Engine Problems of Ford Windstar - part 2

44,000 miles and blown head gasket, $1500 repair quote. How many complaints before Ford provides remedy for 96 Windstars? I will never buy a Ford again and I am telling everyone I know not to buy a Ford.

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While driving 35 mph engine locked up without warning , leaving the consumer without power. The dealer was notified. .

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Blown head gasket. Mechanic tells me hes seen hundreds of these on the Windstar but there is no recall. Will not buy a Ford again.

While driving a fire was observed by third party motorist. The fire emitted from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to world Ford in pembroke pines, florida, for an initial assessment. According to world Ford, the vehicle showed heavy transmission fluid leakage, but no obvious sign of fire or fire damage. The manufacturer declined to permit Ford to work on the vehicle pending evaluation/inspection by NHTSA investigators to determine cause of fire, which may or may not be related to obvious transmission issues.

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1999 Ford Windstar sel 3. 8l v6 - blown gaskets.

I bought my 1997 Windstar used 6 months ago with 87,000 on it, I have driven only 3,000 miles and my engine blew with no warning. This was the most expensive used car I had ever owned and we did everything we could before we bought it. . We checked the VIN report on carfax. . . We had the vehicle checked out by our own mechanic. I thought I had found a great (dream for me)vehicle. Ben satcher Ford in SC said there was no recall on this car only the 95 model and that problem had been since fixed. So I'm stuck with paying $3000 for a new engine while I still owe $6000 on my vehicle. This vehicle is the only way I can transport my 3 children around together, our other vehicle is a pick-up with only front seats. . . So were stranded.

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The apparently common blown head gasket on the 3. 8l engine has occurred on my '96 Ford Windstar. I've been told by the local Ford service center that Ford is not compensating owners for this obvious design flaw.

Have a 97 Ford Windstar all of a sudden I had a tire blow completely here to find out that the coil spring on drivers front broke and went into tire, then to find out there was a recall 2 years ago on it but was never notified of it and also a few weeks ago, van all of a sudden kept getting real hot with rolling white smoke just to find out that there was problems with the head gaskets on these Windstars but yet still was never notified, this is not right, I feel we were cheated, now have a van that sits and still owe $10,000 on because I'm a family man of six and cannot afford the cost of these major repairs, I'm afraid of what might of happened if this would of blew with all my family in it on a highway, is this how the Ford company treats their consumers by lying and decieving them.

Have in Ford dealer shop a 1996 Ford Windstar with 92,100 miles on it. It has the infamous 3. 8l engine head gasket and front cover gasket problem, as previously defined by Ford motor company. Ford customer assistance center refuses to cover the cost of this.

I have a 1996 Ford Windstar (3. 8-liter engine) with almost 78,000 miles. I've owned is since it was new. It experienced a blown head gasket 3 weeks ago. The service manager at bert weinman Ford here in chicago recommended that I replace the engine. I did so at a price of almost $4500. From what I know, Ford has a serious problem with head gaskets in this engine. They have offered extended warranty for some model years, but none which covers my vehicle.

The vehicle failed to start, the dealer stated the engine was damaged.

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Blown head gasket on 3. 8 engine on 1997 Ford Windstar, with only 77,000 miles. Ford with not offer any help. After owning a Ford for past 28 years, this is the last Ford product that my family will ever own. Ever! ts.

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull over and it will be hard to get the vehicle back started. Dealer notified. Ts.

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Consumer states that when starting up the vehicle and no warning the engine caught on fire under the hood causing the vehicle to be non drivable. Dealer notified. Mr.

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Abs braking light system appears on dashboard. Also there is coolant mixed in with oil inside of engine. Dealership is aware of the problems.

Need to replace speedometer head, replaced tie rod, front and rear brakes, cylinders, head gasket and now engine blew need new engine.

Consumer states that the 3. 8l v6 engine blew a head gasket and causing loss of coolant and coolant getting into the engine oil. Dealer and the manufacturer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

I have been told by 5 repair people that the Windstars are very likely to have a blown head gasket, I have been told to request that Ford repair the van. I have contacted the Ford corp. And I have been told that the Windstars are not having a head gasket issue. This van with the proper care should not be having this big of an issue. My van has sat in my driveway since July, the estimate is $ 2,000. 00 to 4,000. 00 to now replace an engine with less then 100,000 miles.

While driving at highway speeds, consumer took foot off accelerator, the vehicles dash lights illuminated and the engine died. Took vehicle to dealer who replaced the valve throttle assembly. Consumer also states that the valve cover was replaced.

My 1996 Windstar has a blown head gasket.

Cylinder head gasket problem resulting in internal antifreeze leak, causing bearings to go bad - engine replacement required.

Dealer informed that engine shot a bearing and needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further informnation.

According to jerry's Ford Lincoln Mercury, an authorized Ford dealer in leesburg, virginia, my engine blew a head gasket. This happened when I started the car. There were 2 passengers, ages 15 and 16, and myself, the driver in the car at the time this occurred. I contacted Ford and was told that the build date of my engine was 12/19/95 and that the engine had been built in their oakville plant in ontario, cananda. Orson, Ford employee badge #2092 acknowledged that a recall had been issued on engines built in 1995 with this problem, but that no 1996 vehicles were involved. I explained to him that I appeared to have been affected as well. He stated that Ford would not offer me any assistance, goodwill or otherwise, with this defect and that I should contact william clay Ford, jr. In dearborn, michigan if I wished to pursue the matter further.

Headgasket problems need new engine, just like the 1995 recall but Ford wont honor the same problem with the 1996.

Consumer called complaining about the engine head gasket. The consumer also stated this was a common problem. The dealer was contacted who stated there was no warranty for the defect.

These 3. 8 l engines are known for blown headgasket problems, and for Fords lack of standing behind its so called quality products , I'm not a believer of that : thats why I will never own a Ford product again.

Vehicle is riding extremely rough, causing difficulty in steering vehicle. Mechanic stated head gaskets needed to be replaced.

1996 Ford Windstar with blown head gasket. Same engine and parts as recalled 1995's. Was stranded on the side of a highway. No assistance from Ford. Have read 100's of internet accounts of same problem. Thousands of people with same problem. This is a major saftey hazard.

While driving, the engine fell out to the ground. Dealer said someone removed the engine bolts. There were no existing bolts. (engine support held in place by friction on the threads until final failure).

Consumer states vehicle 3. 8 v6 engine was losing coolants and running rough while driving, dealer notified and informed of a cracked head gasket. Nlm.

Speedometer: shakes back & forth on highway . Impossible to know speed travelling( unless equipped with good stopwatch & excellent math skills). Head gasket- failed . Must be replaced. Does not meet any extended warranty criteria.

Consumer is experiencing same problem as previous year models concerning engine head gaskets. A recall was issued for that year. Consumer feels that later model years should be included.

Engine check light came on. Dealer replaced left valve cover with a updated version of part and fuel regulator supply hose.

While driving motor blew a head gasket which resulted in loss of power. Contacted dealer, and vehicle was being repaired.

Consumer noticed water leaking from under vehicle, vehicle was serviced. Technician noticed head gasket needed to be replaced.