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1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Warsaw, MO
Tl contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. approximately two weeks ago, the contact noticed smoke rising from under the hood of the vehicle while it was parked. he stated that the speed control switch and the wiring harness were melted from th...read more / reply »
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Leesburg, VA
Abs light stays on continuously. was told it was due to a problem on the right front wheel, replaced parts on right front wheel, abs light still stays on. no other reasons found for light to be on. numerous attempts to correct have not su...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Steeleville, IL
Tl contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. after picking up his vehicle from the mechanic, the contact noticed smoke rising from under the hood. he pulled over, opened the hood, and noticed flames coming from the cruise control switch that con...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Newport, MI
Tl contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. the contact stated that the right control arm of the rear axle has split in half. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle began to shift. the failure has caused the rear passenger side wheel to shift back ...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Romulus, MI
For approximately 2 months i noticed loss of compression during acceleration and occasional knocking sound from back of engine. without tearing engine apart it seemed that the head gasket failed and allowed fluids into the engine. confirm...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Cincinnati, OH
While parked, a 1996 ford windstar caught fire due to a defective speed control disconnection switch.
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Rocky Point, NC
I have a 3.8 engine that has had to have heads repaired/replaced 3 times. the last time the engine now requires replacing, it has been at garage for 2 years. due to cost involved it is not cost effective ro repair. it has overheated in ...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Crosby, TX
Dt*: the contact stated while parked in a driveway, the vehicle was started up, and smoke was noticed coming from under the hood. the vehicle was shut off, the hood was opened, and the contact noticed the wires located below the master cyl...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Brooksville, FL
The 1996 ford windstar has a fuel tank on it that is identical to the 1995 ford windstar. the 1995 was recalled for a leak on the upper portion of the tank. the 1996 version was not recalled. my 1996 leaks same place as the 1995 recalled...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Forest Hills, NY
Head gasket for 3.8l v6 ford engine is defective. ford recognizes this for previous model years (1994-1995), but does not for my model. ford has tsb for this problem for their dealers and service centers, as it is a common problem for the...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Burnt Hills, NY
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15mph, there was a loud popping noise followed by a hissing sound. the vehicle was parked in the driveway for further inspection. the odor of smoke was present, the contact and passengers exited the ...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Nashville, TN
I have ford windstar,96. when i filled up gas in the tank,it started leaking and is continuously leaking. it seems that it is leaking from the tank.
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Southgate, MI
Dt*: the contact stated a puddle was observed under the vehicle. a week later, a small fire occurred under the hood which was extinguished by the contact. there was a nhtsa recall, # 06v286000, regarding the vehicle speed control. the v...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Healdsburg, CA
Ford windstar 1996. i have seen that many of these models and previous years as well have had severe head gasket problems. head gasket regularly fails at around 80,000 miles. nasa says a head gasket should last at least 120,000. ford d...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Romulus, MI
Abs light on, brake light on, brakes failed due to broken brake line. this is the second time this happened. on 2 different brake lines. we replaced both brake lines.
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Middleboro, MA
Interior lights stay on after opening hatch and now side door. door ajar light stays on always.
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Alameda, CA
Dt*: the contact stated that the engine died at 21,000 miles. the contact expressed the engine should not have died at 21000 miles. there were no failures that lead to this incident. the problem has not been repaired.
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Perryville, MO
Dt*: the contact stated while driving on normal road conditions at any speed the transmission slipped continously and would not go into overdrive when gas was applied while trying to pass other vehicles. the vehicle was taken to the deale...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Orange City, IA
We own a 1996 ford windstar. in december of 2005 the van was parked in our driveway with the engine off. while my wife and i worked in the front yard, the van spontaneously started. i got in, put it in gear and it died. it ran fine for a ti...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Phila, PA
I have a 1996 ford windstar that has developed a leak in its brake line. i went on the internet to find a brake line for the car and i found out that this is a chronic problem with this vehicle. there was a recall for this exact problem f...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Rainelle, WV
Speedometer failure speedometer fluctuates erratically starting at speeds of 35 mph gauge jumps in increments of 5-10-50 speedometer shows 65-85 when actually going 45-50 hazardous to driver and all occupants in vehicle and other drivers on...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Brooksville, FL
Dt*: the contact stated there was an odor of fuel in his garage. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, but a determination was not given. there is a nhtsa recall, # 99v309000, regarding the tank assembly; however, it is not included...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Wilbraham, MA
1996 ford windstar coil spring was found by non-ford dealer mechanic to be broken in half and causing banging noise in front end. ford dealer could not find problem, but both coil springs and struts were eventually replaced by non-ford mech...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Victoria, TX
Dt*: the contact stated after exiting the driveway, smoke was observed coming from under the hood. upon further inspection, under the hood a fire was also observed and extinguished. the vehicle as then parked and has not been inspected b...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in South San Francisco, CA
Engine dies after either very short (1 second or less) or no misfire. always on hot afternoon after long period highway driving, typically interstate with speed in the 70's. only once on a secondary road speeds of 45 - 50. all times in the ...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in South San Francisco, CA
Engine dies after either very short (1 second or less) or no misfire. always on hot afternoon after long period highway driving, typically interstate with speed in the 70's. only once on a secondary road speeds of 45 - 50. all times in the ...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Colchester, IL
1996 windstar minivan park pawl pin is defective. gear moved out of park hitting consumer. a recall had been issued regarding the problem. however the consumer was told her vehicle was not included in the recall.
