1996 Ford Windstar: broken coil spring

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 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 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 Jun 29, 2006 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · MO

Dt*: the contact stated while driving on normal road conditions at any speed the transmission slipped continously and would not go into overdrive when gas was applied while trying to pass other vehicles. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who advised the contact to take the vehicle to a reputable transmision service. The contact disregarded the option because it was too far and the towing too expensive. A tire was also punctured while repairing a coil spring. After the tire was replaced without being balanced the vehicle lost its aligment.

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 Jun 14, 2005 · Suspension · 81,000 miles · IL

1996 ford windstar - front spring broke and punctured tire. Fortunately, I was just leaving my driveway. I dread to think what would have happened if I had been travelling at any speed. The spring punctured and went into my tire - I couldn't remove the tire. I contacted ford customer service who referred me to a dealership. The car was towed and the springs were both replaced free of charge along with a new tire. However, this was a recall and I only knew about it from word of mouth. Ford should have notified me of the problem. This type of fault could cause serious injury and the public should be aware. The tow truck driver said he had seen this happen to a ford taurus as well.

Filed Oct 6, 2004 · Suspension · 117,400 miles · NY

Consumer received recall 01i007000 notice concerning front coil springs. Consumer went to the dealer when the recall was recognized. However, dealer told consumer that they will not replace the front coil springs until one was broken. *ak the consumer stated that when the spring broke it punctured the front drivers side tire while the vehicle was at a stand still.

Filed Jul 20, 2004 · Suspension · OH

While the vehicle was parked, the driver and passenger side coil springs sheared off without warning. The vehicle shifted to the right then fell to ground. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the front driver and passenger side coil springs needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Dec 11, 2003 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · OH

My wife and I own a 1996 windstar. Great vehicle, we now have 140000 miles. Complaint: ford campaign #01i007000 (front coil springs) my request for reimbursement was denied via lloyd-manwell ford dealership. The spring broke on the highway, lucky I (or family) not injured. Took vehicle for repair to 3rd party. Ford has the file details. Incredible that ford would deny a $200 claim on a technicality and thus risk a lifetime customer. I will appeal all the way to bill ford if necessary.

Filed Jul 1, 2003 · Suspension · OH

Consumer states that front coil spring broke. Dealer notified.

Filed May 14, 2003 · Suspension · 900,000 miles · NY

Front left spring broke puncturing tire. Vehicle had been returned for service on defective part, at time we were told not to worry we would know when part needed replaced.

Filed Jan 9, 2003 · Suspension · NH

Consumer stated that while driving the front coil springs punctured the driver's front tire almost resulting in vehicle crashing.