Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 2003 Ford Windstar

2003 Ford Windstar. Consumer writes in regards to the performance of the Ford motor company and two safety recalls the consumer stated the inspections and repairs were not conducted in a timely, efficient, and responsible manner. The consumer stated when he finally received an appointment for the axle inspection, it was determined the axle was cracked in three places. The dealer did not have the replacement parts and the vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive, and therefore, it was left at the dealer for over a month. The consumer stated he then received another recall relating to the subframe. The consumer contacted the dealer regarding the second recall and was informed they were aware of it and he would be contacted when the repairs for the second recall had been completed. The consumer received a voice mail from the dealer stating the parts for the axle had arrived. However, it was discovered the engine had an oil leak, the sway bar link was broken in the front, the right front tire was badly worn on the inside and the left rear shock was completely blown out.

My 2003 Ford Windstar engine caught on fire on 8/22/09. The fire department was called. It was towed to a auto shop by aaa. I was told it was the abs and oil leaked, which caused a fire.

My van is sputtering and I was told it is due to the valve cover leaking and my upper intake is full of oil. In addition, that the engine is taking in air and basically my engine is covered in oil. Ford service then proceeds to tell me that the extended warranty will not cover this because it is a fault in design by Ford and on newer models this design has been fixed. Ford will not cover repairs either because I am just over 3 years and over 36k miles. If it is a fault in design by Ford as indicated by their dealership service, then I should not have to cover repair charges.