Issue ID | 229858 |
Internal NHTSA # | 725293 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 29/06/24 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Transmission began shifting funny shortly after purchase;slight slipping on shift,esp. At hiway speeds. Took to hampton ford dealer in hampton,nh. They said that the computer showed no signs of slippage,and charged us $75. 00 for diagnosis,not mentioned to us that that was not covered in the extended warrenty we had purchased with the van. Now,the problem has become far worse;in order to accelerate at hiway speeds or from stand-still after vehicle is warmed,i have to floor the accelerator to get a proper downshift/acceleration. My pregnant wife and three children,ages 1 year to 13 years are often with her in the van(reason we bought a mini-van)... We have gotten a recall on particular engine conditions;why not for the transaxle? I cannot afford to have it replaced,and although an experienced auto mechanic,and certificated aircraft mechanic,have no means of equipment to do the job myself. I will never buy another ford product,as they have apparently not learned anything from the pinto,escort nor any other of the mechanical junk they continue to produce. I do not trust this vehicle to transport my family,and feel that someone should have picked up on this with my first visit... Now ford vehicles are in need of replacement at under 70,000 miles???*ak |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HAMPTON, NH |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5149SBXXXXXX |
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Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/12/97 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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