Ford Windstar 1994
Model Windstar made in 1994 by Ford got 26 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had one investigation (structure).
Model 1994
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 03181 | 09/15/2003 | 10004027 | Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| BC0065950201 | 02/01/1995 | 39134 | Manufacturer recall 94s99 - the alternator or battery wires may be loose where they are connected to the power distribution box. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 00M09 | 01/01/2001 | 625878 | Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program. *yh | 12/10/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 12178 | 11/01/1998 | 613234 | Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| 12559 | 03/01/1999 | 605294 | Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures. *tt | 06/07/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC0678961025 | 10/25/1996 | 50356 | Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 98L20 | 12/01/1998 | 616508 | Special field action regarding revised waranty information. *tt | 03/01/2001 | |
| BC2361970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52810 | Authorized warranty part replacement of brake pads to correct excessive brake noise. *tw | 09/12/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| EA97018 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/30/1997 | 10/22/1997 | OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT | 97V180000 | |
| Alleged the outer body panel of the two piece bonded hood separates from the inner panel while driving.the hood latch remains latched. | ||||||
| PE97011 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/13/1997 | 09/30/1997 | OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT | ||
| The outer body panel of the two piece bonded hood separates from the inner panel while driving.the hood latch remains latched. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 03/05/1999 | |||
| While sitting at a red light another vehicle rear ended consumer's vehicle, and driver's side/passenger's side air bags didn't deploy. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/10/2005 | 143000 | 4 | |
| The consumer is experiencing problems with the brakes. the abs light comes on and no one seems to know why it's happening. also, the rear wheel cylinders are leaking. also, the brake hoses were replaced. owner has taken the vehicle to the dealer for these brake problems on numerous occasions but know one can seem to repair the problems. *nm the brakes would lock up at times. the consumer would have to pump the brakes a few times. refer to recall campaign #02v101000. when the van was started for a 5th or 6th time, it would spudder/bubble and on occasion, would not start up. the spark plugs, plug wires and egr valve had been replaced. there were also ongoing problem with the alignment wheel pulling to the right. *sc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/17/2004 | 114000 | 3 | |
| While driving 30 mph the vehicle stalled. the dealer was notified of the problem. please provide any additional information. *nm | |||
| 09/09/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that the vehicle would run rough and loses coolant while driving. dealer notified and informed that the problem is with a blown head gaskets on their 3.8l v6 engine. feel free to provide any further information. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer received service program 00m09 regarding head gasket failure, consumer went to a local dealer stating that no failures had occurred and dealer stated action was not necessary, however now the head gasket has failed and consumer was informed the warranty had expired for the service program, consumer is now left having to pay for repairs. *slc | |||
| 06/15/2002 | |||
| A blown head gasket reoccurred after repairs were made four yes ago. manufacturer was notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| Engine head gaskets have failed prematurely. dealer has no reason. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| While driving and without warning vehicle began to stall, resulting in a complete shutdown. dealer was notified.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| The gas fumes enter in the vehicle while driving, causing health problems. dealer cannot determine problem. cause unknown. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Bad stress points with 4 to 6 inch fractures in the metal. (nar) *ph ford windstars made from 1994 - 2000. *cb | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states while driving over 35 mph without warning the speedometer needle will move back and fourth extremely fast resulting in the speed of the vehicle not to register.*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 40000 | |||
| When vehicle is at a complete stop or idling and gas is applied, the vehicle hesitates to accelerate, then launches forward when accelerator engages. the dealership indicated that this is a result of a faulty piston in the transmission, and this is a common problem with this model/year vehicle. please provide more details. ts | |||
| 10/18/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| This failure causes vehicle to lose drive power at intersections and is very unsafe, when i contacted ford they said no recall had been ordered and they would do nothing until a recall is ordered. this is extremly unsafe to lose power in an intersection, ford has redesigned this part on later models because of failure but they are not replacing parts already installed on existing vehicles. they said it would take an order from nhtsa would you please check this out and order a recall, while i was fortunate enough to avoid an accident this faultly clucth is unsafe and needs to be addressed. thanks for your concern! | |||
| 09/09/1997 | 1 | ||
| Transmission engages slowely when hot, falls into neutral slips on start, and a loud thump is heard while driving, the dealer has been notified. *ak consumer stated foward clutch piston and 3rd clutch piston aluminum cracked.*jb | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Transmission failed - vehicle drifted backwards several feet, then surge forward. | |||
| 01/16/1997 | |||
| Was driving along at approximately 35mph , pulled out to get in passing lane and transmission slipped and the vehicle would not accelerate. took vehicle to dealer and he could not find the problem. now the vehicle will not go into reverse. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| When going to park into reverse consumer will hear a loud clunking noise. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/20/2002 | |||
| Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without the transmission failed causing the vehicle not to accelerate. dealer notified. ts | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle equipped without rear seat passengers' head restraint system. probable cause: severe head or neck injuries upon a crash. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| Applied the brakes and the abs brakes did not kick in . please describe . *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 02/10/2005 | 143000 | 4 | |
| The consumer is experiencing problems with the brakes. the abs light comes on and no one seems to know why it's happening. also, the rear wheel cylinders are leaking. also, the brake hoses were replaced. owner has taken the vehicle to the dealer for these brake problems on numerous occasions but know one can seem to repair the problems. *nm the brakes would lock up at times. the consumer would have to pump the brakes a few times. refer to recall campaign #02v101000. when the van was started for a 5th or 6th time, it would spudder/bubble and on occasion, would not start up. the spark plugs, plug wires and egr valve had been replaced. there were also ongoing problem with the alignment wheel pulling to the right. *sc *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| Push the button to close the sliding door and it didn't close all the way. another time, the light came on to indicate door ajar, and the door was ajar while driving. contacted dealer. dealer checked the door and regreased. the second time they ordered a part. the third at the dealer they readjusted the door. the fourth time the door was realigned. the fifth time they put a new controller.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 02/10/2005 | 143000 | 4 | |
| The consumer is experiencing problems with the brakes. the abs light comes on and no one seems to know why it's happening. also, the rear wheel cylinders are leaking. also, the brake hoses were replaced. owner has taken the vehicle to the dealer for these brake problems on numerous occasions but know one can seem to repair the problems. *nm the brakes would lock up at times. the consumer would have to pump the brakes a few times. refer to recall campaign #02v101000. when the van was started for a 5th or 6th time, it would spudder/bubble and on occasion, would not start up. the spark plugs, plug wires and egr valve had been replaced. there were also ongoing problem with the alignment wheel pulling to the right. *sc *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 07/14/1997 | 1 | 08/31/1994 | |
| Main bearings failed suddenly at highway speed. lost power on interstate without warning. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 05/05/2010 | 125000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford windstar. while driving at speeds of 15 mph, the contact heard a loud, unusual noise coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the technician advised the suspension was cracked. the technician made repairs to the suspension accordingly. the dealer was contacted and advised there were no recalls for the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 125,000. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY | LOUISVILLE | 40291 | NIGHT LIFE PERFORMANCE | 502 231 0978 |
| NY | WOODLAWN | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |