10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1995 Ford Windstar transmission problems

transmission problem

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1995 Ford Windstar Owner Comments

problem #14

Apr 172002

Windstar

  • miles

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

Consumer stated that vehicle was disengaged with key removed from ignition. The automatic transmission gear shift lever was moved by a child causing the van to roll backwards with three children inside.

- Kensington, OH, USA

problem #13

Mar 081999

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Shift lever fell off vehicle. Mjs

- Sterling H, MI, USA

problem #12

Jun 251998

Windstar

  • miles
When the vehicle was parked on a slight incline, it rolled backward causing a significant amount of stress on the transmission gear cable which broke when the vehicle was put into gear.

- Niantic, CT, USA

problem #11

Jul 011998

Windstar

  • miles

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

Transmission was shifting hard, it coded for incorrect gear nd torque converter. Transmission had to be replaced at 52000 miles.

- Concord Fa, TN, USA

problem #10

Sep 011998

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Passenger's side sliding door is unable to be opened on either side of vehicle, and the inside handle came off. Door handle mechanism replaced 3 times by dealer. Also had to have driving gear replaced.

- Brooklyn Park, MN, USA

problem #9

Jul 291998

Windstar

  • miles
Intermittently when accelerating the gear will not engage, causing the vehicle to hesitate. The manufacturer and dealer has been notified.

- Aiken, SC, USA

problem #8

Jun 151998

Windstar

  • miles

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

Transmission jumps out of gear when vehicle comes to a stop and will abruptly jump into gear when acceleration begins.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #7

Oct 011997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving automatic transmission won't shift into any forward gear from a standstill. After stopping at a light and when light turned green, would take foot off brake and deptress the accelerator. In stead of moving forward engine raced in neutral. This was caused by two cracked external pins.

- Potomac, MD, USA

problem #6

Aug 081997

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While waiting at stop sign, vehicle jumped out of gear & rolled down a hill. When driving vehicle on hwy, seems like its in neutral & stops. Had pulled to side of road & forcibly shifted gear. Took to transmission shop & told transmission pressure was causing it to jumpout of gear.

- Mt Olive, NC, USA

problem #5

Jul 161997

Windstar

  • miles
Had parked vehicle & left running in garage & shut door; returned & vehicle would not shift. Put foot on brakes & did not release; finally shift lever broke; took to dealer & informed safety transmission switch jammed. Had it replaced.

- Ringgold, VA, USA

problem #4

Dec 021996

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Pre mature wea rof rear brake pads; seat belts fail to latch properly/ fuel injector failure and gears to not shift easily.

- Cupertino, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 191995

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Total ABS failure, the pedal when applied has gone to the floor on two occasions. Consumer states brakes never operated correctly the entire time consumer owned vehicle, consumer traded vehicle back in. Seat clicks and skips when moving back and forth, dealer replaced the seat track. Wiper blades replaced. Gear selector lever replaced. Brake shoes, pads, H and rotors have been replaced several times, drums were machined many times.

- Fair Hope, AL, USA

problem #2

Sep 151995

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Automatic transmission park/lock failure, does not stay locked in park position, vehicle rolled backwards out of garage.

- Billings, MT, USA

problem #1

Aug 201995

Windstar

  • miles
Gear shift lever failed.

- Fullerton, CA, USA

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