THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH AGAIN AND WE WERE CHARGED $81.45 TO CHECK IT OUT AND REPLACE A WIRE BAD ON CYLINDER 6 WHICH WAS MISFIRING. THREE MONTHS LATER IN APRIL 2001 THE CAR RAN ROUGH AGAIN AND… Look up ODI 10070168 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10127460 · 99,000 mi DT: CONSUMER HAS 1995 WINDSTAR. CONSUMER SAYS THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS COMING ON. THIS HAPPENED FREQUENTLY. IT WAS MAYBE SIX MONTHS BEFORE BRAKE FLUID HAD TO BE ADDED THE SECOND TIME. THEN IT GOT TO WHERE THE FLUID HAD TO BE ADDED ABOUT ONCE A WEEK. WHEN CONSUMER ADDED BRAKE FLUID THE LIGHT WOULD GO OFF. ALSO CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DAUGHTER'S AUTO MECHANICS CLASS, WHERE SHE FOUND THAT THE SPEED CONTROL DECELERATION SWITCH BURNED OFF OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. CONSUMER HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED WITH WHAT THE FORD DEA… Look up ODI 10127460 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	87,787–144,561 mi	116,000 mi	788	ODI 10587943 · 248,313 mi THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINS ON TO THIS DAY. TR Look up ODI 10587943 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10549528 · 152,000 mi ABS LIGHT ON DASHBOARD COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, AFTER 5 MINUTES OF OPERATION LIGHT WILL COME ON, THEN STAY ON, BUT AFTER SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND START AGAIN LIGHT IS FFF AND COMES BACK ON AFTER FEW MINUTES OF TRAVEL. TR Look up ODI 10549528 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10493718 · 233,456 mi BRAKE FLUID ALL LEAKS OUT WEAR HOLE IN BRAKE FLUID TUBE TO REAR BRAKES BETWEEN FRAME AND GAS TANK. CAUSING VIRTUALLY NO BRAKING POWER. DRIVERS SIDE NEAR REAR WHEEL. WOULD REQUIRE 200.00+ TO REPAIR. *TR Look up ODI 10493718 at NHTSA ↗
Suspension	113,348–165,000 mi	140,000 mi	682	ODI 10111739 · 143,000 mi THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHY IT'S HAPPENING. ALSO, THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS ARE LEAKING. ALSO, THE BRAKE HOSES WERE REPLACED. OWNER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THESE BRAKE PROBLEMS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT KNOW ONE CAN SEEM TO REPAIR THE PROBLEMS. *NM THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP AT TIMES. THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES. REFER TO RECALL CAMPAIGN #02V101000. WHEN THE VAN WAS STARTED FOR A 5TH OR 6TH TIME, IT WOULD SPUDDER/BUBBLE … Look up ODI 10111739 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10010475 · 70,000 mi ABS LOCKS AND VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. HAVE SPENT OVER $2000 TRYING TO FIX BRAKING ISSUE. TONE RINGS, STRUTS, SUSPENSION, FRONT BRAKES, REAR BRAKES, BEARINGS, CV JOINTS, MASTER CYLINDER, AMONG OTHER REPLACEMENTS. OVER BUMPS, SMALL HILLS, STRAIGHT ROADS, ANYTIME COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO STOP COMPLETELY. HAVE PUMPED BRAKES AND FOUND THAT BRAKE PEDAL GETS HARD AND LOUD, STILL DOES NOT HELP TO STOP VEHICLE. STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOOSE AT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. BRAKE PEDAL ALSO KICKS BACK, SOMETIMES WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE, MAKES A LO… Look up ODI 10010475 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10080551 · 78,000 mi I ASKED THE SELLER AT FORD TO COMPLETELY SERVICE THE VAN BEFORE I WOULD BUY IT. HE SAID HIS MECHANIC WOULD. I CHECKED THE VAN OUT TWO WEEKS LATER, LOW ON OIL, NO BRAKE FLUID, TRANS FLUID VERY LOW, NO WATER HARDLY AT ALL IN RECEIVER, THEN THE STARTER WENT OUT, REPLACED IT NO GOOD, REPLACED SWITCH, NO GOOD, BRAKES GONE OUT, CAN'T KEEP FLUID IN SYSTEMS, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, EMISSION PROBLEMS, MECHANIC STALLS FOR THE HOUR AMOUNT, AND STILL CAN'T FIX/TEST II CODE. INSIDE LIGHTS DIM WHEN EXTRA. LIGHTS COME ON. IT'S A [XXX] PIECE OF JUNK AND THEY SOL… Look up ODI 10080551 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	84,748–132,756 mi	100,000 mi	423	ODI 10294792 · 65,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD WINDSTAR. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION REGARDING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. HE NOTIFIED SIX DIFFERENT AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REMEDY REPAIR. HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO SCHEDULE RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. EVENTUALLY HE WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER THAT WAS WILLING TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10294792 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10066377 · 49,780 mi SPEEDOMETER INOPERABLE ABOVE 45 MPH (BOUNCES AND GRINDING NOISES); OUTER DOOR LOCKS INOPERABLE (EXCEPT DRIVERS DOOR), KEY ONLY OPENS DRIVERS DOOR; DOOR AJAR SENSOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON WHEN ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED. AK Look up ODI 10066377 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10203879 · 170,000 mi 1995 FORD WINDSTAR VAN BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. OCCURRED DURING FILL UP AT GAS STATION. I WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE QUICKLY AS HEAVY BLUE SMOKE ALERTED ME TO THE PROBLEM. WHY WASN'T THIS VEHICLE PART OF THE RECALL FOR THIS SAME SWITCH? MY HOUSE COULD HAVE BURNED DOWN (GARAGED VEHICLE), AS I UNDERSTAND THE SWITCH IS ELECTRICALLY HOT EVEN WITH THE CAR OFF! JB Look up ODI 10203879 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	54,500–100,028 mi	79,810 mi	100	ODI 10010475 · 70,000 mi ABS LOCKS AND VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. HAVE SPENT OVER $2000 TRYING TO FIX BRAKING ISSUE. TONE RINGS, STRUTS, SUSPENSION, FRONT BRAKES, REAR BRAKES, BEARINGS, CV JOINTS, MASTER CYLINDER, AMONG OTHER REPLACEMENTS. OVER BUMPS, SMALL HILLS, STRAIGHT ROADS, ANYTIME COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO STOP COMPLETELY. HAVE PUMPED BRAKES AND FOUND THAT BRAKE PEDAL GETS HARD AND LOUD, STILL DOES NOT HELP TO STOP VEHICLE. STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOOSE AT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. BRAKE PEDAL ALSO KICKS BACK, SOMETIMES WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE, MAKES A LO… Look up ODI 10010475 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10013547 · 100,112 mi 1995 FORD WINDSTAR LX HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT AT 100,112 MILES TODAY. WARRANTY THROUGH 100,000 MILES. I'VE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPAIRED AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS. NLM Look up ODI 10013547 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10090197 · 128,999 mi WHILE BRAKING VEHICLE PULSATED AND THERE WOULD BE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. AK Look up ODI 10090197 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	1	None	ODI 11630134 · 135,000 mi The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the passenger’s side rear wheel. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that later while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear suspension and the contact almost lost control of the vehicle but was able to pull over to the sh… Look up ODI 11630134 at NHTSA ↗
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	3	None	ODI 11652242 · 103,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 11652242 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11655566 Manufacture Recall # 09S09 NHTSA Recall # 09V399000 Instrument cluster has become faulty. Details listed below. Overdrive (O/D) light will randomly start flashing for no reason ABS will randomly engage Parking brake light will randomly turn on Speedometer with become sporadic Transmission has trouble shifting gears due to tachometer becoming sporadic Vehicle will randomly try to die/stall out at a prolonged stop or while coming to a stop, even after all charging components have been replaces i.e. battery, alternator, drive belt, and cables. Look up ODI 11655566 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11653439 The contact’s son owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V030000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the exhaust pipe was punctured. The contact was advised that the front subframe was severely corroded; however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle would not be repaired due to the corrosion. The vehicle… Look up ODI 11653439 at NHTSA ↗
2025-05	1	None	ODI 11660690 Axle broke on rt side just underneath the bracket that ford installed for recall.i was only going 10mph when it happened no warning I was able to gain control and stop was towed into a shop not driveable if this seems to be a problem mine looked fine they must filled it up with expand foam I would think that would trap in more moisture but these are dangerous they should all be fixed or bought back from the customer Look up ODI 11660690 at NHTSA ↗
2025-06	1	None	ODI 11666369 · 180,000 mi The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start, and the rear glass was out of the frame by about three-quarters of an inch. Additionally, the front driver's and passenger’s side windows failed to go up or roll down and were inoperable. The contact also stated that the instrument panel and anti-theft system were inoperable. The service engine, anti-theft, overdrive, speedometer, ABS system, and door ajar warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Numbe… Look up ODI 11666369 at NHTSA ↗
2025-07	1	None	ODI 11670538 · 160,263 mi The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while attempting to reverse, the contact heard a loud sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that steering wheel became difficult to turn. A local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was inspected, and the contact was informed that there was no recall related to the VIN for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V194000 (SUSPENSION); however, the VIN was not included in … Look up ODI 11670538 at NHTSA ↗
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	1	None	ODI 11720212 · 108,000 mi The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE) and 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). The contact stated that while approaching a traffic signal and driving slowly, the vehicle shook, and the engine shifted. The contact stated that the engine shifted to the right. In addition, the contact lost control of the steering wheel. The contact stated that the RPMs became elevated. The contact pulled over into a parking lot and turned off the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle, and up… Look up ODI 11720212 at NHTSA ↗
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	1	None	ODI 11729112 · 237,000 mi The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving over a railroad track at 40 MPH, the rear axle snapped. The wheel hub to the axle was barely connected. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number:15V608000 (SUSPENSION); however, the contact had not received the recall notification. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 237,000. Look up ODI 11729112 at NHTSA ↗
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	1	None	ODI 11753134 · 132,000 mi The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10-20 MPH, the steering wheel was shaking abnormally. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V030000 (Structure). The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that after the recall repair was performed the procedure was that the dealer would inspect the vehicle and escalate the findings to the special support center. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The m… Look up ODI 11753134 at NHTSA ↗
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2004: 4 complaints · 2005: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2004	1	1	4
2005	0	0	0

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2004	24	0	0
2005	1	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine	Power Train:Automatic Transmission	Electrical System	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	Service Brakes	Suspension	Vehicle Speed Control	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine	—	162 ODI 10028738 · 190,000 mi 1995 WINDSTAR LX TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND HEAD GASKET FAILURE THREE WEEKS APART. AK Look up ODI 10028738 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10040795 · 61,349 mi ENGINE FAILED TWICE DUE TO A FAULTY HEAD GASKET. ALSO, ORIGINAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WAS REBUILT. ABOUT TWO YEARS LATER, TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE DEALER REPLACED IT WITH A NEW TRANSMISSION. ANOTHER TWO YEARS LATER, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN AND WAS REBUILT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. AK THE RECALLED ENGINE BLEW AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET BLEW. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD THEY STATED THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING RIGHT NOW BUT WOULD NOTIFY THEM LATER AND MAYBE THEY COULD HELP. CONSUMER HAD T… Look up ODI 10040795 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10044453 · 23,450 mi VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON 1995 WINDSTAR.MR WHEN STARTING UP VEHICLE THE VAN WAS ENGULFED IN WHITE SMOKE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WATER HAD LEAKED THROUGH THE HEAD GASKET DESTROYING THE ENGINE. TS *JB Look up ODI 10044453 at NHTSA ↗	13 ODI 549201 ALUMINUM PISTON FAILED. MJS Look up ODI 549201 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 559409 BLOWN HEAD GASKET REPLACED TWICE, THE FIRST TIME THE REPLACEMENT WAS REIMBURSED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, THE 2ND FAILURE THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR. *SLC Look up ODI 559409 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 711126 MY 1995 WINDSTAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE DAY 1. PAINT JOB HAD TO BE REPAIRED; WINDSHIELD HAD CRACK..REPLACED; SLIDING DOOR WAS LEAKING AND HAD TO BE ADJUSTED 3 TIMES; HEAD GASKET FAILURE; TIMING GASKET FAILURE; WHEEL BUSHING FAILURE; INTERIOR PARTS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY; ABS LIGHT/ELECT SYSTEM FAILURE (2X); I FEEL SO BAD ABOUT THIS THING I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. FORD DOESN'T CARE. I CAN'T SELL THIS THING WITH A CLEAR CONSCIENCE....BUT FORD DID. CAN YOU HELP US!!!! THERE ARE MANY, MANY OTHERS LIKE ME. I AM VERY CONCERNED THE TRANNY WILL GO… Look up ODI 711126 at NHTSA ↗	6 ODI 10006337 THE VEHICLE HAS HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED ON AVERAGE EVERY 6,000 MILES. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED AT 40,000 MILES, THE HEAD GASKET AT 20,000. THE CUTTING OUT, ENGINE FAILURE HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE HEAD GASKET WAS CORRECTED. FORD HAS RESPONDED TO A WRITTEN LETTER, AT WHICH TIME I WAS ACCUSED FOR FORGING MY HUSBAND'S SIGNATURE (LATER I WAS TOLD HE WAS JUST KIDDING). THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR MY 3 CHILDREN. WHEN MOVING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, WE ARE IN DANGER OF A COLLISION IF THE ENGINE FAILS, AS IT OFTEN DOES. PLEASE F… Look up ODI 10006337 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10057479 CONSUMER STATED THAT BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE. A COUPLE OF TIMES, ALMOST DID NOT STOP AT A STOP SIGN, VEHICLE KEPT GOING EVEN WHEN HE KEPT PUMPING THE BRAKES. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT A CYLINDER WAS MISSING IN THE MOTOR. ALSO, MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT CALIPERS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER INSISTED THAT BRAKES/CALIPERS, AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED, BUT BRAKES STILL DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THEN, CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER,AND LEFT VEHICLE AT DEALE… Look up ODI 10057479 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10079786 PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKETS, TRANSMISSION, AND FAULTY BRAKES ON 1995 FORD WINDSTAR.MR JB Look up ODI 10079786 at NHTSA ↗	0	6 ODI 718989 THIS IS THE CONTINUATION OF PROBLEMS WITH A HIGHLY PROBLEMATIC VEHICLE. 5 YEARS, 90,000 MILES HAVE REPLACED SO FAR: HEAD GASKETS, REAR SUSPENSION TWICE, FRONT SUSPENSION, IGNITION WIRES, O2 SENSORS TWICE, AND NOW INJECTOR AND FUEL PUMP. OVER $3,000 IN OUT OF POCKED EXPENSES OVER WHAT WAS COVERED ON EXTENDED WARRANTEE. VEHICLE IS NOT RELIABLE AND AM LOOKING TO TRADE IN ON ANYTHING OTHER THAN A FORD! AT FORD, QUALITY IS JOB NONE! Look up ODI 718989 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 757989 I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1995 WINDSTAR. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED IN 10/99 AND I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPUTER/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITH SENSORS AND FUSES GOING OUT. MY TIMING GASKET COVER CRACKED AND COOLANT WAS LEAKING (10/01). I HAD TO HAVE THAT REPLACED ALONG WITH THE WATER PUMP, ETC. NOW, MY ENGINE HAS EITHER A BEARING OR HAS THROWN A ROD AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD I NEED TO HAVE MY ENGINE REPLACED AT A COST OF $3500. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY MORE PROBLEMS (STRUTS, ENGINE MOUNTS, ETC....)… Look up ODI 757989 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 8004120 VEHICLE IS RIDING EXTREMELY ROUGH, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STEERING VEHICLE. MECHANIC STATED HEAD GASKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK Look up ODI 8004120 at NHTSA ↗	17 ODI 10131700 DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JUNE 3, 2005 AND THE ODOMETER READ 59,000 MILES. CONTACT RAN A CAR FAX REPORT, AND IN THE YEAR 2000 THE REPORT WAS SHOWING 100,300 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION, HEAD GASKET, AND FUEL INJECTION BROKE. SHE SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP, AND STATED WHEN THEY SOLD THE VAN FOR SOMEONE ELSE THEY WOULD TRY TO GET CONTACT MONEY BACK. *AK Look up ODI 10131700 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 503935 EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKS. Look up ODI 503935 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 524438 SOLENOID FAILED. Look up ODI 524438 at NHTSA ↗	33 ODI 10013547 · 100,112 mi 1995 FORD WINDSTAR LX HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT AT 100,112 MILES TODAY. WARRANTY THROUGH 100,000 MILES. I'VE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPAIRED AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS. NLM Look up ODI 10013547 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 503935 EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKS. Look up ODI 503935 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 521339 UPON APPLICATION OF BRAKES VEHICLE CLANGS/RATTLES AT LOW SPEED WHEN GOING UPHILL. ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/DRUMS/CALIPERS AND BLOWN OUT ENGINE HEAD GASKET. AK Look up ODI 521339 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	162 ODI 10028738 · 190,000 mi 1995 WINDSTAR LX TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND HEAD GASKET FAILURE THREE WEEKS APART. AK Look up ODI 10028738 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10040795 · 61,349 mi ENGINE FAILED TWICE DUE TO A FAULTY HEAD GASKET. ALSO, ORIGINAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WAS REBUILT. ABOUT TWO YEARS LATER, TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE DEALER REPLACED IT WITH A NEW TRANSMISSION. ANOTHER TWO YEARS LATER, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN AND WAS REBUILT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. AK THE RECALLED ENGINE BLEW AND THE MANIFOLD GASKET BLEW. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD THEY STATED THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING RIGHT NOW BUT WOULD NOTIFY THEM LATER AND MAYBE THEY COULD HELP. CONSUMER HAD T… Look up ODI 10040795 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10044453 · 23,450 mi VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON 1995 WINDSTAR.MR WHEN STARTING UP VEHICLE THE VAN WAS ENGULFED IN WHITE SMOKE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WATER HAD LEAKED THROUGH THE HEAD GASKET DESTROYING THE ENGINE. TS *JB Look up ODI 10044453 at NHTSA ↗	—	31 ODI 10023209 · 123,000 mi BRAKE LIGHT COME ON FREQUENTLY. DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON OCCASIONALLY CAUSING INTERIOR LIGHTS TO REMAIN ON EVEN WHEN ALL DOORS ARE SHUT. DASH LIGHT QUIT WORKING. TOOK TO CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND FOUND THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE ASHTRAY LIGHT, DISCONNECTED ASHTRAY LIGHT AND DASH LIGHTS STARTED WORKING AGAIN. ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON. TOOK TO CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT VACUUM HOSE WAS OFF THE EGR VALVE. MECHANIC PUT VACUUM HOSE BACK ON. PROBLEM RECURRED 3 DAYS LATER BUT THIS TIME NOT VACUUM HOSE. BELIEVE THE PROBLEM TO BE EGR VALVE ITSELF… Look up ODI 10023209 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10046957 1995 FORD WINDSTAR, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ELECTRICAL GREMLINS, POWER STEERING BOX FAILURE, ENGINE FAILURE. LA Look up ODI 10046957 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10066412 · 149,000 mi HAD TO HAVE HEADS REPLACED, ELECTRONIC BRAIN, AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ALL WITHIN 1 1/2 YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. JB Look up ODI 10066412 at NHTSA ↗	15 ODI 10079786 PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKETS, TRANSMISSION, AND FAULTY BRAKES ON 1995 FORD WINDSTAR.MR JB Look up ODI 10079786 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 8022310 · 10,335 mi THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND IT'S COMPONENTS FAILED, THE ABS LIGHT HAD COME ON CONSTANTLY, THE TRANSMISSION BURNED OUT, AND THE ENGINE WAS CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A NEW VEHICLE OR A NEW ENGINE. MR SCC Look up ODI 8022310 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10379940 · 4,400 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BECAME STUCK IN OVERDRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE MAIN CONTROL VALVE WAS DEFECTIVE; IT WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT LATER BEGAN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKES AS THEY LOCKED UP WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THEM TO AVOID A DEER. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE WOODS AS A RESULT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ABS TONE RING SEAL HAD CRACKED; IT WAS REPAIRE… Look up ODI 10379940 at NHTSA ↗	0	10 ODI 10375441 · 175,250 mi OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING AND DOES NOT GO INTO GEARS AS IT SHOULD. ALSO HAVE RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE STRUTS--BROKE AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG. HAD TO REPLACE REAR AXLE ALREADY AND HAVE BEEN TOLD MY YEAR OF WINDSTAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. TR Look up ODI 10375441 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 757989 I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1995 WINDSTAR. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED IN 10/99 AND I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPUTER/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITH SENSORS AND FUSES GOING OUT. MY TIMING GASKET COVER CRACKED AND COOLANT WAS LEAKING (10/01). I HAD TO HAVE THAT REPLACED ALONG WITH THE WATER PUMP, ETC. NOW, MY ENGINE HAS EITHER A BEARING OR HAS THROWN A ROD AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD I NEED TO HAVE MY ENGINE REPLACED AT A COST OF $3500. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY MORE PROBLEMS (STRUTS, ENGINE MOUNTS, ETC....)… Look up ODI 757989 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10040005 · 41,000 mi PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, TORQUE, POWER STEERING, AND FRONT END STABLE RODS & ARMS. MR THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE POWER STEERING ONCE, THE FONT END STABLE RODS AND ARMS TWICE AND REMAINED BAD. THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD COME ON AND THE IDLER PULLEY WAS REPLACED, THERE WAS A CREAKING/CRACKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL AND THE OUTER TIE RODS WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE TOE BEING RESET, THERE WAS A CLUNK WHEN GOING OVER THE BUMPS, THERE WAS A VIBRATION UNDERNEATH DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION, THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD … Look up ODI 10040005 at NHTSA ↗	59 ODI 10131700 DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JUNE 3, 2005 AND THE ODOMETER READ 59,000 MILES. CONTACT RAN A CAR FAX REPORT, AND IN THE YEAR 2000 THE REPORT WAS SHOWING 100,300 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION, HEAD GASKET, AND FUEL INJECTION BROKE. SHE SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP, AND STATED WHEN THEY SOLD THE VAN FOR SOMEONE ELSE THEY WOULD TRY TO GET CONTACT MONEY BACK. AK Look up ODI 10131700 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 484300 HORN INOPERATIVE DUE TO SHORT. SD Look up ODI 484300 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 486468 ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. Look up ODI 486468 at NHTSA ↗	41 ODI 528048 TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING HESITATION/STUMBLE. Look up ODI 528048 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 535031 BRAKES FAILED FOUR TIMES. Look up ODI 535031 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 540798 TRANSMISSION/ABS BRAKES/ELECTRIC WINDOWS, AND REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED. ALSO, SLIDING DOOR COMES OFF. Look up ODI 540798 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	13 ODI 549201 ALUMINUM PISTON FAILED. MJS Look up ODI 549201 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 559409 BLOWN HEAD GASKET REPLACED TWICE, THE FIRST TIME THE REPLACEMENT WAS REIMBURSED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, THE 2ND FAILURE THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR. *SLC Look up ODI 559409 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 711126 MY 1995 WINDSTAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE DAY 1. PAINT JOB HAD TO BE REPAIRED; WINDSHIELD HAD CRACK..REPLACED; SLIDING DOOR WAS LEAKING AND HAD TO BE ADJUSTED 3 TIMES; HEAD GASKET FAILURE; TIMING GASKET FAILURE; WHEEL BUSHING FAILURE; INTERIOR PARTS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY; ABS LIGHT/ELECT SYSTEM FAILURE (2X); I FEEL SO BAD ABOUT THIS THING I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. FORD DOESN'T CARE. I CAN'T SELL THIS THING WITH A CLEAR CONSCIENCE....BUT FORD DID. CAN YOU HELP US!!!! THERE ARE MANY, MANY OTHERS LIKE ME. I AM VERY CONCERNED THE TRANNY WILL GO… Look up ODI 711126 at NHTSA ↗	31 ODI 10023209 · 123,000 mi BRAKE LIGHT COME ON FREQUENTLY. DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON OCCASIONALLY CAUSING INTERIOR LIGHTS TO REMAIN ON EVEN WHEN ALL DOORS ARE SHUT. DASH LIGHT QUIT WORKING. TOOK TO CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND FOUND THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE ASHTRAY LIGHT, DISCONNECTED ASHTRAY LIGHT AND DASH LIGHTS STARTED WORKING AGAIN. ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON. TOOK TO CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT VACUUM HOSE WAS OFF THE EGR VALVE. MECHANIC PUT VACUUM HOSE BACK ON. PROBLEM RECURRED 3 DAYS LATER BUT THIS TIME NOT VACUUM HOSE. BELIEVE THE PROBLEM TO BE EGR VALVE ITSELF… Look up ODI 10023209 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10046957 1995 FORD WINDSTAR, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ELECTRICAL GREMLINS, POWER STEERING BOX FAILURE, ENGINE FAILURE. LA Look up ODI 10046957 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10066412 · 149,000 mi HAD TO HAVE HEADS REPLACED, ELECTRONIC BRAIN, AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ALL WITHIN 1 1/2 YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. JB Look up ODI 10066412 at NHTSA ↗	—	181 ODI 10362816 · 100,000 mi FORD WINDSTAR ABS/BRAKE LIGHT STILL COMES ON AFTER RECALL. TR Look up ODI 10362816 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10432948 · 196,602 mi ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT (YELLOW) COMES ON WHILE DRIVING AND WON'T GO OFF. TT Look up ODI 10432948 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10349332 · 90,000 mi MY WINDSTAR GL WOULDN'T START. I REPLACED THE RANGE SELECTOR SWITCH. WHEN I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE I FORGOT THE RECONNECT THE BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. I TRIED TO GET THE CODE CLEARED BUT NO-ONE COULD ACCESS THE CODE. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL NOTICE ON THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM AND HAD THEM LOOK INTO WHY THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON. I WAS TOLD THE ABS MODULE HAD QUIT AND NEEDED REPLACED. THE MODULE IS $1500.00 AND $300.00 TO INSTALL. THAT'S MORE THAN THE VAN IS WORTH. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND O… Look up ODI 10349332 at NHTSA ↗	177 ODI 10479633 · 250,000 mi AFTER PURCHASING VAN, NOT EVEN ONE MONTH LATER ALL LIGHTS STARTED TO TURN ON ENGINE, ABS NOW N AND ITS A REAR LIGHT ON GAUGE PANEL ALSO WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRYING TO GET DECENT PRICE FOR THE FREEZE PLUG WHICH ALSO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THERE IS A LEAK OF COOLANT FROM THE BOTTOM OF VAN. OTHER WISE ITS OK TO DRIVE. ONE I THING I DIDN'T MENTION IS THE SEAT ITS STRUCK IT WONT MOVE BACK OR FORWARD WITH THE ELECTRICAL BUTTON. TR Look up ODI 10479633 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10487861 · 100,000 mi ABS LIGHTS BEEN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY FOR A VERY LONG TIME SINCE I'VE OWNED THIS VAN FORD NEED TO FIX THESE. TR Look up ODI 10487861 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10532133 ABS LIGHT IS ON, CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY, THREE OF THE WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY. POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ALSO. *TR Look up ODI 10532133 at NHTSA ↗	23 ODI 10080551 · 78,000 mi I ASKED THE SELLER AT FORD TO COMPLETELY SERVICE THE VAN BEFORE I WOULD BUY IT. HE SAID HIS MECHANIC WOULD. I CHECKED THE VAN OUT TWO WEEKS LATER, LOW ON OIL, NO BRAKE FLUID, TRANS FLUID VERY LOW, NO WATER HARDLY AT ALL IN RECEIVER, THEN THE STARTER WENT OUT, REPLACED IT NO GOOD, REPLACED SWITCH, NO GOOD, BRAKES GONE OUT, CAN'T KEEP FLUID IN SYSTEMS, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, EMISSION PROBLEMS, MECHANIC STALLS FOR THE HOUR AMOUNT, AND STILL CAN'T FIX/TEST II CODE. INSIDE LIGHTS DIM WHEN EXTRA. LIGHTS COME ON. IT'S A [XXX] PIECE OF JUNK AND THEY SOL… Look up ODI 10080551 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10104453 · 116,000 mi NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. IT IS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER PURCHASED! AS SOON AS ONE REPAIR IS COMPLETED (TWO TRANSMISSIONS, HEAD GASKET, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, BRAKES, SUSPENSION), THEN ANOTHER ONE OCCURS. NOW, AS IN EVERY CHRISTMAS, THE "ENGINE LIGHT" IS ON AND THE CAR IS RUNNING SO POORLY THAT YOU CAN'T EVEN PULL THE CAR OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WITHOUT IT CHOKING AND SPITTING, LOTS OF SMOKE, AND THE CAR IS ACTUALLY SHAKING!!! I KNOW IT IS ANOTHER HEAD GASKET AND I JUST CAN'T PAY ANYMORE MONEY INTO THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE. I H… Look up ODI 10104453 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10074121 VEHICLE HAD CONSTANT ENGINE PROBLEMS ALONG WITH OTHER PROBLEMS THAT SURFACED AND ENDED ITS LIFE CYCLE. LA THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED COOLANT LEAKS, HARD STARTING, ELECTRICAL NOISES, RADIO NOISES, VIBRATION UPON ACCELERATION ALONG WITH THUMPING NOISES, ERRATIC DASH LIGHT ILLUMINATION, INTERMITTENT DOOR AJAR LIGHT, BEARING NOISE AND THE ENGINE BLEW OUT PREMATURELY. SC *JB FROM A NORMAL SITTING POSITION THE CONSUMER COULD NOT SEE THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. IT WASN'T UNTIL HE DROPPED SOMETHING ON THE FLOOR AND LOOKED UP THAT HE S… Look up ODI 10074121 at NHTSA ↗	131 ODI 10230069 · 137,145 mi MY HUSBAND TURNED ON OUR 1995 FORD WINDSTAR AND NOTICED A BRAKE LIGHT ON. HE LEFT IT RUNNING, OPENED THE HOOD AND WAS ABOUT TO CHECK THE MASTER CYLINDER WHEN A FIRE ERUPTED BELOW THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (ALL HE HAD DONE WAS OPEN THE HOOD). TR UPDATED 12/30/08 BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS DAYS PRIOR. UPDATED 01/05/09. JB Look up ODI 10230069 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10303442 · 220,000 mi OUR 1995 FORD WINDSTAR BURNED. THE BUILDING IN WHICH IT WAS PARKED ALSO BURNED ALONG WITH A 1990 PACE ARROW MOTOR HOME, A 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE $5000.00 DOLLARS WORTH OF LUMBER AND SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL. TR Look up ODI 10303442 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10949174 · 155,000 mi SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT ENGAGE. THERE IS SMELL OF GAS WITH TANK FULL AND STATIONARY . THIS VEHICLE NOT DRIVEN OFTEN SO MAYBE A MONTH BETWEEN OCCURRENCES. Look up ODI 10949174 at NHTSA ↗	13 ODI 10104453 · 116,000 mi NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. IT IS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER PURCHASED! AS SOON AS ONE REPAIR IS COMPLETED (TWO TRANSMISSIONS, HEAD GASKET, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, BRAKES, SUSPENSION), THEN ANOTHER ONE OCCURS. NOW, AS IN EVERY CHRISTMAS, THE "ENGINE LIGHT" IS