Vehicle Overheat problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar

Three problems related to vehicle overheat have been reported for the 1996 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Overheat problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2004

Fuel was leaking into the converter. This caused the vehicle to overheat, and smoke started to come from under the hood. Dealership informed the consumer of the problem, but did not resolve it.

2 Vehicle Overheat problem

Failure Date: 01/22/2001

Vehicle's blower was working, however no heat was coming out, vehicle continued to experience heating problems and dealer found coolant was low, 2 weeks later check engine light illuminated and short time later, vehicle overheated, dealer stated to consumer that vehicle needed a new engine.

3 Vehicle Overheat problem

The vehicle overheated, consumer was informed by the dealer that the head cover gasket needed to be replaced. Customer would like to be reimbursed for expenses.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar

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

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