1995 Ford Windstar
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
8 recalls name the 1995 Ford Windstar. Newest first.
Ford IS recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-250 sd through F-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 E-150 through E-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 F53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
On certain minivans originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. during assembly, some brake…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Leakage of brake fluid will result in brake light activation. extended stopping distance could also result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake line for corrosion and clearance conditions. a brake line that IS not corroded will be repositioned. a brake line that IS corroded or leaking will be replaced with a nylon coated brake line and secured using three retaining clips to assure clearance from the insulator. owner notification began may 10, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1995-1998 ford windstar minivans. the front coil springs could potentially fracture due to corrosion. note: the 1997-1998 windstar MINI vans are also covered by nhtsa safety recall 01v-199/ford recall…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Some tires have deflated due to contact with a broken spring.
Remedy
Ford IS extending the warranty for front coil spring replacement to a total of 10 years of service from the warranty start date, with unlimited mileage. this coverage IS automatically transferred to subsequent owners at no charge. if either front coil spring fractures during the coverage period noted above, the dealer will replace both springs at no charge to the owner.
Vehicle description: minivans which were originally sold or currently registered in the following hot weather states: alabama, arizona, arkansas, california (10 southern counties), florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada (clark county only), oklahoma, south carolina and texas, can develop cracks in the fuel tank in the forward strap area…
Risk and remedy
Risk
These cracks could result in fuel leakage if they propagate through the wall of the tank.
Remedy
Dealers will install a brace assembly at the strap bolt hole location and replace the tank strap with a revised, longer strap. dealers will also inspect the tanks for leaks. if a leak exists and IS the result of a crack in the fuel tank, the tank will be replaced in addition to the installation of a spacer and longer strap.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and MINI vans. tearing of the bond between the inner and outer hood panels during minor front end collisions can result in a gap at the leading edge of the hood. air forced between the inner and outer panels can produce enough pressure to force the outer panel upward.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in total separation of the outer hood panel.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the hood area for any damage along the leading edge of the hood. if there IS any evidence of bond separation, the hood will be replaced. if there IS no evidence of bond separation, additional adhesive will be applied between the inner and outer hood panels.
The passenger side air bag has an inflator body that cracked during forming of the curl that retains the igniter plug in the end of the inflator. Also the igniter end cap can separate from the inflator.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The passenger side air bag may not inflate properly resulting in reduced occupant protection in a vehicle accident. If the igniter end cap separates in a frontal collision, hot gases can be released and ignite flammable material or cause burn injuries.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the passenger side air bag module.
The wiring harness insulation can abrade on a brace that runs from the instrument panel to the cowl.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in an electrical short and possibly a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a shield on the instrument panel to cowl brace, and installation of a piece of convolute wrap material on one of the adjacent harnesses.
The alternator output wire was not connected tightly to the power distribution box.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in overheating of the connection and a possible vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the connection. Vehicles with visible damage to the plastic power distribution box housing will have the the underhood harness, including the power distribution box, replaced.
Owner complaints
3,326 complaints137 involved a crash50 involved a fire120 injuries2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. While the vehicle was parked, the contact observed fuel leaking under the rear driver side tire. The contact noticed a visible crack in the fuel tank. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. While the vehicle was parked, the contact observed fuel leaking under the rear driver side tire. The contact noticed a visible crack in the fuel tank. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 99v309000 (fuel system). The contact stated that the recall part that was supposed to be on the vehicle was not visible. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.
- Electrical system · Fuel/propulsion system · Vehicle speed control
Speed control does not engage. There IS smell of gas with tank full and stationary . This vehicle not driven often so maybe a month between occurrences.
- Air bags
Small damage to the left outside of the left fender, caused both air bags to go off. this broke the rearview mirror on the windshield and both rear window latches to break the vehicle was in motion.
