Dt: the consumer states on her 1995 ford windstar, there was the federal safety agency recall 01i007000 on the front coil springs. The spring on the passenger front broke when turning and caused the tire to blow out. The vehicle was towed at that time to a mechanic, and they informed the consumer about the recall. When she called ford, they told her it was too late, that because the vehicle was originally bought in 1994 the warranty ran out. When she purchased the vehicle, in 2003, she received no notice there was a recall. Ford did not even have her as the current owner of the vehicle. The mechanic did find that the driver's side coil was broke. The tire was damaged, and there were no injuries.*ak the consumer stated she has been having problems with the ABS since 2003.
1995 Ford Windstar suspension complaints
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1995 ford windstar - without warning the front end of van dropped slightly. Heard scraping and grinding sounds from front right. Removed tire and found broken coil spring with sharp point about 1 inch above tire tread. Mounted spare tire, drove to dealership. They replaced both front springs under ford "safety improvement campaign". There was no recall in efect for these dangerous defective parts. Dealer kept old part. Ford is aware of defective springs and notified owners in 2001 about "safety improvement campaign". They should recall and replace all of these dangerous springs regardless of mileage and length of service on the vehicles.
1995 ford windstar gl w/3.8l engine - broken front stabilizer bar near passenger side bushing caused erratic and unstable steering response, and body roll. This could easily have resulted in a serious accident had the car been driven at highway speeds with the broken bar. Broken bar seems to have been caused by corrosion, and design deficiency as the original part, which was essentially a bent hollow-center pipe, has been replaced by ford with a solid-bar type design.
Numerous problems with my 1995 ford windstar. It is the worst car I have ever purchased! As soon as one repair is completed (two transmissions, head gasket, electrical problems, brakes, suspension), then another one occurs. Now, as in every christmas, the "engine light" is on and the car is running so poorly that you can't even pull the car out of the driveway without it choking and spitting, lots of smoke, and the car is actually shaking!!! I know it is another head gasket and I just can't pay anymore money into this piece of garbage. I have been looking for a new car and it certainly will not be a ford!
While parked front driver's side coil spring broke. As a result, the tire exploded.
We were driving our 1995 ford windstar when the right front coil spring broke and slashed the inside of the tire which caused it to deflate immediately to the rim. We were lucky to be able to stop and avoid an accident and no one was hurt. We pulled the tire off and put on the "donut". The coil spring was broke and jutting out like a knife. We took the vehicle to our auto mechanic who replaced the broken coil spring as well as the other one (since it was rusted and compressed). He also had to replace the struts and bearings since when the coil spring broke something flew up and hit the boot where the bearings are located. That was on 7/13. Someone told us to look on the internet to see if there was a recall on the broken coil springs. We saw that there is a the federal safety agency campaign id number 01i007000 referencing coil springs breaking and tires deflating on 1995 ford windstars. It also states that ford is extending the warranty for front coil spring replacement to a total of 10 years of service from the warranty start date, with unlimited mileage. It says that this coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent owners at no charge and if either front coil spring fractures during the coverage period noted, the dealer will replace both springs at no charge to the owner. I called the phone number listed for ford...866‑436‑7332...and they said they didn't have a recall. I'm wondering if my particular 1995 ford windstar was made at a different manufacturing facility and that is why they didn't see anything covering the vehicle. Either way...the same type of failure and damage happened to my vehicle and I am a very careful driver...I baby my vehicles. This failure and damage is not acceptable to me and ford should cover my vehicle. We went to our auto mechanic, not a ford dealership since we are second owners, we didn't know what ford dealership to go to. Thank you.
