The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact took her vehicle to the dealer because it would start, but then idle, stutter, and stall. The failure also occurred while the vehicle was at a stop sign or traffic light. The vehicle would restart immediately after the failure. The oxygen sensors and all the hoses were replaced, including other repairs. The total repair cost was approximately $1,700. The engine light would also illuminate, but no error code displayed when a diagnostic was performed. The contact then took the vehicle to a family mechanic and was informed of a failure with the valves and intake manifold, of which Ford was aware. The failure would deter oil from flowing through the valves. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 61,000 and failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

- Staton Island, NY, USA

: the contact stated the check engine light has been illuminated since purchase. The vehicle has been to an independent repair shop that was able to turn the light off for a few days, two separate times. The repair shop determined the intake manifold needs to be replaced.

- Flushing, NY, USA

Cel (check engine light) came on. Ford dealer said that the Ford company has a bulletin out to dealers recommending the replacement of gaskets and valve cover for the vacuum leaks. Which run upward of $600 if they are acknowledging this problem, why are they not recalling it?

- Killeen, TX, USA

1999 Ford Windstar SE check engine issue. To make it easier I would like to refer you to the following web site where it explains my same problem from several other individuals. www.cartrackers.com/forums/live/fordwindstar/493.html I thank you for your attention to this matter. Have a god blessed day.

- Hialeah, FL, USA

1999 Windstar, . paint peeling on front hood, replaced the following: Transmission (4 times), inner and outer tie rods (2 times) power steering system, intake manifold gaskets and system(twice), interior lights that flicker intermittently and stay on for periods of time for no reason.

- Huntley, IL, USA

Ford Windstar 1999- transmission, rack and pinion and manifold Ford would not help so I took them to small claims court in Ontario and won full cost to all three matters.

- Etobicoke, 00, USA

Consistently complained about the engine light on since I bought the car. At 32,000 miles, they replaced the intake gaskets. Engine light still came on, was told it was something minor. I complained numerous times about the engine light. They would reprogram the warning and within one day, it would come back on. Now, with the new emissions standards, my car will not pass inspection. I was told the intake gasket has to be replaced. When I spoke to Ford, they just say "we are sorry it is not under warranty". well, they should have fixed it properly from the beginning.

- Peekskill, NY, USA

While driving the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The driver was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the vehicle was placed on a diagnostic machine. The mechanic informed the driver that the gasket intake seal and manifold valve cover needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.

- Chicago, IL, USA

While driving vehicle reached high temperatures. Independent repair shop determined that high temperature was due to intake manifold failure.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

While driving at 45 mph consumer noticed that the vehicle was running roughly. Several seconds later, engine check light came on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed consumer that the intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. The intake manifold gasket was sucked into the engine, causing the engine to bind. Dealer also made repairs on front end, power steering, electrical system, and tie rod ends. A 4-wheel alignment was also performed by the dealer.

- Antioch, TN, USA

1999 fordwindstar steering rack replaced at 62000 miles, transmission replaced at 75000 miles and intake gasket rplaced at 75000 miles.

- Mechanicsville, VA, USA

While traveling on the highway carbon fuel intake manifold clogged up, causing the fuel not to burn properly.

- Des Moines, IA, USA

Consumer stated that the engine light keeps coming on. Dealer told consumer that the intake manifold must be replaced.

- Plant City, FL, USA