Check Engine Light On Problems of Ford Windstar - part 1

The contact owns a 1998 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission failed intermittently and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 182,000.

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The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 4 mph, the motor detached, fell from the vehicle, and pulled all the cables for the gear shift. In addition, the abs, the airbag, and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic stated that a rear axle and the front sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 236,000.

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Abs light will not turn off. Also the check engine light blinks on and off and the car will not take any gas.

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Tl-the contact owns 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated the check engine light continues to illuminate. The contact stated the dealer had done several maintenance on the vehicle. On the last service date the vehicle was taken to the dealer who reset the computer system but this lasted for only three months and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified who stated there was no recall and that they could not assist. The failure mileage was 69,000. Mw.

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2 weeks after I bought, what I thought was going to be the best car I ever owned, the check engine light came on. Since I'm a single mom with 5 kids, im very tight on money, therefore, I went to the auto part store, put it on the machine, hoping I could do what I did with all other vehicles I owned, buy the parts, go online and read up on fixing it my self. I had just put all my savings into buying the van. The store clerk, gives me a list of 4 codes and the list of possible fixes. I get home go online and found out that not only is it not easy for someone like me to do, but its going to be a good $1200-$1500 for a mechanic to fix. And worse of all, it as been a major issue with this make and model, Ford knows about the problem and even put out a repair kit just for the issue, but still refuses to recall the vehicle after numerous complaints. Well your little kit maybe inexpensive for people who can fix it them selves but when you have to pay a mechanic to do the work its more then a simple repair. If a car as been treated good by its owner, as not been abused and maintenance kept up with over the years, then the only major (above $1000) repairs that we should have, are repairs due to accidents or normal wear and tear. When almost ever one who owes one of them as the same problem, around the same time, then it is a defect in the making of the car and should be the responsibility of the Ford company. The fact that Ford had to come up with a repair kit, is admitting there is a defect with the van. I should have check this website before I bought the van. Do your research people!.

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The contact owns a 1998 Ford Windstar. The contact was driving 35 mph and attempted to engage the brakes but the pedal was depressed into the floorboard abnormally with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The contact also mentioned that once he turned on the heater, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the mass airflow sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 200,816.

Abs light is on as well as check engine light. Car is idling rough. Checked with numerous car repair places with no success. Also, van is pulling to the right even after I changed tires and did alignment check !.

Check engine light on - 2002 Ford winstar - seems to be common complaint online service bulletin issued in 2003 - diagnostics says it's the O2 sensor, this is not the case vehicle idles irratically at stops - some hesitation - now hesitates and runs bad in rain I've replaced the transmission twice - engine once - crappy vehicle.

Abs, brake light and check engine light all on at the same time. Vehicle shakes like it is going to cut off. Despite numerous attempts at repairs, still does it as of today (2012).

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.

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Check engine light has been on for several thousand miles, from about 40,000 to current 130,000. The code that comes up can be 1 of about 10 things. Nothing corrects this. I have the 3. 8l engine and the "check engine" light has been on. Had a mechanic pull the codes up and they are bank 1 running lean and bank 2 running lean (p0171) and (p0174). Was told could be mass airflow sensor, O2 sensor (1 of 4), vacuum issues, head gasket or a few others. I have replaced the maf sensor and all 4 O2 sensors at about $200. 00 a piece. Still on. 2nd issue. Noise from front end when turning. 3rd issue. Currently sitting at Ford dealer with fractured rear axle for last month. Also abs light goes on and off all the time.

The check engine light came on. I went to a local parts store and they pulled the codes for me. The codes came up po171 and po174. I then went to a Ford dealer for repairs and was advised that the problem was the intake gaskets. I was advised that they needed to be replaced. I had them replaced. I discovered later that this is a very common repair for this vehicle. It is also common on 1999 through 2002 Windstars and is believed by many auto experts to be related to a manufacturer design defect .

Abs light lit check engine light on.

Check engine light on, not running smoothly. Diagnostic codes p0171 & p0174, once pcm memory is reset runs fine for about a hundred miles, then issue starts again. Dealer unable to determine problem.

Abs brakes dashboard light and check engine light is always on. Dealer has reset many times with no success.

: the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the check engine light illuminated intermittently. During the time that the light was illuminated, the vehicle ran normally. While the check engine light was not illuminated, the vehicle was sluggish, and would not run smoothly. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the problem. The battery was replaced, however the problem became worse.

The contacts owns a 2004 Ford Windstar. While driving 30 mph, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle would not accelerate when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal. The mechanic stated that the oxygen sensor caused the failure and they made the replacement, however, the failure continued to occur. The mechanic stated that the gasket was the cause of failure. As of August 31, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000 and current mileage was 90,000.

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The check engine light has been on 3 times in the past year. All due to "intake problems" (per the Ford certified mechanics who worked on it). The last mechanic who worked on it said that there have been so many problems with this particular type of intake system that Ford had to change to a different type of system. At $80-100 just to run the computer check each time and $300-500 to fix the problem each time I can't afford to own a Ford anymore.

