Ford WindstarIntroduced in the mid-1990s, the front-wheel-drive Ford Windstar minivan campaigned with an emphasis on, and reputation for, safety. And in the hotly contested family minivan market of the time, that was an especially solid piece of ground to be on. As long as buyers didn't need to haul adults in back on a regular basis, the Windstar served a family's needs just fine.
Hi, I have 95 ford windstar and when I try to pull out or accelerate to fast on the gas I get a real bad vibration/shudder that would shake a can of coke out of the cup holder almost(LoL).The van will run smooth once I let off the gas and reapply it kinda of slowly,also I can put the van down in low drive 1 and take off with no problems. It will also do this in reverse sometimes.
Any help would be greatly appreciated I'm thinking maybe a transmission problem.
Last edited by krazedmechanic; 03-31-2008 at 01:49 AM..
i have had the same problem with my 99 wind star it was 3 thing 1 my tire had a bump on the in side wall of the tire 2 my stable lizer bar was shot 3alinement....
stablizer bar is in good condition and has new tires,It feels like it is coming from the transmission.I mean when it does this feels like the van is falling apart (lol)
Your torque converter could be friend and acting abnormally. It can be an expensive fix if you don't DIY.
What you need to do is take it to the Ford Stealership and discuss your problem with the Tech. Don't tell him why you think it's doing it just describe your problem as well as you can. Maybe take a pad and pen with you when you drive and write things down like the MPH and RPMs when you feel certain vibrations or noises. This information can be very relevant and important.
Tell them to give you a full report on their diagnoses before they start any work. This way you can just bring it back home with all their good advice. Don't get freaked out by the cost of the procedure if it is something like the torque converter, Stealerships will always charge you absurd amounts of money and tack on things that aren't necessary just to boost their commission.
If it is the torque converter I can guide you step by step on the replacement. It may seem daunting but it really isn't. They'll probably charge you like 2 grand to switch it out just because they have to take the transmission off the engine to get at the converter. You can buy a new torque converter for 150-200 off ebay and a new torque converter seal for 18 bucks. That is all the parts you'll need! It is amazing how much they charge for their expertise and time, isn't it?
After those parts you'll need a 20 dollar set of metric sockets, a 20 dollar ratchet, a 30-100 dollar torque wrench, and some Mercon fluid to put in the new torque converter.
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95 windstar vibration need help plz!! 
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