Loud Engine Noise Problems of Ford Windstar

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving at 30 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and then the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while reversing at low speeds, there was an abnormal noise and the engine detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the bolts that support the tray for the engine and the frame were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

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This is a second call for help Ford corporate will not email me back. Will not verify if pcm has been updated. The van only has under 59,000 miles on it . It should not break this bad this soon makes me tell anyone on social media and our local news media and clark howards team. I do not want to call Ford unless it is agreed the phone will be recorded for court purposes. I even asked is the would let me use the updater. I sure do not want don rich Ford in villa rica ever again. They stripped the screw. That set min clearance on throttle plate. No shifts funny and sputters and terrible noise in oil pan area. Rod s knocking. Internet has tons of complaints of pistons exiting engine oil pan.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact was driving approximately 50-55 mph when a loud noise was heard from the vehicle. The contact stated that it sounded as if something had fallen from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised her that the spark plugs were inverted in the engine and the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered a 5 percent discount to the contact if the vehicle were to be repaired at an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 120,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact was driving 30 mph when flames emitted from the engine. The contact also mentioned prior to the failure that a loud noise was heard from the engine after the start of the ignition. The fire caused no injuries and both the police and fire departments were contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and the current mileages were 103,000.

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The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. While the contact was driving approximately 40 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle pulled into the right direction and wandered out of the lane causing difficulty in maintaining the steering. When the brakes were engaged, the vehicle pulled toward the left direction with a metal screeching noise. The failure occurred three times. A certified technician inspected the vehicle and stated that the engine cradle and lower control arm were completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. When the contact first purchased the vehicle, it shut off. The rings in the engine had to be replaced. She also heard a rumbling sound when the brake pedal was depressed. An auto repair shop stated that the brakes were operating normally; however, after much complaining, the contact had the front brakes replaced. The windshield wipers stopped working after a new windshield was installed. The vehicle was diagnosed and the motor was found to be the cause of the failure. The motor was replaced. A couple of months later, the vehicle began leaking antifreeze and was towed to a repair shop. The contact was informed that the fuel injection hoses were leaking. The leak was repaired. Three weeks later, the vehicle would buck and shut off. She was informed that the catalytic converter was completely destroyed. Lastly, the contact noticed an issue with the rear of the vehicle. It would fishtail or wobble while driving various speeds. The dealer stated that the vehicle was no longer included in the factory warranty. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was 74,056 and failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

While driving 30 mph, the head gasket failed . As a result, a loud noise from the engine was produced.

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While the vehicle was parked consumer heard a loud noise coming from the steering wheel when turning left/right. Then, vehicle surged forward. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Dealer also performed diagnostic on vehicle, and found that the cause was a bad idle air control valve. Consumer declined repair on idle air control valve after diagnosis from first dealer. However, idle air control valve was replaced by a different service dealer.

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Engine made loud noise, then cut out. No warning lights came on at all. Had to put newer engine in.

Soon after parking vehicle consumer noticed that vehicle was on fire without any indication in car port. Consumer heard loud noise like a high- pressure leak and in a manner of seconds a white smoke turned to black and then to flames. Flames was comming from under the hood.