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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.
2000 Windstar with 103K miles. Trans works great. No slip, shifts smooth when fluid is full, fluid is clean with no burnt odor. Short hops around town, everything is fine. No leaks and fluid level stays at full. If I drive on the highway or pull a heavy load it will leak out about a quart of fluid and start to bump into gear. The problem has been tolerable for the last year, but now it has become more frequent. I've been underneath and wiped everything dry and checked all bolts. Everything is tight. The leak appears to be coming from the front seal. I have tried sealer, but it hasn't helped. I'm guessing its time to replace the front seal and will require pulling the engine. What's an average cost to get this done? Thanks
Just to have a seal replaced I would guess to cost about the same as 400 quarts of ATF. I would try some Lucas Oil treatment as a $20 gamble against a $2000 overhaul.
Often, seals don't fail spontaneously; the bearing supporting the shaft may be worn, etc.
The steering rack on the wife's car has been leaking just a few drops per day most of the nine years we've owned it. Rejuvenating fluid has helped. ATF cleans up easy because it is full of detergents. It makes good hand cleaner.
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