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1998 FORD WINDSTAR Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

7 engine and engine coolingcooling system 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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Crashes

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Fires

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Injuries

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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Complaints

#10064468 | April 3, 2004

1998 FORD WINDSTAR HEAD GASKET FAILURE WITH VEHICLE JUST OVER WARRANTY COVERAGE STATUS. NORMAL MAINTENANCE RECORD AS WELL AS DRIVING TECHNIQUES/HABITS. *NM

#10058233 | February 16, 2004

HEATER ON CAR WASN'T WORKING, SMELLING SOMETHING BURNING. ADVISED THAT WINDSTARS WITH 3.8 ENGINES SEEM TO EXPERIENCE HEAD GASKET FAILURE WHEREIN COOLANT IS EITHER BEING BURNED OR MIXING WITH OIL AND WILL CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE. ADVISED TO CONTACT FORD, NHSTA AND LOCAL DEALER. *AK

#10050355 | December 10, 2003

THE CONSUMER HAD TO REFILL THE VEHICLE WITH COOLANT FLUID OFTEN DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING. *AK

#6900703 | December 11, 2001

VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, AND WHEN CONSUMER LIFTED UP THE HOOD THERE WAS A SMELL OF COOLANT SPRAYED ALL OVER VEHICLE, AND LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH ONTO THE GROUND. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. BUT PROBLEM WAS STILL THERE. *AK

#715358 | November 28, 1999

NE LAMP LIGHT ON- AL MAROONE FORD ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR 4 TIMES, BUT WAS UNABLE. 5TH TIME SVC ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED, THE VAN BROKE DOWN WITH A BLOWN ENGINE. FLUID LEAKED INTO OIL, CAUSING GASKET TO BLOW THROUGH ENGINE BLOCK. FORD WILL NOT ADMIT PAST PROBLEM

#713479 | October 18, 1999

ROUTING OF HOSE CAUSED CONTACT WITH BATTERY TRAY CORNER CAUSINGHOLE IN HOSE

#700681 | November 17, 1998

THE 1998 FORD WINDSTAR HAS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF LEFT HAND TURNS I'VE MADE IN INTERSECTIONS. IT ALSO CUTS OFF IF WHENEVER I HAVE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP. FOR EXAMPLE ONCE IN SEPTEMBER OF 1998, IN THE MIDDLE OF A LEFT HAND TURN AT A BUSY INTERSECTION ANOTHER DRIVER DRIVING WEST RAN THROUGH THE CAUTION LIGHT WHILE I WAS TURNING. I HAD TO SLAM ON MY BREAKS TO KEEP HER FROM HITTTING ME AND MY CAR CUT OFF. WHEN I DRIVE UP HILLS IT STALLS[MY DRIVE WAY] AND CUTS OFF. THREE DAYS AFTER I BROUGHT THE VAN HOME IT LEAKED WHAT LOOKED LIKE TO BE ANTIFREEZE. IT ALSO HESITATES WHEN I SLOW DOWN.

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 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 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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