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the rear axle shifted and fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
- Engine · Power train · Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. When the vehicle was shifted to the drive position, the vehicle accelerated and the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously. The contact stated that there were difficulties shifting the vehicle to different gears. The failures recurred…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. When the vehicle was shifted to the drive position, the vehicle accelerated and the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously. The contact stated that there were difficulties shifting the vehicle to different gears. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the idle air controller failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 245,000.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle restarted after several attempts, but the failure recurred and the vehicle stalled. The contact complained of a clicking noise coming from the fuse box before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle restarted after several attempts, but the failure recurred and the vehicle stalled. The contact complained of a clicking noise coming from the fuse box before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was not available.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system · Visibility/wiper
The engine freezes up and shut down when driving. Had to change the fuel pump and put in a new ac compressor.
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that there were strong fuel fumes coming from outside and inside the vehicle. Upon further inspection, it was noticed that there was an intermittent fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer a month ago and the contact…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that there were strong fuel fumes coming from outside and inside the vehicle. Upon further inspection, it was noticed that there was an intermittent fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer a month ago and the contact was still waiting for the results of the diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 99v309000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was not available.
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that gasoline fuel was leaking from under the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa recall campaign number: 99v309000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
- Service brakes
The ABS light came on and remains on to this day. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
After relocating to ga, began experiencing strong odor of gasoline. Odor was strongest after tank filled. Shortly thereafter began finding wet stains on ground on left side of vehicle. Upon further inspection found gasoline leaking from gas tank on drivers side from a crack in tank in vicinity of…
After relocating to ga, began experiencing strong odor of gasoline. Odor was strongest after tank filled. Shortly thereafter began finding wet stains on ground on left side of vehicle. Upon further inspection found gasoline leaking from gas tank on drivers side from a crack in tank in vicinity of forward gas tank strap.after exhaustive research found there was a recall on these vehicles for this problem.vehicle was registered with ford on its web site and shows no recalls by vin#. Also informed by athens ford that there were no replacement tanks available anywhere in the country. Have been temporarily sealing leaks and keeping very little fuel in the tank. Also found no aftermarket tanks available for this vehicle.have not been notified by ford as of yet of any problems with this vehicle although they have serviced it since its purchase in pa, until it arrived in ga. *tr
- Service brakes · Vehicle speed control · Wheels
While driving back from rome ga to cartersville ga my van made a funny noise and my speed dropped from 60 to 50 and then my back tires felt funny like I had run over something but I know I had not hit any thing so as I got closer to the exit then my ABS light came on. After I stopped at a station I…
While driving back from rome ga to cartersville ga my van made a funny noise and my speed dropped from 60 to 50 and then my back tires felt funny like I had run over something but I know I had not hit any thing so as I got closer to the exit then my ABS light came on. After I stopped at a station I checked my brake fluid but it was full, I checked my tires they where good because they are new. When I got home I had my breaks & plugs checked and they are good. I don't know what else to do. The ABS light IS still on, while driving my van still lose speed on hills and level ground. help me please this IS my only way to get where I need to go. *tr
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the engine stalled without warning and restarted. In addition, there was a whining noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic two times and each time the engine belt and tensioner…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the engine stalled without warning and restarted. In addition, there was a whining noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic two times and each time the engine belt and tensioner pulley assembly were replaced. Three days after the second repair was performed the failure recurred. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline
After filling the vehicle fuel tank at the fullerton md bj's warehouse store, gasoline began spilling from the underside of the vehicle onto the pavement. the baltimore county fire department (bcfd) was called to the scene and responded with three pieces of equipment. bcfd applied absorbent to…
After filling the vehicle fuel tank at the fullerton md bj's warehouse store, gasoline began spilling from the underside of the vehicle onto the pavement. the baltimore county fire department (bcfd) was called to the scene and responded with three pieces of equipment. bcfd applied absorbent to the spilled fuel and contained it until they could transfer the fuel (approx. 25 gals) from my vehicle's tank into a safe storage container. after they completed that service, the vehicle was towed to the local ford dealership, bob davidson ford, for diagnosis and repair. the vehicle tank had developed a structural crack in its wall approx. 3 inches long ("hairline") in the same location already designated the documentation described by nhtsa recall number 99v309 / ford recall no. 99S33, immediately above the center left tank support strap. I can produce clear photos of the crack. I require assistance from the nhtsa in recovering the $1,660.01 I paid the ford dealer on 10/9/12 for the repair of the tank (they could only find a used tank to install) for what IS obviously a manufacturer's defect. as of this date, 8 days later, the used "new" tank has also begun to leak. many thanks.
