Ford Windstar 1993
Model Windstar made in 1993 by Ford got 12 consumer complains as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and child seat. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and unknown or other.
Model 1993
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 12178 | 11/01/1998 | 613234 | Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| 12559 | 03/01/1999 | 605294 | Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures. *tt | 06/07/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC0678961025 | 10/25/1996 | 50356 | Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 98L20 | 12/01/1998 | 616508 | Special field action regarding revised waranty information. *tt | 03/01/2001 | |
| BC2361970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52810 | Authorized warranty part replacement of brake pads to correct excessive brake noise. *tw | 09/12/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/09/1996 | |||
| Driving along approximately 30mph, vehicle pulled out in front of us and hit on driver's side. the seat belts did not lock and held passengers in place and the air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| CHILD SEAT | |||
| 1 | 08/02/1996 | ||
| Integrated child safety seat is designed in such a way that the safety harness is too short and tight. ford agrees that there is a problem. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/06/2008 | 100000 | 1 | 06/24/1993 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford jayco. the van caught fire while off and parked. the fire appeared to have started from underneath the hood. a fire report was filed. the vehicle has been inspected by the fire dept. but not the insurance company to determine the cause of the fire. the contact notified the manufacturer and is waiting for a response. the transmission type was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 100,000. updated 02-14-08. *kb gary fire department report. updated 02/14/08 *tr | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 94000 | ||
| 3.8l head gasket | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/05/2000 | 1 | ||
| Ford knows that these head gaskets have been defective. they have had a recall but only from 1994 and only made in a certain plant. *ak | |||
| 03/14/2000 | 1 | 09/22/2000 | |
| The aluminum engine head gaskets are separating and leaking, allowing coolant and oil to mix, which could cause the engine to completely shut down. these engines are recalled in the 94-95 models, but not in the 93 model with the same engine. owner has received no help from ford. *ak *ml | |||
| 11/29/1999 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing a blown engine head gasket on a 3.8l engine; noticed lots of complaints from other consumer with same problem. dealer/manufacturer notified.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/28/1996 | |||
| Vehicle downshifted while driving and will go up hill when applying acceleator will not pickup speed. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 04/01/2002 | |||
| Consumer applied brakes and pedal went all the way down to floor. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Abs, brake failure, when applying brakes the front end pulsate, and has extended stopping distance, in for repair and replaced disc pads and rotors. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Abs, brake failure, when applying brakes the front end pulsate, and has extended stopping distance, in for repair and replaced disc pads and rotors. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| 05/27/2002 | 1 | 08/05/1996 | |
| Left front coil spring broke, shredding the tire. dealer has replaced coil spring and tire.*ak. consumer stated as he put the vehicle into reverse, there was a loud noise and the front of the vehicle collapsed, consumer was informed there was an extended warranty on the coil springs.*jb | |||