Recall not in the system. Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall regarding the head gasket. Dealer refused to take care of the recall. Stated all parts are not included iin recall.

- Pataskala, OH, USA

Ford is aware of defective trasmissions in '95 Windstar. Car lurches forward after not accelerating from a stop position, could cause accident if another car were in front, slipping transmission at 50,000 is unconscionable. Dealer checked and said I would have to have a new transmission installed at $2,400. Check online under "Ford Windstar automatic transmission problems" there are thousands of cusotmers with transmissions and head gaskets blowing at very low milage. Is there a class action suit regarding this defect? apparently, Ford is aware of the problem but won't do a recall because it's too expensive. I am single mom with 3 children whom I must drive to and from school every day and I am very concerned about our safety. Please help me! according to other owners, after their transmissions began to slip, it was only weeks before the whole thing blew. I do not have the money to buy a new transmission. Ford should do something. Strater faile at 55,955 miles. The vehicle would not start numerous times. ABS light stays on due to master cylinder failure. Loud noise in front suspension due to struts failure. Brakes make grinding noise. Serpentine belt failed. Temprature guage running hot because of temprature sensor failure. The consumer states that the vehicle is a lemon and should be recalled.

- Mill Valley, CA, USA

I have seen hundreds of transmission failures on this vehicle as well as head gaskets blowing and Ford should have to reimburse for the repairs. The van is having the head gaskets replaced at this time but there may be internal engine damage already done. The vehicle has been nothing but problems.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

After head gasket repl. It raced, jerked, cut-out, and shook. Dealer "retorqued" mounts. Next day, put in reverse to back out of parking space, engine raced, clunked, and accellerated, in reverse, to 45 mph plowing car through brick wall in residence totalling car, major structural damage to house, one injury to driver.

- Burke, VA, USA

Timing cover gasket failed.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

Head gasket failed resulting in damage to other components.

- Canyon, MN, USA

Weak aluminum forward clutch piston (design) cracked causing the transmission to fail.

- Willow Str, PA, USA

IE98080, while driving the vehicle experienced smoke coming inside the vehicle and overheating due to the oil coming out of the exhaust system, due to blown head gasket. Also known problems with aluminum forward clutch piston causing transmission to slip into high gear at high rpms, which may cause an accident.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

Engine overheated due to blown head gasket.

- Bryantown, MD, USA

Engine head gasket failed.

- Richardson, TX, USA

The consumer has been experiencing problems with head gaskets. The consumer had trouble starting the car. When pulling out of driveway, noticed that oil was leaking and the tail pipe started smoking. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.

- Sunlake, AZ, USA

IE98080, the defective engine head gaskets are causing the coolant to leak which may cause a fire. Dealer replaced head gaskets 2 times.

- Dewitt, NY, USA

I was informed by ramp Ford in NY that the head gaskets needed replacement - this was done no charge. But they informed me that the timing case cover gasket was leaking and should be replaced. I would like to know if this part is covered by a recall.

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

Ie 98 080;timing gasket is leaking antifreeze, causing the headgaskets to fail. Dealer are aware of defect.

- Greenwood, IN, USA

Catastrophic engine failure due to blown head gasket. Ford is aware of the head gasket problem with this vehicle but is providing no assistance. I was caught in heavy, fast moving traffic when gasket blew endangering me and my two children. Now I find Ford is and has been aware of the problem for years. Isn't it time for NHTSA to do something about this? it became a saftey issue for me when my children were put at risk!

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Consumer was having problems with the transmission. It had no pressure, causing the automatic transmission to slam into gear, making a loud clocking noise. Also, the car jerked due to bad engine gaskets. Dealer has been contacted.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

The vehicle was purchased used and only had 35000 miles on it at time of purchase June 1997. Since purchase, it has never shown overheating. The head gasket showed zero compression at a shop we tool it in to, meaning it failed. We had the vehicle towed to al packer West in royal palm, Florida to effect repair. The repair person in service told us they would cover the repair cost and all incidental costs. We had to rent a small Dodge neon for a 2 week period, $300 bil. Ford says they will not cover the car rental. They did cover the engine gasket and valve repair, although we were told they would also cover all incidentals. Al packer West told us that the repair person we had dealt with, tony, was no longer with the company. Al packer originally told us the van would be ready on Tuesday October 20, but it was not ready until the 22nd of October. So, this increased the rental charges on the Dodge neon that we had to rent. Al packer West owes us cost of the rental car, or a portion thereof, based on our understanding on the type of repair that was done. Tim cash 1409 Georgia avenue West palm beach, fl 33401 tel 561 833-6142 E-mail railman@freewwweb.com

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Head gasket blew.

- Staten Isl, NY, USA

Head gasket and transmission failed.

- Hockessin, DE, USA

Engine head gasket/transmission/ABS/brake light switch/tie rod and power steering hose failed.

- Saskatchewan, UN, USA