We have taken this van in for repair fivetimesin one year. The first month we had it the head was replaced. The power steering has gone out for now the fifth time. I actually lost controlof the vehicle due to beingunable to turn the steering. My husband has to drive me everywhere because only he can turn the steering wheel. Each time we take it for repair we are charged a deductible and I can not do this anymore. This is obviously a lemon. Marshall mize ford in chattanooga tennessee is where the vehicle was purchased in january of 2001. They also have performed all service on this vehicle. Ford has not been understanding of why my payments have been late, but when you are having these kinds of issues such as electrical, transmission, air conditioning, and engine malfunctions, it does not take a genius to figure out why a woman with a family who depends on this vehicle as reliable, safe means of transportation is having difficulty. Maybe if their product was of better quality, my children would be in a safe vehicle, and ford would get their money on time.
1999 Ford Windstar suspension complaints
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Transmission is primary issue has shifting problem at low speed, has over 8 tsb on the issue and has new transmission installed but still have problem the other issues are clearly common for this model as well, but this transmissionand fords lack of support from their service and dealers is unacceptable.
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.
Consumer stated the front suspension collapsed. Dealer notified.*ak the problem was due to a failed coil spring. *jb the consumer hasn't received a followed a up from the federal safety agency. The consumer stated the vehicle was involved in a traffic accident due to the failed coil spring. *scc
Upon backing out of a parking lot at work, the front left suspension spring on my 1999 ford windstar minivan (VIN [xxx]) broke. I heard a noise, but couldn't see anything wrong. I drove it 1 mile to whitcomb ford dealership, and they replaced the front springs and charged me $332.89. A local goodyear service dealer had to replace the front left tire at a cost of $94.11. The ford dealership says that there is a recall out on windstars for exact this problem, but that the model year of the recall was only up until 1998 models, not 1999. Well, I'm here to say that ford has the same problem with 1999 models, and that I should be reimbursed for fixing this failure. Imagine, the suspension failing on a four year old car with 62020 miles... Lemon alert! *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The front coil spring of the our 1999 ford windstar suddenly broke and punctured our front tire. Fortunately we were traveling at only 20 MPH so that we were able to come to a stop safely, without injury or accident, however as we had just traveled from mi to ny on interstate highways, if this had occured just a short time earlier, the incident could have ended in catastrophy for myself and my family.
Transmission, sliding door, driver door, rack and pinion, steering pump, intake manifold, front suspension upper link, world's fastest declining vehicle value, world's worst customer service and satisfaction representatives.
Consumer states that when braking the vehicle will shimmy heavily and it will be hard for the consumer to control. Dealer notified. Ts
Due to a design flaw unable to align vehicle.dealer contacted.
When driving heard noise coming from front passenger's side wheel. Dealer replaced front wheel bearing.
When starting vehicle up there is a noise coming from underneath vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem.
Front end is loose , when turning steering wheel vehicle becomes uncontrolable, dealer cannot get alignment straight and cannot determine cause.
Consumer will fill in information regarding rear support bar: cross tube.
Consumer complained about noise being emitted by vehicle when making a left turn at speed. Dealership has provided no information to consumer for reason/cause. *ak the dealer ordered a power streering line part, but they don't know if this is the problem.
While traveling at highway at 60 MPH felt a sharp jerk to the side. Once corrected, jerked again the other way. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that nothing was wrong. Problem has occurred several times since first incident. No accidents or injuries have occurred.
Vehicle made a loud noise & vibrated as though it was out of power . Dealer has inspected it & has bled the line, and that didn't help. Dealer hasn't been telling consumer that ford was working on a solution. Consumer has been calling dealer to see if solution has been found.
Vehicle has been experiencing the following problems: 1. Steering column out of alignment, causing difficulty in steering; 2. Power steering pump making grinding sounds when engine is cold and, intermittently, when the engine gets hot; 3. Ongoing problem with windshield fogging up and dealer is unable to correct the proble;. 4. Brake pedal goes to the floor before stopping, causing extended stopping distance; and 5. A loud sound coming from the front of vehicle. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
I bought a ford windstar lx in june 4/99,since then I have been experiencing that the steering wheels shakes and current in my right leg when the speed is about 70 miles/hr. For 3 times I went to the dealer ,but they did not find anything wrong in it .
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