Transmission shifting problem, no leak. Had speed sensor replaced and while there had fluid flushed and changed. The day after returning home with vehicle noticed small amount of fluid on carport. Returned to dealer within 2-3 days. Was told that maybe some fluid had spilled while changing. Several days later noticed much more fluid on carport. Returned to dealer. Now they say the torque converter seal was cracked. It was not leaking at all before being serviced. This seal just mysteriously decided to leak immediately after the transmission was serviced?

- Gaffney, SC, USA

On Oct 30, 2004 engine light came on toke to dealer leaking head gasket costing $459 now the transmission has failed which is going to cost $2398 to fix two major repairs in 2 weeks this is crap Ford so fix the problem with a recall.

- Washington Terrace, UT, USA

First, the O/D light flashed. A few days later, whie driving on the higway with all my kids in the van, I saw tons of smoke coming from behind the van. I pulled off the highway and saw all the transmission fluid pouring out under the front end. I drove to an exit, called for a ride home (it took two separate drivers to come and get me and the kids!) and got the van towed. The torque converter clutch went, and then caused the transmission failure as well--at 74,000 miles. Every garage I called said that this is a bad transmission, and they replace/rebuild it all the time.

- Portage, PA, USA

While driving 65 mph, the over drive light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Black smoke poured out of the exhaust pipe. Consumer was able to pull over and drive the vehicle home by pouring a quart of the transmission fluid into transmission cooling unit and lines. Consumer had a mechanic inspect the vehicle, and mechanic determined that torque converter needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.

- West Bend, WI, USA

While driving my 1999 winstar the overdrive light came on, so I looked in my rearview mirror and saw smoke comming from under the vehicle. So, I pull over to the side of the road and stop, transmission fluid was leaking out. My winstar van broke down out side of nashville, tn with 70,401 miles on it. The costs at john barker's two rivers Ford in nashville was $2017.81.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

Automatic tranmission failure at 29,131 miles.

- Fremont, CA, USA

The mechanic found the torque converter had failed and spun brass off and ruined the whole transmission.

- Westford, VT, USA

The mechanic found the torque converter had failed and spun brass off and ruined the whole transmission.

- Westford, VT, USA

Transmission jerks harshly into second gear after slowing down and accelerating especially on incline. Dealer replaced solenoids and torque converter and problem still exists. After returning to dealer they state it needs a new transmission. Steering makes loud grinding noises when turning. Dealer replaced tie rod, problem returned after 1 week. Dealer then replaced rack.

- Anderson, SC, USA