transmission problem
9.5
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$1,637.00
Average Mileage:
74,000 miles
Number of complaints:
4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace transmission (2 reports)
- a new tranny &engine work & electrical govenor (1 reports)
- rebuilt transmission (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 1998 Ford Windstar transmission failure
2006Sep 17
(reported on)Windstar LE
- 89,000 miles
first when we turn left, no windshield wipers, then the right passenger window stopped going up or down. Everytime car wuld run, I would feel extreme heat coming from under the car if I was standing outside it. Very hot. It has gone through 3 batteries... totally drained them. We ended up keeping a spare battery in car just in case. Then, the grand finale was a month ago when we were driving. I stopped at a stop sign in town. Proceeded to go through it and the car made a noise like I was revving it and then I had to drive and shift to 2nd and couldn't go more than 25-30 mph. Sometimes it would go as high as 35, but no much. You also have to keep your foot on the gas to keep it going.
2007Apr 27
(reported on)Windstar Northwoods 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
I bought a 1998 Ford Windstar (Northwoods) mid January 2007. Within 3 weeks of ownership the transmission went out. I had it rebuilt which cost $950 + $80 towing expenses. From what I understand my trans job was cheap compared to a lot of other transmission places. Two weeks later, what I thought was the transmission slipping again, turned out to be the speed sensor needed replacing. The repairs were $125 + $80 towing expenses. About 4 weeks later the axles on the front wheels went bad. That cost $250 + $80 towing expenses. It was during this repair my mechanic said the bearings were going. If I got that done it was going to be about $250 for each wheel. Before buying this vehicle I did a carfax, had a mechanic do a quick look through, and even talked to the previous owner. I did everything right before buying this car. But it all comes down to this...
1998 Ford Windstars SUCK! The transmission owner suggested I get rid of the van because due to recent history the Windstar was going to suck the life right out of me and my bank balance.
2007Aug 03
(reported on)Windstar GL V6
- Automatic transmission
- 72,000 miles
no prior warning of any trans problem. Leaving for Fla. from Pa. and Had dealer service and inspect trans as a precaution, 3 days before leaving for Fla... 1000 miles to Fla. no problem. After 3 days in Fla. and another 30 miles , trans slipped as i made a right turn. Next day called an orlando dealer who told me to drive it in to check it out. Drove 2 miles and no forward or reverse gears. Called and towed to dealer. Told me it looks like an explosion. Even took out speedometer cable etc. Total over $2800.00. Orlando dealer says " off the record" I should talk to the dealer who just serviced it before leaving for vacation, not a normal trans failure..... TS from York dealer !!!
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2006Jul 20
(reported on)Windstar
Left stranded when transmission would not shift out of reverse. Had to be towed and have transmission rebuilt. Pretty pathetic for only having 50K miles!
sslundy
Harleysville, PA, USA
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