[ModMech]

As a mechanic, I would not even consider a rebuilt gas engine. The manufacturing cost for a NEW engine is far less than the rebuilding cost of a used one to the same or similar quality.

Since you have a '95, with known issues in the area of the transmission and engine, I would advise you to cut your losses on that nearly 12 YO vehicle and simply replace it. I suspect you could purchase a much newer Wind/Freestar with similar mileage to your '95 for LESS than the cost to repair what you have. Even if you need to spend a few thousand more, you would be ahead.

Now, it is important to remember that ANY vehicle is subject to break-downs, and just because it's newer, older, lower mileage, whatever does not mean that it cannot bite you.