We were stranded on the road twice in this 1995 Windstar and both times the loss of engine power could have caused an accident had we not been traveling at low speeds. This head gasket issue should be investigated and considered for recall since Ford is using their secret warranty program to escape responsibility for putting unsafe vehicles on the road. Ford has not been forthcoming to the NHTSA with the large number of affected vehicles that are still on the road with 3.8 liter timebombs just waiting for the head gasket to fail. In their own intercompany memo regarding head gasket repairs Ford admits their manufacturing problems but limits their service departments repairs to just the head gasket. I would like to see the NHTSA survey owners and former owners of Ford vehicles with 3.8 liter engines, particularly the 1995 Windstar. I think you will find many people who had related accidents as well as many who had to bear the cost of the engine failure in the repair or tradein of that vehicle.

- Spring, TX, USA

Subsequent engine failure resulted in major repair/replacement of engine. Total failure could lock up drive train at highway speeds causing crash.

- Berkey, OH, USA

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Toronto, NY, USA

Engine threw a rod 6000 miles after head gasket replacement. Replacement engine $3700. Vehicle has massive repair history. Ford customer satisfaction center contacted and unwilling to assist.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

Engine threw a rod 6000 miles after head gasket replacement. Replacement engine $3700. Vehicle has massive repair history. Ford customer satisfaction center contacted and unwilling to assist.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

Kent parson Ford was not helpful at all. No safety defec tlisted.

- Martinsburg, WV, USA

Engine overheated, dealer replaced with rebuilt engine.now 2 months later engine cranks, but wont start.had it towed to dealer.it is our only vehicle and we have 4 kids.this van has been in the shop every month since we bought it.is there anything we can do?it had to be towed 3 times!.

- Leavittsburg, OH, USA

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Upland, PA, USA

After finding information on internet about cracks on shorts block for this vehicle. Then, took vehicle to dealer for inspection where dealer's technician had found a crack on block but due to limited mileage could not fix the vehicle. Please provide mor information.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

Transmission and head gasket sfailed at 48000 both replaced. Engine failure at 50,000 now waiting 8 weeks for replacement engine.

- Libertyville, IL, USA

Had minor coolant leak, turned out to be "Ford program" engine replacement. Just over 100 miles later, transmission fluid all leaked out. Dealer claims unrelated to engine problem. Never had transmission problem prior to engine being removed. Trans was inspected as part of aaa safety inspection when van was in for engine replacement. Some sort of seal leak, van still in shop--having trans rebuilt. No problem before engine issue, major problem 7 days later. Ford should pay for the trans since it is a known problem, and if they did not have to rip the engine out, take off that trans and put new engine on, I probably would be driving the Windstar today. We have had regular service, spent over $90 to have trans checked last year so that the vehicle would last us. Ford was E-mailed when we got the van back from the engine replacement because not everything was working properly. E-mailed a few hours later when the trans fluid poured out and other than the automatic response saying they rec'd my E-mail, I have heard not one word from them. Not much for customer assistance! the trans and engine are related, and I do not know how Ford can say they are not. No problem before they reconfigured under hood to put different shape/size engine in, problem after.

- Westerville, OH, USA

We have replaced the engine, transmission, head gaskets, and many additional parts. I have spent close to $6,000 in repairs since buying this vehicle. I just want Ford to admit that the 95 Windstar has problems.

- Springfield, MO, USA

The rod is loose. Dealer says the engine must be replace. This is our 3rd major cmplt. Financially, we're overspent maintaining this vehicle. Please help!

- Snellville, GA, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Chicago, IL, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- South Burlington, VT, USA

I had to have my engine and transmission repaired on this vehicle and from the reports I have heard I would like my money back because these things could have been avoided.

- Columbus, OH, USA

Engine blew out, and headgasket had to be replaced prior to that.

- San Diego, CA, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Spring, TX, USA

I have several more incidents but these are the major ones. No safety defect mentioned in summary.

- Plainfield, NJ, USA

Head gasket failure resulted in 3 different Ford dealers recommending a complete engine replacement even though the car was driven less than 100 miles after the first symptom. I was never notified of a recall/program to replace the head gasket. Ford was contacted and claims they will not provide financial assistance even though this is a known engine defect.

- Randolph, MA, USA