Three problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 1998 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
On various occasions when coming to a stop, the van attempts to accelerate. The van will not move forward. Upon pressing on the accelerator, the engine revs up. After 10-15 seconds, the van shifts into gear and lunges forward. This is a problem because there's no indication when this type of movement will occur. On occasions when breaking to slow the vehicle down, the vehicle slips into neutral and will not accelerate without warning. It goes back into drive mode. This again causes another safety hazard. The vehicle has almost been rear-ended nearly causing an accident.
After coming to complete stop and applying accelerator pedal again, vehicle will not respond. Engine revvs, but will not move forward. This happens 2-3 times, then vehicle will move forward again. This happens frequently. Vehicle taken to dealer twice, cannot find problem.
When depressing the accelerator ,vehicle will only go about 2 mph even with vehicle in drive gear. Manufacturer has TSB #98-2-1 out for defect.