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that the straps that held the fuel tank failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer stated that they needed to replace the straps and the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that the straps that held the fuel tank failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer stated that they needed to replace the straps and the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number: 99v309000 ( fuel system). The failure and the current mileage was 184,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle and the brake and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle and the brake and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign ID number: 02v101000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 37,000.
- Electrical system · Service brakes, hydraulic
ABS brake warning light (yellow) comes on while driving and won't go off. *tt
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that the fuel tank was cracked and the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that the fuel tank was cracked and the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign ID number 99v309000 (component: fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The vehicle did not reside in one of the states listed under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 216,000. Updated 10/18/2011 *ln updated 10/26/11 *bf updated 3/29/12 *cn *tr
- Structure
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that an abnormal banging was heard from the vehicle while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Suspension
Overdrive light starts flashing and does not go into gears as it should. also have recently had to replace struts--broke as I was driving along. had to replace rear axle already and have been told my year of windstar was not included in recall. *tr
- Electrical system · Parking brake · Service brakes, hydraulic
Ford windstar abs/brake light still comes on after recall. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated black smoke was coming from the tail pipe and there was a strong odor of gasoline inside the vehicle. The vehicle began burning an excessive amount of fuel since the black smoke started coming from the tail pipe. The O2 sensors, spark…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated black smoke was coming from the tail pipe and there was a strong odor of gasoline inside the vehicle. The vehicle began burning an excessive amount of fuel since the black smoke started coming from the tail pipe. The O2 sensors, spark plugs/wires, intake gaskets and intake isolator bolts were all replaced by a certified technician. The manufacturer refused to work on the vehicle. The failure mileage and current mileages were 89000.
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Fuel system, gasoline · Fuel system, other · Power train › Automatic transmission
I have a 95 ford windstar (89K) LX3.8; dtc p0306.... gave rich condition, black smoke out tailpipe, excessive fuel consumption ... don't stay running. spent more than $4,000 on the repairs didn't resolve the problem. - have replaced all O2 sensors; - have replaced spark plugs/ wires; - have…
I have a 95 ford windstar (89K) LX3.8; dtc p0306.... gave rich condition, black smoke out tailpipe, excessive fuel consumption ... don't stay running. spent more than $4,000 on the repairs didn't resolve the problem. - have replaced all O2 sensors; - have replaced spark plugs/ wires; - have replaced starter/ battery; - have replaced all the upper intake gaskets and intake isolator bolts; - have replaced the fuel injector #6; - have had replaced all water pump/gasket, a/c and transmission two years ago still didn't solve the problem. need run the compression test for any mechanic issues but don't have the tools to do so' ford don't want help anything/repairs. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *Tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Driving home from a 1HR trip turned in to a 3HR tip home.rpms going up to high and speed drops. Like pulling a big lode. Had what sounded like a winning or racing sound. No lights came on no shaking or ruff ride. Would be like this for a bit then run fine for a bit then do it agen.stopped checked…
Driving home from a 1HR trip turned in to a 3HR tip home.rpms going up to high and speed drops. Like pulling a big lode. Had what sounded like a winning or racing sound. No lights came on no shaking or ruff ride. Would be like this for a bit then run fine for a bit then do it agen.stopped checked fluids all fine.got home and ran to parts store put it on the read out.noted then od blinking but no cods for trans axel came up. But yet the book says that IS a tran axel mal. They guy hit reset and the od stopped blinking. Put it in shop and they can not figure out what IS wrong they got no cods. For the trans axsel.told me to come get it they spent to much time on it as it IS. Ya 45mins. Out of one day.all they did was drive it and seen it was doing what I said.thats IS to much time.but feels it has to be internal trans.$45 for that.now will have to take it to a ford dealer $80 for them to see what it IS if they can and then fix what ever it IS and god knows how much it will be to fix.i am sure I can not afford it.i am left with a car.this IS messed up.fords are a mess.and people like me pay for it.i have had one prob.after another and have only had it for 2 years mom had it before that for about 6 years. She had the serves engine light come on and stay on for a long time but shop found nothing wrong. It went off one day don't even know when. It IS now on again.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. While parked at a gas station, the vehicle caught fire from under the hood without warning. The manufacturer advised the vehicle was under an unknown recall and an investigator would further inspect the vehicle for the cause of the fire. The vehicle was…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. While parked at a gas station, the vehicle caught fire from under the hood without warning. The manufacturer advised the vehicle was under an unknown recall and an investigator would further inspect the vehicle for the cause of the fire. The vehicle was repaired under the unknown recall however, the contact stated the brake warning light illuminated following repairs. The contact had not had any problems with the braking system before repairs. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who provided no assistance and he was unable to locate a dealer who would make further repairs to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current was 177,000.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
Ea08-021 IS closed with ford's actions in recall 09v-399 recalling approximately 4.5 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).with this recall ford has now recalled all of the approximate 16 million ford model vehicles that were manufactured from my 1992 through 2003…
Ea08-021 IS closed with ford's actions in recall 09v-399 recalling approximately 4.5 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).with this recall ford has now recalled all of the approximate 16 million ford model vehicles that were manufactured from my 1992 through 2003 with a texas instruments scds.nhtsa will continue to monitor the recalled vehicles to ensure remedies installed by ford tomitigate the potential for scds related fires are effective.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for further details.
