Five problems related to automatic transmission torque converter have been reported for the 1998 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1998 Windstar, transmission failure, complete overhaul , $1700. 00 dollars, the van was bought for my mother, she's 81 , the van was thought to be dependable and left her on the road. Mechanic said the planetary gears were shot, new gears and torque converter, complete overhaul. The van was owned by my mother in law , bought new , when she passed away I gave it to my mother, two women drivers, over 60 years of age, so there was no abuse to the van, always taken to a mechanic for oil changes and maintenance,,,what gives. . .
While driving, the transmission seal separated from the transmission causing transmission fluid to leak to exhaust pipe, and the torque converter seal came off, dealer was contacted. . Consumer wants to know if her vehicle is involved in the recall 97v097000.
The transmission stopped working and went into safe mode. The transmission would not downshift and raced at high rpm. Torque converter had worn out.
Consumer experiencing numerous problems with torque converter, transmission slipping, and lurching forward, problem is intermittent making it difficult for dealer to diagnose problem.
Whenever vehicle is shifting from 1st gear to 2nd gear it would jerk. Problem happens at low speeds, 20-25mph. Can maintain control of vehicle. Had been to 3 different mechanics, and each time was informed that problem was torque converter.