Transmission Not Engage problems of the 1999 Ford Windstar

Two problems related to transmission not engage have been reported for the 1999 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transmission Not Engage problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2003

Transmission fail-forward clutch piston. Stopped at stop sign and when I put foot on gas to go it just raced the engine. Gears would not engage. No forewarning and only 33,000 miles on a lightly driven car! called Ford dealer and corp. And they won't do anything. From what I read this is a very common occurrence and had I pulled into traffic this morning and lost it I would be writing this from a hospital!!! I think this needs to be brought to Fords attention! I will be out of almost 2500 when this is over. . . . Money in these times that I cannot afford!.

2 Transmission Not Engage problem

While shifting vehicle into park vehicle would not engage properly. Vehicle was serviced, and technician replaced steel plate and reverse clutch. Please provide further information.




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