1999 Ford Windstar: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Feb 2, 2018 · Suspension · 124,000 miles · WA

Both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and both body mount attachments at rear of sub frame are rusted and broken . Making a left hand turn I heard a clunking sound . Upon inspection found the above problems

Filed Feb 24, 2017 · Suspension · 224,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While reversing the vehicle from the driveway, a clunking noise was heard coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 224,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2016 · Body · 99,000 miles · NY

Front sub frame, passenger side rear mount completely rotted away.the recall "fix it clamp on piece" does nothing as there is no frame left to connect to. Dealer service manager claimed it broke from the transmission mount being rotted away. When confronted that the mount was sound, admitted it wasn't rusted , but did nothing to substantiate my claim to the frame rusting away. Still makes a clunking sound when turning. It is unsafe to drive and is parked till we hear back from ford .

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 Feb 14, 2011 · Body · 93,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While the vehicle was at the dealer for repairs for recall 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly) the contact informed the dealer there was severe corrosion on the front subframe of the vehicle. The contact stated there was a clunking noise coming from the front of the vehicle while driving over a bump. The contact was aware of a recall on the subframe 11v030000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields) but the dealer stated they would not repair the subframe. The contact was not informed if the VIN was included or not. The manufacturer was contacted by email but had not responded. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Body · 108,000 miles · NY

While driving my 1999 ford windstar I started to hear a grinding scrapping noise when making right turns the noise progressively started to get even worse I started to hear a loud clunking noise brought car to mechanic inspected and found that the sub frame was completed rusted out and the engine could drop at any time was advised not to drive vehicle ,luckily nothing happened when I was on the highway with my daughter driving at highway speeds. I contacted ford and they have told me there are no recalls on this particular situation, after checking online I have seen so many complaints I am now out a car and no money to buy new one, thank god my daughter was not hurt or anyone else I wish ford would realize this very dangerous situation and not wait for someone to get killed!!!

Filed Oct 30, 2010 · Body · 150,000 miles · 00

Nothing appeared wrong with my vehicle and then I heard a loud clunk and grinding in the middle of driving through rush hour traffic in the city, I felt very unsafe driving the vehicle as I could tell something was seriously wrong but slowly drove it home. I found out that the subframe is broken due to rusting.

Filed Sep 15, 2010 · Body · 130,000 miles · MN

I started noticing a "clunk" noise by the passenger side front tire. Then each time you would turn the steering wheel to the right, the noise was much more noticeable. Then the steering wheel started to vibrate while driving. Then each time you took a right turn and or drive over a bump, the "clunk" was not only louder you could actually feel it in the steering wheel and actually in the entire van. We took it in to see what the problem was and we were told the subframe had corroded through.

Filed Aug 28, 2010 · Body · 135,992 miles · MA

After a couple of inspections and lots of clunking noises and alignment issues, my mechanic (and a mechanic from another shop) suggested strongly that I replace the vehicle's subframe/engine cradle. The frame was rusting/rotting from the inside out at both front ends near and around the motor mounts and the subframe bolts (attaching to the unibody frame). There was also some rot occurring below the area that A/C water condensation drips. The frame was replaced soon after ... Avoiding driving the vehicle until repair was made. Unfortunately, the old part was tossed before I could ask the mechanic to save it for me.

Filed Aug 4, 2010 · Body · 130,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While traveling at 10 MPH, the contact heard an unusual clunking from the rear of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the rear frame was cracked. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the failure and there were no prior warnings of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2010 · Body · 80,400 miles · MI

While driving thru an intersection, there was a loud clunking noise. The steering wheel turned hard itself, and the van was undrivable. The mechanic told us that the engine cradle was rusted thru an had broke off from its mounting point. He said this was a design flaw from ford, and that he has seen several windstars with the same problem. There are no recalls yet, and ford will not help, yet. After searching the internet I was surprised at how many other people have had the same problem. Coincidently all the other windstar mounts broke in the same exact place. The mechanic has quoted us $750.00 to replace with a used part and $1300.00 for a new part. So far all of the used parts are rotted (rusted thru), in the same place as mine and not worth using. If we cannot find a quality used part soon, we will have to replace with new.

Filed Mar 26, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 60,000 miles · VA

Ford windstar xl 1999- front end clunking noises serviced 3-4 times before it was fixed. Repeated repairs to various front end components replaced at my expense including power steering pump, rack & pinion, tie rods, u-joints costing $2000 or more. Continue to suffer from groaning, noisy, & stiff steering. Also ongoing engine pinging upon acceleration after numerous repairs. Random power sliding door function. Metallic rattling, jingling noises from under car both when idling & driving.