This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Various problem with power lock locking by itself/windshield wipers working intermittently/dome light not operating, and door ajar light staying on. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on several occasions, and problems still reoccurring. Possible electrical problem with failure of power locks, windshield wipers, dome light, door ajar light, door ajar switch, lift gate door ajar switch, battery saver relay inoperable, and washer light illuminating. Brakes noisy at times, dealer stated this was due to brake dust. Power steering is noisy when turning back and forth, dealer replaced tie rod end. Sliding door rattles while driving over bumps, dealer added foam tape to back side of panel, driver door rattles, sliding door hard to open at times, dealer lubed sliding hinges and latch. Dealer replaced shocks due to rattling noise when riding over bumps. Drivebelt replaced. Maf sensor replaced due to hesitation. Window guide did not fit tight.
While driving straight or when making an U turn about any mph steering wheel will lock up without a prior warning. Then, engine will stall. Dealer said this problem could not be found.
Vehicle experiences rough idle, erratic idle and stalling which has been a problem since new and has continued to deteriorate to frequent stalling while driving, the dealership has failed to yield any remedy to the mechanical issue. Nlm
I have had 2 Windstar - the first a 1995 had multiple problems. The dealer - premier Ford would not fix the van and Ford's complaint department was tedious and unresponsive. Therefore, I turned to arbitration which resulted in replacement of the vehicle under the lemon law in nc. Because of this, I reluctantly purchased a 1998 Windstar. This vehicle has had the head gasket replaced before it had 36,000 miles. It started stalling. The van was taken to lee motor, a Ford dealer in wilson, nc. They could not find anything. Since that time, it has continued to stall at least 5 times that I can document. It has concerned me that the recent news regarding stalling includes up to 1995 Windstar. There is a very great safety issue here - as great if not worse than the problems with the much publicized tire recall.
On numerous occassions this vehicle while stall when coming to a stop (stop sign/traffic lights). This vehicle has been to the repair shop over 8 times and was last worked on for this problem in June 2000. Then in July 200 while on vacation the power steering pump failed and the emission control failed. Although the dealership has been repairing the problems the vehicle has lost it's creditability as being safe.
Intermittently while driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly, which when coming to a stop or going through a drive trough may cause a rear end collision. Been to dealer several times, but could not determine the cause of problem.
Vehicle is stalling when slowing down/turning and in parking maneuvers possibly due to computer misfire and carbon build in engine. 3 tsbs have been issued.
When moving slowly to turn or to park, orfully warmed up,1/2-full tank of gas. Vehicle stalled or shut off without prior warning. Contacted dealer, and was told that there was an air leak. Dealer made the necessary repairs..et.
Vehicle has been in numerous times for new seals on front right passenger door for wind noise: Also been in for failed brake system numerous times and front rotors have been on back order for almost 2 months: In numerous times for front end alignment-checked and rechecked by several Ford dealers and they cannot do anything, vehicle has always pulled to the right; engine has died several times and would not start back up; front pads on brake system have been replaced and rotors turned at only 10,000 miles still grinding and will not stop correctly; vehicle feels to me as unsafe for my wife and two younger boys.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with vehicle stalling intermittently. Also, transmission is slipping whenever vehicle comes to a stop. Sometimes vehicle would have to shift into park and back into drive for the gear to engage.vehicle been in/out dealer shop for stalling and transmission slipping on three occasions each.
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- Jonesboro, AR, USA