What hasn't gone wrong with this van. After just over two years of owning this 1996 Wind star, My repair file is as thick as the New Testament. That I am not exagerating. Yes, my head gasket, too, went at 74,000 miles.
We had numerous other problems with it as well. Our interior lights would not shut off. Had all kinds of new switches and sensors installed. Had a new ignition put in. The starter went two times. The rear bearings had to be replaced twice. The front coil springs were cracked.
Just two weeks ago, we went on a 900 mile road trip. We got 78 miles from our house and guess what... the head gasket went AGAIN. Had it towed 80 miles to a garage to tell us.. yeah the head gasket is shot, but so is the entire engine. The piston walls are all tore up. So time for a new engine... Next month I think it's time for a new NON FORD van!
And this is supposed to be a 5 star safety family vehicle? Thank God for roadside assistance.
If you are still having problems with the lights staying on, spray all of the door hinges and latches with WD-40. I did this and they all work fine now. The light on the dash for door ajar even goes off.
Thank you for the advice. I will try the WD-40. Thank you!
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