Ford Windstar owners have reported 68 problems related to car stall (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the Windstar.
Vehicle stalls when making slow turns. Not taken to dealer yet.
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all problems of the 1998 Ford Windstar
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Vehicle will stall at any speed/ any time. Stalled 8 times in 20 minutes. Vehicle at dealer at this time, still trying to find cause. At times the vehicle can not be restarted, this occurs imediately prior to when it stalls, the rpm indicator drops down to zero then within the next 3-5 seconds the car completely dies. Nlm.
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all problems of the 1999 Ford Windstar
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Vehicle stalls at any speed. It has been examined by dealer 15 times. Dealer cannot correct the problem, computer shows no error code.
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Motor replaced at 20000 miles. 2 weeks later, new motor was knocking like first one after 500 miles. Currently, third motor will be installed. Consumer trying to give vehicle back.
Vehicle is experiencing a stalling problem, dealer has replaced the alternator and performed TSB 982506, however problem is still occurring, a customer service rep from Ford was supposed to call consumer back regarding problem and has not. Consumer states he has since discovered that the problem with the vehicle is an engineering defect in the fuel injector causing the engine to shut down at slow speeds when the vehicle is turning.
Engine will have lower than normal rpm when first coming to a stop. Has stalled 3 seperate times.
Vehicle stalled without prior warning. Vehicle has been at dealership several times.
Intermittently while driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly, which when coming to a stop or going through a drive trough may cause a rear end collision. Been to dealer several times, but could not determine the cause of problem. Please provide further information.
I have had nothing but problems with this Ford Windstar since I purchased it in 8/98. In July of 99 my vehicle would not start and then it became a stalling problem. For 3 mths the dealership could not find the problem. Then on April 21,00 the coil spring broke, and the spring was jammed into our tire while doing 70 on the west virginia turnpike. Luckily we were not killed or injured. Ford has received a letter concerning these issue's and has not responded.
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all problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar
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When moving slowly to turn or to park, orfully warmed up,1/2-full tank of gas. Vehicle stalled or shut off without prior warning. Contacted dealer, and was told that there was an air leak. Dealer made the necessary repairs. . Et.
Van lost power and stalled. Took to service center and was found to have main bearing spun and cracked block. Since warranty was over on mileage, neither the dealer nor Ford motor company will warranty or even look at it. Was told it was "lack of maintenance" that caused problem.
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all problems of the 1997 Ford Windstar
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Vehicle stalls without any warning. Summer grade gas pressure bills up into the gas tank, causing the vehicle to stall.
When decelerating the van will stall. This has happened at all speeds. It is a very intermittent problem. Also very dangerous. While on vacation, and traveling on major highways at 60-65 mph the van would stall when letting off the accelerator. We would have to immediately pull off to the side of the road. There was one near collision with a tractor trailer that was following to close. I have spent over $200 at 2 Ford dealerships and they say they cannot find anything wrong. This is an extrememly dangerous situation. The problem does not occur if the fuel level is kept at 75% or above.
When driving at any speed and without any prior warning, vehicle is stalls and cuts off.
Have fought with Ford about losing power and vehicle stalling since owning the car. Also find that many others(on web 'windstar head defect' search) have had the same problem. I have also had two Ford mechanics unofficialy admit that there is a design flaw in the 1996 Windstars. Ford, after being badgered, said they would cover my engine to 100,000 miles and are reniging now that it has completely blown. I just want a car that is safe for my family. Help me.
While driving van stalls without any type of warning. This condition almost caused two rear end crahses. The dealer is not able to determine what is causing this problem. Please provide any further information.
I am so scared to drive our van- I have no idea what to do. Thia van showed be considered a lemon- or Ford should repair it. We purchased the van cause we had another little one on the way(making 4 kids) in the past we had old vechilcles. We decided to spend the $$ and have a reliable vechicle since we have 4 kids and travel around town alot. First my air codtioner goes out in July, 99 (electrical- no power to it). We did not have the $ to fix. Than in August,99 we started experiencing intermittent neutral condtion after driving and coming to a stop. Had to rebuild the transmission- due to a faulty clutch piston that Ford knows is causing problems in ax4s Windstar 3. 8l. Engine - stalls usually when driving at low speeds, such as o turns or coming to a stop. Scared to death that somesone will run into me. Steering- vechile pulls to the right so badly that in seconds I am in another lane. Have had it relighned. The other seroius problem is I will start van or have foot on brake and it itermittally accerates in surges on its own. My foot in not near the gas- I am so scared to death that I will lose control of it resulting into an accident. I am so scared to drive this van and it is only a 98". What am I to do. I do not want to wait for and acident or death to someone. Please help!! I need some advice. I have no warranty on van- but yet with so many problems why should the consumer have to pay when Ford knows of the problems with the vans- what does it take - death!!! I need to know what is causeing these problems. I can not afford to keep taking them to mechanics and not getting it fix. Shouldn't Ford have to take this piece of crap back-please help!!.
Intermittently while decelerating vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Please provide further information. Dealer cannot determine the problem.
Vehicle stalls at low speeds, took back to the dealer twice and they reprogramed the computer. Problem still exists.
When driving and coming to a stop, and when pulling out, the enigine stalls or shuts down. Dealer has been contacted.
While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Been to the dealer several times, and dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.
Intermittent stalling.
When driving the vehicle stalls at any time, the engine just dies. The van has been at dealership twice for repairs ( on sept 19th & oct 8th & 9th) that did not solve problem. A computer device has been hooked up to the engine to capture any errors when the van stalls.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with vehicle stalling intermittently. Also, transmission is slipping whenever vehicle comes to a stop. Sometimes vehicle would have to shift into park and back into drive for the gear to engage. Vehicle been in/out dealer shop for stalling and transmission slipping on three occasions each.
While driving and proceeding to come to a stop the vehicle will intermittently stall. Consumer has contacted the dealer, several repair attempts however continues. Brake rotors warped causing grinding of the brakes while stopping.
Vehcile will stall when motor is hot, putting consumer in a dangerous situation. Sliding door malfunctions.
While stopping vehicle stalled and died without warning. Dealer was inspecting vehicle . Please provide further information.
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all problems of the 2001 Ford Windstar
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Vehicle experiences rough idle, erratic idle and stalling which has been a problem since new and has continued to deteriorate to frequent stalling while driving, the dealership has failed to yield any remedy to the mechanical issue. Nlm.
Van stalled twice when in slow turn, usully would restart now it is stalling and will not restart at all.
While traveling at any speed vehicle would stall without any indication. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Vehicle stalls out when idling or cruising into a turn, mostly when the gas pedal is not applied. Dealer has not seen vehicle. Problem has occurred 10 times.
Vehicle continually stalling, unable to be fixed. Mjs.
Vehicle stalls usually when driving at low speeds, such as on turns or coming to a stop.