Engine Head Gasket Leaking Problems of Ford Windstar

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving at 70 mph, the contact heard a loud, unusual explosion. The contact was able to exit the vehicle and found that the front sub frame and axle had fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 110,000. Updated 11/19/10. Also, the oil pan gaskets was leaking. Updated 11/24/10.

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At 112,000 miles, my Ford Windstar has developed a head gasket leak internally which has resulted in extensive internal engine damage that now requires complete engine replacement. I have 2 professional repair shops diagnosis and both agree that it needs an engine replacement for the reasons stated above.

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Heat failed in July, pin to flap in evaporator case assembly had broken off. Whole assembly has to be replaced requiring tearing apart the dashboard. Part alone cost $326. 40 check engine light kept coming on - found pressure leak at gasket. Had complained about engine sluggishness for years and was told the computer could find nothing wrong. . . After gasket was fixed, no more engine sluggishness. Ford would not cover saying the problems could not be tied together to justify warranty repair!! power steering went. First attempted flushing system. After failed again, replaced pump, after that did not fix the problem, had to replace entire system. Ford replied to my request for coverage that this was the first case they had heard of this problem in a Windstar and to keep my receipts so that I might get consideration if they do something in the future. I feel these problems are excessive for a 50,000 mile car. . . Ford agrees but says the average number of problems is much lower so they still class their car as very reliable!!!.

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Head gasket leaked, timing cover cracked. $3,000. 00 + repair bill.

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My 1996 3. 8l Ford Windstar slowly developed a head gasket leak after approximately 80,000 miles. My van is well maintained with all the appropriate supporting documents. I have searched the net and I have found the head gasket leak problem with this model is shared by other numerous owners as well. It is apparent that Ford needs to recall the 1996 Windstar gasket leak as they did on their 1995 model. Ford has implied the gasket has been repaired on the 1996 model. My van is a testament the defect on the head gasket has not been resolved. I would like to add my complaint to your list and hopefully force Ford to extend the recall to the 1996 model as well.

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96 Windstar had failed NJ state inspection but was running fine. Vehicle has 109,000 miles and dealer informed me it has leaking head gaskets. Dealer will not accept any responsibility for problem. Vehicle has been serviced at this dealer for about 3 years and no mention was ever made about the potential for this problem even though it is quite apparent that this is a latent defect at least until the 1997 year. Factory campaigns were in place through 95 and problem was reduced on 96 vehicles but still existed.

The head gasket leaked.

This vehicle has not yet been repaired! the 1996 Windstar 3. 8 litre v-6 engine has head gasket leaks. I am not driving the vehicle until Ford agrees to pay for the repair. Ford did pay for repairs to '94 & '95 Windstar owners, but has not and will not pay for the '96 models. The vehicle emits clouds of white smoke and consumes antifreeze. The local Ford dealership acknowledges the problems with this model, but states that Ford will reject claims on it.

Head gasket leaks, causing vehicle to cut off without any warning.

Vehicle was starting to miss, and gasket was leaking water into oil pan. Please provide any further information.

Consumer took car into dealer's shop for a broken speedometer, and mechanic noticed a head gasket leak. Alerted consumer to some recalls on those vehicles, but they had a different year.

At the 90,000 checkup the mechanic said our timing cover gasket is leaking and antifreeze is coming through. If it is not fixed whole engine will seize up. Sounds like the problems of the 1995!.

Leaking antifreeze at timing cover gasket. Windstars have become known for head and timing cover gasket leaks. Repairs estimated to be $700 - $900 to replace a $7 gasket which Ford knows it has a problem. Ford should be made to reimburse customers expenses and issue recall on other affected vehicles. Fords customer service needs attention. Problem started in early October 2000 with loss of heat for heater operation. I noticed antifreeze level was low and refilled. Heat returned. Vehicle was under extended warranty until November 2000. About mid November noticed antifreeze leaking onto driveway. Gilboy Ford has confirmed timing cover gasket leak. I am on full time disability and feel Ford should be footing the bill for this repair. Thank you for you assistance.

Head gaskets were leaking anti-freeze, had no heat under 30mph.

Head gasket leaking, master cylinder froze up and caused smoke and damage to brake system on 3 wheels, abs light kept coming on, in for repairs on several occasions and light was disconnected by dealer, engine light O2 sensor replaced, speedometer failed to register speeds, driverside window goes down while driving, replaced by dealer, door open light turns on randomly, sliding door fails to lock with electric locks. What is going to be next?.

Leak in gasket for timing chain cover not covered under warranty because I am not the original owner.

There was an engine head gasket leakage and the dealer fixed the leak. Also, the vehicle will shift from first gear into second gear, and from second to first while driving or sitting in traffic. The dealer can't detemine the problem, and the vehicle has been in the shop three times and they can't find the problem.

Engine head gaskets are leaking oil onto engine. Manufacturer has been notified.