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Thank you so much for your quick reply Phil. We bought the Windstar about 2 1/2 years ago for $3500 used. It has been a great vehicle, and already came with a rebuilt transmission. Never really had any engine problems, and drove very well. Just the thought of spending around $4k on getting it fixed is driving me up the walls. lol. I have been looking at rebuilt engines for $1500 and up, but know that the labor would run in similiar figures. So if it's around $4k, I would rather spend that on a whole new used vehicle. Right now I am planning on paying the fee for having it checked and getting AAA to tow it back home for now. It is still salvagable, but not worth the dough for me. For the price of fixing it I can get a 99 Windstar SEL, but I'm wondering if it will have the same problem, since you mentioned after 02. I don't want a repeat. Should I be looking at Chrysler minivans instead? Not sure, because I really like the Freestar. Do you think there would be any mechanics out there interested in a Windstar like mine? Or a student mechanic? Or maybe I should donate it? Well thanks again Phil.