Transmission Noise Problems of Ford Windstar - part 1

Was traveling at 58 mph, the transmission made a loud noise, the van jumped a couple of times, then just completely stopped moving in the middle of the highway.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit a loud noise when started. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who stated that the starter was hanging and the housing of the transmission was fractured. The contact was advised that the engine, starter motor and transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 61,000.

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Transmission started making crunching noises and still does, cant drive it because it is getting worse.

Drove the van to work without incident or any imminent warning of vehicle problems. As soon as I stopped and put the van in park, I heard a loud noise and different sound coming from the engine. When getting ready to leave work for home, I started the van and proceeded to place it in reverse and the van didn't wouldn't move regardless of the transmission selector position. There was a loud whine coming from the engine compartment.

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1999 Ford Windstar. Consumer states while stopped at a traffic light there was a sudden loud noise like an explosion and then vehicle lost power and she barely got through the traffic light the consumer had the vehicle to towed to the dealer where they informed her the transmission needed to be replaced.

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While driving in ky my transmission suddenly failed, leaving me stranded on the side of the road. There was no warning, no lights, no noises. The car simply stopped accelerating. There were no forward gears nor reverse.

The vehicle started to make noise while driving. The gears would not move. The vehicle was towed, and the transmission was found to be defective, and was replaced.

Transmission in our 2002 Ford Windstar Mini van made abnormal noises for about 2 months. Vehicle was taken to dealership of purchase for inspection, and they attributed the problem to tire and wheel alignment. All four tires were replaced with alignment. Also, transmission noise persisted,and vehicle was returned to dealership. Again nothing wa s found wrong on inspection with instructions to return later for more complete examination. On February 10, 2005 transmission malfunctioned accelerating the engine to 3200 rpms with a speed of 70 mph. Vehicle suddenly lost control and veered to the left into a left turn lane, resulting in a collision with an illegally parked truck and trailer. Subsequent investigations revealed the driver was unable to stop the vehicle by braking. The driver, my son , was trapped in the Windstar Mini van due to a complete collapse of the front frame. After a difficult extraction by the city fire department my son was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

1/31/put van is drive and a loud clunky noise occured and the vehicle would notmove. I needed the transmission rebuilt at $2295. 00. The van only has 37,000 miles and it is out of warranty off course. Dealer says too bad. Stay away for Ford Windstar.

Heard noise from engine and lost transmission power. Car coasted. When I got out there was a lot of transmission oil on the ground. Towed to Ford of upland, (calif) . I was shown that the low/intermediate servo cover was blown to the side. I checked for recalls found one recall for 98 Windstar. According to Ford motor CO rep. My veh was manufactured after 3/1/97 namely on 11/26/97 but Ford rep said it could be the same problem, as of now he noted my complaint and said I should call you, (NHTSA) you may be able to check further into this. Thanks.

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Bought 2000 Ford Windstar less than 6 months ago . Van just turned 70,000 mi wife was stopped at busy intersection,tried to accelerate,and transmission clunked, and made an awful noise . Transmission failed. Would not go forward. Ford dealer said it would cost $ 2,500. An expense I cannot afford, especialy right before christmas. Sure would be nice if Ford mo. Co. Could do something about their poorly manufactured vehicles !!!!.

Backing out of driveway when van made loud clunking noise when placed in drive and would not move. New transmission needed $2400! I will never buy another Ford vehicle.

While at a stoptransmission made a noise ,and the vehicle would not accelerate. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Failure with the transmission. Slight noise from vehicle which was not identified. Driving down road total loss of motion within seconds with no sign of defect or sound which put my whole family in danger. The transmission is broke and will have to be replaced but has not yet been done.

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While driving at 40 mph consumer heard a lot of squeaks and noises in the engine compartment. Several days later , while driving at 30 mph, the noise was heard again ,and vehicle stalled while making a u-turn. Also, the right front axle broke. Mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be repaired.

While driving a van full of 6 young girls to a sports practice, the van started jumping when slowing down and accelerating. We stopped at a stop sign and then the car would not move in drive . Suddenly, it jumped into drive, all the while , my carfull were very upset and thought we were going to crash. I barely made it to the practice parking lot. The van was jumping the whole drive. It then stalled in the driveway. I attempted to turn the car back on but there came a very loud, scary noise from the engine. I got it on, but it would not drive in drive, only in nuetral. I had to be towed. It was a major hassle. I came to find that th e transmission had gone at 72,000 miles. I had been complaining to the dealer that the engine light was always on. It was evaluated and they said it was a sensor problem that all started at about 30,000 miles. Come to think of it, the van "jumped from gear to gesr since day 1". Ford motor company will also be contacted. It seems pretty fishy that there are so many complaints about the same thing.

While driving 30 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the transmission. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

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We replaced the transmission on our 99 Windstar 4 weeks ago. . . Two days ago the power steering started grinding and we brought it in for repairs. . . Replaced the power steering pump within 30 miles of the dealer the noise in the power steering came back and after paying $800. 00 for the power steering pump they want to now charge us $600. 00 to replace the rack. . . In the last 4 weeks the repairs on the Windstar have been over $4000. 00. . . This on a vehicle with less than 70,000 miles. . . I have pages of Windstar owner complaints of the same nature. . . The transmission and the power steering on the Windstar is faulty and I hope Ford listens. . . This will be the last Ford we purchase!.

There is a noise in the rear break drums caused by moisture. There was a noise in the rear brake. The dealer stated that the problem was due to moisture and not to worry. The transmission was problematic, and the rear brakes had started to not stop properly. The rear brakes were readjusted, and a new transmission was added. The noise in the brakes had returned.