- Engine compartment fires
Odi has received 134 consumer complaints, 285 manufacturer complaints, and 137 manufacturer warranty claims alleging incidents of engine compartment fire in model year (my) 1995 thru 2003 ford windstar vehicles.two of the odi complaints allege the fires caused structural damage to the complainant's home.of the 134 odi…
Odi has received 134 consumer complaints, 285 manufacturer complaints, and 137 manufacturer warranty claims alleging incidents of engine compartment fire in model year (my) 1995 thru 2003 ford windstar vehicles.two of the odi complaints allege the fires caused structural damage to the complainant's home.of the 134 odi complaints, 36 allege the fire occurred while the vehicle was parked, 72 allege the fire occurred while the vehicle was running and 26 of the complaints do not specify if the vehicle was running or not.further review of the odi complaints shows that 72 allege that the speed control deactivation switch (scds) caused the fire and 10 allege that the scds leaked brake fluid on to the ABS module resulting in the fire.there were 52 that did not identify a cause or that identified miscellaneous other causes.odi has also received 89 complaints ( not counted in this resume) alleging that the scds developed a brake fluid leak.thirteen of these complaints say that the leak at the scds resulted in braked fluid reaching the ABS module.this pe has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea) to further evaluate the cause of the fires and assess the scope, frequency, and safety consequences of the alleged defect.
- Hydraulic brake line failure
On april 4, 2002, ford motor company notified odi of a defect condition that could result in extended stopping distances in approximately 250 thousand model year (my) 1995 and 1996 windstar minivans sold or registered in salt belt states (recall 02v-101).according to ford, improper brake line routing in vehicles…
On april 4, 2002, ford motor company notified odi of a defect condition that could result in extended stopping distances in approximately 250 thousand model year (my) 1995 and 1996 windstar minivans sold or registered in salt belt states (recall 02v-101).according to ford, improper brake line routing in vehicles manufactured at the oakville assembly plant from january 14, 1994 through may 21, 1996 resulted in some vehicles with mis-positioned brake lines that could contact a dash panel insulator.such contact could abrade the brake line protection coating and result in corrosive failure of the brake lines. Odi opened rq04-003 to investigate complaints of brake line failure in windstar vehicles that were:(1) located outside the recall region; or (2) built after the recall range.regarding the latter group, ford changed the assembly process after may 21, 1996 to eliminate the mis-build problem.the failure rates in the my 1996 windstar vehicles built after the process change are relatively low in both the salt-belt states. With respect to the my 1995 and 1996 vehicles built during the period of concern that were not sold or registered in salt belt states, the failure rate IS also low.the related brake line warranty claim rate for those vehicles IS also low. Accordingly, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified in the my 1995-96 windstar vehicles that were not included in recall 02v-101.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
- Fuel tank fatigue cracking
See attached report.
