After pumping the brakes they could not stop the vehicle, and the check engine light was on. Dealer replaced the anti lock braking system, but the check engine light problem had not been repaired....also, overdrive light came on dealer replaced shaft sensor.

- Murrells Inlet, SC, USA

While at a stop vehicle stalled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Kokomo, IN, USA

The van started to idle very rough, from complete stall to racing, intermitently, then check engine light came on, to compensate, car needed to be placed in neutral at complete stops, dealer service indicated intake manifold gasket failed, caused, in part because of original manufacture of a plastic part that is no longer availble. Replacement part is indicated to be aluminum, several other gaskets replaced in a costly repair that Ford refused to cover under warranty on van with only 41,500 miles.

- Nutley, NJ, USA

Manifold gasket leak. Tbs article no. 03-16-1. this repair was done 7 months earlier than this and we paid a $200 deductable and our warranty company paid the rest. 7 months and 13,800 miles later it went again and they never did the tbs to it the first time and they wouldn't pay for their error in not taking care of the problem the first time. Our warranty company would not pay as it's a faulty part from Ford and it should have been addressed at the 7 month prior apt. I had also brought it in a few months prior to this Oct. Visit as the engine light was on and they said it was because my gas cap wasn't on tight enough and was charged $85 for this visit. I wonder if this was a sign of what was happening. We we're treated terribly by Ford not only with not paying for their error but disrepectfull and uncalled for language and behavior.

- Saginaw, MN, USA

12/02 engine light came on - had to have upper plenum gasket, O-rings, vacuum elbow and valve cover with gasket replaced for $600. 4/03, car less than 3 yrs. Old but with 44K miles, the transmission blew: Weld broke on the "drum over the planetary gear". so warranty expired at 36K miles but Windstar still under 3 yrs. Old. I expect a car to last at least 3 years before anything this expensive happens. Want Ford to pay for repairs and extend warranty til Windstar is paid for in 2005.

- Glen Ellyn, IL, USA

Right from the day I bought the van, I have had one issue or the other. Here are some of the major issues. 1. tires - my new van had bumps on all 4 tires. Every tire dealer told me they would burst on driving. They were general tires. I went to Ford many times and opened a case with them also to no avail. After 12,000 miles, I decided to buy 4 new tires myself for the safety of my family at my own expense. 2. at 15,000 miles, I had to get my front brakes changed as they had reached their end of life. 3. at 15,000 miles, I also had to get my transmission fluid as well as drop pan changed as they worn out 4. at 30,000 miles, I had to get my front brake pads again changed (these were also worn out). What is surprising is that my rear brakes are fine 5. at 30,000 miles, I also had to get my transmission fluid as well as drop pan changed as they worn out 6. at 40,000 miles, my check engine light came on, for which I had to get the entire cooling system changed as well as had major engine work done to remove the light. The bill was in a few thousand, and I still don't know what they did to get it all fixed 7. at 45,000 miles, I had to get front rotors and brakes again. 8. at 45,000 miles I also had to get my front tie rods changed as they were squeaking 9. my automatic door sensor has never worked since I bought the van. If you shut the doors using the electronic door openers, and if something is in the way, it will still shut the door trapping the item, rather than reversing the process. 10. my drivers side power seats have just failed, and I am yet again faced with a large expense. I will never buy a Ford again

- Robbinsville, NJ, USA

When driving through an intersection vehicle stalled. This caused consumer to have the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection.

- Albany, GA, USA

While the vehicle was parked consumer heard a loud noise coming from the steering wheel when turning left/right. Then, vehicle surged forward. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Dealer also performed diagnostic on vehicle, and found that the cause was a bad idle air control valve. Consumer declined repair on idle air control valve after diagnosis from first dealer. However, idle air control valve was replaced by a different service dealer.

- Zeeland, MI, USA

Consumer states while traveling 65 mph without any indication engine indication light flash speed drop and over driver lights started blinking. Dealer was contacted techician notice transmission needed to be replace transmission is on the third repair.

- Waltham, MA, USA