Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V223000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/01/1994 to 09/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 112000 | 12/20/1994 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/04/1994 | 11/22/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The alternator output wire was not connected tightly to the power distribution box. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in overheating of the connection and a possible vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and tighten the connection. vehicles with visible damage to the plastic power distribution box housing will have the the underhood harness, including the power distribution box, replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical system; alternator; regulator; starter.vehicle description: light duty van.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V222000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/01/1994 to 06/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 72000 | 12/20/1994 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/04/1994 | 11/22/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The wiring harness insulation can abrade on a brace that runs from the instrument panel to the cowl. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in an electrical short and possibly a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a shield on the instrument panel to cowl brace, and installation of a piece of convolute wrap material on one of the adjacent harnesses. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical system; wiring harness; front; underhood.vehicle description: light duty van.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| BC3370972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51450 | The illumination of malfunction indicator light, on and diagnostic trouble codes p1131, p1151, p1132, p1152. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| BC4189950401 | 04/01/1995 | 39859 | Vehicles may experience an intermittent crank/no start condition. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC4189950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3035690 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 97613 | 03/17/1997 | 51995 | Transaxle- ax4s/ax4n- diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 628, p0741 and/or p1744 stored in memory after transaxle exchange. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| BC1381950906 | 09/01/1995 | 45751 | Unknown | 04/25/1996 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 97111097234 | 11/10/1997 | 53660 | Vehicles exhibiting a squeaking or chirping from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID | |||||
| 94263 | 12/01/1994 | 38060 | Some vehicles may exhibit a no-crank condition due to corrosion at the starter solenoid connector. *tw | 02/07/1995 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC0062950201 | 02/01/1995 | 39133 | Manufacturer recall 94s98 - the main system electrical wiring harness may contact a brace that supports the instrument panel. this may result in the harness chafing against the brace. in some cases an electrical short may occur, which co | 03/17/1995 | |
| 9529 | 01/01/1995 | 39123 | Vehicles may show a false illumination of the dome lamp and door ajar warning lamp, or false door chime, or anti-theft activation. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| BC4189950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3035690 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC2902950401 | 04/01/1995 | 39843 | Vehicles built in february 1995 may experience a camshaft position sensor failure reading due to chafing at the accessory drive belt tensioner. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA08021 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/17/2008 | 10/14/2009 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 09V399000 | |
| Ea08-021 is closed with ford's actions in recall 09v-399 recalling approximately 4.5 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).with this recall ford has now recalled all of the approximate 16 million ford model vehicles that were manufactured from my 1992 through 2003 with a texas instruments scds.nhtsa will continue to monitor the recalled vehicles to ensure remedies installed by ford tomitigate the potential for scds related fires are effective.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for further details. | ||||||
| PE08035 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/13/2008 | 09/17/2008 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
| Odi has received 134 consumer complaints, 285 manufacturer complaints, and 137 manufacturer warranty claims alleging incidents of engine compartment fire in model year (my) 1995 thru 2003 ford windstar vehicles.two of the odi complaints allege the fires caused structural damage to the complainant's home.of the 134 odi complaints, 36 allege the fire occurred while the vehicle was parked, 72 allege the fire occurred while the vehicle was running and 26 of the complaints do not specify if the vehicle was running or not.further review of the odi complaints shows that 72 allege that the speed control deactivation switch (scds) caused the fire and 10 allege that the scds leaked brake fluid on to the abs module resulting in the fire.there were 52 that did not identify a cause or that identified miscellaneous other causes.odi has also received 89 complaints ( not counted in this resume) alleging that the scds developed a brake fluid leak.thirteen of these complaints say that the leak at the scds resulted in braked fluid reaching the abs module.this pe has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea) to further evaluate the cause of the fires and assess the scope, frequency, and safety consequences of the alleged defect. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||
| PE08035 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/13/2008 | 09/17/2008 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
| Odi has received 134 consumer complaints, 285 manufacturer complaints, and 137 manufacturer warranty claims alleging incidents of engine compartment fire in model year (my) 1995 thru 2003 ford windstar vehicles.two of the odi complaints allege the fires caused structural damage to the complainant's home.of the 134 odi complaints, 36 allege the fire occurred while the vehicle was parked, 72 allege the fire occurred while the vehicle was running and 26 of the complaints do not specify if the vehicle was running or not.further review of the odi complaints shows that 72 allege that the speed control deactivation switch (scds) caused the fire and 10 allege that the scds leaked brake fluid on to the abs module resulting in the fire.there were 52 that did not identify a cause or that identified miscellaneous other causes.odi has also received 89 complaints ( not counted in this resume) alleging that the scds developed a brake fluid leak.thirteen of these complaints say that the leak at the scds resulted in braked fluid reaching the abs module.this pe has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea) to further evaluate the cause of the fires and assess the scope, frequency, and safety consequences of the alleged defect. | ||||||
| EA08021 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/17/2008 | 10/14/2009 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 09V399000 | |
| Ea08-021 is closed with ford's actions in recall 09v-399 recalling approximately 4.5 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).with this recall ford has now recalled all of the approximate 16 million ford model vehicles that were manufactured from my 1992 through 2003 with a texas instruments scds.nhtsa will continue to monitor the recalled vehicles to ensure remedies installed by ford tomitigate the potential for scds related fires are effective.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for further details. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 196602 | ||
| Abs brake warning light (yellow) comes on while driving and won't go off | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Ford windstar abs/brake light still comes on after recall. | |||
| 05/08/2010 | 170000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. while parked at a gas station, the vehicle caught fire from under the hood without warning. the manufacturer advised the vehicle was under an unknown recall and an investigator would further inspect the vehicle for the cause of the fire. the vehicle was repaired under the unknown recall however, the contact stated the brake warning light illuminated following repairs. the contact had not had any problems with the braking system before repairs. the contact spoke with the manufacturer who provided no assistance and he was unable to locate a dealer who would make further repairs to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 170,000 and the current was 177,000. | |||
| 07/03/2009 | 220000 | 1 | |
| Our 1995 ford windstar burned. the building in which it was parked also burned along with a 1990 pace arrow motor home, a 2008 harley davidson motorcycle $5000.00 dollars worth of lumber and several thousand dollars worth of miscellaneous material. *tr | |||
