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Extended 96' Aerostar with AWD
by elkhorn on Fri Dec 03 01:01:33 PST 1999
I'm considering purchasing this vehicle but I'd like to get a little information from some of you in the know. Does the 96' Aerostar have a more reliable transmission then previous year models and would this years models have a better air-conditioning system or the newer enviormently friendly refrigerant?
Goodbye Ford Products! Hello Honda!
by watson47 on Tue Dec 14 05:26:30 PST 1999
Hi there 3.8L Ford engine lovers! As I'm searching the net tonight (12/13/99) looking for information on the 2000 Windstars, I just happened to fall unto this chatroom. When I started reading I couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing - I had just picked up my 1996 Ford Windstar 3.8L van from the Ford dealer for the very exact problem y'all have been writing about! Would you believe that I have had this van at the Ford dealership since September 30th!!!! My wife and I were heading to Northern Wisconsin for a little R & R when the van blew up! After sitting for almost 2 hours waiting for a tow truck, we headed to the local Ford dealership in Portage, Wisconsin, about 15 miles north of where the van crapped out. This is about 2 1/2 hours from our home. The dealer's service manager was kind enough to look at the van for us (it was almost quitting time). Upon examination, I was told that the engine block heater plug (?) blew out. When I asked what caused it, they gave no explanation. After an hour the plug was replaced and the engine was started up and within a couple of minutes it blew out the new plug. I was then told that my engine had a blown head gasket. So it started, $120.00 shot down the drain... and it wasn't fixed. The dealer had my van for almost a month before he got around to fixing it. I had to drive north to pick it up, and didn't get more than an hour and change down the road and the engine light went on. Contacting the dealer that next week he told me that he didn't know what could have caused this and we agreed to take it to my local Ford dealer in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. They looked at and determined that there were more problems. I then called the Ford dealer that had supposedly fixed it and made them come and pick it up and drive it back to their shop. After a few more weeks of screwing around, they determined that there must be something wrong with the cylinder head, so off it came again! After pulling it apart it was determined that one of the valves wasn't seating properly - why it happened, I never did get any explanation. So a few more weeks in the garage. We drove back the 2 1/2 hours to pick it up and this time only got about 45 minutes down the road when the "check engine" light came on again. So another trip down by the dealer to pick up the van! They kept it this time for sever more weeks to determine that there was a cracked vacuum hose - figured it happended because of all the times they took the damn engine apart!!! I just picked it up two days ago and so far the light hasn't gone on. However, now I have a crazy brake light coming one whenever it feels like it for no apparent reason. So again, tomorrow I will call my local dealer to check it out! I'm sure it has nothing to do with the head gasket thing, but why does it now pop up after they've had the van for months and months. Remember, I had the orginal problem on September 30th, and picked it up on December 11th! Gee, it's only taken over 2 1/2 months for a little repair job! And almost $1,500.00 for the repair. Oh ya, I do have an extra vehicle that we've been driving during this mess... guess what it is - a 1996 3.8L Ford Taurus!!!!! I had just placed an ad in the newspaper to sell this vehicle when my van broke down, and after $170.00 to detail it for sale, and $150.00 in ads, I had to pull the ad so we could use the car. (Another $320.00 down the drain.) Almost forgot, I too called Ford Motor Company after a friend of mine who is a service manager at a Ford dealer in Illinois told me about the head gasket problem and that they've changed dozens and dozens of them, I got absolutely nowhere with them. The lady on the phone was pleasant, but gave me no help at all. And, she acted like this was the first time she'd heard it!!! Ummmmmm. Anyway dear 3.8L Ford motor buddies, after my lovely experience and reading all of your lovely Christmas greetings on Ford's problem, I can tell you that not only am I going to sell the Taurus, the van is going ASAP. I was originally thinking about replacing it with a 2000 Windstar (before I started reading these emails), but I'm so fed up with Ford, and believe me, my family have been extremly loyal Ford owners since the 30's, I think maybe I'll go back to Honda. Their new Odyssey looks like a real winner!!! I owned a 91 Honda Civic and it was one of the best cars I've ever owned. I think it's time to try another. One last thing, I was told by a very good source that works with Ford (that service manager friend of mine from Illinois) that Ford is so damn big they don't care about the individual buyer. Well, now I believe him since I'm living the hell of the 3.8L mess! Good riddens to them. If they can't step forward and accept the fact that they screwed up and stand behind their products, then we as consumers should not stand, but get our feet to do the walking.... right down the block to their competitors, I am. Sorry for the long letter, but I felt it important to give you all another example of how the big boys in Detroit can stick it to the little guy. Sort of like the government... Good night and Merry Christmas!
defiant
by pistolero on Mon Jan 10 22:19:58 PST 2000
I'm in the same boat you are but since I'm waiting on delivery of a shortbed dually crewcab I'm limited to shorter cabovers. I've checked out happycamper and a few other sites, it seems as if Bigfoot, Alpenlite, Fleetwood and Lance are the leading recommended manufacturers for the hard sided models. I've pretty much decided to go with a Lance 820, the Fleetwood Elkhorns were fairly close in quality and a little cheaper. After doing a bunch of research it kind of came down to my personal preference based on company history and roof differences (rubber vs alum). Happycamper has quite a bit of info at their website. Good luck with whatever you decide.
camper recommendations
by highdesertrat on Mon Jan 10 22:09:03 PST 2000
I recently bought a new 11 1/2 foot Lance myself. I shopped the various brands for sale in my area, Caribou, Elkhorn, Alpenlite And Lance to name a few.I could not find a local dealer for Bigfoot or Northern Lite. I decided on the Lance based on quality, reputation and price. I have only used it once, but as yet I'm not disappointed with my decision.

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