At highway speeds vehicle vibrates uncontrollably. Driver has to cut the vehicle off to stop vibration. Dealer has been notified.
1996 Ford Windstar suspension complaints
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When driving and making any type of turn or going around a corner, vehicle is jerking. When driving straight consumer doesn't have any problems.
Upon entering road from store parking, a loud thump was heard from under the front of the vehicle. After inspection, it was found that the anti-sway bar had broken approximately 6 inches from its connection point to the left strut. This caused the remaining link to interfere with the front suspension (both turning and travel).
Vehicle has been in for repair of the front end suspension several times without remedy of the failure.
When braking or turning right or left clunking noises comes from the front end of the vehicle.
While driving vehicle about 40mph steering wheel would shake. This causes driving to be difficult. Have not taken to dealer as of yet.
Had the sub-frame insulator replaced twice. Had new ABS brakes put on vehicle. The rotors were cut twice. The subframe bushing thread loader was worn down. Tie rods replaced twice, and the struts were replaced twice also.
Lower ball joint failed, causing right front wheel to come off.
Rear axle problems.
Right side shock absorber failed.
Driving 30mph, went over pothole which caused strut to be pushed upwards & was crushed. Vehicle can be driven, but not for long. Took to ford & could not find problem. Took to 2 different mechanics & informed by both of crushed strut.
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