1995 Ford Windstar suspension problems

Filed Jan 10, 2011 · Suspension, Transmission · 175,250 miles · IL

Overdrive light starts flashing and does not go into gears as it should. Also have recently had to replace struts--broke as I was driving along. Had to replace rear axle already and have been told my year of windstar was not included in recall.

Filed Jul 6, 2009 · Suspension · 150,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. While driving 55 MPH over a bumpy road, the contact heard a loud explosion coming from the vehicle. She pulled the vehicle over and noticed that the tire was shredded. She placed a spare on the vehicle and drove to a service station. The mechanic stated that the front passenger side coil spring failed and punctured the tire. The vehicle has not been repaired. Her insurance company emailed her a list of recalls that may have applied to her vehicle. Ford stated that there were no recalls for her vehicle. The email stated that ford would offer a warranty for 10 years for the repair of the coil springs for her vehicle. Ford stated that they could not assist. The failure mileage was 150,000 and current mileage was 157,000.

Filed Dec 11, 2007 · Suspension · NY

'95 windstar was denied alignment due to fractured front left coil spring. The fracture is within the 1st coil from bottom, so not noticeable until technician casually noticed it. The crack is quite rusty which would indicate that it's been broken for a long time. Was told ford would replace, but upon calling, told that for only 10 years (the federal safety agency id: 01i007000) - even though it's probably been cracked for years. Ford dealer now wants $385+. If cracks again, could puncture tire & cause sudden accident. Amazed that this is not mandatory recall!!!

Filed Jul 26, 2007 · Suspension · 235,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. On july 24, 2007, the vehicle was taken to have the transmission serviced. At that time, the contact learned that the coil springs were cracked and failing. He searched the internet and found the federal safety agency website. He discovered safety recall number 01i007000 (suspension: front:springs:coil springs). The service representative stated that his vehicle was included in the recall, but the ten-year free period expired. The contact informed the representative that he had never received a safety recall notice. The representative stated that it was the federal safety agency's responsibility to mail out the recall notices. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 235,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · 132,950 miles · IL

1)my van was pulling to the right and the tires were worn. 2) I took my 1995 ford windstar to firestone to have new tires put on and an alignment done. They installed the tires and told me they could not do the alignment because the sway bar was broken in two. They also stated it was bad craftsmanship because the bar is a hollow metal tube instead of a solid piece. They also said I needed both inner tie rod ends replaced because the lack of control from the sway bar put stress on them and damaged them. 3) tires were replaced and I was given an estimate of $400 for the sway bar and $300 for the tie rod ends and alignment.

Filed Jun 30, 2006 · Suspension · 97,657 miles · RI

On 6/28/06 I took my 1995 ford windstar [xxx] into a firestone auto service center in wexford pa for replacement of a broken right front sway bar. After conducting an inspection, I was informed that the left front coil spring was rusted and broken. That it had to be replaced, along with the right coil spring. I was on vacation in the pittsburgh, pa area at the time. My residence is in rhode island. Having no time to conduct an investigation of recalls, safety notices, or find a ford dealership that could take the vehicle in, I had firestone replace both coil springs & struts, along with the sway bar. I returned to my residence in rhode island today an learned from your website that there was a the federal safety agency campaign id #01i007000 issued on july 12, 2001 for the front coil springs. Specifically that: "1995 -- 1998 ford windstar minivans. The front coil springs could potentially fracture due to corrosion." the remedy listed on your site indicated that ford was extending the warranty for replacement of the coil springs for 10 years from the warranty start date. I purchased my ford windstar from rizzo ford as a used vehicle on/about 3/7/1996. I called ford at 1-866-46-7332 as listed in the notes of your site and spoke to a "walter." he informed me that there were "no open programs" listed for my specific vehicle using the VIN. The problem I encountered was a fractured front coil spring resulting from corrosion. It is exactly the issued described. I saved the coil spring and front strut. *nm updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jun 27, 2006 · Suspension, Transmission · MO

Dt*: the contact stated that there are on going problems with the transmission. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic for repairs on 4 occasions. The vehicle continued to slip out of gear while driving even after repairs were done. On the fourth visit the mechanics extended the warranty on the transmission and determined that the coil springs were out dated. The manufacturer was contacted regarding coil springs they determined that the vehicle was not protected under warranty any longer.

Filed Feb 15, 2006 · Suspension · 145,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated while having the tires rotated at an independent repair shop, the mechanic discovered the right front coil spring was cracked. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 01i007000, regarding the front coil springs. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Although the problem persisted, no repairs were made. Updated 03/03/06.

Filed Jan 14, 2006 · Suspension · 100,930 miles · OH

1995 windstar purchased new on july 14, 1994, I am the original owner. The vehicle has approximately 100930 miles on it. The tires have less than 600 miles on them. Have had all maintenance on the vehicle done at the dealership where purchased. Also, have had all recalls that I was made aware of fixed at this dealership. Driver's side spring fractured, puncturing tire with a hole approximately 4" long by 1" high as it was being backed out of the driveway. The vehicle is currently at the dealership where purchased to be repaired. Cost to be well over $700.00, not including the cost of a new front tires. Contacted ford customer service and, after explaining problem I was told that ford would only cover this for a 10 year period from the original date of warranty, because this was not a safety problem and therefore ford would not cover the repairs. My questions are "how can the instantaneous failure of the front springs on a vehicle and subsequent puncturing of the front tires, without warning, while driving the vehicle not be a safety problem?"; "how can the manufacturer and the federal safety agency be aware of the problem and not notify the vehicle owners?"; "why isn't there a process to appeal this outside of the manufacturer's own customer service organization?"; and "is there a process to have this problem reevaluated and followed up on?".

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Suspension · NJ

I would very much like ford to stand by the email below dated july 11th, 2005 from kristen kinley of ford fcsd public affairs 313‑337‑2786 [email protected] which states that: I am still eligible for the 01m03 extended coverage on the front springs. I would very much appreciate it if either ford, or my ford dealer would reimburse me for the money I paid out of my own pocket to my ford dealer on may 7th, 2005 to have those front springs replaced since ms. Kinley's email dated july 11th, 2005 states that I am "still eligible for the 01m03 extended coverage on the front springs".the front springs were replaced at my expense on may 7th, 2005 at ed carney ford inc. 189 route #10 east hanover twp, nj 07936 phone: (973) 386-1771 fax: (973) 386-9093 [email protected] robert pinkus [email protected] po box 2379 livingston, new jersey 07039 ----original message----- from: kinley, kristen (k.l.) [mailto:[email protected]] sent: monday, july 11, 2005 12:53 pm to: pinkus,robert j (robert) subject: fw: 1995 ford windstar 2 dr gl passenger van robert, I called our customer service center directly. Here's what they told me about your '95 windstar. Briefly... I don't have the details on each of these, but if you provide the recall numbers (those listed before the description below) to the dealer, they should be able to look it up in their database and pull up the specific repair procedures for each. Hope this helps. You are still eligible for the 01m03 extended coverage on the front springs 02s36 brakeline - repaired 6/20/02 97s88 hood separation - repaired 12/6/00 98m01 head gasket - repaired 11/22/99 this vehicle was not part of the affected population for the other field actions kristen kinley fcsd public affairs 313‑337‑2786 [email protected] 1. Suspension:I-beam:solid:front spring:coil recall number: 01i007000.