This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Side vent window is coming out and none of different mechanics will touch it. Sealer was taking off some of the paint on vehicle. Mechanic suggested that consumer contact a Ford dealer, who would know more about it. Different mechanics didn't know what kind of sealer was used. They didn't want to break window.
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.
My 1995 Windstar has had problems since day 1. paint job had to be repaired; windshield had crack..replaced; sliding door was leaking and had to be adjusted 3 times; head gasket failure; timing gasket failure; wheel bushing failure; interior parts not installed properly; ABS light/elect system failure (2X); I feel so bad about this thing I don't know what to do. Ford doesn't care. I can't sell this thing with a clear conscience....but Ford did. Can you help us!!!! there are many, many others like me. I am very concerned the tranny will go next as has been reported by so many other Windstar owners when they reach the 60-75000 mile range. In addition, the timing cover gasket costs approximately $850 to fix. I don't want to pay for this repair but neither Ford or my dealer will fix the problem. Mechanics I have spoke with said to talk with the dealer...this should not happen at such a low mileage. I believe it was happening since day one intermittantly. (I have always had antifreeze leaking on my garage floor since day 1. the dealer said it was "loose fittings". so now I am stuck with it. Help us!!!
I have had numerous small problems with my Windstar. Large problems begin with the transmission going out in August of 1998. November 2, 1999 while driving at a speed of 35 mph my temperature guage read hot. I stopped immediately to allow the engine to cool down. When the guage showed within the normal range, I turned the car on and it shook and white billowing smoke rolled from the vehicle. I have also had problems with water being retained in the passenger side headlight, the doorlock motor, the driver window sticking and numerous additional small problems.
The rearview mirror fell off the windshield twice. The first time the mirror was glued back on by the owner. The second time windshield had to be replaced because when the mirror fell off the windshield was cracked. The windshield was replaced by the owner. The problem was reported to the manufacturer.
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- Beth, PA, USA