1995 Ford Windstar engine and engine cooling problems

1,610 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1995 Ford Windstar — 48% of all complaints for this model year.

1,610

Engine and Engine Cooling complaints

48%

share of all complaints

82,514 mi

median reported incident mileage

10 / 10

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated black smoke was coming from the tail pipe and there was a strong odor of gasoline inside the vehicle. The vehicle began burning an excessive amount of fuel since the black smoke started coming from the tail pipe. The o2 sensors, spark…”
filed Oct 13, 2010
“I have a 95 ford windstar (89k) lx3.8; dtc p0306.... Gave rich condition, black smoke out tailpipe, excessive fuel consumption ... Don't stay running. Spent more than $4,000 on the repairs didn't resolve the problem. - have replaced all o2 sensors; - have replaced spark plugs/ wires; - have…”
filed Oct 8, 2010

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj
02221 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 11, 2002
Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340. *tt
870197 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 22, 2002