Six problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 1998 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Heater on car wasn't working, smelling something burning. Advised that Windstars with 3. 8 engines seem to experience head gasket failure wherein coolant is either being burned or mixing with oil and will cause engine failure. Advised to contact Ford, nhsta and local dealer.
1998 Ford Windstar head gasket failure with vehicle just over warranty coverage status. Normal maintenance record as well as driving techniques/habits.
The consumer had to refill the vehicle with coolant fluid often due to engine overheating.
Routing of hose caused contact with battery tray corner causinghole in hose.
Ne lamp light on- al maroone Ford attempted to repair 4 times, but was unable. 5th time svc engine light appeared, the van broke down with a blown engine. Fluid leaked into oil, causing gasket to blow through engine block. Ford will not admit past problem.
The 1998 Ford Windstar has on several occasions cut off in the middle of left hand turns I've made in intersections. It also cuts off if whenever I have to come to a sudden stop. For example once in September of 1998, in the middle of a left hand turn at a busy intersection another driver driving west ran through the caution light while I was turning. I had to slam on my breaks to keep her from hittting me and my car cut off. When I drive up hills it stalls[my drive way] and cuts off. Three days after I brought the van home it leaked what looked like to be antifreeze. It also hesitates when I slow down.