I asked the seller at ford to completely service the van before I would buy it. He said his mechanic would. I checked the van out two weeks later, low on oil, no brake fluid, trans fluid very low, no water hardly at all in receiver, then the starter went out, replaced it no good, replaced switch, no good, brakes gone out, can't keep fluid in systems, engine light came on, emission problems, mechanic stalls for the hour amount, and still can't fix/test ii code. Inside lights dim when extra. Lights come on. It's a [xxx] piece of junk and they sold us a lemon. I paid over $4,000.00 cash for it, and all they wanted to so was sell it for money. What can I do? It has 72,000 etc mile and now has 82,000. We are both disabled with two kids. We have been screwed. I can get the ford info on the ford windstar 95 3.8 it rattles, water runs out of the exhaust pipe and the converter. I want to sue them, I called them and they said the hell with you, you bought it as it was. Ford products are the worst auto's on the market. We want revenge and all our money back now. [xxx]. What is next a head gasket? I heard that cost over $1,600.00 to fix. And there are alot of them going out. Ford needs to stand behind it's products or get out of the business. I have had my kids tossed to the dash when I step on the brakes before we even get out of our drive way. We wear seatbelts, I wouldn't dare ride in it. It is a death trap to me.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving a loud banging noise was heard from the front. Vehicle shook uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of vehicle, and drove it home. Consumer contacted dealer to make an appointment to have it towed in for repairs.
I own a 1995 ford windstar the paint is blistering off in huge pieces. Ford says it is not their problem , paint should not peal from a car like this it is blistering off in sheets . I have read that ford is paying for painting only if the customers are really loud about complaints. I have also read that many complaints have already been sent here. This automobile has been a nightmare with defects and recalls. Anyone in the automotive business laughs when they here what kind of car I own. 10 years to pay it off, 3 head gaskets later rebuilt trans engine heads warped from factory coils springs breaking electrical malfunctions , paint lifting off the vertical sides, brake problems....the list goes on and now ford no longer lists the windstar on their site. They have changed the name to free star I wonder why?
While driving at any speed vehicle severly vibrated. Dealership was unable to duplicate the problem.
Brake work x2 transmission x2 all belts tire & suspension work lugs on wheels not properly replaced ,it almost fell off still paying on vehicle while it sits in ashley ford parking lot w/ dead transmission I am unable to pay close to $2000 for repairs
While driving, a rattling noise was heard. The dealer found that the right front sway bar was corroded and split. Dealer replaced the right front sway bar.
Front coil spring broke, punctured passenger front tire, this was after inspection at dealership for recall notice. Dealership replaced springs and one tire. I replaced struts and other three tires. No way can a quick visual inspection allow a tech to know if coil spring is likely to have metal fatigue/failure.
Abs locks and vehicle does not stop. Have spent over $2000 trying to fix braking issue. Tone rings, struts, suspension, front brakes, rear brakes, bearings, cv joints, master cylinder, among other replacements. Over bumps, small hills, straight roads, anytime coming to a stop, vehicle intermittently fails to stop completely. Have pumped brakes and found that brake pedal gets hard and loud, still does not help to stop vehicle. Steering wheel feels loose at when this happens. Brake pedal also kicks back, sometimes with excessive force, makes a load grinding noise. Controlling the car becomes difficult as loss of brake pressure and steering wheel rocking (on decent of small hill) combined make for a deadly combination. I am being forced to purchase a better vehicle, not ever ford again.
The right front ball joint axle broke. *ak
Broken sway bar detected during state safety inspection.
Re:1995 ford windstar VIN [xxx] this complaint relates to damage incurred just prior to an official recall notice for collapse of this vehicle's suspension system and ford's refusal to reimburse me for the damage incurred and repairs performed. I have contacted the dealership, called ford's customer care recall line, and written to ford's ceo with no response. It is my understanding that ford is obligated to pay for all repairs which resulted from a situation under which a recall is declared, even if they were incurred prior to the recall announcement. On june 12, 2001 the driver front end collapsed and the vehicle crashed to the ground and listed to the left. The cause was the failure of the front suspension coils, which acted like a hook and completely tore through and shredded the new tire I had just put on the vehicle. I have photographs of the incident. The ford dealership was booked several days out so I took the vehicle to another facility, boca tire who identified the problem and suggested that we have both the front and rear systems fixed for safety. On august 24, 2001, the starter failed and we were advised it is likely this was related to the suspension crash. We subsequently had suspected transmission problems. Shortly after the initial incident we received a notice of an extended coverage announcement for the front coil springs of the 1995 windstar. I contacted the customer relationship center and explained all of these issues and problems and that it seems highly unlikely that all of these problems are not related to the initial failure of the coil springs and the collapse of the front end. We incurred $1,380 in repairs. We turned in my repair receipts for "ford reimbursement review" and received a very small amount which no one at ford could explain (did not just relate to front end only repairs, etc). Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving and without warning the stabilizer bar snapped causing the consumer to loose steering control and was forced to pull over. Dealer notified. *mr the rear shocks were replaced. *jb
Front struts had to be replaced. Front end alignment performed. Caster and camber reset. There is a squealing noise from front end when turning, dealer replaced outer tie rods and right control arm.
During right turn, lost steering control. After stopping, right front tire was positioned for sharp left turn, and left front tire was positioned for a right turn. Right front outer tie-rod failed. Both right and left front tie-rods were replaced. These are sealed units and can't be lubricated. I suggest that failure was due to lubricant breakdown or loss over the years, a serious design and safety issue.
Three of the five lug studs in one front wheel broke simultaneously, causing severe vibrations of the whole car. We were able to maintain control and slow down to a safe stop at the side of the freeway. We were towed 150 miles from akron to columbus. We have followed the manufacturer had had an alignment and wheel rotation at germain ford in columbus in march 2002. Three possible causes: metal failure of the studs, torquing the lugs too tight when the tires were rotated, or lugs coming loose. The service people at germain ford have ruled out loose lugs due to the finding that none of the lug holes were out of round. If all five lug studs had failed at once, we probably would have had a fatal accident. We had driven about 10 hours from manchester, ct and broke down just east of akron, oh. Speed was generally between 65 & 75 MPH. We were towed home to columbus. Germain ford did a torque test on the other studs in all wheels today, and none of them failed. However, we chose to replace all studs in all wheels.
At 35mph shock absorbers snapped, causing vehicle to have no acceleration. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
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Left front coil spring broke while driving, causing vehicle to shimmy and collapse. When vehicle collapsed, left front tire was punctured. Dealer has repaired vehicle. Please provide additional information.
While making a right turn the coil spring popped off, causing it punch left front tire. Dealer notified.
While making a right turn coil spring popped out, causing it to punch left front tire. Dealer notified.
I have had numerous problems with my 1995 windstar. The transmission failed in 10/99 and I had to replace the entire transmission. I have had many problems with the computer/electrical system with sensors and fuses going out. My timing gasket cover cracked and coolant was leaking (10/01). I had to have that replaced along with the water pump, etc. Now, my engine has either a bearing or has thrown a rod and I have been told I need to have my engine replaced at a cost of $3500. There have been many more problems (struts, engine mounts, etc....). I have spent over $6000 (not including regular maintenance costs --oil changes, brakes, tires, tune ups, etc). I have had to spend much $$$ on car rentals while my car was being repaired. Now I'm faced with a huge new problem--the engine.
Consumer received recall notice 01i0070000. Dealer and manufacturer were refusing to perform repairs. They stated that there was no obvious corrosion damage on springs.
Consumer was traveling 50mph on highway, and heard a knocking noise coming from the right front of the vehicle, consumer stated the vehicle will make a loud noise if turning right, and if turning left the noise is not that loud. *ak
Noise coming from front suspension, dealer notified and informed consumer that it was due to a cracked/broken bushing, vehicle was not covered under a recall, also warranty expired.*ak consumer states the problem was brought to the attention of the dealer shortly after purchase, the dealer stated that noise was in most of the windstars and that manufacturer was aware of the problem and that no repair at that time, dealer tried to reapir but had no success, consumer received a notice from ford about the extension of the warranty for the front coil springs, but was informed by ford that his problem and the notice that was sent out are not related.
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