| 09/30/2009 | 179000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle shut down completely. the vehicle was towed to her residence. the vehicle was inoperable for 1 to 2 months. a local mechanic stated that the wires located near the engine were burned and that the vehicle was junk and that the engine needed to be replaced. she also stated that the vehicle experienced electrical issues and that the power locks never functioned correctly. the dealer advised her that the repairs would cost $3,000. the manufacturer was not informed about the failure; however, she did receive recall notice (09v399000). she no longer owns the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were approximately 179,000. | |||
| 06/28/1997 | 1 | ||
| 2 years after vehicle was purchased brand new, the door chime would not turn off nor the dome light. i still have the vehicle and had it inspected and worked on over 10 times and no one can fix it. *tr | |||
| 06/05/2008 | 137145 | 1 | |
| My husband turned on our 1995 ford windstar and noticed a brake light on. he left it running, opened the hood and was about to check the master cylinder when a fire erupted below the brake master cylinder (all he had done was open the hood). *tr updated 12/30/08 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle had some electrical problems days prior. updated 01/05/09. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1995 ford windstar master brake cylinder leaked causing circuits for the horn, back up lights, and cruise control to be inoperable. *ts the consumer stated the cruise control is still inoperative. the dealer stated the problem stemmed from a burnt circuit. *jb | |||
| 12/24/2004 | 116000 | 10 | 07/01/1994 |
| Numerous problems with my 1995 ford windstar. it is the worst car i have ever purchased! as soon as one repair is completed (two transmissions, head gasket, electrical problems, brakes, suspension), then another one occurs. now, as in every christmas, the engine light is on and the car is running so poorly that you can't even pull the car out of the driveway without it choking and spitting, lots of smoke, and the car is actually shaking!!! i know it is another head gasket and i just can't pay anymore money into this piece of garbage. i have been looking for a new car and it certainly will not be a ford! | |||
| 02/04/2004 | 78000 | 5 | 02/03/2004 |
| I asked the seller at ford to completely service the van before i would buy it. he said his mechanic would. i checked the van out two weeks later, low on oil, no brake fluid, trans fluid very low, no water hardly at all in receiver, then the starter went out, replaced it no good, replaced switch, no good, brakes gone out, can't keep fluid in systems, engine light came on, emission problems, mechanic stalls for the hour amount, and still can't fix/test ii code. inside lights dim when extra. lights come on. it's a damn piece of junk and they sold us a lemon. i paid over $4,000.00 cash for it, and all they wanted to so was sell it for money. what can i do? it has 72,000 etc mile and now has 82,000. we are both disabled with two kids. we have been screwed. i can get the ford info on the ford windstar 95 3.8 it rattles, water runs out of the exhaust pipe and the converter. i want to sue them, i calld them and they said the hell with you, you bought it as it was. ford products are the worst auto's on the market. we want revenge and all our money back now. avery herring res8cvfs@verizon.net 8284977787. what is next a head gasket? i heard that cost over $1,600.00 to fix. and there are alot of them going out. ford needs to stand behind it's products or get out of the bussiness. i have had my kids tossed to the dash when i step on the brakes before we even get out of our drive way. we wear seatbelts, i wouldn't dare ride in it. it is a death trap tp me.*ak | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 149000 | 3 | 02/20/2001 |
| Had to have heads replaced, electronic brain, and the transmission failed all within 1 1/2 years from date of purchase. *jb | |||
| 11/08/2003 | 36000 | 6 | |
| I own a 1995 ford windstar the paint is blistering off in huge pieces. ford says it is not their problem , paint should not peal from a car like this it is blistering off in sheets . i have read that ford is paying for painting only if the customers are really loud about complaints. i have also read that many complaints have already been sent here. this automobile has been a nightmare with defects and recalls. anyone in the automotive business laughs when they here what kind of car i own. 10 years to pay it off, 3 head gaskets later rebuilt trans engine heads warped from factory coils springs breaking electrical malfunctions , paint lifting off the vertical sides, brake problems....the list goes on and now ford no longer lists the windstar on their site. they have changed the name to free star i wonder why? | |||
| 01/13/2003 | 1 | ||
| 1995 ford windstar, transmission failure, electrical gremlins, power steering box failure, engine failure. *la | |||
| 07/29/2003 | 1 | ||
| The van began making a static/ping-ping sound. while van was shut off the head lights remained on with switch off. the van began smoking while off. fire began to consume the van when the fire department opened the hood and disconnect the battery. the fire was associated with an electrical failure. please describe details. *ph | |||
| 06/18/2003 | 123000 | 1 | |
| Brake light come on frequently. door ajar light stays on occasionally causing interior lights to remain on even when all doors are shut. dash light quit working. took to certified mechanic and found the problem was in the ashtray light, disconnected ashtray light and dash lights started working again. engine light staying on. took to certified mechanic, was told that vacuum hose was off the egr valve. mechanic put vacuum hose back on. problem recurred 3 days later but this time not vacuum hose. believe the problem to be egr valve itself. engine surges/misses constantly. did a tune up, replacing plugs wires, etc.. problem still exists especially after vehicle is run for a while. often shifts hard during acceleration. have done transmission service, problem still exists. do not take off hard from stops. *jb | |||
| 4 | 12/24/1996 | ||
| The entire engine was replaced, however the vehicle continued to have engine problems, the transmission side pan gasket, heat, power window, defroster, door switch assembly, were all replaced, the dome light would stay on continuously, and the right caliper was leaking.*jb | |||
| When vehicle is idling electrical components short out. after a while the components come back on. dealer contacted. *ak | |||
| 02/14/2002 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Before freedom ford replaced our engine, we were having electrical problems which we reported and they could not find the problem to why the door chimes and door adjar lights would stay on, our engine assembly was relaced on 09/27/2001. then our battery light came on while driving and the lights in the car started dimming, we replaced our battery and found out from ford that our alternator was bad. we had to pay 387.51 for an alternator.! not to mention the 1800+ in emergency expenses we had to pay that ford refuse to pay us back when our engine blew while driving home on a vacation. however they did replaced the engine free of charge after long negotiation by my wife. we are still having problems with our door chimes and lights and ford said on 02/14/2002 they could not check to see what's wrong unless it comes on and to bring it in when the light comes on. figure the odds on that, i live about 20-25 minutes away from there and the light may go out before i get there. also, we have had numerous times when the front mirror on the inside came off while my husband was driving. i mean literally fell off. these ford windstars are not safe to be on the road and there really needs to be a recall on these vans or ford should be ordered to give the owners a prorated refund or set amt. back for all our problems and financial sufferings we have been through. i pray that nhtsa issues a recall or order ford to take the 1995 windstars off the street and issue us a prorated refund. these windstars are not safe.imagine your engine blowing on a busy highway with your family in the van. this is what happened to me.e-mail me with the ansers to my questions.. will nhtsa be issuing a recall or ford a prorated refund on these ford windstars soon? i still owe on this ford, but we do not feel safe driving it anymore, but it is all we have. how can we get rid of the windstar and the loan payments and buy something else? i pray that you will help us owners of windstars. thanks.*ak | |||
| 05/02/1996 | 3 | ||
| The interior lights do not go out when the door is closed, the vehicle has been taken to the dealer numerous times to be fixed but each time the problem returns, since the lights do not go out they drain the battery. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated that vehicle experienced many electrical problems. *slc | |||