ON AND THE CAR IS RUNNING SO POORLY THAT YOU CAN'T EVEN PULL THE CAR OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WITHOUT IT CHOKING AND SPITTING, LOTS OF SMOKE, AND THE CAR IS ACTUALLY SHAKING!!! I KNOW IT IS ANOTHER HEAD GASKET AND I JUST CAN'T PAY ANYMORE MONEY INTO THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE. I H… Look up ODI 10104453 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 711126 MY 1995 WINDSTAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE DAY 1. PAINT JOB HAD TO BE REPAIRED; WINDSHIELD HAD CRACK..REPLACED; SLIDING DOOR WAS LEAKING AND HAD TO BE ADJUSTED 3 TIMES; HEAD GASKET FAILURE; TIMING GASKET FAILURE; WHEEL BUSHING FAILURE; INTERIOR PARTS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY; ABS LIGHT/ELECT SYSTEM FAILURE (2X); I FEEL SO BAD ABOUT THIS THING I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. FORD DOESN'T CARE. I CAN'T SELL THIS THING WITH A CLEAR CONSCIENCE....BUT FORD DID. CAN YOU HELP US!!!! THERE ARE MANY, MANY OTHERS LIKE ME. I AM VERY CONCERNED THE TRANNY WILL GO… Look up ODI 711126 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 725013 THE BRAKES WERE REPAIRED PRIOR TO US EVER TAKING POSSESION OF THE VEHICLE, 1 WEEK AFTER PURCHASE THE TRANSMISSIONS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WERE UNDER REPAIR FOR 3 WKS, ELECTRIC SYS STILL DOES NOT FNCTION PROPERLY, A/C NEVER WORKED IN CAR, BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR AND ENGINE IS DAMAGED DUE TO RECALL - WILL NOT BE FIXED FOR 5 TO 12 WEEKS. I WANT A COMPARABLE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE Look up ODI 725013 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	6 ODI 10006337 THE VEHICLE HAS HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED ON AVERAGE EVERY 6,000 MILES. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED AT 40,000 MILES, THE HEAD GASKET AT 20,000. THE CUTTING OUT, ENGINE FAILURE HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE HEAD GASKET WAS CORRECTED. FORD HAS RESPONDED TO A WRITTEN LETTER, AT WHICH TIME I WAS ACCUSED FOR FORGING MY HUSBAND'S SIGNATURE (LATER I WAS TOLD HE WAS JUST KIDDING). THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR MY 3 CHILDREN. WHEN MOVING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, WE ARE IN DANGER OF A COLLISION IF THE ENGINE FAILS, AS IT OFTEN DOES. PLEASE F… Look up ODI 10006337 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10057479 CONSUMER STATED THAT BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE. A COUPLE OF TIMES, ALMOST DID NOT STOP AT A STOP SIGN, VEHICLE KEPT GOING EVEN WHEN HE KEPT PUMPING THE BRAKES. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT A CYLINDER WAS MISSING IN THE MOTOR. ALSO, MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT CALIPERS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER INSISTED THAT BRAKES/CALIPERS, AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED, BUT BRAKES STILL DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THEN, CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER,AND LEFT VEHICLE AT DEALE… Look up ODI 10057479 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10079786 PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKETS, TRANSMISSION, AND FAULTY BRAKES ON 1995 FORD WINDSTAR.MR JB Look up ODI 10079786 at NHTSA ↗	15 ODI 10079786 PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKETS, TRANSMISSION, AND FAULTY BRAKES ON 1995 FORD WINDSTAR.MR JB Look up ODI 10079786 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 8022310 · 10,335 mi THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND IT'S COMPONENTS FAILED, THE ABS LIGHT HAD COME ON CONSTANTLY, THE TRANSMISSION BURNED OUT, AND THE ENGINE WAS CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A NEW VEHICLE OR A NEW ENGINE. MR SCC Look up ODI 8022310 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10379940 · 4,400 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BECAME STUCK IN OVERDRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE MAIN CONTROL VALVE WAS DEFECTIVE; IT WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT LATER BEGAN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKES AS THEY LOCKED UP WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THEM TO AVOID A DEER. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE WOODS AS A RESULT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ABS TONE RING SEAL HAD CRACKED; IT WAS REPAIRE… Look up ODI 10379940 at NHTSA ↗	181 ODI 10362816 · 100,000 mi FORD WINDSTAR ABS/BRAKE LIGHT STILL COMES ON AFTER RECALL. TR Look up ODI 10362816 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10432948 · 196,602 mi ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT (YELLOW) COMES ON WHILE DRIVING AND WON'T GO OFF. TT Look up ODI 10432948 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10349332 · 90,000 mi MY WINDSTAR GL WOULDN'T START. I REPLACED THE RANGE SELECTOR SWITCH. WHEN I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE I FORGOT THE RECONNECT THE BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. I TRIED TO GET THE CODE CLEARED BUT NO-ONE COULD ACCESS THE CODE. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL NOTICE ON THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM AND HAD THEM LOOK INTO WHY THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON. I WAS TOLD THE ABS MODULE HAD QUIT AND NEEDED REPLACED. THE MODULE IS $1500.00 AND $300.00 TO INSTALL. THAT'S MORE THAN THE VAN IS WORTH. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND O… Look up ODI 10349332 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 10457210 MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND WHEN I CUT THE CAR OFF AND THEN ON. IT MAY COME BACK OR NOT UNTIL LATER WHILE DRIVING. MY EMERGENCY BRAKE SEEM LOOSE. I SEE A POSSIBLE RECALL ON THE INTERNET FOR ABS AND BRAKE. IS THERE A RECALL FOR 2003 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON? *JS Look up ODI 10457210 at NHTSA ↗	11 ODI 10070357 BRAKE WORK X2 TRANSMISSION X2 ALL BELTS TIRE & SUSPENSION WORK LUGS ON WHEELS NOT PROPERLY REPLACED ,IT ALMOST FELL OFF STILL PAYING ON VEHICLE WHILE IT SITS IN ASHLEY FORD PARKING LOT W/ DEAD TRANSMISSION I AM UNABLE TO PAY CLOSE TO $2000 FOR REPAIRS Look up ODI 10070357 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10071385 WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VAN, WE ALSO BOUGHT A DIAMONDKOTE WARRANTY ,FOR 499.99$ AND TOLD AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THAT IS WAS A GOOD WARRANTY.WE THEN FOUND OUT THAT WE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SOLD THE WARRANTY AND PLAZA FORD LINCOLN WILL NOT HONOR IT, WE CAN'T EVEN GET A REFUND, SO WE SPOKE TO SOMEONE AT DIAMONDKOTE AND THIS PERSON TOLD US THAT WE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SOLD THE WARRANTY AND HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET A REFUND EVER SINCE,EITHER FROM PLAZA FORD LINCOLN OR DIAMONDKOTE. I HAD INTENTIONS OF SUING FORD MOTOR COMPANY TWO YEARS AGO WHEN MY HUSBA… Look up ODI 10071385 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10449558 I WENT TO FORD DEALERSHIP IN DEC 09 RECEIVED INSPECTION ON RECALL # O9S09 AND 09SO9H ONLY. NOW HERE IN FEB. 2012 THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION,RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHEEL MAKES ALTO OF NOISE POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING STRANGE NOISE IS HEARD WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS,FORD SAID MY VEHICLE HAS HAD ALL SERVICE IT IS DUE . I BELIEVE THEY ARE WRONG ALL THE SAME PROBLEMS THE RECALLS REPORTED ARE MY PROBLEMS I HAVE PAPER WORK PROVIDING THEY ONLY RAN TEST ON RECALL #O9S09 AND 09S09H MY CAR IS IN SERIOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS HERE IN ILLINOIS.UNDER THE… Look up ODI 10449558 at NHTSA ↗	105 ODI 10243060 · 152,000 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND BRAKE FLUID WOULD LEAK. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WORKED INCONSISTENTLY. SHE DISCOVERED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 152,000. Look up ODI 10243060 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10349332 · 90,000 mi MY WINDSTAR GL WOULDN'T START. I REPLACED THE RANGE SELECTOR SWITCH. WHEN I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE I FORGOT THE RECONNECT THE BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. I TRIED TO GET THE CODE CLEARED BUT NO-ONE COULD ACCESS THE CODE. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL NOTICE ON THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM AND HAD THEM LOOK INTO WHY THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON. I WAS TOLD THE ABS MODULE HAD QUIT AND NEEDED REPLACED. THE MODULE IS $1500.00 AND $300.00 TO INSTALL. THAT'S MORE THAN THE VAN IS WORTH. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND O… Look up ODI 10349332 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10240038 ABS FAULT LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT. CRUISE CONTROL INOP. TR Look up ODI 10240038 at NHTSA ↗	8 ODI 823530 WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL WILL TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTEN AK Look up ODI 823530 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10277069 ABS ECM FAILURE - ABS BRAKE LIGHT. THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED BY FORD. THE ISSUE SEEMS TO BE CAUSED BY HEAT IN THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) (2C219) MODULE CAUSING EXPANSION OF A LARGE ALUMINUM PLATE (HEAT SINK) IN THE ECM WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE ECM MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD AT ALL POINTS. THE EXPANSION OCCURS WHEN THE UNIT GETS WARM ESPECIALLY IN THE SUMMER MONTHS AND CAUSES INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE UNIT BECAUSE THE FRAGILE BOARD IS BEING STRETCHED AND MALFORMED. THE COD… Look up ODI 10277069 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10266770 · 52,000 mi ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) WARNING LIGHT COMES ON DURING WARM SUMMER MONTHS AND ABS SYSTEM IS DISABLED. LIGHT GOES OFF STARTING IN THE FALL AND STAYS MAINLY OFF UNTIL LATE SPRING. TR Look up ODI 10266770 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	0	0	177 ODI 10479633 · 250,000 mi AFTER PURCHASING VAN, NOT EVEN ONE MONTH LATER ALL LIGHTS STARTED TO TURN ON ENGINE, ABS NOW N AND ITS A REAR LIGHT ON GAUGE PANEL ALSO WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRYING TO GET DECENT PRICE FOR THE FREEZE PLUG WHICH ALSO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THERE IS A LEAK OF COOLANT FROM THE BOTTOM OF VAN. OTHER WISE ITS OK TO DRIVE. ONE I THING I DIDN'T MENTION IS THE SEAT ITS STRUCK IT WONT MOVE BACK OR FORWARD WITH THE ELECTRICAL BUTTON. TR Look up ODI 10479633 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10487861 · 100,000 mi ABS LIGHTS BEEN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY FOR A VERY LONG TIME SINCE I'VE OWNED THIS VAN FORD NEED TO FIX THESE. TR Look up ODI 10487861 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10532133 ABS LIGHT IS ON, CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY, THREE OF THE WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY. POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING ALSO. *TR Look up ODI 10532133 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10457210 MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND WHEN I CUT THE CAR OFF AND THEN ON. IT MAY COME BACK OR NOT UNTIL LATER WHILE DRIVING. MY EMERGENCY BRAKE SEEM LOOSE. I SEE A POSSIBLE RECALL ON THE INTERNET FOR ABS AND BRAKE. IS THERE A RECALL FOR 2003 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON? *JS Look up ODI 10457210 at NHTSA ↗	—	23 ODI 10468089 · 45,000 mi ABS LIGHT IS ON INTERMITTENT..../ /OTHER WARNING LIGHTS AND SENSORS ALSO GO ON AND OFF ALOT ! / /ALSO A/C AND SUSPENSION HAVE SIMILAR ISSUES TO PREVIOUS RECALLS..../ /MILEAGE NOW JULY 2012 - IS APPROX 73,400/ TR Look up ODI 10468089 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10469982 · 118,000 mi ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, NOT SURE IF THEY WORK AFTER THIS. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP REPEATEDLY TO HAVE THE BRAKES AND SENSORS INSPECTED. THIS VEHICLE ALSO LEAKS FROM THE SPEED CONTROL MODULE, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIES, AIR CONDITIONING FAILS DUE TO CONTROL MODULE SHORTS, FUSES BLOW, SUSPENSION AND ROT ISSUES. TR Look up ODI 10469982 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10472461 · 107,000 mi ON 8/12/12 AS I WAS DRIVING TO NEW YORK I NOTICE THAT EVERY TIME THERE IS A WEIGHT TRANSFER I HEARD A CLUNKING SOUND ON THE RIGHT FRONT, AFTER RETURNING TO NEW JERSEY I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEARS AUTO TO HAVE IT CHECK OUT AND WAS TOLD AND SHOWN THE DEFECT WAS WITH THE FRAME WORK WHICH A RECALL WAS DONE FOR IN 2011. THE REPAIR THAT THE DID IN 2011 TO THE FRAME WAS IN MY OPINION A DEATH TRAP AND I WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOU SEND A INSPECTOR TO INSPECT THE REPAIR THAT FORD SAID THEY DID TO THESE FRAME WORK, THE STRAP THAT THEY PUT ON THE FRAME IN MY … Look up ODI 10472461 at NHTSA ↗	81 ODI 10504408 WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM ROME GA TO CARTERSVILLE GA MY VAN MADE A FUNNY NOISE AND MY SPEED DROPPED FROM 60 TO 50 AND THEN MY BACK TIRES FELT FUNNY LIKE I HAD RUN OVER SOMETHING BUT I KNOW I HAD NOT HIT ANY THING SO AS I GOT CLOSER TO THE EXIT THEN MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER I STOPPED AT A STATION I CHECKED MY BRAKE FLUID BUT IT WAS FULL, I CHECKED MY TIRES THEY WHERE GOOD BECAUSE THEY ARE NEW. WHEN I GOT HOME I HAD MY BREAKS & PLUGS CHECKED AND THEY ARE GOOD. I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO. THE ABS LIGHT IS STILL ON, WHILE DRIVING MY VAN STILL L… Look up ODI 10504408 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10472693 · 200,000 mi ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED A FEW MONTHS AFTER A RECALL WAS COMPLIED BY FORD. THE RECALL CONSIST OF REPLACING A BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH, CRUISE CONTROL PART, AND ABS MODULE. TR Look up ODI 10472693 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10473305 · 192,507 mi ABS LIGHT COMES ON AFTER ENGINE WARM-UP AND REMAINS ON. AFTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAS COOLED, LIGHT IS OFF AT RESTART. IT WILL THEN COME ON AGAIN AFTER ENGINE WARMUP. SPEED CONTROL IS INTERMITTENTLY INOP. TR Look up ODI 10473305 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10463124 THE (MOSTLY UN-SERVICEABLE) ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENHANCED ABS BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. IF YOUR ABS LIGHT IS ON. JB Look up ODI 10463124 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10473868 · 79,000 mi ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON DASHBOARD. AUTOZONE FREE CHECK REPORTED CODE C1185 WHICH ACCORDING TO OTHER REPORTS FOUND ON THE INTERNET RELATES TO A BAD SOLDER JOINT ON THE ABS COMPUTER BOARD. TR Look up ODI 10473868 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10477293 · 90,000 mi ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, AND WHILE ON, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK. OFTEN THE LIGHT JUST COMES ON FOR JUST A SHORT PERIOD, THEN GOES BACK OUT. REPAIR SHOP CAN'T IDENTIFY PROBLEM UNLESS THE LIGHT IS ON. I'M TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL, PROBABLY THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SENSOR. TYPICALLY, WHEN STARTING THE CAR, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT IS NOT ON, AND THE BRAKES WORK CORRECTLY. THE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE ANTI-LOCK FEATURE OF THE BRAKES WILL NOT WORK SUDDENLY AS YOU'RE DRIVING. BAD SITUATI… Look up ODI 10477293 at NHTSA ↗
Suspension	6 ODI 718989 THIS IS THE CONTINUATION OF PROBLEMS WITH A HIGHLY PROBLEMATIC VEHICLE. 5 YEARS, 90,000 MILES HAVE REPLACED SO FAR: HEAD GASKETS, REAR SUSPENSION TWICE, FRONT SUSPENSION, IGNITION WIRES, O2 SENSORS TWICE, AND NOW INJECTOR AND FUEL PUMP. OVER $3,000 IN OUT OF POCKED EXPENSES OVER WHAT WAS COVERED ON EXTENDED WARRANTEE. VEHICLE IS NOT RELIABLE AND AM LOOKING TO TRADE IN ON ANYTHING OTHER THAN A FORD! AT FORD, QUALITY IS JOB NONE! Look up ODI 718989 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 757989 I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1995 WINDSTAR. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED IN 10/99 AND I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPUTER/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITH SENSORS AND FUSES GOING OUT. MY TIMING GASKET COVER CRACKED AND COOLANT WAS LEAKING (10/01). I HAD TO HAVE THAT REPLACED ALONG WITH THE WATER PUMP, ETC. NOW, MY ENGINE HAS EITHER A BEARING OR HAS THROWN A ROD AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD I NEED TO HAVE MY ENGINE REPLACED AT A COST OF $3500. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY MORE PROBLEMS (STRUTS, ENGINE MOUNTS, ETC....)… Look up ODI 757989 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 8004120 VEHICLE IS RIDING EXTREMELY ROUGH, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STEERING VEHICLE. MECHANIC STATED HEAD GASKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK Look up ODI 8004120 at NHTSA ↗	10 ODI 10375441 · 175,250 mi OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING AND DOES NOT GO INTO GEARS AS IT SHOULD. ALSO HAVE RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE STRUTS--BROKE AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG. HAD TO REPLACE REAR AXLE ALREADY AND HAVE BEEN TOLD MY YEAR OF WINDSTAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. TR Look up ODI 10375441 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 757989 I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1995 WINDSTAR. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED IN 10/99 AND I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPUTER/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITH SENSORS AND FUSES GOING OUT. MY TIMING GASKET COVER CRACKED AND COOLANT WAS LEAKING (10/01). I HAD TO HAVE THAT REPLACED ALONG WITH THE WATER PUMP, ETC. NOW, MY ENGINE HAS EITHER A BEARING OR HAS THROWN A ROD AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD I NEED TO HAVE MY ENGINE REPLACED AT A COST OF $3500. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY MORE PROBLEMS (STRUTS, ENGINE MOUNTS, ETC....)… Look up ODI 757989 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10040005 · 41,000 mi PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, TORQUE, POWER STEERING, AND FRONT END STABLE RODS & ARMS. MR THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE POWER STEERING ONCE, THE FONT END STABLE RODS AND ARMS TWICE AND REMAINED BAD. THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD COME ON AND THE IDLER PULLEY WAS REPLACED, THERE WAS A CREAKING/CRACKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL AND THE OUTER TIE RODS WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE TOE BEING RESET, THERE WAS A CLUNK WHEN GOING OVER THE BUMPS, THERE WAS A VIBRATION UNDERNEATH DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION, THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD … Look up ODI 10040005 at NHTSA ↗	23 ODI 10080551 · 78,000 mi I ASKED THE SELLER AT FORD TO COMPLETELY SERVICE THE VAN BEFORE I WOULD BUY IT. HE SAID HIS MECHANIC WOULD. I CHECKED THE VAN OUT TWO WEEKS LATER, LOW ON OIL, NO BRAKE FLUID, TRANS FLUID VERY LOW, NO WATER HARDLY AT ALL IN RECEIVER, THEN THE STARTER WENT OUT, REPLACED IT NO GOOD, REPLACED SWITCH, NO GOOD, BRAKES GONE OUT, CAN'T KEEP FLUID IN SYSTEMS, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, EMISSION PROBLEMS, MECHANIC STALLS FOR THE HOUR AMOUNT, AND STILL CAN'T FIX/TEST II CODE. INSIDE LIGHTS DIM WHEN EXTRA. LIGHTS COME ON. IT'S A [XXX] PIECE OF JUNK AND THEY SOL… Look up ODI 10080551 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10104453 · 116,000 mi NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. IT IS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER PURCHASED! AS SOON AS ONE REPAIR IS COMPLETED (TWO TRANSMISSIONS, HEAD GASKET, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, BRAKES, SUSPENSION), THEN ANOTHER ONE OCCURS. NOW, AS IN EVERY CHRISTMAS, THE "ENGINE LIGHT" IS ON AND THE CAR IS RUNNING SO POORLY THAT YOU CAN'T EVEN PULL THE CAR OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WITHOUT IT CHOKING AND SPITTING, LOTS OF SMOKE, AND THE CAR IS ACTUALLY SHAKING!!! I KNOW IT IS ANOTHER HEAD GASKET AND I JUST CAN'T PAY ANYMORE MONEY INTO THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE. I H… Look up ODI 10104453 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10074121 VEHICLE HAD CONSTANT ENGINE PROBLEMS ALONG WITH OTHER PROBLEMS THAT SURFACED AND ENDED ITS LIFE CYCLE. LA THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED COOLANT LEAKS, HARD STARTING, ELECTRICAL NOISES, RADIO NOISES, VIBRATION UPON ACCELERATION ALONG WITH THUMPING NOISES, ERRATIC DASH LIGHT ILLUMINATION, INTERMITTENT DOOR AJAR LIGHT, BEARING NOISE AND THE ENGINE BLEW OUT PREMATURELY. SC *JB FROM A NORMAL SITTING POSITION THE CONSUMER COULD NOT SEE THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. IT WASN'T UNTIL HE DROPPED SOMETHING ON THE FLOOR AND LOOKED UP THAT HE S… Look up ODI 10074121 at NHTSA ↗	11 ODI 10070357 BRAKE WORK X2 TRANSMISSION X2 ALL BELTS TIRE & SUSPENSION WORK LUGS ON WHEELS NOT PROPERLY REPLACED ,IT ALMOST FELL OFF STILL PAYING ON VEHICLE WHILE IT SITS IN ASHLEY FORD PARKING LOT W/ DEAD TRANSMISSION I AM UNABLE TO PAY CLOSE TO $2000 FOR REPAIRS Look up ODI 10070357 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10071385 WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VAN, WE ALSO BOUGHT A DIAMONDKOTE WARRANTY ,FOR 499.99$ AND TOLD AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THAT IS WAS A GOOD WARRANTY.WE THEN FOUND OUT THAT WE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SOLD THE WARRANTY AND PLAZA FORD LINCOLN WILL NOT HONOR IT, WE CAN'T EVEN GET A REFUND, SO WE SPOKE TO SOMEONE AT DIAMONDKOTE AND THIS PERSON TOLD US THAT WE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SOLD THE WARRANTY AND HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET A REFUND EVER SINCE,EITHER FROM PLAZA FORD LINCOLN OR DIAMONDKOTE. I HAD INTENTIONS OF SUING FORD MOTOR COMPANY TWO YEARS AGO WHEN MY HUSBA… Look up ODI 10071385 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10449558 I WENT TO FORD DEALERSHIP IN DEC 09 RECEIVED INSPECTION ON RECALL # O9S09 AND 09SO9H ONLY. NOW HERE IN FEB. 2012 THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION,RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHEEL MAKES ALTO OF NOISE POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING STRANGE NOISE IS HEARD WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS,FORD SAID MY VEHICLE HAS HAD ALL SERVICE IT IS DUE . I BELIEVE THEY ARE WRONG ALL THE SAME PROBLEMS THE RECALLS REPORTED ARE MY PROBLEMS I HAVE PAPER WORK PROVIDING THEY ONLY RAN TEST ON RECALL #O9S09 AND 09S09H MY CAR IS IN SERIOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS HERE IN ILLINOIS.UNDER THE… Look up ODI 10449558 at NHTSA ↗	23 ODI 10468089 · 45,000 mi ABS LIGHT IS ON INTERMITTENT..../ /OTHER WARNING LIGHTS AND SENSORS ALSO GO ON AND OFF ALOT ! / /ALSO A/C AND SUSPENSION HAVE SIMILAR ISSUES TO PREVIOUS RECALLS..../ /MILEAGE NOW JULY 2012 - IS APPROX 73,400/ TR Look up ODI 10468089 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10469982 · 118,000 mi ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, NOT SURE IF THEY WORK AFTER THIS. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP REPEATEDLY TO HAVE THE BRAKES AND SENSORS INSPECTED. THIS VEHICLE ALSO LEAKS FROM THE SPEED CONTROL MODULE, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIES, AIR CONDITIONING FAILS DUE TO CONTROL MODULE SHORTS, FUSES BLOW, SUSPENSION AND ROT ISSUES. TR Look up ODI 10469982 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10472461 · 107,000 mi ON 8/12/12 AS I WAS DRIVING TO NEW YORK I NOTICE THAT EVERY TIME THERE IS A WEIGHT TRANSFER I HEARD A CLUNKING SOUND ON THE RIGHT FRONT, AFTER RETURNING TO NEW JERSEY I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEARS AUTO TO HAVE IT CHECK OUT AND WAS TOLD AND SHOWN THE DEFECT WAS WITH THE FRAME WORK WHICH A RECALL WAS DONE FOR IN 2011. THE REPAIR THAT THE DID IN 2011 TO THE FRAME WAS IN MY OPINION A DEATH TRAP AND I WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOU SEND A INSPECTOR TO INSPECT THE REPAIR THAT FORD SAID THEY DID TO THESE FRAME WORK, THE STRAP THAT THEY PUT ON THE FRAME IN MY … Look up ODI 10472461 at NHTSA ↗	—	9 ODI 10371989 · 100,000 mi FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE, ABS BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL, AND SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS REAR AXLE CRACKS! *TR Look up ODI 10371989 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10449558 I WENT TO FORD DEALERSHIP IN DEC 09 RECEIVED INSPECTION ON RECALL # O9S09 AND 09SO9H ONLY. NOW HERE IN FEB. 2012 THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION,RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHEEL MAKES ALTO OF NOISE POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING STRANGE NOISE IS HEARD WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS,FORD SAID MY VEHICLE HAS HAD ALL SERVICE IT IS DUE . I BELIEVE THEY ARE WRONG ALL THE SAME PROBLEMS THE RECALLS REPORTED ARE MY PROBLEMS I HAVE PAPER WORK PROVIDING THEY ONLY RAN TEST ON RECALL #O9S09 AND 09S09H MY CAR IS IN SERIOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS HERE IN ILLINOIS.UNDER THE… Look up ODI 10449558 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10403488 3 TRANSMISSIONS...MULTIPLE REPAIRS ALL OF WHICH FORD IS AWARE AND CAUSED BY FAULTY DESIGN. RECALLED FOR AXLE AND FRAME ROTTING. FORD USED EPOXY AND A BRACE TO "REPAIR". UNSAFE REPAIR! WARRANTY OFFERED IS ONLY 12 MONTHS, SO FORD ALSO AGREES IT WONT LAST. FRAME AND AXLE SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF VEHICLE. THIS IS A DANGEROUS VEHICLE AND FORD ISNT WILLING TO TAKE ANY RESPOSIBILITY. THEY HAVE KOWN ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS FOR YEARS, AND ARE NOW SAYING THEY ARENT RESPONSIBLE. Look up ODI 10403488 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 10010475 · 70,000 mi ABS LOCKS AND VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. HAVE SPENT OVER $2000 TRYING TO FIX BRAKING ISSUE. TONE RINGS, STRUTS, SUSPENSION, FRONT BRAKES, REAR BRAKES, BEARINGS, CV JOINTS, MASTER CYLINDER, AMONG OTHER REPLACEMENTS. OVER BUMPS, SMALL HILLS, STRAIGHT ROADS, ANYTIME COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO STOP COMPLETELY. HAVE PUMPED BRAKES AND FOUND THAT BRAKE PEDAL GETS HARD AND LOUD, STILL DOES NOT HELP TO STOP VEHICLE. STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOOSE AT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. BRAKE PEDAL ALSO KICKS BACK, SOMETIMES WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE, MAKES A LO… Look up ODI 10010475 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10104453 · 116,000 mi NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. IT IS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER PURCHASED! AS SOON AS ONE REPAIR IS COMPLETED (TWO TRANSMISSIONS, HEAD GASKET, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, BRAKES, SUSPENSION), THEN ANOTHER ONE OCCURS. NOW, AS IN EVERY CHRISTMAS, THE "ENGINE LIGHT" IS ON AND THE CAR IS RUNNING SO POORLY THAT YOU CAN'T EVEN PULL THE CAR OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WITHOUT IT CHOKING AND SPITTING, LOTS OF SMOKE, AND THE CAR IS ACTUALLY SHAKING!!! I KNOW IT IS ANOTHER HEAD GASKET AND I JUST CAN'T PAY ANYMORE MONEY INTO THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE. I H… Look up ODI 10104453 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10468582 · 150,000 mi AT TIMES WHEN IS COL,D THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT IS OFF WHILE DRIVING, WHEN IT GETS HOT THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT TURNS ON AND THE ABS FAILS TO WORK. CODE C1185 ABS POWER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE. I GOT TO A STOP SIGN AND THE ROAD WAS WET AND THE VAN SKIDDED , THE ABS DID NOT WORK. NO ONE WAS HURT AND I HAVE SEEN ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT FORD OWNERS ARE HAVING. I DON'T KNOW IF MY 2002 FORD WINDSTAR HAD ALL THE OTHER RECALLS DONE, LIKE THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) AND THE REAR FRAME WELDS THAT ARE BREAKING UP ON T… Look up ODI 10468582 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	17 ODI 10131700 DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JUNE 3, 2005 AND THE ODOMETER READ 59,000 MILES. CONTACT RAN A CAR FAX REPORT, AND IN THE YEAR 2000 THE REPORT WAS SHOWING 100,300 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION, HEAD GASKET, AND FUEL INJECTION BROKE. SHE SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP, AND STATED WHEN THEY SOLD THE VAN FOR SOMEONE ELSE THEY WOULD TRY TO GET CONTACT MONEY BACK. *AK Look up ODI 10131700 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 503935 EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKS. Look up ODI 503935 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 524438 SOLENOID FAILED. Look up ODI 524438 at NHTSA ↗	59 ODI 10131700 DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JUNE 3, 2005 AND THE ODOMETER READ 59,000 MILES. CONTACT RAN A CAR FAX REPORT, AND IN THE YEAR 2000 THE REPORT WAS SHOWING 100,300 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION, HEAD GASKET, AND FUEL INJECTION BROKE. SHE SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP, AND STATED WHEN THEY SOLD THE VAN FOR SOMEONE ELSE THEY WOULD TRY TO GET CONTACT MONEY BACK. AK Look up ODI 10131700 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 484300 HORN INOPERATIVE DUE TO SHORT. SD Look up ODI 484300 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 486468 ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. Look up ODI 486468 at NHTSA ↗	131 ODI 10230069 · 137,145 mi MY HUSBAND TURNED ON OUR 1995 FORD WINDSTAR AND NOTICED A BRAKE LIGHT ON. HE LEFT IT RUNNING, OPENED THE HOOD AND WAS ABOUT TO CHECK THE MASTER CYLINDER WHEN A FIRE ERUPTED BELOW THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (ALL HE HAD DONE WAS OPEN THE HOOD). TR UPDATED 12/30/08 BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS DAYS PRIOR. UPDATED 01/05/09. JB Look up ODI 10230069 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10303442 · 220,000 mi OUR 1995 FORD WINDSTAR BURNED. THE BUILDING IN WHICH IT WAS PARKED ALSO BURNED ALONG WITH A 1990 PACE ARROW MOTOR HOME, A 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE $5000.00 DOLLARS WORTH OF LUMBER AND SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL. TR Look up ODI 10303442 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10949174 · 155,000 mi SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT ENGAGE. THERE IS SMELL OF GAS WITH TANK FULL AND STATIONARY . THIS VEHICLE NOT DRIVEN OFTEN SO MAYBE A MONTH BETWEEN OCCURRENCES. Look up ODI 10949174 at NHTSA ↗	105 ODI 10243060 · 152,000 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND BRAKE FLUID WOULD LEAK. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WORKED INCONSISTENTLY. SHE DISCOVERED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 152,000. Look up ODI 10243060 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10349332 · 90,000 mi MY WINDSTAR GL WOULDN'T START. I REPLACED THE RANGE SELECTOR SWITCH. WHEN I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE I FORGOT THE RECONNECT THE BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. I TRIED TO GET THE CODE CLEARED BUT NO-ONE COULD ACCESS THE CODE. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL NOTICE ON THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM AND HAD THEM LOOK INTO WHY THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON. I WAS TOLD THE ABS MODULE HAD QUIT AND NEEDED REPLACED. THE MODULE IS $1500.00 AND $300.00 TO INSTALL. THAT'S MORE THAN THE VAN IS WORTH. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND O… Look up ODI 10349332 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10240038 ABS FAULT LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT. CRUISE CONTROL INOP. TR Look up ODI 10240038 at NHTSA ↗	81 ODI 10504408 WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM ROME GA TO CARTERSVILLE GA MY VAN MADE A FUNNY NOISE AND MY SPEED DROPPED FROM 60 TO 50 AND THEN MY BACK TIRES FELT FUNNY LIKE I HAD RUN OVER SOMETHING BUT I KNOW I HAD NOT HIT ANY THING SO AS I GOT CLOSER TO THE EXIT THEN MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER I STOPPED AT A STATION I CHECKED MY BRAKE FLUID BUT IT WAS FULL, I CHECKED MY TIRES THEY WHERE GOOD BECAUSE THEY ARE NEW. WHEN I GOT HOME I HAD MY BREAKS & PLUGS CHECKED AND THEY ARE GOOD. I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO. THE ABS LIGHT IS STILL ON, WHILE DRIVING MY VAN STILL L… Look up ODI 10504408 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10472693 · 200,000 mi ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED A FEW MONTHS AFTER A RECALL WAS COMPLIED BY FORD. THE RECALL CONSIST OF REPLACING A BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH, CRUISE CONTROL PART, AND ABS MODULE. TR Look up ODI 10472693 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10473305 · 192,507 mi ABS LIGHT COMES ON AFTER ENGINE WARM-UP AND REMAINS ON. AFTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAS COOLED, LIGHT IS OFF AT RESTART. IT WILL THEN COME ON AGAIN AFTER ENGINE WARMUP. SPEED CONTROL IS INTERMITTENTLY INOP. TR Look up ODI 10473305 at NHTSA ↗	9 ODI 10371989 · 100,000 mi FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE, ABS BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL, AND SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS REAR AXLE CRACKS! *TR Look up ODI 10371989 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10449558 I WENT TO FORD DEALERSHIP IN DEC 09 RECEIVED INSPECTION ON RECALL # O9S09 AND 09SO9H ONLY. NOW HERE IN FEB. 2012 THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION,RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHEEL MAKES ALTO OF NOISE POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING STRANGE NOISE IS HEARD WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS,FORD SAID MY VEHICLE HAS HAD ALL SERVICE IT IS DUE . I BELIEVE THEY ARE WRONG ALL THE SAME PROBLEMS THE RECALLS REPORTED ARE MY PROBLEMS I HAVE PAPER WORK PROVIDING THEY ONLY RAN TEST ON RECALL #O9S09 AND 09S09H MY CAR IS IN SERIOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS HERE IN ILLINOIS.UNDER THE… Look up ODI 10449558 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10403488 3 TRANSMISSIONS...MULTIPLE REPAIRS ALL OF WHICH FORD IS AWARE AND CAUSED BY FAULTY DESIGN. RECALLED FOR AXLE AND FRAME ROTTING. FORD USED EPOXY AND A BRACE TO "REPAIR". UNSAFE REPAIR! WARRANTY OFFERED IS ONLY 12 MONTHS, SO FORD ALSO AGREES IT WONT LAST. FRAME AND AXLE SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF VEHICLE. THIS IS A DANGEROUS VEHICLE AND FORD ISNT WILLING TO TAKE ANY RESPOSIBILITY. THEY HAVE KOWN ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS FOR YEARS, AND ARE NOW SAYING THEY ARENT RESPONSIBLE. Look up ODI 10403488 at NHTSA ↗	—	19 ODI 503935 EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKS. Look up ODI 503935 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 561160 CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, DEALERSHIP REPLACED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. JB Look up ODI 561160 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 754742 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. AK Look up ODI 754742 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	33 ODI 10013547 · 100,112 mi 1995 FORD WINDSTAR LX HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT AT 100,112 MILES TODAY. WARRANTY THROUGH 100,000 MILES. I'VE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPAIRED AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS. NLM Look up ODI 10013547 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 503935 EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKS. Look up ODI 503935 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 521339 UPON APPLICATION OF BRAKES VEHICLE CLANGS/RATTLES AT LOW SPEED WHEN GOING UPHILL. ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/DRUMS/CALIPERS AND BLOWN OUT ENGINE HEAD GASKET. AK Look up ODI 521339 at NHTSA ↗	41 ODI 528048 TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING HESITATION/STUMBLE. Look up ODI 528048 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 535031 BRAKES FAILED FOUR TIMES. Look up ODI 535031 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 540798 TRANSMISSION/ABS BRAKES/ELECTRIC WINDOWS, AND REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED. ALSO, SLIDING DOOR COMES OFF. Look up ODI 540798 at NHTSA ↗	13 ODI 10104453 · 116,000 mi NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. IT IS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER PURCHASED! AS SOON AS ONE REPAIR IS COMPLETED (TWO TRANSMISSIONS, HEAD GASKET, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, BRAKES, SUSPENSION), THEN ANOTHER ONE OCCURS. NOW, AS IN EVERY CHRISTMAS, THE "ENGINE LIGHT" IS ON AND THE CAR IS RUNNING SO POORLY THAT YOU CAN'T EVEN PULL THE CAR OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WITHOUT IT CHOKING AND SPITTING, LOTS OF SMOKE, AND THE CAR IS ACTUALLY SHAKING!!! I KNOW IT IS ANOTHER HEAD GASKET AND I JUST CAN'T PAY ANYMORE MONEY INTO THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE. I H… Look up ODI 10104453 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 711126 MY 1995 WINDSTAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE DAY 1. PAINT JOB HAD TO BE REPAIRED; WINDSHIELD HAD CRACK..REPLACED; SLIDING DOOR WAS LEAKING AND HAD TO BE ADJUSTED 3 TIMES; HEAD GASKET FAILURE; TIMING GASKET FAILURE; WHEEL BUSHING FAILURE; INTERIOR PARTS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY; ABS LIGHT/ELECT SYSTEM FAILURE (2X); I FEEL SO BAD ABOUT THIS THING I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. FORD DOESN'T CARE. I CAN'T SELL THIS THING WITH A CLEAR CONSCIENCE....BUT FORD DID. CAN YOU HELP US!!!! THERE ARE MANY, MANY OTHERS LIKE ME. I AM VERY CONCERNED THE TRANNY WILL GO… Look up ODI 711126 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 725013 THE BRAKES WERE REPAIRED PRIOR TO US EVER TAKING POSSESION OF THE VEHICLE, 1 WEEK AFTER PURCHASE THE TRANSMISSIONS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WERE UNDER REPAIR FOR 3 WKS, ELECTRIC SYS STILL DOES NOT FNCTION PROPERLY, A/C NEVER WORKED IN CAR, BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR AND ENGINE IS DAMAGED DUE TO RECALL - WILL NOT BE FIXED FOR 5 TO 12 WEEKS. I WANT A COMPARABLE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE Look up ODI 725013 at NHTSA ↗	8 ODI 823530 WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL WILL TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTEN AK Look up ODI 823530 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10277069 ABS ECM FAILURE - ABS BRAKE LIGHT. THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED BY FORD. THE ISSUE SEEMS TO BE CAUSED BY HEAT IN THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) (2C219) MODULE CAUSING EXPANSION OF A LARGE ALUMINUM PLATE (HEAT SINK) IN THE ECM WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE ECM MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD AT ALL POINTS. THE EXPANSION OCCURS WHEN THE UNIT GETS WARM ESPECIALLY IN THE SUMMER MONTHS AND CAUSES INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE UNIT BECAUSE THE FRAGILE BOARD IS BEING STRETCHED AND MALFORMED. THE COD… Look up ODI 10277069 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10266770 · 52,000 mi ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) WARNING LIGHT COMES ON DURING WARM SUMMER MONTHS AND ABS SYSTEM IS DISABLED. LIGHT GOES OFF STARTING IN THE FALL AND STAYS MAINLY OFF UNTIL LATE SPRING. TR Look up ODI 10266770 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10463124 THE (MOSTLY UN-SERVICEABLE) ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENHANCED ABS BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. IF YOUR ABS LIGHT IS ON. JB Look up ODI 10463124 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10473868 · 79,000 mi ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON DASHBOARD. AUTOZONE FREE CHECK REPORTED CODE C1185 WHICH ACCORDING TO OTHER REPORTS FOUND ON THE INTERNET RELATES TO A BAD SOLDER JOINT ON THE ABS COMPUTER BOARD. TR Look up ODI 10473868 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10477293 · 90,000 mi ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, AND WHILE ON, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK. OFTEN THE LIGHT JUST COMES ON FOR JUST A SHORT PERIOD, THEN GOES BACK OUT. REPAIR SHOP CAN'T IDENTIFY PROBLEM UNLESS THE LIGHT IS ON. I'M TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL, PROBABLY THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SENSOR. TYPICALLY, WHEN STARTING THE CAR, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT IS NOT ON, AND THE BRAKES WORK CORRECTLY. THE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE ANTI-LOCK FEATURE OF THE BRAKES WILL NOT WORK SUDDENLY AS YOU'RE DRIVING. BAD SITUATI… Look up ODI 10477293 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 10010475 · 70,000 mi ABS LOCKS AND VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. HAVE SPENT OVER $2000 TRYING TO FIX BRAKING ISSUE. TONE RINGS, STRUTS, SUSPENSION, FRONT BRAKES, REAR BRAKES, BEARINGS, CV JOINTS, MASTER CYLINDER, AMONG OTHER REPLACEMENTS. OVER BUMPS, SMALL HILLS, STRAIGHT ROADS, ANYTIME COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO STOP COMPLETELY. HAVE PUMPED BRAKES AND FOUND THAT BRAKE PEDAL GETS HARD AND LOUD, STILL DOES NOT HELP TO STOP VEHICLE. STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOOSE AT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. BRAKE PEDAL ALSO KICKS BACK, SOMETIMES WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE, MAKES A LO… Look up ODI 10010475 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10104453 · 116,000 mi NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. IT IS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER PURCHASED! AS SOON AS ONE REPAIR IS COMPLETED (TWO TRANSMISSIONS, HEAD GASKET, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, BRAKES, SUSPENSION), THEN ANOTHER ONE OCCURS. NOW, AS IN EVERY CHRISTMAS, THE "ENGINE LIGHT" IS ON AND THE CAR IS RUNNING SO POORLY THAT YOU CAN'T EVEN PULL THE CAR OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WITHOUT IT CHOKING AND SPITTING, LOTS OF SMOKE, AND THE CAR IS ACTUALLY SHAKING!!! I KNOW IT IS ANOTHER HEAD GASKET AND I JUST CAN'T PAY ANYMORE MONEY INTO THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE. I H… Look up ODI 10104453 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10468582 · 150,000 mi AT TIMES WHEN IS COL,D THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT IS OFF WHILE DRIVING, WHEN IT GETS HOT THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT TURNS ON AND THE ABS FAILS TO WORK. CODE C1185 ABS POWER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE. I GOT TO A STOP SIGN AND THE ROAD WAS WET AND THE VAN SKIDDED , THE ABS DID NOT WORK. NO ONE WAS HURT AND I HAVE SEEN ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT FORD OWNERS ARE HAVING. I DON'T KNOW IF MY 2002 FORD WINDSTAR HAD ALL THE OTHER RECALLS DONE, LIKE THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) AND THE REAR FRAME WELDS THAT ARE BREAKING UP ON T… Look up ODI 10468582 at NHTSA ↗	19 ODI 503935 EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKS. Look up ODI 503935 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 561160 CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, DEALERSHIP REPLACED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. JB Look up ODI 561160 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 754742 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. AK Look up ODI 754742 at NHTSA ↗	—

