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Transmission clutch piston has hairline crack. Causes transmission to jump into first gear from a stopped position. Rear brakes continually squeal. Right front brake intermittently locks up. Engine head gasket needs replacement. Front shoulder belts get tangled and twisted at the point where they feed through a metal D-shaped clip on the vehicle interior. Belt can't fully retrack.
Faulty head gasket, began overheating on the way home, head gasket failed, require a new engine. Return to the garage and found 3 oxygenators, dealer said that it is missing 3 bolts needed to stabilize the engine and that none of the bolts are torqued properly, causing the starter and flywheel to destroy itself. Impossible for these bolts to have worked loose in this short amount of time if properly installed.
- Plantersville, TX, USA
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We have heard several comments from mechanics, friends and on the internet, that there have been a significant number of similar problems with the 1995 Ford Windstar. Our research indicates that the Windstar is susceptible to blow head gasket problems at between 40 and 60,000 miles. We were traveling on the highway when the problem occurred. Luckily we were not injured when the engine blew, but had we been driving on the interstate at 70 mph there could have been a fatality. We are very concerned about this issue and feel that it is a serious safety concern.
Brakes replaced, vehicle computer chip failed, air conditioner malfunctioned, the motor started missing, at 36,000 miles the vehicle started making chirping noises, belt frayed and a warbeling sound started in the tires and front end.
Once coming to a complete stop and then trying to go forward the vehicle sometimes doesn''t move. Have to sometime put the vehicle in neutral and then back in drive in order for the vehicle to move. Consumer contacted the dealer and had vehicle repaired.
Driving vehicle; started overheating; took to shop; informed air bubble in engine; let it run & it was sucked in anti-freeze; mechanic said engine shot & needs replacing; said factory problem.
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- Naperville, IL, USA