| 08/21/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| The electrical problem have been experienced by other windstar users. i received this information from cartrackers. com on their website. the lights when the door is shut closed stays on inside the van and the door ajar light stays on and turns off after you reach about 20 miles per hour and somtimes it just stays on. please inform me of what to do in this situation and investigat any other problems that other people may have had with this van. thank you . i look forward to a reply regarding this matter. | |||
| 02/25/1999 | 202 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Blown head gasket,ford engine replaced, head gasket going .electrial problems since i purchased the van.thousands of my money spent for repairs with problems still occurring.no relief from ford motor company. years of aggraviation &out-put of monies.repairs, rental cars,etc.*ak | |||
| 05/05/2000 | 3 | ||
| Was experiencing problems with head gasket leaking on 01 jan 00. had vehicle towed to mechanic & informed head consumer that gasket was repaired previously. problem caused engine to be damaged. mechanic indicated vehicle is driveable, but engine was dying & had owner drive off lot. returned vehicle & engine was replaced. new engine started to have electrical problems. air conditioner did not work & dome light came on and off.*ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| The brakes were repaired prior to us ever taking possesion of the vehicle, 1 week after purchase the transmissions and electrical system were under repair for 3 wks, electric sys still does not fnction properly, a/c never worked in car, brought in for repair and engine is damaged due to recall - will not be fixed for 5 to 12 weeks. i want a comparable replacement vehicle | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 2 | 07/01/1995 | |
| 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!!! | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Possible electrical failure causing abs, air bag, check engine, and brake light indicators to remain on. mjs | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| Electrical system shorting out causing lights to flicker on and off. mjs | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| When traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal interior lights/door lights illumnate on the dash. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/19/1996 | 6 | ||
| Electrical system: chimes for door ajar, rings when doors are closed. had been to 10 different shops for either fuse replacement or sliding door panel replacement. also, wiring to windows goes up or down without being switched either way and dome light comes on by itself. in addition, transmissio: worn out due to leakage (oil) from theengine head gaskets. needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Electrical system failed due to manufacturers defect, causing fire. | |||
| 04/12/1998 | 11/01/1996 | ||
| Replacement cost $1200. currently experiencing electical problems with replacement tranny (new ford oem tranny). plan on trading shortly. *ak | |||
| 07/25/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| In addition to the transmission failure, there have been numerous electrical problems with the heating/ ac, door locks, wipers and door sensors. my windstar also had the defective head gasket which was part of a voluntary recall by ford. the transmission failure of this model is well known. additional anecdotal info can be obtained through the car trackers website on internet. the transmission failure on the 95 windstar is a known problem at ford, however no recall has ever been issued. | |||
| 12/13/1996 | 1 | 07/05/1994 | |
| Electrical system failure. | |||
| 08/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Electrical problems. *sd | |||
| 07/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Electrical burning odor. *sd | |||
| 09/01/1984 | 1 | ||
| Electrical problems cause vehicle to rev up and down and stall. *tt | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Electrical system malfunctioned, causing brake lights/ instrument lights/ cluster module to fail. *ak | |||
| 02/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Electrical problems prior to recall notice. *skd | |||
| 05/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Electrical malfunction, causing abs warning light/parking brake light to come/stay on. *aw | |||
| 04/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Electrical problems. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 04/29/2008 | 126000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. three days after the vehicle was purchased, the engine stalled while driving 5 mph. the failure occurred up to seven times per day. the contact was unable to start the engine and the vehicle was towed to her residence. she called a repair shop and they informed her that the alternator was defective. she removed the alternator from the vehicle and took it to the shop to have it tested. the mechanic informed her that the alternator was no good; therefore, the contact purchased a new one and placed it into the vehicle. she was able to start the engine and run the vehicle, but it stalled once again 4 blocks later. she restarted the vehicle, drove home, and called the dealer from where she purchased the vehicle. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the oxygen sensor failed. they replaced the sensor, but it still did not correct the failure. the vehicle remains at the dealer. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 126,000. | |||
| 02/14/2002 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Before freedom ford replaced our engine, we were having electrical problems which we reported and they could not find the problem to why the door chimes and door adjar lights would stay on, our engine assembly was relaced on 09/27/2001. then our battery light came on while driving and the lights in the car started dimming, we replaced our battery and found out from ford that our alternator was bad. we had to pay 387.51 for an alternator.! not to mention the 1800+ in emergency expenses we had to pay that ford refuse to pay us back when our engine blew while driving home on a vacation. however they did replaced the engine free of charge after long negotiation by my wife. we are still having problems with our door chimes and lights and ford said on 02/14/2002 they could not check to see what's wrong unless it comes on and to bring it in when the light comes on. figure the odds on that, i live about 20-25 minutes away from there and the light may go out before i get there. also, we have had numerous times when the front mirror on the inside came off while my husband was driving. i mean literally fell off. these ford windstars are not safe to be on the road and there really needs to be a recall on these vans or ford should be ordered to give the owners a prorated refund or set amt. back for all our problems and financial sufferings we have been through. i pray that nhtsa issues a recall or order ford to take the 1995 windstars off the street and issue us a prorated refund. these windstars are not safe.imagine your engine blowing on a busy highway with your family in the van. this is what happened to me.e-mail me with the ansers to my questions.. will nhtsa be issuing a recall or ford a prorated refund on these ford windstars soon? i still owe on this ford, but we do not feel safe driving it anymore, but it is all we have. how can we get rid of the windstar and the loan payments and buy something else? i pray that you will help us owners of windstars. thanks.*ak | |||
| 10/20/2000 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 11/09/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| I think this was the same part as a previous recall could i get the part # on that?? no safety defect mentioned. *ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Engine overheated,dealer replaced with rebuilt engine.now 2 months later engine cranks,but wont start.had it towed to dealer.it is our only vehicle and we have 4 kids.this van has been in the shop every month since we bought it.is there anything we can do?it had to be towed 3 times!. | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 1 | 04/01/1994 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/23/2000 | 1 | ||
| Starter was replaced, there was a recall (94v-223) on this, however consumer did not mention any recall services. *slc | |||
| 12/29/1999 | 2 | ||
| Starter failed. nlm | |||
| 2 | 05/01/1994 | ||
| Starter failed . nlm | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Consumer experiencing electrical malfunctions, recall related problems prior to recall notification (94v-222/223). nlm | |||
| 11/04/1999 | 2 | 05/01/1998 | |
| The alternator went out 4 times and the head gasket went out. then the engine went out because of head gasket damage. with a total repairs being $7,500.00 dealer only covered alternator after 4 monthes of fighting with them. | |||
| 11/30/1999 | 04/01/1994 | ||
