1999 Ford Windstar tires problems

Filed Dec 21, 2009 · Suspension, Tires · 128,000 miles · ME

1999 ford windstar, control arm broke off sub frame causing vehicle to come to a dead stop and front end to drop. There was no warning except the vehicle started to pull to the right a little. To fix the problem, had to replace sub frame. The bracket where the control arm should be was completely gone on the passenger side....it was still together and intact on the drivers side. You lose total control and cannot steer the vehicle.

Filed Jan 7, 2009 · Tires · 67,724 miles · PA

Traveling at approximately 65 MPH when left rear tire near instantly deflated causing total tire failure before the vehicle could be pulled to side of road. Tire sidewall was totally destroyed. Spare installed. No punctures, tears or cuts were found anywhere on the tire tread or sidewall. The only known cause of the tire failure was a cracked (cut) valve stem in the area where the stem seats against the aluminum wheel allowing air to exhaust quickly from the tire once the crack propagated to inside. Phoned the dealership where the four new replacement tires were installed 3 years, 7 months and 23,170 miles prior to discuss the blowout issue. It was mentioned that this is the 4th tire out of 8 that I had purchased from them (three on my other vehicle and one on this vehicle) where I had tire failure due to cracked valve stems. Reference odi #'s 10254187, 10254189 and 10254191). Cracked valve stem information; tr 413, 217 eha, germany, 03. To date, the tire and valve stem have not been replaced and are being saved for reference.

Filed Aug 13, 2008 · Suspension, Tires · 150,000 miles · MI

My husband was driving with my daughter leaving the driveway, the car was difficult to drive. He said it felt like the brakes were stuck or rusty, we had not driven the van in about 7 days. He continued to drive thinking the brakes would release and the car would be fine. When he realized that was not the issue and it was something more serious he immediately came home and we inspected the front drivers side tire and found the coil spring was resting on the tire and rubbing. The smell of burning rubber was apparent as he drove back in the driveway. We took of the tire and found the front drivers side coil spring had broken near the bottom. We are currently getting estimates to replace the one coil spring, our first estimate from a ford dealer was $400 to $450, with out seeing the car, it is not drivable. We are uncertain at this time if the tire also needs to be replaced or if there is other damage we can't see. Old part will be retained by us after the vehicle is fixed.

Filed Jun 27, 2007 · Suspension, Tires · 116,948 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving 40 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle. He noticed that the front passenger side tire had flattened. Upon changing the tire, he discovered that the coil spring had failed. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop. The failure recurred at 116,948 miles with the front driver side tire. The current mileage is 119,000 and failure mileage was 116,948. The consumer stated the first incident lost control near intersection going 40 MPH and inspected vehicle found tire blew out and left front coil in tire. The consumer further stated the 2nd incident was in a parking lot going 10-15mph and tire blew out found broken right front coil in tire. The consumer provided repair invoices. Updated 09/05/07

Filed Jul 26, 2006 · Tires · 65,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 70 MPH, the vehicle began to shake and shutter. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the driver side rear tire had separated. The vehicle was taken a local dealership where it was determined the tire had a bulge. The vehicle was then taken to a tire dealership and the tire was replaced. Fifteen minutes after the tire was replaced, the vehicle began to shake and shutter again. Upon inspection, the driver side front tire was shredded. This occurred a third time however it was the rear passenger tire and it separated. When the vehicle was towed to a tire dealership, the two tires were replaced. The only tire that did not have a failure was of a different brand. The three tires with failures were cooper lifeline touring sle. Updated 8/30/2006 -

Filed Jul 24, 2006 · Tires · 52,909 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while in a parking lot, the vehicle's tire was observed to be releasing air from the stem. When the contact attempted to put air into the tire, the air was releasing from the stem faster than the tire could be filled with air. The vehicle was towed to cosco where all 4 tires had been purchased 2-3 years ago. The tire's stem was replaced. A representative at the cosco mentioned that the tire repaired was from a defective batch of tires. On 7/23/06, while driving 65 MPH on a highway, a loud noise was heard. Once the vehicle was pulled over another tire was flat and observed to be releasing air expediently from the stem.

Filed Sep 27, 2005 · Tires · MD

Severe sidewall blowout of a 3 year old michelin weatherwise with approx 30k miles on it. The tire had an even tread wear pattern, as it had been rotated in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. I would like to email you photos of the blown tire. Both weatherwise tires on the front of my 99 ford windstar have since been replaced.

Filed Apr 9, 2005 · Lights, Tires · 25,000 miles · MD

Our 1999 ford windstar has 51,000 miles and transmission has failed. Yesterday (4/8/05) while driving kids home from school the van made a loud clunking noise and would not go into forward or reverse. Was able to roll to shoulder. We replaced battery a month ago, and while driving over the bay bridge (maryland) easter sunday our headlights and dashboard lights began to dim and van seemed as if it was going to stall. By the time we drove 4 miles to home all lights were out and car was sputtering, wouldn't start. We then replaced the alternator. The o/d light has been flashing. Interior lights stay on sporadically as well as door ajar light when all doors are closed. Interior lights sometimes don't come on when van is parked and doors opened. No rhyme or reason to this. Tires have been replaced twice due to abnormal wear. We are getting quotes of between 1,600 and 2,800 for transmission. Also windshield cracked where mirror was reattached after it fell off. When we were just over 3 years and at around 25,000 miles, all dashboard warning lights came on also while driving on bay bridge. Took van to dealer (bob bell in glen burnie, md) and they said they'd have it done that day but kept it a week. I threw a fit and got a loaner - a tin can on wheels. Ford eventually covered some of the repairs through a 'special program.' I cannot beleive there has been no recall on these pieces of garbage with the number of transmission failures I see on this website. The federal safety agency should force ford to take responsibility for this nonsense and pay for these outrageous failures. We also have a ford pickup and will never buy another ford product. Henry must be rolling over in his grave.

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 Aug 28, 2003 · Tires · TN

While driving at 40 MPH front right tire had sidewall separation which caused a tire blowout. Dealer has been notified.tire size 32560r16.