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While consumer was driving about 20 mph when she stepped on the brake pedal trying to stop vehicle, but brake pedal went all the way to the floor and brakes did not work, forcing consumer to pass a stop sign and stopping on the middle of the road. Dealer was contacted and replaced the master cylinder and bleed the brakes, dealer has also replaced the calipers and turned the rotors due to vibration in the steering wheel upon braking.
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 aware of the problem but won't do a recall because it's too expensive. I am single mom with 3 children whom I must drive to and from school every day and I am very concerned about our safety. Please help me! according to other owners, after their transmissions began to slip, it was only weeks before the whole thing blew. I do not have the money to buy a new transmission. Ford should do something. Strater faile at 55,955 miles. The vehicle would not start numerous times. ABS light stays on due to master cylinder failure. Loud noise in front suspension due to struts failure. Brakes make grinding noise. Serpentine belt failed. Temprature guage running hot because of temprature sensor failure. The consumer states that the vehicle is a lemon and should be recalled.
- Mill Valley, CA, USA
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This vehicle has also had numerous brake rotars/pads/drums replacement. The head gasket "blew" at 72-74000 miles. Ford covered the repair for this at no cost to us. I feel they should also cover the repairs for the transmission. They knew there was a problem with transmissions in November 1994 right after the vehicle was released for sale.
When applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor and vehicle did not stop. The vehicle went into the intersection and hit a truck. Clear weather, flat paved surface.
Brakes replaced, vehicle computer chip failed, air conditioner malfunctioned, the motor started missing, at 36,000 miles the vehicle started making chirping noises, belt frayed and a warbeling sound started in the tires and front end.
While driving experienced intermittent hydraulic system failure, on wet pavements upon applying brakes and turning vehicle lurches forward, also when attempting to slow/stop pedal travels to far down, then continues to roll forward, brake action is inadequate.
When making a sudden stop consumer depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle continued to move forward, brakes faded away, resulting in extended stopping distance, EA96-026.
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- Silverado, CA, USA