| This vehicle has had problem from the day we purchased. most recently, it is currently at dlrship for service due to engine overheating, just short of van catching fire. prior to this, we had to replace the transmission (approx. 1 1/2- 2yrs. ago). at this point, we are truly concerned about the safety of this vehicle even after repair. | |||
| 09/22/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| No summary. | |||
| 08/25/1997 | 2 | 08/01/1997 | |
| I have spent $2,650.00 on this van.it is still a death trap. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| 10/20/1998 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| I have spent a total of $5,000.00 in repairs for our 1995 ford windstar van - a 3.8 engine, 6 cyclinders. ford sent out a notice in june of 1998 advising the drivers of 1995 ford windstars that they would possibly experience head gasket problems. ford s | |||
| 04/30/1996 | 1 | 10/27/1994 | |
| Alternator replaced. | |||
| 02/17/1995 | 1 | 10/21/1994 | |
| Recall due to loose alternator output wire. | |||
| 03/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Alternator failure. *ak | |||
| 02/09/1995 | 1 | ||
| Alternator/regulator/starter recall repairs refused due to dealership's insistence that her car was not recalled. however, owner recieved recall notice. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 11/04/2003 | 53300 | 2 | 09/27/1994 |
| The consumer was able take the key out of the ignition switch with the vehicle running. the dealership had been notified, but the problem was not resolved. *ak the battery died and was replaced. *scc *jb | |||
| 02/14/2002 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Before freedom ford replaced our engine, we were having electrical problems which we reported and they could not find the problem to why the door chimes and door adjar lights would stay on, our engine assembly was relaced on 09/27/2001. then our battery light came on while driving and the lights in the car started dimming, we replaced our battery and found out from ford that our alternator was bad. we had to pay 387.51 for an alternator.! not to mention the 1800+ in emergency expenses we had to pay that ford refuse to pay us back when our engine blew while driving home on a vacation. however they did replaced the engine free of charge after long negotiation by my wife. we are still having problems with our door chimes and lights and ford said on 02/14/2002 they could not check to see what's wrong unless it comes on and to bring it in when the light comes on. figure the odds on that, i live about 20-25 minutes away from there and the light may go out before i get there. also, we have had numerous times when the front mirror on the inside came off while my husband was driving. i mean literally fell off. these ford windstars are not safe to be on the road and there really needs to be a recall on these vans or ford should be ordered to give the owners a prorated refund or set amt. back for all our problems and financial sufferings we have been through. i pray that nhtsa issues a recall or order ford to take the 1995 windstars off the street and issue us a prorated refund. these windstars are not safe.imagine your engine blowing on a busy highway with your family in the van. this is what happened to me.e-mail me with the ansers to my questions.. will nhtsa be issuing a recall or ford a prorated refund on these ford windstars soon? i still owe on this ford, but we do not feel safe driving it anymore, but it is all we have. how can we get rid of the windstar and the loan payments and buy something else? i pray that you will help us owners of windstars. thanks.*ak | |||
| 08/25/1997 | 2 | 08/01/1997 | |
| I have spent $2,650.00 on this van.it is still a death trap. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1994 | ||
| Window motor failed, battery failed. | |||
| 06/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Battery cable replaced. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 97100 | 1 | |
| 1995 ford windstar had a burnt circuit affecting the backup lights, horn and cruise control.***no answer required*** *mr *sc the consumer did not have the cruise control repaired due to expense reasons. *jb | |||
| 01/05/2002 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| I have had numerous problems with my 1995 windstar. the transmission failed in 10/99 and i had to replace the entire transmission. i have had many problems with the computer/electrical system with sensors and fuses going out. my timing gasket cover cracked and coolant was leaking (10/01). i had to have that replaced along with the water pump, etc. now, my engine has either a bearing or has thrown a rod and i have been told i need to have my engine replaced at a cost of $3500. there have been many more problems (struts, engine mounts, etc....). i have spent over $6000 (not including regular maintenance costs --oil changes, brakes, tires, tune ups, etc). i have had to spend much $$$ on car rentals while my car was being repaired. now i'm faced with a huge new problem--the engine. *ak | |||
| 06/14/2001 | 20 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Dealer has looked at problem says there is none. i know of other 1995 windstar owners with same problem. this is causing a safty problem because i know of people disconnecting the fuse to shut the warning and interior light. *ak | |||
| 08/21/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| The electrical problem have been experienced by other windstar users. i received this information from cartrackers. com on their website. the lights when the door is shut closed stays on inside the van and the door ajar light stays on and turns off after you reach about 20 miles per hour and somtimes it just stays on. please inform me of what to do in this situation and investigat any other problems that other people may have had with this van. thank you . i look forward to a reply regarding this matter. | |||
| 10/26/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Electrical brake light problem required dealer to pull out dash to repair 8/19/96. letter from ford says out of warranty. failure of auto trans at 59,428 in 11/4/97. there is a service bulletin issued by ford for forward clutch pistons. ford refuses again to cover.-- manufacturing defect. in oct 24, 99 head gasket failure--replaced engine at 87,376 miles. ford issues recall letter and we receive $3200 from ford june 16, 2000. second transmission replacement at 89,021. mechanic states overheating of engine affected the second transmission. during test drive of third transmission, the speedometer malfunctions. the ford dealer repairs problem. the total of these repairs alone total approximately $9500.00! *ak | |||
| 09/16/1999 | |||
| Vehicle had caught on fire due to a short in the electrical wiring system. also, brakes/ horn , and air bag system failed due to wires shorting out. *ak | |||
| 08/25/1997 | 2 | 08/01/1997 | |
| I have spent $2,650.00 on this van.it is still a death trap. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1994 | |||
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| Owner states that his rear brake lights keep going out because of a faulty fuse. dealers have been unable rto emedy the problem. owner has had fuse replaced 2 times. *ak | |||
| 07/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Horn inoperative due to short. *sd | |||
| 08/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Replaced shorted out circuit mass terminal assembly. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 02/04/2004 | 78000 | 5 | 02/03/2004 |
| I asked the seller at ford to completely service the van before i would buy it. he said his mechanic would. i checked the van out two weeks later, low on oil, no brake fluid, trans fluid very low, no water hardly at all in receiver, then the starter went out, replaced it no good, replaced switch, no good, brakes gone out, can't keep fluid in systems, engine light came on, emission problems, mechanic stalls for the hour amount, and still can't fix/test ii code. inside lights dim when extra. lights come on. it's a damn piece of junk and they sold us a lemon. i paid over $4,000.00 cash for it, and all they wanted to so was sell it for money. what can i do? it has 72,000 etc mile and now has 82,000. we are both disabled with two kids. we have been screwed. i can get the ford info on the ford windstar 95 3.8 it rattles, water runs out of the exhaust pipe and the converter. i want to sue them, i calld them and they said the hell with you, you bought it as it was. ford products are the worst auto's on the market. we want revenge and all our money back now. avery herring res8cvfs@verizon.net 8284977787. what is next a head gasket? i heard that cost over $1,600.00 to fix. and there are alot of them going out. ford needs to stand behind it's products or get out of the bussiness. i have had my kids tossed to the dash when i step on the brakes before we even get out of our drive way. we wear seatbelts, i wouldn't dare ride in it. it is a death trap tp me.*ak | |||
