3 transmission failures in less than 18 months

- Aurora, CO, USA

Whenever transmission gets hot it would make humming noises after driving 50-60 miles. Been to dealer & informed by mechanic, after test driving vehicle, the cause of humming noise could not be located.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

Stopped @ intersection & light changed. Transmission failed & van stalled. There was no previous indication of transmission problems. Luckly, all traffic was stopped or this could have been a major traffic accident. Failure is due to aluminum clutch pistons. Incident was reported to Ford Motor Co. There are alot of premature transmission failures in Ford Windstar. 95 models were recalled. 96 models share the same components.

- Cary, NC, USA

Transmission failed causing other components to fail.

- Westland, MI, USA

Forward clutch piston failed, cracking transmission, causing fluid to leak, and resulting in transmission slipping.tsb has been sent out # 98-22.

- Manahawkin, NJ, USA

Transmission failed 15,401 miles after it had been replaced. Manufacturer refuses to cover replacement since vehicle is out of warrenty even though failure is the same as the prior failure. First transmission failure occurred at 30,218 miles and second occurred at 45,619.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Without prior warning transmission went out. Dealer checked the vehicle out, and there was a lot of metal in the oil pan.

- Elkrigde, MD, USA

No summary

- Austin, TX, USA

Research shows me that hundreds of others have had this same transmission failure.. Ford is unwilling to pay for any of my damage. My van is parked six hours away from me at a dealer because I don't have the money to have it fixed. This is a bad transmission design and Ford needs to quickly reimburse all of us who have had this problem.

- Harvest, AL, USA

Total automatic transmission failure at 36.5 months, 44,400 miles

- Cary, NC, USA

While backing out vehicle, it felt like it was pulling. Also, it would make a lot of horrible noises prior to transmission breaking down. It cannot be shifted into gear or able to move.

- E. Cleveland, OH, USA

Vehicle been experiencing ongoing problem with overdrive slipping. Dealer/manufacturer notified. Can NHTSA provide addtional information or help in this matter.

- Florence, OR, USA

Transmission failed at 44,000 miles, irratic downshifting, required rebuild including replacement of forward clutch piston, Ford covered 60%

- Maplewood, MN, USA

While in Florida I stopped at a traffic light at which time the transmision would not downshift.I had to manually down shift to move.vehicle taken to sarasota fl. Dealer.transmission was rebuilt for $1800.no explanation given for failure.manufacturer no help in solving situation.I have been a loyal owner of Ford Motor Co. Products for well over40 years.very unsatisfied at this time.

- Delmar, NY, USA

No ummary listed for this vehicle.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Transmission fails to reengage after coming to a stop. Upon acceleration, may suddenly engage at a high R.P.M. causing vehicle to lurch forward. Also will slip into neutral while driving at highway speeds, and then re-engages without warning.

- Burnsville, MN, USA

Transimission failed.

- Concord, NC, USA

No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Joshua, TX, USA

While driving 55-60 mph consumer heard noise, vehicle shifted into lower speed. Vehicle would not go over 30-35 mph. Possible cause defective transmission.

- Windsor, CT, USA

Owner accelerated and the vehicle would not move ( vehicle was in drive) the overdrive light came on. Dealer inspected vehicle ( transmission was gone).

- Buffulo, NY, USA