Engine Oil Leaking Problems of 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.

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2001 Ford Windstar very well maintained records to show. Engine failure (bad rod) with no warning . No leaks or use of oil ever. Mechanic said there is no reason for the failure except for maybe a faulty rod.

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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.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. While driving 60 mph, the check engine light illuminated. The dealer stated that there was a faulty valve cover, and the engine needed an upper intake and driver side valve cover. The cost to repair the vehicle was $500. The dealer did not explain the possible cause of the failure; however, when the valve cover does not fit properly, it causes oil to leak into the motor. The failure and current mileages were 89,946.

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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.

While driving ,the engine light came. We took the car to the dealership the next day. Service dept said that the valve cover allowed the oil to leak into the system. The repair cost was $636. 00. I asked the service man, how do we know this will not happen again? he replied, Ford designed a new valve cover that would prevent this from happening again.

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Due to a faulty head gasket, anti freeze leaked into the oil and ruined the engine. The dealer refused to replace the vehicles faulty gaskets free of charge because the vehicle's warranty had expired. The consumer indicated that a recall was issued on the vehicle but the dealer still refused to repair the vehicle.

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The truck idles ruff. The wrong engine motor valve cover bolts were used at time of the truck being manufactured. As a result the bolts caused an oil leak in the engine. The dealership replaced the bolts. Please provide more details. There were eight bolts covered with plastic which melted and caused oil to enter the engine and run rough. Mechanic informed the consumer that many of these bolts have been replaced. The consumer feels Ford should cover the cost of repairs, not him.

Other is the head gasket went and leaked oil in my engine causing it to be replaced. Ford denied any problems with this and I believed them until I read your web site article on the head gasket problem with 1995 Windstars. I called Ford this morning again and read the article and they still will not step up to the plate on this. Nothing else has gone wrong with my car.

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The oil gasket shifted from its "specified" location which caused an extreme oil leak from the engine.

Head gasket has gone out a couple of times. Consumer has had some oil leakage. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

Vehicle is using 1 quart of oil in 1000 miles. Vehicle inspected by Ford tech engineer. Found no exterior oil leakage and states vehicle operating as designed at this time. Transmission fluid was leaking from the pan gasket. The servo cover was resealed. Updated.

Vehicle had an oil leak, and engine compartment was smoking. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced campshaft at 48 miles. Please provide any further infomation.

3. 8 v6 engine check light stays on while driving, vehicle is leaking oil and running rough; vehicle taken to dealer and informed of a blown head gasket. Feel free to provide any further information.

Due to head gasket which had a crack and caused the oil and the anti freeze to leak and mix together. Dealer had to weld the head to fix the problem. Please provide further information.

Leaking oil onto engine resulting in all new seals, gaskets and head gasket, due to failure.

Transmission failed @ approx. 24,000 miles without warning, had to be towed, took 3 weeks for dealer to replace, transmission failed again with approx. 49,000 miles, unable to get out of 1st gear, drove to dealer for repair - transmission has never seemed right on this car - at a reguarly scheduled service appointment we specifically asked the dealer about the transmission, they said it was fine and shortly thereafter the transmission failed - upon review of the other reported complaints transmissions for the 98 Windstar,I do not feel I drive a reliable car - I have also had brake problems with this vehicle - they started smoking when driving in the mountains - I have also had problems with power window locks as well as problems with oil leakage.

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While vehicle was parked, owner noticed an oil leak. This was due to a blown engine head gasket. Dealer is offering an extended warranty.

Engine head gasket cracked, resulting in oil leakage. The dealer has been notified.