| 08/09/2002 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Key can be removed from ignition without completely shutting off ignition. consumer was told lock cylinder was a wearable part. a small child was able to move shift mechanism out of park, allowing vehicle to roll. another child was stuck in the process. owner was aware of other van with same problem. *ak | |||
| While driving at state speed limit and without warning vehicle will stall. will experience more difficulties while driving at low speed or at stop signs.*ak | |||
| While driving 40-45 mph vehicle shutdown. consumer continuously tries to start vehicle, no communication, consumer was not able to get out of vehicle or open window, there was no electrical power. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1000 | 10/01/1999 | |
| I was almost hit in my van because of the ignitio problem. called ford & they wont fix or replace. | |||
| 1 | |||
| The spark plug cracked. *yh | |||
| 12/23/1999 | 1 | ||
| Spark plugs and other plugs were burnt. *slc | |||
| 12/28/1999 | 1 | ||
| The ignition coil pack was improperly installed. *slc | |||
| While traveling at any speed vehicle would stall without any indication. dealer has repaired problem, but it has returned. *ak | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| The numerous failures on ford transmissions are because they used aluminum instead of steel in a high pressure area,it will probably take a class action suit just like the head gaskets and the ignitions. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Ignition tumblers failed. nlm | |||
| 2 | |||
| Ignition tumblers failed and is going out again. nlm | |||
| 03/04/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| When going to use the van one day, there was no reverse. all the forward gears worked. the reverse clutch drum had a crack in it and the whole transmission had to be rebuilt. when going to use the van on another day, it would not start. both of these problems occurred with less than 50,000 miles on the vehicle with total costs of $1378.88 and $341.41. *ak | |||
| 7 | 03/09/1997 | ||
| Water pump leaks coolant and timing case cover leaks antifreeze. cause unknown. other failures include left and right tie rods, ignition key lock, a/c, and head gasket. *ak *ml | |||
| 12/09/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1999 | 04/01/1995 | ||
| This is the continuation of problems with a highly problematic vehicle. 5 years, 90,000 miles have replaced so far: head gaskets, rear suspension twice, front suspension, ignition wires, o2 sensors twice, and now injector and fuel pump. over $3,000 in out of pocked expenses over what was covered on extended warrantee. vehicle is not reliable and am looking to trade in on anything other than a ford! at ford, quality is job none! | |||
| 11/30/1999 | 04/01/1994 | ||
| This vehicle has had problem from the day we purchased. most recently, it is currently at dlrship for service due to engine overheating, just short of van catching fire. prior to this, we had to replace the transmission (approx. 1 1/2- 2yrs. ago). at this point, we are truly concerned about the safety of this vehicle even after repair. | |||
| 06/25/1999 | |||
| Consumer was driving at 65 mph and without prior warning, vehicle cut off due to the ignition switch coil malfunctioning. *ak | |||
| 02/04/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Car first ran hot on 2/4/99. ford would not pay since it was out of warranty. had an independent to replace the head gaskets. picked up car - car ran bad. returned car to garage was told that crankshaft and crankshaft bearings were bad. elected to replace the engine in lieu of repairing. car ok for 3 months. ran hot again. replaced thermostat. continued to run hot. took it to hillard ford in arlington tx. hillard checked it out for a week. could not get it to overheat but replaced spark plugs and an ignition module. have had car for 3 days. car overheated, again. haven't had a chance to identify the problem, but is a continual problem with the windstar. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1994 | |||
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/14/1998 | 10 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Ford is aware of defective trasmissions in '95 windstar. car lurches forward after not accelerating from a stop position, could cause accident if another car were in front, slipping transmission at 50,000 is unconscionable. dealer checked and said i would have to have a new transmission installed at $2,400. check online under ford windstar automatic transmission problems there are thousands of cusotmers with transmissions and head gaskets blowing at very low milage. is there a class action suit regarding this defect? apparently, ford is aware of the problem but won't do a recall because it's too expensive. i am single mom with 3 children whom i must drive to and from school every day and i am very concerned about our safety. please help me! according to other owners, after their transmissions began to slip, it was only weeks before the whole thing blew. i do not have the money to buy a new transmission. ford should do something. *ak strater faile at 55,955 miles. the vehicle would not start numerous times. abs light stays on due to master cylinder failure. loud noise in front suspension due to struts failure. brakes make grinding noise. serpentine belt failed. temprature guage running hot because of temprature sensor failure. the consumer states that the vehicle is a lemon and should be recalled. *yh | |||
| 12/12/1996 | 1 | 11/04/1994 | |
| Ignition lock cylinder failed causing sticking. | |||
| 08/28/1997 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Ignition system failed. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Ignition failed. | |||
| 02/03/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Ignition failure. | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Spark plugs failed. | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Spark plug assembly failed. | |||
| 10/12/1995 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| The engine cuts off while driving and caused an accident at 60mph. please describe. tt *slc | |||
| Air bags deployed when driver hit a puppy-customer was strained because when air bags deployed auto would not start again. tt | |||
| 04/28/1995 | |||
| The vehicle dies in the middle of traffic at highway speeds of 55 mph and up. please describe. tt | |||
| 03/15/1995 | 1 | ||
| Intermittent stalling/surging. *ak | |||
| 04/18/1995 | 10 | ||
| Vehicle periodically stalls or shutsdown upon leaving idling position or driving. tt | |||
| 12/20/1994 | |||
| Traveling 60mph front end made loud noise and vehicle locked up. due to an electrical problem. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 01/05/2002 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| I have had numerous problems with my 1995 windstar. the transmission failed in 10/99 and i had to replace the entire transmission. i have had many problems with the computer/electrical system with sensors and fuses going out. my timing gasket cover cracked and coolant was leaking (10/01). i had to have that replaced along with the water pump, etc. now, my engine has either a bearing or has thrown a rod and i have been told i need to have my engine replaced at a cost of $3500. there have been many more problems (struts, engine mounts, etc....). i have spent over $6000 (not including regular maintenance costs --oil changes, brakes, tires, tune ups, etc). i have had to spend much $$$ on car rentals while my car was being repaired. now i'm faced with a huge new problem--the engine. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| I have had a continuing stream of endless repairs to this ford windstar. staring with the water pump one week after purchase; then the left front spring and strut collasped; next the abs system almost cost me my life by failing on a downgrade into an intersection; a compoent of the fuel injection system in the main computer failed; the rear master cylinder on the brakes was leaking; the transmission has never shifted correctly almost giving passengers whiplash; the rear power door lock on the tailgate has just never worked form day one; i did receive a recall for the hood and that was replaced; now the power windows operate without the key in the ignition, but the door locks do not work and the vehicle is totally diabled, it will not start or even try to turn over. i am just a nurse not a millionaire, i have paid almost $5,000.00 in repairs into this vehicle in the 2 1/2 years i have owned it. and now it is dead, leaving me with no transportation to work, my only source of income. please help. | |||
| 3 | |||
| The consumer believes the vehicle has an electrical computer system defect which causes coolant back up and effects the transmission burning it out, it also causes repeated damage to the head gasket and transmission, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for all repairs made. nlm | |||
| 05/09/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| After engine began running roughly and fuel leaking out of tail pipe, took vehicle to dealer. a technician said that problem was with pcm control module that was not controling fuel that get into the exhaust system, and leaked out the tail pipe and created a fire hazzard. *ak | |||