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8 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

766 mentions · 5.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 91,000 mi (554 usable records).

ODI 10003487 · 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LIT UP AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPIKED INTO THE RED ZONE. THE NEXT MORNING I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC WHO LATER INFORMED ME THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAD FAILED, COOLANT HAD LEAKED INTO AT LEAST ONE CYLINDER AND THE TIMING CHAIN. I CONTACTED FORD BECAUSE I HAD RECEIVED A NOTICE OF AN EXTENSION TO THE WARRANTY FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM. HOWEVER FORD ONLY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 7 YEARS AND 100,000 MILES. THIS VEHICLE HAS 98,000 MILES ON IT AND IS 8 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS OLD. AS A RESULT FORD WILL …

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ODI 10010534 · 124,000 mi

ON 1/3/03 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER THAT HAD REPLACED THE FIRST ENGINE AT 67,000 DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED ME THAT HEAD GASKET HAD FAILED AGAIN WITH 124,000 MILES THIS TIME. AFTER DEALER TOOK ENGINE APART TO CHECK THE PROBLEM,DEALER NOTIFIED ME TO TELL ME NOW ITS THE WHOLE ENGINE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS WOULD BE THE SECOND TIME WITH IN 124,000 MILES. FORD WOULD NOT COVER UNDER RECALL WARRANTY. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE 3,000 DOLLARS TO FIX. AFTER I REFUSED DEALER COSTS AT 3,000 DOLLARS DEA…

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ODI 10014198 · 88,410 mi

BLOWN HEAD GASKETS ON 1995 FORD WINDSTAR THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY WAS AWARE OF AS A PROBLEM ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL/YEAR. "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHT KEPT COMING ON BUT NO PROBLEM COULD BE DETECTED. OF COURSE MY "HEAD GASKET" PROBLEM DEVELOPED AFTER THE LIMITED EXTENDED WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. *JB

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Brake response concerns

556 mentions · 3.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 99,000 mi (277 usable records).

ODI 878925

FRONT BRAKE PROBLEM; WHEN STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL BRAKES MADE A LOUD RATTLING NOISE . CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAS ALREADY ROTATED ROTORS, AND PUT NEW BRAKE PADS. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED .*AK ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *YH

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ODI 807822

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE FRONT END PULSATE, AND HAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, IN FOR REPAIR AND REPLACED DISC PADS AND ROTORS. *AK

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ODI 10010475 · 70,000 mi

ABS LOCKS AND VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. HAVE SPENT OVER $2000 TRYING TO FIX BRAKING ISSUE. TONE RINGS, STRUTS, SUSPENSION, FRONT BRAKES, REAR BRAKES, BEARINGS, CV JOINTS, MASTER CYLINDER, AMONG OTHER REPLACEMENTS. OVER BUMPS, SMALL HILLS, STRAIGHT ROADS, ANYTIME COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO STOP COMPLETELY. HAVE PUMPED BRAKES AND FOUND THAT BRAKE PEDAL GETS HARD AND LOUD, STILL DOES NOT HELP TO STOP VEHICLE. STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOOSE AT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. BRAKE PEDAL ALSO KICKS BACK, SOMETIMES WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE, MAKES A LO…

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Matching rule

Stalling or loss of power

414 mentions · 2.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 85,000 mi (155 usable records).

ODI 700605

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ODI 744314

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ODI 10055815 · 114,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

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\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Steering assistance concerns

238 mentions · 1.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 68,000 mi (104 usable records).

ODI 10017440

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF POWER STEERING. *NLM

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ODI 10018227 · 65,000 mi

THE VEHICLE LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID, WHICH RESULTED IN THE RACK AND PINION FAILING. *JB RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPLACED. *PH

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ODI 10046957

1995 FORD WINDSTAR, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ELECTRICAL GREMLINS, POWER STEERING BOX FAILURE, ENGINE FAILURE. *LA

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\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

215 mentions · 1.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 89,000 mi (69 usable records).

ODI 10006795

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD. *AK NLM

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ODI 10016058 · 43,145 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HESITATED TO SHIFT GEARS, AND WHEN IT DID SHIFT GEAR, IT SHIFTED HARD. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES. *JB

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ODI 10023209 · 123,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT COME ON FREQUENTLY. DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON OCCASIONALLY CAUSING INTERIOR LIGHTS TO REMAIN ON EVEN WHEN ALL DOORS ARE SHUT. DASH LIGHT QUIT WORKING. TOOK TO CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND FOUND THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE ASHTRAY LIGHT, DISCONNECTED ASHTRAY LIGHT AND DASH LIGHTS STARTED WORKING AGAIN. ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON. TOOK TO CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT VACUUM HOSE WAS OFF THE EGR VALVE. MECHANIC PUT VACUUM HOSE BACK ON. PROBLEM RECURRED 3 DAYS LATER BUT THIS TIME NOT VACUUM HOSE. BELIEVE THE PROBLEM TO BE EGR VALVE ITSELF…

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Fuel smell or leak mentions

44 mentions · 0.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 143,000 mi (15 usable records).

ODI 10028492 · 98,200 mi

MY 1995 FORD WINDSTAR, VIN # [XXX], BOUGHT IN NOVEMBER 2000 FROM KOON'S STERLING, VA, HAS A LEAKING FUEL TANK. THE LEAK IS IN THE VICINITY OF THE MIDDLE STRAP AND FUEL LEAKAGE OCCURS WHEN THE TANK IS HALF FILLED. HOWEVER, THERE IS A FUEL ODOR ALL THE TIME AND THIS ODOR HAS BEEN THERE SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THAT MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK WHICH WAS THE SUBJECT OF A REGIONAL RECALL 99R33 BY FORD IN 1999 AND IT SHOULD, THEREFORE, BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE BY FORD. HOWEVER, WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEA…

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ODI 10044275 · 80,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO FILL GAS TANK TO ITS CAPACITY. ONCE THE GAS TANK WAS FULL THERE WOULD BE FUEL LEAKS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC COULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. CAUSE OF FUEL LEAKAGE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK

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ODI 10214742 · 175,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. AFTER DRIVING NINE MILES WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ACTIVATED, FUMES AND FLAMES RELEASED FROM THE GAS TANK, AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE SERVICE CENTER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FUEL LEAKAGE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 188,186 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000. UPDATED 02-14-08. *KB

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\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

40 mentions · 0.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 101,600 mi (14 usable records).

ODI 10111739 · 143,000 mi

THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHY IT'S HAPPENING. ALSO, THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS ARE LEAKING. ALSO, THE BRAKE HOSES WERE REPLACED. OWNER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THESE BRAKE PROBLEMS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT KNOW ONE CAN SEEM TO REPAIR THE PROBLEMS. *NM THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP AT TIMES. THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES. REFER TO RECALL CAMPAIGN #02V101000. WHEN THE VAN WAS STARTED FOR A 5TH OR 6TH TIME, IT WOULD SPUDDER/BUBBLE …

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ODI 701403

FORD IS AWARE OF DEFECTIVE TRASMISSIONS IN '95 WINDSTAR. CAR LURCHES FORWARD AFTER NOT ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSITION, COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT IF ANOTHER CAR WERE IN FRONT, SLIPPING TRANSMISSION AT 50,000 IS UNCONSCIONABLE. DEALER CHECKED AND SAID I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED AT $2,400. CHECK ONLINE UNDER "FORD WINDSTAR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS" THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF CUSOTMERS WITH TRANSMISSIONS AND HEAD GASKETS BLOWING AT VERY LOW MILAGE. IS THERE A CLASS ACTION SUIT REGARDING THIS DEFECT? APPARENTLY, FORD IS AWAR…

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ODI 711248

WHEN GOING TO USE THE VAN ONE DAY, THERE WAS NO REVERSE. ALL THE FORWARD GEARS WORKED. THE REVERSE CLUTCH DRUM HAD A CRACK IN IT AND THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. WHEN GOING TO USE THE VAN ON ANOTHER DAY, IT WOULD NOT START. BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS OCCURRED WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE WITH TOTAL COSTS OF $1378.88 AND $341.41. *AK

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Oil consumption or dilution

4 mentions · 0.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 83,000 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10070168 · 76,000 mi

THE ENGINE WAS THE MAIN PROBLEM DUE TO THE HEAD GASKET RECALL. IN JULY,2000, WE ARGUED WITH FORD ABOUT A BAD ENGINE RUNNING FOR WHICH WE HAD JUST PAID OVER $300 TO EVALUATE BY AN OUTSIDE REPAIR SHOP. AFTER ABOUT 6 WEEKS WE RECEIVED OUR CAR BACK WITH A NEW LONG BLOCK PAID FOR BY FORD, INCLUDING A RENTAL VAN FOR THE TIME IN THE SHOP. IN JANUARY 2001 THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH AGAIN AND WE WERE CHARGED $81.45 TO CHECK IT OUT AND REPLACE A WIRE BAD ON CYLINDER 6 WHICH WAS MISFIRING. THREE MONTHS LATER IN APRIL 2001 THE CAR RAN ROUGH AGAIN AND…

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ODI 706765

AT35,000 MILES, FIRST TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. AT 38,000 MILES I HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE . FORD SAID I HAD A MAIN BEARING KNOCK . THEY TOOK ENGINE APART AND SAID " RODS MARKED 1-6, BUT NOT IN ORDER?TOP OF ROD AT WRIST PINS ARE BLUE( HOT OVERHEAT CONDITION). HEAD GASKETS SHOW SIGNS, RUSTY AT BLOCK &HEAD AREAS. MAIN BRGS SCORED THUR BEDS & #5 IN COPPER BED. MAINBOLT BLACK SMELLS LIKE BURNED OIL.. NOW AT 56,200 FORD SAYS I NEED ANOTHER TRANSMISSION THE ONE REPLACED IS BAD NOW!!! ONE THING TO ADD I PURCHASED THE…

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ODI 10150061

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 T…

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Matching rule

\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b