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Euless, TX
I have a 96 ford windstar with a 3.8 liter engine and only 80,000 miles. ford should be responsible for their actions for installing faulty head gaskets on these 3.8 liter engines. there are many complaints about these engines head gaskets ...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Zion, IL
Front stabilizer bar broken. tried to get part. i was told not yet available.
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Elkins, WV
The head gasket failed causing us great problems, ie: loss of car to drive, financial hardship. the 1995 windstar's had a program that allowed for the repair of this issue. we bought our 1996 windstar on february 16, 1996 and we are not ...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Abita Springs, LA
Dt: when the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle both front seat belts disconnected. the passenger sustained a broken collar bone and bruised ribs. a police report was taken at the scene. the contact was not able to drive ...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Groveland, MA
My vehicle has a brake line that blew. the line that blew is subject to a recall from ford. (recall # 02s36). on the phone ford says that the recall was completed in 2002 and therefore does not apply to this vehicle even though the proble...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Eden Prairie, MN
I have a 1996 ford windstar 3.8l engine with a broken front stabilizer bar. about 12 inches of it are hanging near the right front wheel. i checked a friends windstar of similar vintage and he has the same problem! that's two out of two. i ...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Merritt Island, FL
I discovered burnt wiring near the master cylinder on my 1996 ford windstar. i took the van to the local ford dealer, paradise ford in cocoa florida, they told me that the sensor/switch, that is attached to the bottom of the master cylinder...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Merritt Island, FL
I discovered burnt wiring near the master cylinder on my 1996 ford windstar. i took the van to the local ford dealer, paradise ford in cocoa florida, they told me that the sensor/switch, that is attached to the bottom of the master cylinder...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Pittsburgh, PA
Fire on the speed control switch, which is connected to the master break cylender while driving. i managed to put the fire off before it spread. the fire destroyd the speed control switch and the wires connected to it.
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in St Cloud, MN
1996 ford windstar caught on fire underneath the hood.*** answer required*** the consumer noticed a faint smell then viewed smoke coming from under the hood on the driver's side of the vehicle. the consumer felt that maybe the problem w...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Attleboro, MA
My 1996 ford windstar has been leaking brake fluid for a few months. it was determined yesterday, by my mechanic, that the speed control deactivation switch was the cause of the leak. he replaced the part and informed me that ford has a rec...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Doyline, LA
Dt: the contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. vehicle had a crack in top of fuel tank, also at strap. recalls on 1995 ford windstars pertained to the make of vehicle. s melled gas fumes and gas tank register was noticeably different. smelled ...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Merritt Island, FL
I smelled some type of plastic burning while waiting at a stop light. after turning into the store i discovered the smell stayed with my car. after parking, i noticed smoke pouring from under the hood. i lifted the hood and discovered a ...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Merritt Island, FL
I smelled some type of plastic burning while waiting at a stop light. after turning into the store i discovered the smell stayed with my car. after parking, i noticed smoke pouring from under the hood. i lifted the hood and discovered a ...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Piscataway, NJ
Dt: the contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. the vehicle was purchased on march 17, 2005. the contact stated that the dealership verbally told her that vehicle would pass inspection. however, she did not have this information in writing. ab...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Kenton, MI
Dt: when the owner bought the car in 1996 he noticed that the gear shifter was hard to remove from park. the gear shifter developed a lot of play. when the car was in drive the gear position indicator showed that the car was in reverse...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Mt Vernon, IN
1996 ford windstar caught on fire in the steering column. whiled parked with the engine off, but radio running, consumer saw smoke coming under hood in front of steering wheel. speed control detection switch was the cause of fire. there ...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Redford, MI
Dt: consumer has a 1996 ford windstar. he took vehicle to dealer for recall 02s36 repairs. the brake line was inspected on july 21, 2003 as stated in recall. the brake line was considered not a problem that needed replacement. on august ...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Saint Cloud, MN
Dt: consumer owned a 1996 ford windstar. after parking the vehicle consumer smelled burning, and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. the engine compartment was completely destroyed. consumer called ford, and they declined to in...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Silver Spring, MD
We parked the car at ruby tuesday parking lot and we went inside to eat and early dinner. less than five minutes people started screaming to call 911. they said car on fire. when i looked out at the window, my 96 ford winstar was on fire a...
1996 FORD WINDSTAR in Flower Mound, TX
Dt: contact stated on july 19, 05 while pulling into driveway and foot was on the brake the car rapidly accelerated and it ran into the garage. contact pressed on the brakes and the brake did not respond. when she coming to a stop the en...
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