Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar

Table 1 shows 33 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar. The number one most common problem is related to the engine (88 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine head gasket failure (81 problems).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Ford Windstar

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine problems	88
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	81
Gasoline Engine problems	40
Engine Cooling System problems	33
Coolant Leaking problems	33
Blown Head Gasket problems	30
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	26
Check Engine Light On problems	19
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	12
Engine Exhaust System problems	10
Engine Failure problems	10
Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems	10
Radiator problems	7
Engine Oil Leaking problems	7
Car Stall problems	6
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	5
Engine Overheat problems	4
Emission Control problems	3
Vehicle Overheat problems	3
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	3
Catalytic Convertor problems	3
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	2
Loud Engine Noise problems	2
Engine Knocking Noise problems	2
Water Pump problems	2
Cooling Fan problems	1
Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems	1
Engine Noise problems	1
Oil Pump problems	1
Engine Grinding Noise problems	1
Engine Stall problems	1
Crankcase (pcv) problems	1
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems	1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar

The Engine problem

Check engine stays on after tuneup . . . Does not lose speed . . . Runs rough after accelerating and doesnt not overheat . . . . What is the problem Read details...

The Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

I own a 1996 Ford Windstar with a 3. 8l v-6 engine. The vehicle currently has about 72,000 miles on it. It is now in the shop with a blown head gasket that will require a new long-block motor and possibly the replacement of the catalytic converter because antifreeze/oil was passing through it due Read details...

The Gasoline Engine problem

Head gasket for 3. 8l v6 Ford engine is defective. Ford recognizes this for previous model years (1994-1995), but does not for my model. Ford has TSB for this problem for their dealers and service centers, as it is a common problem for the 1996 - and 3. Read details...

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