[rehorne]

About a year ago I ran across a post or website that detailed (with pictures) the replacement of a late model Windstar transmission (1999-2003). Now that I have 110K miles on my 1999 Windstar, I am concerned about lossing the transmission.

Does anyone have a link for detailed instructions for replacement of this transmission?

 

[Poppy]

Have you had the trans serviced at each of 30,000 mile intervals?
That's the best proactive step that you can do.

 

[rehorne]

Agree - However, I have been using a 60K mile interval ... maybe I should step it up.

 

[Poppy]

You can find a link to the owner's manual and service manual here.

http://www.fordforumsonline.com/forum/engine-drivetrain/57-online-owners-manual.html

They do recommend 30,000 mile intervals, so Yes stepping it up would be a good idea

 

[80 maytag]

I love me some windstar tranny, they keep my garage and belly full. Rich

 

[Boghog]

Here's an older Ford maintenance schedule that should steer you in the right direction.

 

[ricbor]

If you made 110,000 miles on a Windstar transmission, you should consider yourself a lucky individual. Had a '98 that had 3 trannys replaced under warranty, and then one later in life that I had to pay for out of pocket. I think the dealer must have been running some kind of scam on Ford because I am not 100% sure they actually replaced it every time they said they did. Oh well, it got totaled last year with a hog strike and insurance payed out the enormous sum of $1600. All I can say to Windstar owners is "good luck". I did make it to 220k miles, but I did all the work on it myself after it went out of warranty except for that last transmission.