Vehicle Safety Data

1998 FORD WINDSTAR Engine Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine Issues in the 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

5 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 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
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine Complaints

#10781592 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND VIBRATIONS COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL TURNED INWARDS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
#10682592 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 182,000.
#10651449 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH DURING WARM WEATHER, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.
#10592615 |
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD @ 55MPH AND THE SPEEDOMETER SHOT TO 0MPH AND THE TRANS WAS THROWN INTO 1ST. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I AM LOOKING FOR A RESOLUTION. IT ACTS AS IF VSS ISN'T WORKING. EVEN THREW A CODE. I REPLACED THE SENSOR AND CHECKED THE WIRES ALL THE WAY TO THE ECM. EVERYTHING LOOKS QUITE GOOD. RAN A SCANNER. PICKED UP SEVERAL CODES. VSS AND ABS SENSORS ALL AROUND. PULLED CLUSTER: EVERYTHING LOOKED GREAT. THE ONLY FAULT I CAN THINK OF IS ECM UNLESS ABS SYSTEM HAS THE ABILITY TO AFFECT THE DRIVE LIKE THAT. *JS
#10533315 |
MY WINDSTAR HAS ABOUT 155,000 MILES ON IT AND A 25 GALLON TANK. ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO IT CUT OFF ON THE INTERSTATE IN FRONT OF A TRACTOR TRAILER WITH MY DAUGHTER DRIVING. IT HAD JUST TRAVELED ABOUT 200 MILES AND IT WAS RAINING HARD. WE HAD IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALER AND ALL HE REPORTED WAS THE FUEL PUMP FUSE BLEW. THE SECOND EVENT WAS ON VACATION AND AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 175 MILES. AGAIN IT WAS POURING DOWN RAIN. I FIGURED IT WAS MOISTURE RELATED AND LET IT SIT THREE DAYS AND THE IDLE CLOSE TO 1/2 HOUR. FINALLY I DROVE IT ABOUT 45 MINUTES AND IT SEEMED FINE SO WE DROVE HOME. AGAIN AT ABOUT 150 MILES AND HEAVY RAIN IT BLEW THE FUSE ABOUT 5 MILES FROM HOME. AFTER TWO MORE FUSES WE MADE IT HOME. I USED AN AIR COMPRESSOR AND AIR NIBBLER TO CAREFULLY...

Other 1998 FORD WINDSTAR Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 255 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 110 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 86 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 79 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 57 complaints Suspension 55 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 53 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 52 complaints Electrical System 42 complaints Suspensionfront 41 complaints Unknown Or Other 40 complaints Tires 36 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 32 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 32 complaints Power Train 31 complaints Steering 30 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 30 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 29 complaints Suspensionrear 27 complaints Interior Lighting 26 complaints Structurebodydoor 26 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 25 complaints Structurebody 23 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 22 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 19 complaints Wheels 18 complaints Tirestreadbelt 17 complaints Structureframe And Members 16 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 16 complaints Electrical Systemignition 15 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 14 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 14 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 14 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 13 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 13 complaints Structure 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 10 complaints Steeringlinkages 10 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 10 complaints Wheelsrim 10 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 9 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 9 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 9 complaints Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 9 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 8 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 8 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 8 complaints Fuel System Other 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 8 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 8 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 7 complaints Exterior Lighting 7 complaints Seat Belts 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 7 complaints Seats 7 complaints Service Brakes 7 complaints Service Brakes Electric 7 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 7 complaints Air Bags 6 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 6 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield 6 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 5 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 5 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 5 complaints Child Seat 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 4 complaints Power Traindriveline 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 4 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 3 complaints Equipmentelectrical 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 3 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 3 complaints Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 3 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Tiresbead 2 complaints Traction Control System 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Wheelshub 2 complaints Child Seatharness Buckleinfant 1 complaint Child Seatshield Assembly 1 complaint Child Seattether Strapwebbing 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Parking Brakeindicator Light 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axletorque Arm 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Wheelsmulti Piece 1 complaint
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