Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar

Seven problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 1996 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2003

Other is the head gasket went and leaked oil in my engine causing it to be replaced. Ford denied any problems with this and I believed them until I read your web site article on the head gasket problem with 1995 Windstars. I called Ford this morning again and read the article and they still will not step up to the plate on this. Nothing else has gone wrong with my car.

2 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2002

Head gasket has gone out a couple of times. Consumer has had some oil leakage. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

3 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2001

3. 8 v6 engine check light stays on while driving, vehicle is leaking oil and running rough; vehicle taken to dealer and informed of a blown head gasket. Feel free to provide any further information.

4 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2000

Due to head gasket which had a crack and caused the oil and the anti freeze to leak and mix together. Dealer had to weld the head to fix the problem. Please provide further information.

5 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2000

Leaking oil onto engine resulting in all new seals, gaskets and head gasket, due to failure.

6 Engine Oil Leaking problem

While vehicle was parked, owner noticed an oil leak. This was due to a blown engine head gasket. Dealer is offering an extended warranty.

7 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Engine head gasket cracked, resulting in oil leakage. The dealer has been notified.




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