Four problems related to engine have been reported for the 2003 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the 2003 Windstar.
Engine light comes on every few weeks after being reset. Codes are for lean bank 1, 2. Vehicle was diagnosed with an intake leak. Mechanics have said that this is a long standing issue with the 3. 8l engine in the Windstar. Cost of repair is $600+. Vehicle will not pass emissions without being repaired.
My 2003 Ford Windstar cuts off going down the road , 30mph to what ever you are running don;t care. You have to stop and coast off the road best you can put it in park start it up again and then go on, may do it again or again in a day or so this needs to be placed on a recall, everyone I talk to 6 out of 10 people with these vans have the same thing and no one knows what to do about it, please help before some one gets hurt or killed for this crazy mess!!!! thank you.
While idling at a stop light with brakes activated, engine suddenly accelerated, starting car moving forward. Releasing the over drive option on the gear shift stopped the uncontrolled engine revving. This was the third occurrence of this problem. I have a visit to the dealership scheduled to investigate.
The consumer noticed the engine raced when a stop was made. Consumer had to place the engine in neutral in order to stop the vehicle. The motor raced three to four rpm's when the consumer tried to stop. The computer didn't show a sign of failure.