1996 FORD WINDSTAR Engine Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 1996 FORD WINDSTAR
2 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD WINDSTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
THIS IS A SECOND CALL FOR HELP FORD CORPORATE WILL NOT EMAIL ME BACK. WILL NOT VERIFY IF PCM HAS BEEN UPDATED. THE VAN ONLY HAS UNDER 59,000 MILES ON IT . IT SHOULD NOT BREAK THIS BAD THIS SOON MAKES ME TELL ANYONE ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND OUR LOCAL NEWS MEDIA AND CLARK HOWARDS TEAM. I DO NOT WANT TO CALL FORD UNLESS IT IS AGREED THE PHONE WILL BE RECORDED FOR COURT PURPOSES. I EVEN ASKED IS THE WOULD LET ME USE THE UPDATER. I SURE DO NOT WANT DON RICH FORD IN VILLA RICA EVER AGAIN. THEY STRIPPED THE SCREW. THAT SET MIN CLEARANCE ON THROTTLE PLATE. NO SHIFTS FUNNY AND SPUTTERS AND TERRIBLE NOISE IN OIL PAN AREA. ROD S KNOCKING. INTERNET HAS TONS OF COMPLAINTS OF PISTONS EXITING ENGINE OIL PAN. *TR
DEAR FORD MY MOTHER AND I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET ANSWERS FROM THE DEALER AND SINCE THEY GAVE UP. BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. EVEN THE SECOND OR THIRD TIME. THE VAN A 1996 WINDSTAR WITH 59,000 MILES ON IT AND IT STARTED THE ENGINE STARTED STALLING, WHEN MAKING SLOW TURNS NOT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL LOSES POWER STEERING. MY MOM ALMOST WENT INTO A DITCH TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER CAR. WITH LITTLE INTERNET SEARCHING FOUND HUNDREDS OF VANS WITH SAME PROBLEMS, AND APPEARS THERE IS NOT ONE RESOLVED. AND SINCE THIS HAS GONE ON FOR OVER A MONTH. THE LAST VISIT TO THE FORD DEALER IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIX THE STALLING. . THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE IS NEW, AND MASS AIR FLOW IS CLEAN SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN REPLACED ALSO. I CHECKED THE AIR FILTER WAS CLEAN, THE FUEL...
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Power Train
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Unknown Or Other
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
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Electrical System
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Electrical Systemignition
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Steering
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Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Tires
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Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
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Structurebodydoor
14 complaints
Wheelsrim
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Interior Lighting
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Electrical Systemignitionmodule
11 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
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Suspensionfront
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Wheels
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
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Structureframe And Members
10 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
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Suspension
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Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
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Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
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Suspensionrear
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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Air Bags
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Child Seat
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Electrical Systemwiring
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
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Power Trainaxle Assembly
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
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Steeringlinkages
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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
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Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
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Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
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Structurebodyhood
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
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Visibilitywindshield
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Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
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Electrical Systemignitionswitch
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
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Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
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Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
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Fuel System Other
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
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Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
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Seat Beltsfrontretractor
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Structurebody
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Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
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Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
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Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
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Parking Brake
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Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
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Seats
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Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
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Steeringrack And Pinion
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
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Fuelpropulsion System
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Parking Brakeconventional
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Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
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Service Brakes Airantilock
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Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
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Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
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Tirestreadbelt
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Vehicle Speed Controlcables
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Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
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Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
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Child Seatharness Buckleconvertible
1 complaint
Child Seatharness Buckleinfant
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
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Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
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Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrearsprings
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Tiresbead
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Tiressidewall
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Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
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Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
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Wheelshub
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Wheelsmulti Piece
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