1999 Ford Windstar: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 92,000 miles · VA

Van is jumping at stop light with brake on, started making a clunking sound around 55 (unknown) power windows stopped working on right side. Only 92000 miles on van everything going wrong at once. Van feels unsafe. Do not have enough money to replace. Is there any recalls for this stuff? Knocking noise in rear.

Filed May 12, 2010 · Body, Suspension · 150,000 miles · NJ

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) we have recently experienced a broken axle beam on a 1999 ford windstar. Thank god nothing happened and no one was hurt. The car was swaying and knocking from the rear end and when we got home the rear wheels were cantered out. I looked under the car to find the broken axle beam and the only thing left holding it all together was a the torsion bar. I am very glad that we were not on a highway or too far from home, since we use the car to travel to ohio and florida . We then looked on the internet to find that many other people were experiencing the same problem and no recalls. Although our car has 150,000 miles on it others had under 100,000. Our main concern is the safety issue with our family. We travel a lot with our windstar as do so many other families with children do and it seems as if ford does not recognize the danger. I hope that ford does not wait for a death to deal with this problem as the part that failed should not have failed. This part is a main structure of our vehicle and seems to be poorly designed. I can't imagine how many other windstars are out there with an axle beam ready to break and how many families are unaware of this potential danger. The years of windstars that I saw on comlpaints.com varied from 1999 to 2003 and its only a matter of time before someone gets injured or killed. I ask you to please look into this matter as soon as possible. [xxx]

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 76,000 miles · CA

* vehicle leans since purchased sept 13, 2003. * allignment problems. * transmission does not properly change gears. * low treads on tires. * a frame problems. * suspension steering makes a clunking noise. * brakes must be pumped to stop, and make a ticking noise when applied. * vehicle has overheated. * power steering fluid leaked. * gears do not shift properly. * primer scotch guard on seats wearing after coat applied.

Filed Dec 24, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 76,504 miles · CA

The consumer complained about an alignment problem. The vehicle pulled to the left and made a ticking noise underneath the vehicle when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was constantly in the repair shop but the mechanic are was unable to solve the problem. *ak also the check engine light illuminated.

Filed Jan 25, 2003 · Engine · 5,000 miles · KY

Vehicle was experiencing a recurring check engine light condition. Dealer replaced upper and lower intake manifold gaskets at our expense (at 48,000 miles). Check engine light has come on several times since. Vehicle is now stalling when stopped or at slow speeds, such as parking. Engine has a knock/rattle at open throttle. At 53,000 miles I feel as though the enging is starting to come apart.

Filed Nov 8, 2002 · Engine · TX

While accelerating at speeds of 35 to 40 there is a knocking pinging noise, took to dealer and they replaced a vacuum hose. Problem reoccured. Consumer states there is oil being consumpt some where in vehicle. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed Feb 28, 2002 · Engine · MO

While driving at highway speed and going uphill, engine started to knock. After numerous attempts to correct the problem, it still exists. Mechanic stated to consumer, "some engines just knock". *jg

Filed Sep 21, 2001 · Engine · VA

I have been experiencing engine knock since I purchased the vehicle in june 1999. The first documented service at a ford dealer was in september 1999 at 5,000 miles. The engine knock was apparent at highway acceleration speeds and on slight hills. It became worse over time. After my continued persistence at the dealer over more than a year, a tsb was found and the valve cover was replaced in the july-august 2001 timeframe per a ford tsb (the federal safety agency number sb618552). This did not remedy the problem and the technician at the dealer told me in september 2001 that he still found an abnormal amount of oil in the engine. Ford engineers have suggested replacing the pcv valve and tubing system among other minor adjustments, which the technician doubts will make any difference. At this point, it appears that the valve cover redesign in the tsb does not remedy the problem. This complaint is identical to odi ids: 744509 and 725795.

Filed Jun 5, 2001 · Electrical · NJ

Getting spark knock from the engine and going back in for the fourth time for the same problem! Very unhappy ford customer at this point.

Filed Apr 25, 2001 · Engine · MO

Have had repeated service visits for light to extreme engine knocking. Dealer told me to use premium gas to solve knocking. Knocking went away with premium. Dealer then tried computer adjustment and going back to regular gas. Knocking solved for 2 weeks then returned. Dealer said to go back to premium gas. No knocking for a year, then knocking came back. Dealer replaced valve cover with new design. No knocking for 4-6 weeks. Knocking started lightly, now back to severe knocking and lack of acceleration power. Vehicle back at dealer for work. Fed up with windstars. This is 2nd lemon windstar in a row! Ford bought back '98 windstar from me!

Filed Oct 13, 2000 · Fuel system, Visibility · GA

Was traveling about 45mph on highway and there was a knocking noise because of gasoline usage. Also, there was a leak in the rear window, and water came though and ruined the carpet.

Filed Jul 21, 2000 · Engine · MA

Engine knock when any type of load is applied to the engine. Most prevalent at highway speeds and hills.