1996 Ford Windstar suspension problems

Filed Feb 1, 2011 · Suspension · 168,000 miles · MI

I brought kids to school and I was pulling out. I heard a noise and my tire went flat. I had to have it towed home. My husband checked it out and found the drivers side front coil spring broke and stabbed the tire. I saw there was a recall so hopefully it is still covered because I don't have 100.00 to fix something that's already been recalled.

Filed Dec 21, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · 100,000 miles · KS

Ford windstar brake, ABS brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems rear axle cracks!

Filed Jun 14, 2010 · Suspension · 164,954 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. While reversing out of a driveway at low speeds, the contact heard an unusually loud noise. When further inspecting the vehicle, the contact found that the brake lines was being pinched by the springs. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and that repairs would be at his expense. The contact stated the vehicle was not drivable. The failure and current mileages were 164,954.

Filed Mar 31, 2010 · Suspension · 169,105 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. While the contact was driving approximately 35 MPH the driver side front coil spring broke causing the front end of the vehicle to collapse. The coil spring traveled through the sidewall of the front driver side tire. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were 169,105.

Filed Nov 13, 2007 · Suspension · NY

Front sway bar is found to be hollow and broke in half on passengers side. Ford should be liable for the repair cost since they were aware that they would not hold up in salty and snowy conditions.

Filed Aug 1, 2007 · Suspension · 85,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. The contact stated that the right control arm of the rear axle has split in half. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle began to shift. The failure has caused the rear passenger side wheel to shift back three inches. The manufacturer advised him to call the federal safety agency. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 85,000.

Filed Apr 14, 2006 · Suspension · MA

1996 ford windstar coil spring was found by non-ford dealer mechanic to be broken in half and causing banging noise in front end. Ford dealer could not find problem, but both coil springs and struts were eventually replaced by non-ford mechanic before I was notified about ford's recall on the coil springs. Am I entitled for reimbursement by ford for the cost of the repair bill?

Filed Feb 14, 2006 · Suspension · 105,450 miles · IL

Front stabilizer bar broken. Tried to get part. I was told not yet available.

Filed Oct 20, 2005 · Suspension · 155,000 miles · MN

I have a 1996 ford windstar 3.8l engine with a broken front stabilizer bar. About 12 inches of it are hanging near the right front wheel. I checked a friends windstar of similar vintage and he has the same problem! That's two out of two. I know ford has recalled similar problems with other vehicles.

Filed Oct 20, 2005 · Suspension · WI

Dt: the contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. The sway bar broke in half. The sway bar was connected to the carriage. This occurred while driving and resulted in a collision. The sway bar snapped about three inches outside of the left frame bushing. It was also rusted and corroded. It was a hollow tube that had been cracked for sometime. The consumer could tell it was cracked due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to ford who indicated that everything was fine. The mechanic determined that the front wheel was leaning. *ak