Premature transmission failure, saw several other complaints in internet. Cost of repairs $2838.06.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

Consumer was attempting to merge onto interstate travelling approximately 55 mph. Depressed throttle pedal to accelerate and vehicle dropped into "passing gear". once on interstate, vehicle continued to accelerate and pedal was stuck to the floor. Consumer turned the engine off, placed van in neutral and restarted. Van suddenly accelerated back to 65mph. Consumer had to turn off engine and coast until van slowed down enough to pull over.mr

- Lenexa, KS, USA

Had esp contract for 60000 and transmission failed at 62000... 2000 lousy miles over and the Ford dealer or Ford customer service would not honor the extended contract.. the transmission locked up, car stopped hard and I hit steering wheel with no pain however.. this would be dangerous at high speed... I had it repaird at aamco but would like Ford to reimburse me for $2279.

- Kodak, TN, USA

Transmission will downshift very roughly, driver gets thrown forward. Dealer cannot find cause. The transmission was down shifting with a terrible jolt at low speed. The vehicle was difficult to start when cold and damp, also when the ignition was switched off and then back to start the engine fires and runs. The vehicle stalling was determined to be fuel pump failure. The gas mileage dropped from 23 mpg to 16 mpg and the vehicle burns more oil. The lights flicker when driving at night and A/C is on, also the vehicle shakes while idling with the A/C on. The driver"S seat cut and slashed the consumer?S clothing. There was a weak green light from the battery. Vehicle vibrates at high speed. The driver"S door was difficult to shut.

- Irvine, CA, USA

Manufacturer states; van is built to their specifactions, thus there is nothing wrong with it. No safety defect listed.

- Irvine, CA, USA

While driving transmission would not shift to next higher gear. Dealer rebuilt transmission at 35700 miles. At this time, transmission is shifting down while driving.

- Savannah, GA, USA

Vehicle was at a complete stop, went to accelerate and heard a popping noise. Vehicle stalled out. Transmission failure.

- South Nyack, NY, USA

Vehicle is using 1 quart of oil in 1000 miles. Vehicle inspected by Ford tech engineer. Found no exterior oil leakage and states vehicle operating as designed at this time. Transmission fluid was leaking from the pan gasket. The servo cover was resealed. Updated

- Shoreham, NY, USA

This vehicle is junk!!!!!!!! Ford Motor Co. Is of no help. No safety defec tlisted.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

Vibration and knocking noise coming from underneath vehicle. Gears are stuck while shifting. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Keller, TX, USA

Transmission vibrates and clunks excessively when put into gear. Dealer contacted part replaced.

- Murrieta, CA, USA

During family trip transmission failed while parked at gas station. Had towed to independent dealer to repair because Ford dealer was too busy and warranty had expired. Called Ford, they were no help at their customer service number and two dealerships. Would like Ford to reimburse me $2237 for transmission rebuild and replace. Not asking for damages or a refund, just the cost of transmission.

- Sherrills Ford, NC, USA

Consumer was at a stop light and transmission failed without any warning at 38,483 miles, dealership replaced transmission and paid 60% of cost for transmission.

- Salem, MA, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Washington, DC, USA

While traveling approximately 50 mph transmission would jump out of gear into neutral intermittently. A private mechanic diagnosed that a gear broke loose and destroyed interior components of transmission. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- North Braddock, PA, USA

Although board Ford in whittier fixed the transmission problem at no charge, I was informed by the service tech. That this is a problem with the Windstar. I was curious to find out why the vehicle wasn't recalled re: The transmission, I was very lucky that I wasn't in a bad part of town or on a freeway when the car flopped out on me. Ford should consider recalling the defeated transmissions on the Windstar. I've had several recalls on this vehicle already, aside from the other problems it's had that have not been recalled. For instance, brakes going out on 20,000 miles, ignitions coil being replaced, and electronic locks not properly working.

- Whittier, CA, USA

Wife was driving vehicle on a 2 lane road with no shoulder at about 45 miles per hour. Transmission all of a sudden would not go into gear. Transmission totally failed. This was about 2 hours after I had picked up the vehicle from the dealership for the same problem. When I picked it up they said they could not duplicate the problem, so there must not be anything wrong.

- Bel Air, MD, USA

Automatic transmission shift gear was hard when changing into first gear. Dealer notified. The problem has been fixed.

- Girard, OH, USA

Vehicle intermittently and unexpectedly acts like it wants to stall.when giving it gas it doesn't get any power. Contact dealer, and dealer can't fix it.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

Speed relay sensor in automatic transmission has failed approximately three times since January 2001. Dealership has examined vehicle and failed to effectively remedy problem. Please provide any additional information.

- Holly Hill, FL, USA