Seven problems related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch have been reported for the 1996 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The vehicle rolled back with the gear in the parking position on the drive way.
Vehicle was put in park with engine running. Consumer got out and walked around the side, and noticed vehicle rolling forward. Consumer jumped in vehicle and applied the brakes, and vehicle hit garage door. Cause was unknown. Please provide any further information.
After exiting the passenger was left in the vehicle as the passenger went to take the key out of the ignition ,the vehicle jumped into the reverse gear and back into another vehicle . Dealer has been contacted.
Recall 96s50. When the car is in park it does not engage and it will roll. Dealer has not been contacted to remedy the problem. Provide further information.
While parked in incline position and the key is out of the ignition the child switched transmission gear from park position to neutral position with the emergency parking brake on, the vehicle rolled down almost. Please provide details.
Interlock system does not prevent the gear from shifting from one gear to another.
Vehicle rolled away while vehicle was parked, and keys were out of ignition.