Three problems related to transmission not engage have been reported for the 1996 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transmission will fail to engage after making a stop. On the first incident, dealership could not determine that there was a cause because no computer code came up when examining vehicle, and there was not a transmission specialist available. A second dealership/mechanic observed the defect, but could not determine cause due to no computer code showing on vehicle. A separate mechanic advised consumer that defect could be a result from a piston within transmission cracking. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
While driving along all of sudden vehicle experiences hard upshifting or down shifting. Occasionaly when coming to a stop sign then proceeding, motor revs and transmission does not engage. Took it back to the dealer in September. Dealer replaced a sensor, but still has not taken care of the problem. Vehicle is not longer under warranty.
Transmission fails to reengage after coming to a stop. Upon acceleration, may suddenly engage at a high r. P. M. Causing vehicle to lurch forward. Also will slip into neutral while driving at highway speeds, and then re-engages without warning.