03 windstar mo reverse

Closure at last! ....On my 2000 Windstar (with just 75,000 miles, 3.8L, A4S Trany) the fix was to replace the reverse clutch! Fortuneately, I found a very honest tranny shop owner who removed the tranny, split the case, fixed the clutch, and reinstalled it for $950. (Of course he's not going to guarantee the tranny will keep functioning properly for 1-year, but that's okay with me. I'll take my chances.)

Note: My tranny guy was right! However, I probably saved money presenting the TSB and appealing to his good senses; i.e., I only drive 8,000 miles per year so I don't need a $2,500 tranny rebuild -- that will last 100,000 miles -- when the car is only worth $2000! ...And that's after he fixes the worn-out reverse clutch! (Good luck to all of you who need to find a tranny repair shop you can trust.)

PS
If you haven't already replaced you fuel pump in this car, which is an expensive repair; and/or if your AC is not working; or you have a lot of other expensive repairs do to; then I think you should consider selling the Windstar for $700-$1000; and then go buy yourself less risky car to drive, because the Winsdstar basically falls apart between 60K-90K miles... However, once all these expensive repairs get done it will go another 60K+ miles with just acceptable maintenance expenses. Plus I like the 3.8L motor, which I think is very reliable. It's the tranny that's the weak part on the car...then the AC...then then the fuel pump....power windows...etc.

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