10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 1
Average Mileage:
2,679 miles

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1995 Ford Windstar engine problems

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1995 Ford Windstar Owner Comments (Page 16 of 17)

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problem #23

Oct 301998

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Transmission clutch piston has hairline crack. Causes transmission to jump into first gear from a stopped position. Rear brakes continually squeal. Right front brake intermittently locks up. Engine head gasket needs replacement. Front shoulder belts get tangled and twisted at the point where they feed through a metal D-shaped clip on the vehicle interior. Belt can't fully retrack.

- Naperville, IL, USA

problem #22

Aug 141998

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall work performed on vehicle engine, however engine failed after work.

- Pomona, CA, USA

problem #21

Jul 011997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine will not accelerate after hours of driving, hesitates and bucks with engine light on, unable to rectify.

- Yorktown H, NY, USA

problem #20

Sep 181998

Windstar

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine oil cap loosened for the second time, causig oil to seep into the alternator.

- Norton, OH, USA

problem #19

Nov 011996

Windstar

  • miles
Faulty head gasket, began overheating on the way home, head gasket failed, require a new engine. Return to the garage and found 3 oxygenators, dealer said that it is missing 3 bolts needed to stabilize the engine and that none of the bolts are torqued properly, causing the starter and flywheel to destroy itself. Impossible for these bolts to have worked loose in this short amount of time if properly installed.

- Plantersville, TX, USA

problem #18

Aug 211995

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine failure causing problems with acceleration and deceleration.

- Apple Vall, CA, USA

problem #17

Mar 241998

Windstar

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine failure.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #16

May 291998

Windstar

  • miles
Engine. A piston has cracked and the clutch has burned out.

- Huntersvil, NC, USA

problem #15

Apr 211998

Windstar

  • miles
We have heard several comments from mechanics, friends and on the internet, that there have been a significant number of similar problems with the 1995 Ford Windstar. Our research indicates that the Windstar is susceptible to blow head gasket problems at between 40 and 60,000 miles. We were traveling on the highway when the problem occurred. Luckily we were not injured when the engine blew, but had we been driving on the interstate at 70 mph there could have been a fatality. We are very concerned about this issue and feel that it is a serious safety concern.

- Canyon, MN, USA

problem #14

May 111998

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
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.

- Levittown, PA, USA

problem #13

Mar 241998

Windstar

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle stalled due to engine failure.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #12

Jan 191998

Windstar

  • miles
While driving the vehicle stalled unexpectedley which almost caused an ccident. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #11

Nov 121997

Windstar

  • miles
Engine failure first due to blown gasket, second time due to cranksaft rod bearing failure.

- Petaluma, CA, USA

problem #10

Jan 011997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle engine dies continuously, repairs made to fuel pump, however problems still continue.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #9

Dec 291997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
Engine stalls at highway speeds and upon merging into traffic.

- Canfield, OH, USA

problem #8

Oct 151997

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle bucks and hesitates when the accelerator pedal is depressed.

- Findlay, OH, USA

problem #7

Aug 221997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle surges forward.

- Luthervill, MD, USA

problem #6

Jun 301997

Windstar

  • miles
Once coming to a complete stop and then trying to go forward the vehicle sometimes doesn''t move. Have to sometime put the vehicle in neutral and then back in drive in order for the vehicle to move. Consumer contacted the dealer and had vehicle repaired.

- Venedocia, OH, USA

problem #5

Apr 101997

Windstar

  • miles
Driving vehicle; started overheating; took to shop; informed air bubble in engine; let it run & it was sucked in anti-freeze; mechanic said engine shot & needs replacing; said factory problem.

- Eggharbor Township, NJ, USA

problem #4

Jul 191995

Windstar

  • miles
Intermittent stalling.

- Edison, NJ, USA

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