I complained of a rattling noise sounding like chains under the hood of the van , starting from 7,700 miles to the present. Each time taking it in and being told that they could not find a problem, to them fixing something and the noise still being there. I stated to them on several occasions that the van was not riding right. I complained of a loud grinding noise when I turned the wheel. Again, they said nothing was wrong. The brakes where always rubbing and they replaced the pads. I was told semi-metallic pads make noises. They replaced the computer, because I complained that upon accleration the van would make a pinging noise. I was told it was combustion with the gas. I followed there recommendations about what gas to use, and other things to do. It still continued and they stated that they could do nothing else about it. I owned a '98 winstar and never had these problems and it did not drive the way my 2000 did. Right now the van is sitting in my garage, with a broken transmission and I cannot get help from Ford. I lease the van and I refuse to pay for repairs on a van, that Ford should be resposible for. My lease is almost over and they should back their product up. I put alot of extra money in this van to keep it well maintained. I feel Ford should help me.

Transmission went out on my 1999 Windstar van . . . Has 61,300 miles on it. . . . Was putting it in drive from a stopped postion and heard a loud noise and almost sounded like explosion of sorts. . . . Like a backfire in muffler. . . . Does not go in drive at all. . . . Speedometer doesnt work when motor is revved . . .

I was driving up an incline when my 2000 Windstar van made a very loud noise and suddenly stopped in the middle of the street. I turned the van off for a minute or so then re-started the vehicle and attempted to proceed forward but the van started going in reverse instead. I had to have that Windstar with apprximately 43,000 miles towed home because it would not go forward. I have contacted Ford motor CO. Customer service to no avail. All they could tell me was that the van has more than 36,000 miles so they we're not responsible for the expense of replacing the transmission. The van is at a Ford dealer at this very moment. It is estimated that the cost to replce the transmission will exceed $2000. 00 . I now know that there have been numerous complaints about the Ford Windstar 2000 transmissions please have something done about this problem before some one dies.

While driving at any speed, and without any indication, the transmission failed causing the vehicle not to accelerate. Dealer notified. Ph the vehicle made a popping noise which was slight and irregular. The transmission has been replaced.

2000 Ford Windstar 43,000 miles, my wife was driving down the freeway and all of the sudden the transmission went out. There was no warning or noise of any kind. This happened while she was driving freeway speeds. I went to my mechanic and he said one of his employee had the same van and the same thing happened to him at 37,000 miles. I went to work and a CO-worker said the same thing happened to his dads van around 40,000 miles. Ford should fins a transmission that will last longer than that few of miles.

While driving 30-40 mph heard a whining noise. Dealer determined first and second gears have gone out. Transmission needs to be replaced.

After reversing from a parking space onto street, the vehicle made a loud noise while the gears where changed to drive. Vehicle would no long to forward, we were able to put it in reverse and get out of the way of traffic. The transmission needs to be replaced at 41,000 miles.

While traveling on highway heard a noise underneath vehicle and transmission locked up. Vehicle had to be towed.

While driving vehicle I came to a stop at traffic signal. When signal turned green I had no forward vehicle only made noises from the transmission. This incident occured without prior notification. This incident caused me and my family to be stranded also rendering us without a vehicle for 2 weeks. Dt.

Transmission sun gear sheared from housing. Required transmission overhaul and parts totaling $1855. 00. Vehicle starting from a dead stop at intersection. Driver heard a noise from the transmission at the point of failure. Stranded vehilce in intersection. Reverse worked but all forward gears inoperable. Part design appears to be week inthe area that a gear mounts to metal housing.

While driving on highway vehicle jerked and made a really strange noise. Vehicle then died. Vehicle was towed to dealer, and the dealer stated that a metal piece had broken inside of transmission, and transmission would need to be rebuilt. Please provide any further informmation.

Transmission failure at 68000+/- miles. No previous problems. Traveling on interstate at 70 mph, heard loud noise, got off at next exit. Sounded like engine dropped out and was dragging on ground, van was jumping. Made it to a parking lot at which point it would not engage in drive or reverse. Dealer didn't know what caused transmission failure, questioned dealer if this is common, "not common, but can't say it doesn't happen" reapir would be $3000. 00. Called 3 transmission shops for pricing, when told it was a Windstar all new what the problem was, down to the noise it made! repairs at independant shops ran $1500. 00. Ford is no help, claims there is no problem. Obviously this is a dangerous problem in the Windstar, Ford needs to get into gear and get these vehicles taken care of and compensate those who have already paid out of pocket for repairs.

Grinding noise which is in time with the tire rotation, dealer is assuming there is a problem with the transmission, vehicle has not been inspected yet.

At about 60000 miles the Windstar would fail to move after stopping at a traffic light. On occasion the vehicle would make noise, similar to what you would expect if a plastic container was caught under the vehicle. Took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. Vehicle is less than five years of age and less than 60000 miles. Dealer offered no assistance, financial or otherwise.

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The transmission is whining, loud groaning/rubbing noise, and a loud groan and vibration that is felt through the vehicle at 800, 1100 & 1600 rpm. Ford said it was exhaust system creating problem and has tryed to correct with no luck. The problem is coming from transmission and Ford refuses to repair.

Was driving approximately 35mph and transmission blew up. Heard a rattling noise prior to the blow up. Pulled off road & vehicle died. Was not able to move forward. Transmission was goine. Smoke had appeared later. Vehicle towed. Mechanic informed owner looked like a grenade had exploded inside. Contacted manufacturer & told vehicle over 36,000 miles & not under warranty. Nothing could be done. Transmission not repairable.