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The entire engine was replaced, however the vehicle continued to have engine problems, the transmission side pan gasket, heat, power window, defroster, door switch assembly, were all replaced, the dome light would stay on continuously, and the right caliper was leaking.
The door sensors for the interior lights do not work properly causing the interior lights to stay on until the battery is drained, this has happened on several occasions, the consumer had all the sensors disconnected. Nlm
Before freedom Ford replaced our engine, we were having electrical problems which we reported and they could not find the problem to why the door chimes and door adjar lights would stay on, our engine assembly was relaced on 09/27/2001. Then our battery light came on while driving and the lights in the car started dimming, we replaced our battery and found out from Ford that our alternator was bad. We had to pay $387.51 for an alternator.! not to mention the 1800+ in emergency expenses we had to pay that Ford refuse to pay us back when our engine blew while driving home on a vacation. However they did replaced the engine free of charge after long negotiation by my wife. We are still having problems with our door chimes and lights and Ford said on 02/14/2002 they could not check to see what's wrong unless it comes on and to bring it in when the light comes on. Figure the odds on that, I live about 20-25 minutes away from there and the light may go out before I get there. Also, we have had numerous times when the front mirror on the inside came off while my husband was driving. I mean literally fell off. These Ford Windstar are not safe to be on the road and there really needs to be a recall on these vans or Ford should be ordered to give the owners a prorated refund or set amt. Back for all our problems and financial sufferings we have been through. I pray that NHTSA issues a recall or order Ford to take the 1995 Windstar off the street and issue us a prorated refund. These Windstar are not safe.imagine your engine blowing on a busy highway with your family in the van. This is what happened to me.E-mail me with the ansers to my questions.. will NHTSA be issuing a recall or Ford a prorated refund on these Ford Windstar soon" I still owe on this Ford, but we do not feel safe driving it anymore, but it is all we have. How can we get rid of the Windstar and the loan payments and buy something else" I pray that you will help us owners of Windstar. Thanks.
- Va Beach, VA, USA
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When I attempted to open the passenger side sliding door, it fell right off. The back end of the door fell right to the ground. The car has not been in an accident of any kind. Very dangerous as it almost took my foot off.
We have contacted Ford numberous times and didn't seem concerned. We have so much money in this van we can't get rid of this lemon. Now the engine light is coming on. The interior lights stay on and has ruined batteries. We have to change brakes at least 3 times a year. Now my locks start locking w/O anyone pushing the button. It has been really a nightmare..
The door sensors for the interior lights do not work properly causing the interior lights to stay on until the battery is drained, this has happened on several occasions, the consumer had all the sensors disconnected. Nlm
Reporting a broken weld from top bracket of sliding door. Manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer of no recall, and vehicle being out of its warranty. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter. The top weld on the door itself broke. Nlm
Door sensor leaves interior dome lights on and the associated relay is hot to the touch. Power window motor inoperative, was working intermittenly up to today. Ignition switch will allow the key to be removed when it shouldn't.
We purchased our Ford Windstar new in 7/94 (it was anearly 1995 release). Problems began immediately with the engine control, door closure sensor, etc. There were also other nuisances such as the suspension that had a banging noise when going over any bump. The door sensors and engine computer were replaced. The suspension problem was never resolved. Then before the warranty expired (36,000 miles) there were problems with the check engine light coming on (which it is still on 5 years later). After trips to the dealer and a $500 tune-up the engine light problem was supposedly fixed-- which it never was. At that time years ago I told them that the transmission did not seem to shift properly especially when we went on vacation through the mountains. Their answer whiule it was "under warranty" was that the engine was electronic and that if a sensor was bad or the fuel mixture was not proper it would cause that to happen. They said that the sensors did not indicate a transmission problem. We, however, knew that something was wrong. The car progressively became worse, but again the only thing they could find is that the engine indicated that it was running "too lean". the check engine lights came on and eventually would go off, but this happened more frequently. Finally, the car became unreliable, and we again took it to the dealer. They said that they would check the engine head gasket. Sure enough it was going bad! they estimated to fix it would cost $2000+ I said that my concern was also that the transmission was perhaps in failure also. They said that again they didn't think so. With all of the problems, I was hesitant to pay that much too fix the head gasket. I then asked if Ford warranty would pick up any of the cost. After talking to numerous people the answer was, no! shortly, thereafter, the engine failed and I had it towed to an independant mechanic who agreed to fix it for $800-900. Since that time the engine has never been the sam
The electrical problem have been experienced by other Windstar users. I received this information from cartrackers. Com on their website. The lights when the door is shut closed stays on inside the van and the door ajar light stays on and turns off after you reach about 20 miles per hour and somtimes it just stays on. Please inform me of what to do in this situation and investigat any other problems that other people may have had with this van. Thank you. I look forward to a reply regarding this matter.
Vehicle experiencing problem with sliding door coming off. Taken to dealer for repairs. After receiving vehicle sliding door came off again. Vehicle returned to dealer. The van door fell off second time due to poor repair job.
Vehicle overheated, and smoke was coming from pipe. Then. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, where technician saw that problem was a blown engine head gasket. Transmission failed three times. Gas tank failed. Windshield is defective. And side door clamps failed.
For the past year have had door ajar light go on, tried closing all doors till it shuts off. Now the door ajar light will not go off at all, so the interior lights stay on--even after vehicle is turned off with no keys in the ignition. I lock up vehicle for the night and interior lights wont turn off. I now had to remove some of the light bulbs hoping that the battery is not being drained. Would like solution to this problem.
Consumer experiencing problems with sliding passenger door contacts, the system chimes to inform consumer of door ajar when the door is really shut. Nlm
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- Baltimore, MD, USA