| 05/12/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1994 | |
| Computer failed which allowed cylinder #3 and 6 to mis fire with the injector open all the time putting approximately one gallon of gasoline into the oil and gas into the exhaust manifold. an engine fire/explosion could easily have occurred. ford refuses to take action due to mileage. *ak | |||
| 03/26/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Processor failure sending unspent fuel thru #2 cylinder contaminating oil, thru exhaust manifold and out exhaust pipe | |||
| 02/26/2000 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| The # 3 cylinder fuel injector went out, which in turn made the module in the computer go out, and we have been informed that you can't replace the individual module you have to replace the whole computer at a estimated cost of 600 dollars. this is after having the head gaskets replaced and two new transmissions installed. *ak | |||
| 02/26/2000 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| The # 3 cylinder fuel injector went out, which in turn made the module in the computer go out, and we have been informed that you can't replace the individual module you have to replace the whole computer at a estimated cost of 600 dollars. this is after having the head gasketts replaced and two new transmissions installed. *ak | |||
| 12/27/1999 | 03/01/1995 | ||
| Head gasket failure diagnosed after coolant loss, two thermostats replaced in 9 months, engine miss at idle, check engine light on, and inability to remove number 4 spark plug. estimate cost to repair $2126.60. not covered by the extended ford warranty to 60,000 miles. | |||
| 09/01/1994 | |||
| Ford will not recognize there is an engine problem with the first year model of this vehicle. the ford dealer said it would cost $1500 to have spark plug wires, oxygen sensor, thermostat, and head gaskets replaced. *ak | |||
| 03/11/1999 | 1 | ||
| Computer unit replaced. mjs | |||
| 07/27/1999 | |||
| Engine check light came on and won't go off, indicating there is a leakage coming from engine head gasket. also, spark plugs came off. *ak | |||
| 02/04/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Car first ran hot on 2/4/99. ford would not pay since it was out of warranty. had an independent to replace the head gaskets. picked up car - car ran bad. returned car to garage was told that crankshaft and crankshaft bearings were bad. elected to replace the engine in lieu of repairing. car ok for 3 months. ran hot again. replaced thermostat. continued to run hot. took it to hillard ford in arlington tx. hillard checked it out for a week. could not get it to overheat but replaced spark plugs and an ignition module. have had car for 3 days. car overheated, again. haven't had a chance to identify the problem, but is a continual problem with the windstar. *ak | |||
| 05/11/1995 | |||
| 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. | |||
| 05/11/1995 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing following problems: faulty computer chip/transmission missing from 1st to 2nd gear/inside door paneling came loose, and faulty air conditioner. | |||
| 06/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Power distribution box failed after recall repairs, causing vehicle to catch fire. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 11/04/2003 | 53300 | 2 | 09/27/1994 |
| The consumer was able take the key out of the ignition switch with the vehicle running. the dealership had been notified, but the problem was not resolved. *ak the battery died and was replaced. *scc *jb | |||
| 08/09/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that gear shifter can be moved to any position without engaging the brake. please provide any further information. ts | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that the vehicle will not start at times. contacted dealer who stated that there could be a problem with the ignition switch. nlm consumer states that sometimes the ignition switch gets stuck and will turn on and the switch will go completely around. *slc | |||
| 2 | 03/01/1995 | ||
| Transmission being replaced for the second time. started reporting problems at 10,000 miles. dealer could not identify. (slugish, bucking, rough acceleration.) at 60,000 miles would not move out of park. dealer replaced head gasket and made other adjustments (don't know what because they are all in code on repair slip) at 90,000 miles the transmission went. motor mounts also had to be fixed. problems with acceleration and bucking came less that 7,000 miles later. second transmission went less than 20,000 miles later! also have had numerous problems with the ignition switch (replaced 3 times and still does not work right) and warning lights for the brakes and airbags. (no problems ever found) ford dealer says transmission is not a recall item and there is nothing that they can do. i find this shocking in light of the nearly 4,000 complaints that the nhsta has logged for the 95 windstar, (669 for transmissions!!!). ford should be ashamed!*ak | |||
| 02/03/2001 | 1 | 02/01/2001 | |
| Door sensor leaves interior dome lights on and the associated relay is hot to the touch. power window motor inoperative, was working intermittenly up to today. ignition switch will allow the key to be removed when it shouldn't. | |||
| The key can be removed while the ignition is turned on, and vehicle can be statred without the key. manufacturer has not been notified. *ak | |||
| 04/17/1999 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| Ignition switch can be turned on without key. consumer believes this is a defective part. also, the van can be popped out of park without a key in the ignition or the brake being fully depressed. manufacturer notified and had nothing positive to say. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak *ml | |||
| 07/15/1998 | 1 | 05/15/1998 | |
| Ignition switch loose. | |||
| 10/18/1995 | 1 | 10/21/1994 | |
| Ignition lock cylinder sticks. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/04/2004 | 78000 | 5 | 02/03/2004 |
| I asked the seller at ford to completely service the van before i would buy it. he said his mechanic would. i checked the van out two weeks later, low on oil, no brake fluid, trans fluid very low, no water hardly at all in receiver, then the starter went out, replaced it no good, replaced switch, no good, brakes gone out, can't keep fluid in systems, engine light came on, emission problems, mechanic stalls for the hour amount, and still can't fix/test ii code. inside lights dim when extra. lights come on. it's a damn piece of junk and they sold us a lemon. i paid over $4,000.00 cash for it, and all they wanted to so was sell it for money. what can i do? it has 72,000 etc mile and now has 82,000. we are both disabled with two kids. we have been screwed. i can get the ford info on the ford windstar 95 3.8 it rattles, water runs out of the exhaust pipe and the converter. i want to sue them, i calld them and they said the hell with you, you bought it as it was. ford products are the worst auto's on the market. we want revenge and all our money back now. avery herring res8cvfs@verizon.net 8284977787. what is next a head gasket? i heard that cost over $1,600.00 to fix. and there are alot of them going out. ford needs to stand behind it's products or get out of the bussiness. i have had my kids tossed to the dash when i step on the brakes before we even get out of our drive way. we wear seatbelts, i wouldn't dare ride in it. it is a death trap tp me.*ak | |||
| 11/27/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Head gasket went out along with the starter & believed to be water pump also went out..all with in 2 days....no notice at all engine light came on when gasket blew.covered with a lot of smoke which filled my whole backyard.i turmed the van off and it would not start...i contacted paydays south where i purchased the van when they directed me to ricart ford in columbus,ohio.they had believed it was still covered under factory warranty.i spoke with a kevin daniels at ricart who was very nice and is going to set up a appt for us....also when we replaced the starter..we attempted to start the van and it made two very loud clanking noises.which left me very concerned about the damages done to the engine. | |||
| 09/11/2000 | 100 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Delayed engagement in transmission has been occurring for two years. crack in forward drum would need to be replaced for $900. intermittent failures with starter. *ak | |||
| 07/31/1998 | 2 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Have had to replace speedometer twice and starter twice within first 58000 miles. *ak | |||
| Electrical connection at brake fluid reservoir fluid. replaced starter. engine overheated--replaced right cylinderhead, spark plugs, coolant, filter, thermostat. engine idles rough. | |||
