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Re: 95 windstar not shifting right [camicool2000]
by apocpg
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Jul 28, 2009 (8:56 am)
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Replying to: camicool2000 (Jul 28, 2009 5:39 am)
I had the same problem since i bought the van 2 years ago and the previous owner had the problem for as long has he had it. anyways i replaced the range sensor(located top of trans.. under air cleaner) that didnt fix the problem so i took it to a local trans shop for a diagnostics and the only error that came up was speed sensor. i replaced the easier on first located driver side on the trans.... take off tire and you can see it. that one didnt solve the problem so the last one is on the back of the transmission which is difficult to get at as you have to remove your exhaust and heat shield.
for that sensor you have the options of with speedo cable or without. mine was with speedo cable and his early 95 model.
it took me about 6 hours to replace all sensor. if you have a 10 mm speed wrench the back sensor will be a breeze
hope this helps
Ryan
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Re: 95 windstar not shifting right [camicool2000]
by mfacdgba33
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Jul 28, 2009 (11:43 am)
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Replying to: camicool2000 (Jul 28, 2009 5:39 am)
if the speed sensors are gapped right and the teeth that go by the sensor to tell it how fast the wheel is turning are clean since brake dust collects on them and sometimes build up on the and set in like concrete. check with a volt meter to see if you have continuity and good olms from all sensors. also make sure that none of the wires are broke looseing rubber insulation and/or shorting out. also there is a road test on a machine that lets you act like it driveing but on rollers and tests if the trans and driv system is working right. sometimes all they will have to do is tinker with the shift timeing and the force that it will shift at. and sometimes its just that the trans filter is clogged and fluid cant get to the torque cunverter or internal systems. let me know what you find out
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Re: Chattering Trans [nimbusbrain]
by kpphp
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Jul 28, 2009 (1:45 pm)
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Replying to: nimbusbrain (Jul 21, 2009 9:13 am)
Just had my 2003 Windstar in for the same problems (chatter and ABS & emergency lights coming on). Here's what my paperwork states: Found fault codes fro ABS ECU. Need to replace the ABS ECU. Found the Torque Converter to be malfunctioning. Torque converter will be replaced. I'm lucky I'm still covered with a 6 year extended warranty with a $50 deductible! Good luck to you.
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4th transmission out with 178k kms
by jimmyto
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Jul 29, 2009 (9:58 am)
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Hi,
My girlfriend has a Windstar 2003 with 176k KM on it. The Auto transmission has broken 3 times and now the 4th transmission is slipping again. She got charged by Ford last time $600 to get a replacement one under a special program they have. She's been paying $600 a month on this purchase for the past 5 years and she has a balance of $7500 on it. Ford suggested they buy out the vehicle and we get into a newer one....
Is this acceptable? Can we sue Ford for a bad product? Your advice is much appreciated.
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- #109 of 130
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98 Windstar transmission problem
by joe52553
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Aug 02, 2009 (4:37 pm)
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My 98 Windstar transmission will sometimes not shift past second gear or downshift to 2nd gear, even at highway speeds. No rhyme or reason. The fluid is clean and not burned. Does this car have electronic control? Any suggestions?
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2000 Windstar blew transmission fluid everywhere!
by mswatson27
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Aug 03, 2009 (6:36 pm)
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I had never noticed my transmission slipping or leaking. I drove to St. Louis (about 150 miles) without any issues. On my way home, I was about 25 miles from my exit when I noticed white smoke coming from my van. I stopped immediately. The smoke cleared quickly, but I saw transmission fluid all over the back of my van and down the side of the interstate!!! The van still went into drive and reverse fine. I have about 142,000 miles on the van, and it's always been routinely serviced. Any thoughts?
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Re: 95 windstar not shifting right [camicool2000]
by jetaway
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Aug 03, 2009 (9:56 pm)
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Replying to: camicool2000 (Jul 28, 2009 5:39 am)
You are wasting time and money by changing sensors that you don't know need to be changed.You need to have the computer scanned and that should lead you directly to the culprit if the problem is a bad sensor at all.As for the other guy the sensor on the back {drivers side}of the trans behind the wheel is the turbine {input} shaft sensor.The one behind the exhaust is the VSS {vehicle speed sensor}.When the mechanic checked his car the code will tell you specifically which sensor to change.You cannot guess with electronics .As far as the MLPS {manual lever position indicator}which also acts as a neutral safety switch there is a part number stamped right on the part.It is located on the back of the trans near the fire wall.You have to remove the 15mm nut that holds the shift cable to the linkage shaft.Then unplug the sensors wires and remove the 2 10mm bolts that hold down the sensor,Then you can slide the sensor off the linkage shaft.On a 95 you may have to pry the sensor off due to corrosion on the shaft.They often break while removing them but your replacing it anyway.Get the codes and post them here .Your car is not OBD2 so you will need the older style scanner connection.
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Re: 4th transmission out with 178k kms [jimmyto]
by badluckgirl
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Aug 12, 2009 (5:28 am)
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Replying to: jimmyto (Jul 29, 2009 9:58 am)
I have just experienced similar major breakdown of the transmission in my 2003 Windstar. It died unexpectly on a major highway while en-route to a funeral. A replacement transmission has been installed but the O/D indicator light goes on immediately. At low speeds a clunking sound and jerking motion occurs. The autoservice shop blames it on having been supplied a faulty replacement transmission, while the transmission supplier says it is an electrical problem. I have paid $3300 for the work and still do not have an operational vehicle. The autoservice company has returned the Windstar on a flatbed to our driveway. What can you tell me about the special transmission program operated by Ford? Any other suggestions would also be welcome.
BadluckGirl
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Re: 4th transmission out with 178k kms [badluckgirl]
by happyfacecarol
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Aug 14, 2009 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: badluckgirl (Aug 12, 2009 5:28 am)
It is a bad tranny. Same thing happened to my 1999 Windstar. After 3 tranny,s later seems to be running fine. As for Ford, good luck. Your machanic should replace it without charging again.
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- #114 of 130
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Windstar 2001 transmission
by pullithard
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Aug 14, 2009 (6:04 pm)
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Today my wife and daughter and friends were going to see American Idol when the van started to hesitate and then nothing!! Now the van won't go into D,1,2,or R. Although N works well when I pushed it off the highway completely. It is still sitting there until I decide what to do with it. It had no symptoms accept the odd tug like an Ironman was connected to the back trying to pull the van from behind. The tranny only has 25000 miles on it!!(second). Is the whole tranny shot, or is it another problem? I hate to drop more money into this heap but cannot afford a new car. Oh by the way the codes are 00/00 so that's what's perplexing me?
Thanks
Jay
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