Seven problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 1998 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving automatic transmission slips gears, causing the vehicle to hesitate.
Transmission started slipping and stopped altogether within one day. Ph.
Vehicle lost power, rpms went up, transmission slipped while travelling 55mph on local expressway.
On several occasions transmission slipped into neutral while at a stop. In this instance, transmission slipped into neutral while driving at approximately 35 m. P. H. , causing definite safety hazard on a state route.
While driving transmission slipped from drive into neutral without notice. Consumer was unaware and still applying gas when it jumped back into gear very hard, causing whiplash. Dealer has been contacted.
While traveling noticed transmission was slipping. Technician service stated transmission needed to be replaced. Please provide further infomation.
When driving at any speed vehicle started to jerk. Also, problem occurred more since transmission filter has been changed. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noted that transmission shift gear is slipping within the transmission. Please provide any further details.