| 12/14/1998 | 10 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Ford is aware of defective trasmissions in '95 windstar. car lurches forward after not accelerating from a stop position, could cause accident if another car were in front, slipping transmission at 50,000 is unconscionable. dealer checked and said i would have to have a new transmission installed at $2,400. check online under ford windstar automatic transmission problems there are thousands of cusotmers with transmissions and head gaskets blowing at very low milage. is there a class action suit regarding this defect? apparently, ford is aware of the problem but won't do a recall because it's too expensive. i am single mom with 3 children whom i must drive to and from school every day and i am very concerned about our safety. please help me! according to other owners, after their transmissions began to slip, it was only weeks before the whole thing blew. i do not have the money to buy a new transmission. ford should do something. *ak strater faile at 55,955 miles. the vehicle would not start numerous times. abs light stays on due to master cylinder failure. loud noise in front suspension due to struts failure. brakes make grinding noise. serpentine belt failed. temprature guage running hot because of temprature sensor failure. the consumer states that the vehicle is a lemon and should be recalled. *yh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID | |||
| 08/08/1995 | 8 | ||
| Starter solenoid not connected to battery cable, preventing vehicle from starting. *skd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 06/02/2006 | 160000 | 1 | 09/29/2003 |
| 1995 windstar burned due to faulty manufacturer equipment. *nm | |||
| 02/04/2004 | 78000 | 5 | 02/03/2004 |
| I asked the seller at ford to completely service the van before i would buy it. he said his mechanic would. i checked the van out two weeks later, low on oil, no brake fluid, trans fluid very low, no water hardly at all in receiver, then the starter went out, replaced it no good, replaced switch, no good, brakes gone out, can't keep fluid in systems, engine light came on, emission problems, mechanic stalls for the hour amount, and still can't fix/test ii code. inside lights dim when extra. lights come on. it's a damn piece of junk and they sold us a lemon. i paid over $4,000.00 cash for it, and all they wanted to so was sell it for money. what can i do? it has 72,000 etc mile and now has 82,000. we are both disabled with two kids. we have been screwed. i can get the ford info on the ford windstar 95 3.8 it rattles, water runs out of the exhaust pipe and the converter. i want to sue them, i calld them and they said the hell with you, you bought it as it was. ford products are the worst auto's on the market. we want revenge and all our money back now. avery herring res8cvfs@verizon.net 8284977787. what is next a head gasket? i heard that cost over $1,600.00 to fix. and there are alot of them going out. ford needs to stand behind it's products or get out of the bussiness. i have had my kids tossed to the dash when i step on the brakes before we even get out of our drive way. we wear seatbelts, i wouldn't dare ride in it. it is a death trap tp me.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle was parked in the parking lot for about 15 minutes and consumer noticed a bright light coming from the garage, the vehicle was on fire. fire department indicated it was an electrical fire. *ak | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| Vehicle has been experiencing problems with the electrical system, interior lights don't go off when doors close. *slc | |||
| 07/01/1994 | |||
| Failure of forward clutch piston. orginal was made of aluminum and was replaced with a steel piston. work done by an independent transmission shop due to the dealer refusing to cover the costs. also have had problems with head gaskets, electric harness, ignition wiring | |||
| 10/10/1999 | |||
| Vehicle parked. left for work. co-worker notified owner vehicle on fire. fire department arrivednd extinguished the fire. there was no warning. had been listening to radio prior to fire. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 09/16/1999 | |||
| Vehicle had caught on fire due to a short in the electrical wiring system. also, brakes/ horn , and air bag system failed due to wires shorting out. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Abs/transmission failures. also replaced front brake calipers/struts/wiring. engine head gaske tblew out, causing engine to leak. engine check light comes on/off. *ak | |||
| 08/07/1997 | 1 | 09/29/1995 | |
| Electrical wiring failure in the air bag connection, causing horn to continuously go off. | |||
| 02/28/1997 | |||
| Consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment, lifted the hood up and the vehicle was on fire in the engine compartment due to an electrical short, causing damage to the main fuse box and the wiring harness. the vehicle is awaiting service. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Lighting system wires cut in half. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 09/22/2007 | 170000 | 1 | 08/01/1994 |
| 1995 ford windstar van brake pressure switch caught fire. occurred during fill up at gas station. i was able to extinguish the fire quickly as heavy blue smoke alerted me to the problem. why wasn't this vehicle part of the recall for this same switch? my house could have burned down (garaged vehicle), as i understand the switch is electrically hot even with the car off! *jb | |||
| 05/02/2006 | 162000 | 1 | 09/29/2002 |
| Stopped at diner to eat lunch and within 10 minutes my van was in flames. fire started underhood on driver side. officials stated that cause was most likely due to defective electrical wiring at the brake fluid reservoir. called ford and go no help. *nm | |||
| 06/21/2004 | 134000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle caught on fire while parked in front of the consumer's home. fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. fire inspector indicated that the fire was an electrical wiring failure. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood. he then pulled over, but before he could actually get out, other drivers noticed flames coming from underneath. within minutes, the vehicle was on fire and was totaled. *ak | |||
| 08/23/2002 | |||
| Heat generated from failure of pfe sensor melting the tape around electrical harness.*ak | |||
| 06/24/2002 | |||
| Vehicle was ideling and started to smoke, consumer lifted hood and saw fire. took vehicle to dealer, and they could not determine cause of fire. consumer felt family was in danger. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 12/24/2001 | 1 | 01/01/2096 | |
| I was driving from wisconsin to pennsylvania at night. in ohio, i noticed a significant loss of power, and whooshing noise from under chassis, gradually getting worse over a couple of hours. at that point, the check engine light also came on. after arriving in pittsburgh (and after christmas holiday) i took the car to a muffler shop. as i expected, one of the catalytic convertors was clogged. on diagnosing the pcm fault codes, they discovered that the rubber hoses connecting to the dpfe (differential pressure feedback egr) sensor was nearly completely melted away (because of the increased exhaust backpressure from the cat failure???). i was preparing the car for another long-distance trip on 6/10/02 when i discovered that the plastic air intake plenum and the wiring harness in that area were damaged by heat, as well. the area of damage is right in the area of the metal tubes coming from the exhaust system that the rubber hoses to the dpfe sensor connect to. about 8 of the wires had their insulation completely burned through (about 1 in length). many of the rest of the wires had embrittled insulation, or the insulation was melted together (there seem to be about 50 conductors in the wiring harness at that location). i'm really quite surprised that no fuses blew, since the bare wires were all adjacent to eachother (on the back side of the wire bundle, out of sight if you're not looking closely). i hadn't detected any electrical failures at the time, or during the intervening 6 months, but this was clearly a fire hazard. i have some reasonably clear digital photographs of the damaged wires (taken while i repaired the insulation on all of the conductors with vinyl electrical tape). i'll be happy to email them to you if you're interested.*ak | |||
| 02/27/2002 | |||
| Wires under hood caught on fire, burning fuse box. recall 94v222000 has been issued,but this vehicle was not included due to vin.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 3 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Antilock brake light ignited on two occasions, filling with brake fluid fixed this problem. now the anti lock brake light intermittantly comes on. when light is not activated, the antilock brakes are activated with every use of the brake, causing the brake pedal to become very difficult to depress. once the brake goes beyond this point, the pedal will depress to the floor and pressure will push the pedal back up and pulsate. when coming to a complete stop the brakes will make a grinding sound from the right front. when the light is ignited and the antilock brakes are not operational, the brakes work normal, but still grind when a complete stop is made. there is a wire at the starter connection that works itself loose occassionally causing the engine not to start. when this occurs you need to jiggle the wire and tighten to get to start. this problem had been looked at and serviced in sept 2000, but still occurs approximately every four months. the door ajar light and dome light intermittently activate. this seems to be false as all doors are closed. again, some playing around with connections seem to fix this problem also. all problems seem to have occured after the vehicle reached 75,000 miles. we do have acquaintances who also own windstars of the same year and have the same antilock brake problem.*ak | |||
