1995 Ford Windstar Exterior lighting Problems

“2003 - door ajar light 2002 - blew head gasket; 2002 - heater core replaced 2001 - ignition coil pack & ignition leads replaced 2001 - front tie rod ends replaced 2000 - refrigerant coolant loss 1998 - EGR valve replaced 1998 - transmission fluid cooler hoses replaced 1997 - blew head gasket, repaired under warranty”

“Headlamps are made of plastic. The plastic has deteriorated over the years from clear to brown. Moisture also builds up inside the lamps. Visibility has been drastically reduce especially on a rainy night. Ford should have to replace the lamps on this model. My other car is a 1993 model and the headlamps are still crystal clear and I can see perfectly at night. Ts”

“Sometime during the last year, both headlights have become so full of moisture, dirt, and grim as to make them not give off much light to see for night driving. I have been driving on high beams and even that does not help. However the headlight assembly is made, the units have come unsealed . It is more than a nusance, because it affects the ability to drive safely at night. I have seen this situation on other windstars and others still have nice clear lenses. Has Ford or NHTSA done anything? Is there anything I can do before I have an accident at night running into or over something? …”

“I have had numerous small problems with my Windstar. Large problems begin with the transmission going out in august of 1998. November 2, 1999 while driving at a speed of 35 MPH my temperature guage read hot. I stopped immediately to allow the engine to cool down. When the guage showed within the normal range, I turned the car on and it shook and white billowing smoke rolled from the vehicle. I have also had problems with water being retained in the passenger side headlight, the doorlock motor, the driver window sticking and numerous additional small problems.”

“Purchased vehicle with 35,000 prior miles, a Ford lease vehicle . The vehicle had problems with the front headlights. Ford mechanics warned us that vehicle had been wrecked after we purchased it. Salesman told us less than $500.00 when we inquired. A title search by us revealed $5,000.00 damage done while under contract as a Ford lease vehicle. This damage was not disclosed to was when we purchased for $16,500.00 we are still experiencing major problems with this vehicle. Contacted with Ford executive offices about current engine problems with this vehicle was very disappointing. …”