1998 Ford Windstar

[miceal]

Hi, I just bought a used 1998 Windstar and I am experiencing some weird phenoninas.

1. Twice in the past 6 months, just out of the blue, my transmission after driving for a while has a momentary complete failure (at a traffic light I hit the gas and .... nothing!) After a short period of thime (~minutes) or it could also be by shifting into reverse and then back to drive, the transitssion responds properly. There is no slippage or whining and shifting is perfect between these two events.

2. power door locks will lock but won't unlock the doors.

Has anyone had to deal with these issues?

Please let me know

thanks,
Micéal

[ocv5]

i had about the same problems at about 75.000 miles.did a good fluid change along with filter. And added lucas lube guard.and installed as big of a tranny cooler as i could ive read something about a controll sensor some were on this forum.my van woulndt shift from 2 nd to 3rd . but if i let it sit for 15 min it would be fine. as for the electrical problems it comes with owning a ford .