Issue ID | 269057 |
Internal NHTSA # | 737066 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 30/08/99 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I am having problems with acceleration (shiftdown) when trying to accelerate for passing. This started being a problem after the transmission fluid was pressure flushed and refilled with new fluid. This was more than just a standard service fluid and filter change. It has become such a problem we are concerned when needing to pass a vehicle as sporadic results are the result. Sometimes we can pass, but many times the transmission will not shift down for fast acceleration. There have been a number of times we have been within seconds of a major accident. I took the van into the shop, telling them to fix whatever is wrong if it was under $200. They test drove it and said they could not identify a problem. When asked if they did anything they said only a test drive, but it did appear to work better for thanksgiving weekend. I am specifically concerned about a news broadcast about an aluminum clutch plate wear and / or crack problem for 1994 and 1995 years of this van. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 15 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MARION, OH |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/10/96 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 55 |
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