1996 Ford Windstar: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Body · 114,500 miles · IL

The k frame rusted out where the control arms mount to the frame and the front driver's side coil spring broke while driving at 65 miles per hour on the interstate

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 19, 2005 · Engine, Steering · 134,000 miles · 00

I brought my 1996 ford windstar in for an oil change, and was told tie rods failed and needed to be replaced. , then, next day, they phoned and advised me that transmission was defective because the pan was full of shavings, also, power steering rack was leaking, and intake gasket needed replacement. , a total of $5000 to fix this vehicle. I bought it at 118,000 miles, and this happened shortly after owning it for one year. Currently, it has 134,000 miles, and cannot be driven. I parked vehicle then started it after being parked for a week. Heard a noise from front, and then white smoke came out of the tail pipe. I do believe that paul cornies, the dealer that I purchased vehicle knew that they were selling me a lemon. It has caused me a lot of hardship as I no longer work due to health reasons. I filed for disability insurance, and was told that I had a preexisting disease , and refused to pay the insurance. Currently, I have a junker in my driveway that I can't afford to fix , and a bill for the next 3 years, since I still owe for it. I will never buy another ford.

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · NY · crash

The vehicle's door locks locked and unlocked on their own. *nm there were problems with the front driver side wheel and the engine light and the ABS light was intermittent. The consumer experienced an accident which may be due to the brake lines. Refer to recall#02v101000. *sc the sway bar rattled, the tie rods were replaced.

Filed Jun 29, 2004 · Suspension · 161,066 miles · NY

I just paid our local ford dealership (van was in for a nys inspection) to perform weld repair on the "front strut/control arm support rod" bushings because they were loose and, in the dealers words, a safety hazard (loose due to corrosion and questionable weld quality by ford manufacturing). Degradation of welds on a major suspension component under normal wear & tear conditions- isn't that a significant safety issue? How many windstars has this happened to? I can see replacing components (I.e. Brakes, alternators, tires, etc.) over the live of a vehicle but weld repair on the suspension sub-frame? Based on other complaints, is this a viable condition or did the dealer fleece me?

Filed Aug 23, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · WI

Need to replace speedometer head, replaced tie rod, front and rear brakes, cylinders, head gasket and now engine blew need new engine.

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · WI

The left outer tie rod was replace. *yh the fuel injector, timing cover gaskets and wiper blades were replaced. The rear brake light was replaced . The switch headlight control was replaced. The drivers door ajar switch was replaced. Updated

Filed Jun 4, 2002 · Transmission · OH

Axle broke at where wheel baering is. Causing ABS teeth grind against steering nuckle and lower ball joint. The drive axle should never break this way. Please let know where can I attach picture.

Filed Apr 19, 2002 · Steering · IL

Vehicle was pulling to the right at all time, vehicle was taken to dealer for alignment. Dealer stated alignment could not be done, due to the tie rod coupling being cracked. Nlm

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Suspension, Transmission · TN

While driving and turning wheel or with any movement in steering there comes a loud squeaking noise, contacted dealer, and dealer stated that there could be a problem with ball joints.*ak problem began about 50000 miles. Also this vehicle has a faulty speedometer.

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Suspension · TN

While driving and having any movement in steering wheel there comes a loud spueaking noise from wheel, contacted dealer, and dealer noted that there could be some problems with ball joints.

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Steering · TN

While driving there came a loud squeaking noise from steering area. Contacted dealer, and dealer noted that there could be problems with tie rods. *ak problem began about 50000 miles.