- Suspension coil spring breakage
There is no summary currently available
- Suspension coil spring breakage
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel tank cracks
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel tank cracks
There is no summary currently available
- Rear axle trailing arm
There is no summary currently available
- Automatic transmission failure
There is no summary currently available
- Outer hood panel detachment
There is no summary currently available
- Outer hood panel detachment
The office of defects investigation has received 6 reports indicating the outer hood panel separated from the vehicles as they were being driven.ford has provide 39 additional reports that are consistent with odi reports.ford indicates that the likely cause IS prior collision damage.this investigation IS being upgraded to further study this issue.
- Brake pedal fade/extended stop distance
There is no summary currently available
- Brake pedal fade/extended stopping
Odi has received sixty-eight (68) consumer reports of alleged failures or malfunctions in the brake system on certain 1995 and 1996 ford windstars, which resulted in brake pedal fade and in extended stopping distances during brakingthese alleged failures or malfunctions are reported to have caused twelve (12)…
Odi has received sixty-eight (68) consumer reports of alleged failures or malfunctions in the brake system on certain 1995 and 1996 ford windstars, which resulted in brake pedal fade and in extended stopping distances during brakingthese alleged failures or malfunctions are reported to have caused twelve (12) accidents that resulted from vehicle loss of braking.the conplainants report that the loss of braking occurred duringbraking situations on dry roads as well as on wet or slippery roads.in response to odi's information reques (ir) concerning the long stopping distance complaints on the 1995 windstar, ford reported receiving 259 report (field reports, owner complaints, and subrogation claims) of long stopping distance on the 1995 ford windstar, along with 64 reports of accidents.in addition, ford reported receiving some 64,000 warranty claims that could relate to the alleged defect of long stopping distance performance on the subject vehicles.since apreliminary evaluation was opened, odi has received additional complaints of the alleged failure on the 1996 models, which were not included initially in this investigation.odi believes that an engineering analysis on the 1995 and 1996 ford windstar vehices in warranted to determine the scope of the problem.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10183766For 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a front subframe lower control arm (LCA) rear attaching flange or rear body mount could separate from the vehicle subframe. Separation of one LCA attachment or both rear body mounts may result in a loss of vehicle directional control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 10013060Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 10008304Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application.
- 10004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
- 10003853Slight amount of fluid residue on the outside of the rear wheel cylinder dust boot on vehicles with rear drum brakes.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 10000592Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340.
- 6091315Suspension-diagnostic aan inspection for front suspension noise (s)- service tip. Tip.
- 6090538Information regarding camshaft position (cmp) sensor alignment tool chart. *Mjs
- 6090310Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with various engine sizes.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6090085Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system.
- 6090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement.
- 6090053Some vehicles equipped with AX4S transaxle, may exhibit a harsh 2-3 downshift may occur when coasting around a corner and then accelerating.
- 6090051Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3035690Unknown
- 637456Subject regarding power steering line part ordering information.
- 636361Some vehicles may exhibit rear drum brakes that drag or will not release properly when operated in wet conditions and / or below freezing temperatures.
- 636312Exhibiting intermittent anti-skid brake system and / or red brake lamp on at times while driving.
- 635987Grunt / popping noise coming from the front suspension at speeds below 20 mph when turning.
- 630515Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure.
- 630001Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area.
- 625888Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program.
- 625715Brake shift interlock.*jb
- 625687Transaxle - AX4S - replacement application chart - windstar vehicles only. *Nlm
- 625034Information regarding replacement application chart.
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 622665On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil pan gasket repair has been performed.
- 619462Information on indexing orange dot on torque converter to flexplate.
- 619293Information on additional parts required when replacing transfer case on vehicles equippped with AX4S transaxle.
- 619160Some vehicles may exhibit rear drum brakes that drag or will not release properly when operated in wet conditions and / or below freezing temperatures.
- 618535Information regarding premature failure of head gaskets.
- 616508Special field action regarding revised waranty information.
- 615501Some vehicles with 3.8L engines may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration after camshaft position sensor (cmp) installation.
- 615412Concerns with hesitation on acceleration after camshaft position sensor (cmp) installation.
- 613908Concerns with subframe clunk on acceleration / deceleration from front of vehicle.
- 613867Subject regarding customers with prior after warranty adjustment (awa) head gasket repair.
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