Seven problems related to engine have been reported for the 1997 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact states has been having several problems with vehicle since 2002. On April 28, 2004 the speedometer was not providing an accurate speed reading. On December 9, 2004 the sliding door would not unlock or slide properly. The dealer replaced the door lock actuator and determined that the slide wheels were dry. The dealership replaced the door latch, and now it needed replacement again. On February 5, 2005 the engine was replaced at 75, 172 miles, and on November 21, 2005 the power steering failed and was replaced. All repairs have been done at contact's expense.
I bought my 1997 Windstar used 6 months ago with 87,000 on it, I have driven only 3,000 miles and my engine blew with no warning. This was the most expensive used car I had ever owned and we did everything we could before we bought it. . We checked the VIN report on carfax. . . We had the vehicle checked out by our own mechanic. I thought I had found a great (dream for me)vehicle. Ben satcher Ford in SC said there was no recall on this car only the 95 model and that problem had been since fixed. So I'm stuck with paying $3000 for a new engine while I still owe $6000 on my vehicle. This vehicle is the only way I can transport my 3 children around together, our other vehicle is a pick-up with only front seats. . . So were stranded.
Have a 97 Ford Windstar all of a sudden I had a tire blow completely here to find out that the coil spring on drivers front broke and went into tire, then to find out there was a recall 2 years ago on it but was never notified of it and also a few weeks ago, van all of a sudden kept getting real hot with rolling white smoke just to find out that there was problems with the head gaskets on these Windstars but yet still was never notified, this is not right, I feel we were cheated, now have a van that sits and still owe $10,000 on because I'm a family man of six and cannot afford the cost of these major repairs, I'm afraid of what might of happened if this would of blew with all my family in it on a highway, is this how the Ford company treats their consumers by lying and decieving them.
Blown head gasket on 3. 8 engine on 1997 Ford Windstar, with only 77,000 miles. Ford with not offer any help. After owning a Ford for past 28 years, this is the last Ford product that my family will ever own. Ever! ts.
Abs braking light system appears on dashboard. Also there is coolant mixed in with oil inside of engine. Dealership is aware of the problems.
This car had a blown head gasket after only 80000 miles. It is a 3. 8 l engine that has a history of failures. How long can Ford continue selling this junk? it seems to be going on forever.
Had a blown head gasket at 27,888 miles, and also after that they had to replace the entire engine. I also found a beer can smashed between my spare tire and the frame of my van. This is that way it came from the factory. What kind of quality is this. Are people drinking alchohol while working on assembling my van. Now I stuck with this sorry Ford product. They need to buy my van back and replace with a new one.