| 07/07/2000 | 3 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Lehigh valley ford replaced the recalled headgasket and the problems started then. the check engine light came on, i took it back to the same dealer they replaced the computer for $400. the check engine light came on again. they took in they replaced the computer again, but they said there was still a problem they decided to without asking to replace the main electrical harness. i picked my van up today, the nice people there asked to test drive for a week and then come back to discuss the charges. i have to admit that l.v.ford are very good people to deal with but i don't feel it is fair to be charged anything after i found out that there was a recall on the same harness, and before replacing the headgaskit i did not face any problem with the van, i am not saying these problems related to that in any way. | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Consumer experiencing electrical malfunctions, recall related problems prior to recall notification (94v-222/223). nlm | |||
| 01/22/2000 | |||
| Engine blew a head gasket. also, while consumer was driving he noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. *ak | |||
| 01/04/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| This car has had constant electrical and transmission problems from the day we got it. warning lights would go on at strange times, interior lights would not go off, transmission would not shift smoothly, warning bells would not quit. we tried to deal with ford dealers in sringfield, missouri (friendly ford). they gave us the run around for four hours. we couldn't even get them to give us the regional service rep's name or phone number. we could never get to a person on the ford 800 customer service line, even though we stayed on hold for one hour. please help . *ak | |||
| 10/12/1999 | |||
| While driving temperature gauge went from cool to hot in seconds. there was smoke and a strange smell coming from under the hood vehicle had to be towed . *ak | |||
| 05/27/1997 | 07/14/1994 | ||
| Right after parking the vehicle it caught on fire under the hood. owner not sure what caused the fire. the insurance company is investigating the cause for the fire.the vehicle was totalled. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 6 | ||
| Owner received recall notice, took vehicle in to have the problem corrected and is still having the same problem with the electrical system. *ak consumer states door ajar lights come on dash, bell rings and interior lights come on. *slc | |||
| 08/01/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving shut off van there was smoke under the hood there was fire around the power control box and wire was burning . tt | |||
| 04/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| Engine compartment fire: fire started on left side of engine; vehicle not moving; parked for 10 minutes; cause unknown. tt | |||
| 02/23/1995 | |||
| Donkott ford 94v222. contacted dealer comments part are unavailable doesn't know when shipment will arrive. tt | |||
| 02/12/1995 | 1 | ||
| Engine compartment fire. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 01/15/2000 | 2 | 03/01/2098 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2001 | |||
| After first start it takes 15 minutes before dash lights and power windows work. mechanic determined an electrical short under dash.*ak | |||
| 06/07/2001 | 4 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Entire front panel (with ac/heater, radio, and rear window controls) becomes too hot to touch, especially when driven more than 60 minutes continuously. engine had to be turned off for more than 20 minutes. check engine light came on. repair shop found no exposed wires but warned of fire risk; had seen same problem in other mid-90's windstars.*ak | |||
| 07/02/2001 | 11/01/1994 | ||
| The electronic speed sensor failed while on a trip in july. the vehicle shifting points are controlled by this device. while traveling at 65 mph the vehicle digital speedometer went to 0 and the vehicle down -shifted to another gear on its own with a lost of speed of about 15 mph. this would happen intermitently. one time was almost in an accident with a tractor trailer . i was accellerating onto an interstate and instead of the vehicle accelerating as normal . the sensor speedometer went to 0 and the vehicle instead of accellerating , actually felt that it was trying to down -shift to first gear ,with a substantial loss of power.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 1 | 04/01/1994 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/05/2000 | |||
| Instrument cluster would short circuit while driving. electronic dashboard blew out. this caused windows and door locks not to open after pulling over. smoke was coming inside vehicle. also, there was poor visibility due to electrical failure. vehicle has been in shop since september , and mechanic could not not get instrument cluster parts for repairs. informed on back order. contacted manufacturer & informed case was documented only.*ak | |||
| 10/01/1994 | |||
| Service technician stated that we were lucky van did not catch on fire.i now have no vehicle .service technician stated they will keep the van until they can make it safe to drive. also that this problem is not covered .i am looking at a bill of at least 800.00 dollars not fair i say!. *ak | |||
| 10/24/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Electrical problem in dash caused a brake light problem. ford dealer had to pull out dash to correct problem. car had a previous recall in which the dash had to be pulled out also. we believe the wire repair in the dash was a result of the previous dash electrical recall. ford says no. at only 59,400 miles the trans needs replacing. ford has a dealer service bulletin that states failure of transmissions can be due to a cracked or broken forward clutch pision. ford says no. blown head gasket at 87, 300 miles causes engine to have to be replaced. we received a recall letter in march and received $3200 for reimbursement. at 89,000 miles during february of 2000, the second transmission goes out and the mechanic states that the overheating of the engine head gasket problem can affect the transmission. during a test drive of the third transmission, the speedometer goes bad. a recall letter from ford in may of 1994 states that some speedometers can have incorrect gear and may cause a loss of function. a letter has been written to ford motor company explaining the excessive costs to maintain a vehicle. *ak | |||
| 11/11/1999 | 12/01/1994 | ||
| Door ajar light and chime remain on when all doors are securely closed. | |||
| 10/10/1999 | 06/01/1995 | ||
| Engine failure due to failed cam shaft bearing. head gasket had been replaced 6 month prior due to leakage. ford dealership making repair could not obtain the cam shart replacement kit because demand had exceeded expectations. we had to buy a short block. other problems: brakes pumping - need new rotors several months after getting new pads. another problem - interior lights that will not go off have required repair two time. | |||
| 08/19/1999 | |||
| Instrument panel wiring shorted out, causing fire inside vehicle without warning. please provide further information. | |||
| 05/26/1999 | |||
| While parked vehicle caught on fire under the dashboard. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1996 | 8 | ||
| When slowing down and foot caught on accelerator vehicle stalled. sometimes when pulling out in traffic, vehicle would stall, leaving consumer without power steering/brakes. also, electrical system shorted out. vehicle has been into the shop for repairs seven or more times, and dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| 05/30/1995 | 0 | ||
| Under dash wiring harness shorted out, causing air conditioning/abs/parking lights to fail prior to after recall repairs (94v-222). *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |||
| 09/30/1999 | 20 | 02/01/1995 | |
| The interior lights remain on after door is shut. they turn off after a few minutes after engine is started but the dash light remains on. the interior lights remain on for over a half hour after the engine is turned off and we exit the van. my brother-in-law has the same van and has the same problem. the local ford dealer (service) said that it would cost over $100 to find the cause of the problem. | |||
| 06/01/1996 | |||
| No summary | |||