1998 Ford Windstar: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Feb 28, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · IL

I went to ford dealership in dec 09 received inspection on recall # o9s09 and 09so9h only. Now here in feb. 2012 the same problems with suspension,right front tire wheel makes alto of noise power steering fluid is leaking strange noise is heard when making right turns,ford said my vehicle has had all service it is due . I believe they are wrong all the same problems the recalls reported are my problems I have paper work providing they only ran test on recall #o9s09 and 09s09h my car is in serious weather conditions here in illinois.under the original owner ford stated they are not responsible for any further repair. Ford dealership roberts motors 4350 alby alton il 62002.

Filed Jun 9, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 142,000 miles · IL

Popping in front end when turning or hitting bumps. The popping sound was often. Had new tires put on, and when I took it in to have front end aligned. Ford tech. Said front springs were broke. Was an est. Of $1200.00 on it can't afford. This was 5/20/2011. Contacted mfr about the recall that was issued on this part 7/12/2001. Was told there was nothing they could do, because of a time limit. How can they put a time limit on safety & peoples lives because the springs are broken,they can puncture the tires and cause an accident. Now we are without transportation. And my son is disabled and has numerous dr. Appts. Miles away. But my hands are tied. The mfr. Did advise to have another recall checked out which is the speed control because it can catch fire. When I asked why, you just told me it was unsafe to drive.he advised it could catch fire just setting in the drive not running. I was not notified of either one of these recalls by mail or other wise until I called to complain about the front coil springs. How does these billion dollar company's keep getting by with negligence? There are lots of recalls on this vehicle. Please help!

Filed Jan 27, 2011 · Body · 99,634 miles · PA

My family owns a 1998 ford windstar minivan which is already subject to the axle recall and which did suffer a completely cracked axle. We have been told by the ford dealer that has possession of our vehicle that the front coil spring has fractured. This is despite the fact that the vehicle was previously subject to a recall that placed a cover over the coil spring. That recall only protected ford for replacement for a period of 10 years which has expired. Also, this vehicle has been experiencing very hard steering and a front end clunking noise but no cause has been found. We feel the latest 1999 and beyond recall of brackets should also apply to our 1998 ford windstar as it's basically the same exact vehicle. We fear that the clunking and hard steering could be from corroded brackets which is not being relayed to us.

Filed Jun 20, 2002 · Steering · TX

While diving and making left or right turns steering wheel will make a loud noise. Dealer has been notified. Mechanic stated bolts on rack and pinion steering are coming loose.

Filed Apr 18, 2001 · Steering · PA

When making either right or left hand turns there is a clicking sound from steering. Took vehicle to dealer, who insisted it was a rock in steering column. Did not remedy problem. *ak

Filed Mar 13, 2001 · Steering · NY

When turning steering wheel left or right it will make a terrible grinding noise. Dealer has replaced rack and pinion steering, but noise has reoccurred again.