: the contact stated the vehicle's check engine light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent repair shop for inspection. The independent mechanic determined the left valve covers and upper intake gaskets were wrong for this type of vehicle and needed to be replaced.

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.

I just did a copy/paste of what I sent to Ford:--description of issue/concern: I took my van in for service. The check engine light was on and I could smell and see oil on the left side of the engine. Turns out it was the front valve cover, and I'm told that there was a TSB on this problem. It cost me $1000. 00 to get this repaired. This is obviously a known problem, my in-laws have the same model Windstar and they had the same problem, it cost them more. I should not have to pay for repairs to parts that were made/engineered wrong by Ford. Now I hear of a problem with the cruise control causing fire, even without driving the van. It could be sitting in my driveway in the middle of the night and catch fire, and Ford is not going to fix this problem either. A fire in the van parked next to my house while me, my wife, and kids are sleeping, that's not a problem you are willing to fix?.

Service bulletin #01205 or NHTSA #625715 I have a Ford Windstar gl 1998 I only had it turn over to 70,000 and my engine light keeps coming on and I'm getting trouble code po 171 and I'm also notice that fuel gage don't not go to the full mark and I had to have all 4 h2o sencer replace and now my odemeter and trip meter quit working and I only have 72,000 on my van is there something I can do with these vechile problems that I shouldn't have with such low miles I just bought the van in Aug 2004 with only 56,000 are any of these problems on the recall list . Please help if you can I can't afford to keep repairing my van that should be a recall problem. Thanks for any help you can give me.

Dt: contact states the automatic door on her vehicle will not stay closed. The door is located on the rear driver's side of the vehicle. While driving, the door will come open. She tried locking the door to keep it closed, but this does not work. The dealer installed a new part, but it did not correct the problem. The manufacturer is aware of the problem and is trying to find a remedy to the defect. Updated 10/31/2006 - after several attempts to fix the door the dealer told the consumer they were unable to fix the problem. The dealer said they would contact a Ford engineer to see if the problem could be resolved. The vehicle's check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced the dpfe sensor.

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.

After pumping the brakes they could not stop the vehicle, and the check engine light was on. Dealer replaced the anti lock braking system , but the check engine light problem had not been repaired. . . . Also,overdrive light came on dealer replaced shaft sensor.

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.

When coming to a stop sign engine stalled. Lost steering and brakes. Used emergency brake to stop van. Stuck in middle of intersection. Van was still in drive. Put van in park and was able to start van fine. Towed to dealership. No check engine light ever came on. Dealer can find nothing wrong.

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...

We have owned this 2000 Ford Windstar since February of 2002. I have lost count of how many times we have taken it back to the dealer because of the poor gas mileage. It was getting 13 mpg and the dealer said that was normal. But over the past 3 months we have taken it back to the dealer 8 times because of the check engine light. The dealership has replaced the upper/lower intake gaskets, fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel line, mass oxygen flow sensor, both O2 sensors, valve cover gaskets, and a couple of other things too. The gas mileage actually got worse after several of the repairs. We are averaging between 9 - 10 mpg. In addition to the engine problems, our door locks don't work right and the interior lights don't work at all automatically. . . We have to turn them on and off. The door locks on the sliding doors have to worked by hand. I am so sick and tired of this car. We have had to cancel two road trips because of the problems, because I don't trust the car out of town. It already left me stranded overnight because the transmission blew up two months after we bought it.

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.

At 60000 miles check engine light came on, indicating a misfire on cylinder 1. Mechanic pulled plug and found coolant in cylinder due to a blown head gasket.

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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.

Right from the day I bought the van, I have had one issue or the other. Here are some of the major issues. 1. Tires - my new van had bumps on all 4 tires. Every tire dealer told me they would burst on driving. They were general tires. I went to Ford many times and opened a case with them also to no avail. After 12,000 miles, I decided to buy 4 new tires myself for the safety of my family at my own expense. 2. At 15,000 miles, I had to get my front brakes changed as they had reached their end of life. 3. At 15,000 miles, I also had to get my transmission fluid as well as drop pan changed as they worn out 4. At 30,000 miles, I had to get my front brake pads again changed (these were also worn out). What is surprising is that my rear brakes are fine 5. At 30,000 miles, I also had to get my transmission fluid as well as drop pan changed as they worn out 6. At 40,000 miles, my check engine light came on, for which I had to get the entire cooling system changed as well as had major engine work done to remove the light. The bill was in a few thousand, and I still don't know what they did to get it all fixed 7. At 45,000 miles, I had to get front rotors and brakes again. 8. At 45,000 miles I also had to get my front tie rods changed as they were squeaking 9. My automatic door sensor has never worked since I bought the van. If you shut the doors using the electronic door openers, and if something is in the way, it will still shut the door trapping the item, rather than reversing the process. 10. My drivers side power seats have just failed, and I am yet again faced with a large expense. I will never buy a Ford again.

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.