Engine Shut Off Without Warning Problems of Ford Windstar

This vehicle has shut off on me while driving several times. During the latest event which occurred while going approximately 30 mph and the minivan just shuts off without warning. There is not a stalling warning or anything. All lights appear on the dash and it is very difficult to steer the van when it happens. In order to get the vehicle to restart you have to turn it off with the key and then start it up again. I have investigated this problem online and there are many, many people complaining of this. I'm very surprised to see that a recall has not be made. With most of the complaints I've seen online many of the mechanics do not seem to know what the problem is. It's scary to see that many of us are complaining of the same thing. During some of the other incidents it also seemed to happen during lower speeds such as 5 or 10 mph however twice it happened going higher speeds, once at 25 mph and the other at 30 mph. Thank you for checking into this.

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The abs light, advanced trac control indicator light, and dash lights are flashing on and off intermittently for several seconds. Alarms beep and the engine loses power. This has occured multiple times over the past several weeks. Then coming onto the freeway this morning it occured again and the engine shut off. It would not restart. After almost getting hit by another vehicle as a result of the engine shutting off, I was able to pull over and turned off the key. Tried to start the van several times and after a few tries it started and I was able to get off highway without getting hit. This is a reoccuring problem many 03 Windstar van owners are experiencing. Called Ford and they said it is not a documented problem with them. I have read hundreds of comments from other owners experiencing these same problems. Ford dealerships have repaired/replaced various components to correct this problem but it keeps reoccuring. Something needs to be done. It is a design thing.

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Subject vehicle is a 1999 Ford Windstar van with 3. 8 engine; this vehicle has not been operational since July 15, 2007 due to stalling problem. After reaching operating temperature, it may stall at any time. At speeds above 40 mph you can maintain control of vehicle, but under 35 mph vehicle becomes difficult to control due to engine shutdown and loss of power steering and brake assist.

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While driving vehicle shut off without warning.

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Vehicle was traveling aproximately 65mph and engine shut down. Power brakes and steering went out without warning. Brake pedal was pushed to the floor to stop vehicle. Dealer stated it would be too expensive to find out what was the cause.

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Vehicle shut off when making turns or if stopping on a hill. No warning. Lights came on.

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The engine shut off while turning left. Nearly hit by oncoming traffic. Despite reassurance from dealer that this problem has been fixed, we are concerned the vehicle remains unsafe. These concerns were heightened by the September 12, 2000 article in the new york times.

Vehicle shut off while going through the intersection, no prior warning. Consumer took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic told him that warranty has expired.

While making a left/right or u turn engine completely shuts down without warning.