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Well I replaced the motor mount it was a hydraulic mount, the top was cracked and the fluid leaked out, I replaced it with a solid mount. While I was there I looked at the CV axle and the joints are fine but I can wiggle the axle and it moves around at the trans hub. I drove it and I still have the same problem. Slamming and lunging when the gears change, the trans fluid is full. just wanted to know if you had any ideas mabey its could be a shifting solenoid or something. Well thanks for your time
I replaced the range sensor. vehicle starts ok and shifts through every gear. However, now fuse #19 is blowing more often when I shift from Park to Reverse and then to Drive (fuse blows when shifting to Drive).
I replaced fuse #19 and then tried something new, I make sure before moving the shift lever I push the O/D button to disable the O/D. Fuse #19 does not seem to blow. This morning forgot to push O/D button before shifting and fuse 19 blew, first time in three weeks
What should I do next to solve this intermittent problem?
:confuse: :mad:
The tranny shifts fine and goes through the gears but at about 30-40mph if ya let of the gas and coast a bit then get back into the gas it slips like crazy. It does this whether the tranny in hot or cold and it does it intermittently. Could it be a vacume leak and if so where should I start to look.
Or maybe a sensors bad OR the TRANNY IS FRIED? IM not a transmission man soI dont have a clue what to look for. I feel bad for the kid and will help him and his family out as much as I can but I dont know where to start! Any info would be greatly appreciated!
I would like to know if this is a normal failure for this car. Does Ford has any recall for it's transmission or any other parts for this car?
Ford should take all their Windstars back in order to avoid tragedies.
2000 Windstar SEL 103,000 miles. Bought new and tranny has been flushed 3x
After 10+ years, I'm now getting recall notices from Ford. I guess they figure that now there are only a few owners of Windstars left.
Guess what-I'll save them the trouble of having to repair this one. It's being sold for scrap. (I wouldn't even dare to donate it.)
Flywheel?
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/1998/ford/windstar/recalls/#ixzz2OaTeZwWU
This may be the issue. I will know for sure tomorrow.
If you have the overdrive button ( I don't ) on the gearshift then I suggest a youtube, there are several videos showing how to bypass the overdrive sensor.
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/1998/ford/windstar/recalls/#ixzz2PDVpZl4L
I took mine in and after diagnostics they confirmed it was the problem. Once the engine gets hot the speedometer doesn't react and it won't upshift into 1st.
Hope this helps.
Sending this out as an S.O.S.
Thanks for the great info.
Being that I was only 3k out of warranty, I wrote a nice letter to Ford asking that they split the cost of the transmission with me. I explained I was a loyal customer and would remain if the "made things right".
My request was denied and, being a man of my word, have never purchased another Ford.
I agree, I am sure a lot of trannys get sold for this reason
#54 of 220 Re: transmisson problems [buzfreely] by boss302j
Dec 13, 2007 (10:28 pm)
Replying to: buzfreely (Dec 12, 2007 6:20 pm)
Same exact thing happened to me, the splined piece that turns the pump shaft stripped out in the torque converter. I replaced my converter and all is well now. I did it myself and it cost me about $250.00. 150.00 for a rebuilt converter, $50.00 for fluid and the rest was new front seal, filter etc. I would say if you aren't a mechanic I would not even think of doing this yourself. Expect to pay a decent amount for labor.