Check Engine Light On problems of the 1999 Ford Windstar

1. Sub-frame was badly rusted out. It broke while backing out of a parking space and the front tires disengaged. 2. The rocker panel on the left side needs to be replaced. It is badly rusted out and it will not pass inspection anymore. There is some rust on the right rocker panel also. All of the rust in under the vehicle and it is not safe to drive. 3. The check engine light came on last year.

The contact stated the engine hesitated while driving. The engine did not die, but operated at a reduced speed. The check engine light illuminated when this occurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic test. The diagnostic test produced codes. However, no repairs have been made.

The check engine light in my 1999 Ford Windstar came on. Shortly after that, my coolant was disappearing, it was being sucked into my engine due to a blown head gasket. Eventually the engine locked up due to insufficient lubrication (coolant mixing with oil). I replaced the engine. The van had a 3. 8l 6 cylinder engine made in canada.

The contact stated the check engine light continued to illuminate. She took the vehicle to an independent repair shop numerous times. The repair shop cleared the check engine light code. After multiple attempts to correct the problem she was referred to an authorized Ford dealer. The dealer cleared the check engine light code. Afterwards the check engine light came on again. She went back to the dealer. The dealer could not diagnose the problem, and said not to worry about it. No further repairs have been made at this time. Updated 04/06/06.

Check engine light on 1999 Ford Windstar on come on 4 times in last two months. A "lean condition" was reported first 3 times from shop. Replaced fuel/air filter, spark plugs/wires and some hoses. Light came back on again same day it came back from shop. . Read more...

The consumer complained about an alignment problem. The vehicle pulled to the left and made a ticking noise underneath the vehicle when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was constantly in the repair shop but the mechanic are was unable to solve the problem. Also the check engine light illuminated.

The rear ac unit went out around 75k never got it fixed but when we had the car serviced the computer panel was reset and it worked again at 96k. The engine light came on and stayed and we never got it fixed. The gas gauge light came on and we had it fixed at 98k and I don't know the cost. The van was recalled because of the windshield wipers and the rear ac unit. There wasn't no cost. The details of the fire. My wife got out her car for work and about 20 minutes later the fire trucks were there. Our adjuster said the fire initiated behind the passenger seat in the ac and heating control panel. The vehicle was totaled on 12 sept. The vehicle had 119k on it now. If there is anything else you like to ask me feel free to. I am really upset with Ford on the way they handled this entire situation especially when they know there have been reported fires from recalls located on the web sites. I.

The engine coolant is missing and #4 spark plug is getting damp causing check engine light to come on.

Windshield wiper motor. Mr the consumer received a recall letter in the mail regarding the windshield wipers. When the vehicle was returned to the consumer, the windshield wipers did not work on high speed or in cold weather. The consumer was told the replacement part was defective. The consumer stated the vehicle did not have any heat and the technician stated that was a new problem. The check engine light illuminated on the vehicle.

While driving at 35/40 mph the brake warning light came on and the abs failed. The consumer applied the brakes and the abs engaged without cause. The parts replaced is unknown. The check engine light also appeared on dash. Ts.

Check engine light stays on. Now vehicle is running rough. Ford states its a problem with the design of the valve cover and wants to replace it with a new and improved one. Problem is they want me to pay to correct thier design problem. If they did not design the cover right they should pay to fix it. Vehicle is an expensive paper wieght right now .

Bought the van in sept. 2002 with 55,000 miles, engine light came on within a week of having it. Took it back to car lot where we bought it, they took it to the Ford dealer, couldn't find anything except that it came up a lean code they told me I didn't know how to put gas cap on the right way. That is not the problem. Kept dealing with light on to this day. May 2003 had to have the transmission replaced, got it back starting having same problems,took it back they said they forgot to replace a wire, still having problems to this day with transmission in fact oct. 2010 had to have it towed they said shavings found in motor will need transmission replaced again. Dome lights flash all the time. The gauges go haywire all the time, peg from one side to the other. Had that replaced and did it again. Took it in for recall Dec. 28,2010 cracked rear axle still at dealer. Now just heard that the recall for sub frame will get papers in Feb. Guess it will be there longer. Our dumb mistake we bought another Windstar in sept. 2010 a 2003 all we could afford, that has problems with abs light. Told over $800 to fix. We need two new cars, don't feel safe in either.

I took my van to the dealer and the dealer told me the reason why my check engine light is on because a gasket is clogged and it needs to be unclogged. They wanted to charge me $625 but I complained. I feel that I should not be have any kind car problem because I only had the vehicle for 8 months. I gave them a trade in a 1995 Buick skylark with 80000 miles that vehicle never gave me any trouble and I had that car for 18 months. I feel ripped off. I gave good brothers Ford $500 dollars down and a good trade in vehicle that I didnt get the estimated blue book cost and a check for $15,000 which every totaled $16966. Now eight months later I have to put more money into this vehicle. I am very unhappy with this situation.

This recurring problem continues to fail within one to two weeks after the dealership has replaced a needed part. Each time I get my vehicle back it works for the aforementioned time and the problem comes up again. They replace parts one by one and each time another part on the system fails . Another issue I believe to be associated with the series of this entire vaccum system is when I am driving at speeds of 30 -35 mph, there is considerable noise coming from the engine which sounds like lifter rattle . It happens when I need to acclerate to get onto the highway also. I notice when the vehicle has been serviced for the check engine light (which requires that a part or parts be replaced for the vaccum system), the noise will stop and won't be noticeable for several days and eventually the light will come on again. This issue of the lifter noise has never been addressed by the dealership I am told that they cannnot duplicate the problem, and they have no answer or solution. This problem also causes the comsumption of gas to increase dramatically. The van will use one eighth tank of gas on a normal day of driving when , if the light is on, the vehicle is not working properly I will use about one quarter tank of gas. The consumption is doubled.

Consumer stated the check engine light would illuminate, the engine would hesitate when accelerating, the dealer replaced the cam sensor, crankshaft sensor, replaced all the plugs with platinum, and replaced the upper and lower intake gaskets.

The engine light came on after consumer took vehicle in for a recall in which he believes is causing the light to come on, consumer is requesting reimbursemnt that was incurred by the dealer to just examine it.

After gas cap was replaced the check engine light was still illuminated do to the sensitivity of the warning system. Nlm.