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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.
The contact owns a 1995 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle restarted after several attempts, but the failure recurred and the vehicle stalled. The contact complained of a clicking noise coming from the fuse box before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 1995 Ford Windstar. While parked at a gas station, the vehicle caught fire from under the hood without warning. The manufacturer advised the vehicle was under an unknown recall and an investigator would further inspect the vehicle for the cause of the fire. The vehicle was repaired under the unknown recall however, the contact stated the brake warning light illuminated following repairs. The contact had not had any problems with the braking system before repairs. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who provided no assistance and he was unable to locate a dealer who would make further repairs to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current was 177,000.
- Knox, IN, USA
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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 dollars worth of lumber and several thousand dollars worth of miscellaneous material.
The contact owns a 1995 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle shut down completely. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The vehicle was inoperable for 1 to 2 months. A local mechanic stated that the wires located near the engine were burned and that the vehicle was "junk" and that the engine needed to be replaced. She also stated that the vehicle experienced electrical issues and that the power locks never functioned correctly. The dealer advised her that the repairs would cost $3,000. The manufacturer was not informed about the failure; however, she did receive recall notice (09V399000). She no longer owns the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were approximately 179,000.
2 years after vehicle was purchased brand new, the door chime would not turn off nor the dome light. I still have the vehicle and had it inspected and worked on over 10 times and no one can fix it.
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). Updated 12/30/08 the consumer stated the vehicle had some electrical problems days prior. Updated 01/05/09.
1995 Ford Windstar master brake cylinder leaked causing circuits for the horn, back up lights, and cruise control to be inoperable. The consumer stated the cruise control is still inoperative. The dealer stated the problem stemmed from a burnt circuit.
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 have been looking for a new car and it certainly will not be a Ford!
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 sold us a lemon. I paid over $4,000 cash for it, and all they wanted to so was sell it for money. What can I do" it has 72,000 etc mile and now has 82,000. We are both disabled with two kids. We have been screwed. I can get the Ford info on the Ford Windstar 95 3.8 it rattles, water runs out of the exhaust pipe and the converter. I want to sue them, I called them and they said the hell with you, you bought it as it was. Ford products are the worst auto's on the market. We want revenge and all our money back now. [xxx]. what is next a head gasket" I heard that cost over $1,600 to fix. And there are alot of them going out. Ford needs to stand behind it's products or get out of the business. I have had my kids tossed to the dash when I step on the brakes before we even get out of our drive way. We wear seatbelts, I wouldn't dare ride in it. It is a death trap to me. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
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 trans engine heads warped from factory coils springs breaking electrical malfunctions, paint lifting off the vertical sides, brake problems....the list goes on and now Ford no longer lists the Windstar on their site. They have changed the name to free star I wonder why?
The van began making a "static/ping-ping" sound. While van was shut off the head lights remained on with switch off. The van began smoking while off. Fire began to consume the van when the fire department opened the hood and disconnect the battery. The fire was associated with an electrical failure.
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. Engine surges/misses constantly. Did a tune up, replacing plugs wires, etc.. problem still exists especially after vehicle is run for a while. Often shifts hard during acceleration. Have done transmission service, problem still exists. Do not take off hard from stops.
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.
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.
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- Pharr, TX, USA