After receiving info about the potential of a rear axle defect I brought my 2000 ford windstar to my local dealer. Upon inspection I was told I would not be allowed to drive my vehicle off the lot. The rear axle was cracked. I feel very fortunate that I was not in an accident or that I did not cause an accident. Ford now only wants to cover a small rental car but not a minivan. There is a reason I had a minivan! I need the seats! Ford says they understand my concern yet they offer no solution other than corporate is looking into your concern! No owner should have any out of pocket expense due to this recall. There should be a urgent letter sent to every owner of this car saying bring to a dealer immediately. The risk is too great!
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2000 ford windstar lx 95,000 miles. Rear axle is cracked. Right rear subframe is completely rusted through where it mounts to the frame. Both parts are ready to fail and could have resulted in injury or death. Please recall the windstar for the rusted subframes before people start getting hurt. It is a real problem and you will receive many more complaints. That nonsense ford is spouting about rust is normal on vehicles of this age is not going to fly. Body rust is normal in the "salt belt", frames and axles rusting to the point of breaking is not. I bought a windstar for it's five star crash rating. I thought it would keep my family safe!
2000 windstar 96k miles ? Owned since 2002 ? Just took my car in today for the brake line potentially causing fires recall and another recall, the dealership(town and country ford, evansville, in) didn't fix either recall I took the van in for, but they told me that my rear axle was cracked ( I haven't received that recall letter yet), the thing that really is painful is that I put a new tranny in last week to the tune of $3,200, the service manager told me he would give me kbb value of $3,600, had I actually known about the recall in a timely manner, then I wouldn?t have just put a new transmission in, the dealership will not release the vehicle to me.
2000 ford windstar detected front end subframe corrosion and needs to be replaced. How long will the investigation take? Will I be reimbursed for repair if there is a recall?
During the replacement of the power steering unit, tie rod ends, and rack assembly, the mechanic, [xxx], from stone's auto service, inc., located at 350 north main st.; miamisburg, ohio 45342. Their telephone number is (937) 866-3674, noticed excessive rust deterioration of the front subframe of the vehicle. The mechanic stated, on the invoice statement, the front frame is unsafe. He recommended we not drive the vehicle because it is unsafe, due to the rusted front subframe. We were told the entire front subframe could fall off at anytime. The mechanic suggested we take the vehicle to the dealer where we purchased the vehicle, which is interstate ford, inc. The dealership is located at: 125 alexandersville road; miamisburg, ohio 45342. The phone number for the dealership is (937) 866-1737. We took the vehicle to interstate ford, inc., which their mechanic inspected the vehicle and advised us not to drive the vehicle, because the vehicle is unsafe. In fact, the owner of interstate ford, inc., chuck george said this vehicle is unsafe to drive. He advised us, ford has not had any 'recall' for rusting subframe in the front end of the windstar vehicle. Although, mr. George did tell us that ford has issued a recall for ford windstar vehicles due to rusting subframe of the vehicle's back subframe. Mr. George provided us a quote of $1,533.05, to repair the front subframe rusting matter. We have since had the repair completed and paid the bill of $1,533.05 to interstate ford, inc. We are identified as customer number 30231 at interstate ford, inc. Connie a. Lipscomb is the advisor, who worked directly on this issue. This was completed and paid on october 28, 2010. Please be notified, I have 3 photos, taken by [xxx], at the ford dealership, of the rusted subframe. Email me requesting the photos and advise me instructions to attach the photos and where to email them and to who's attention. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear passenger side engine mount broke. The front of the vehicle was covered with rust around the passenger side engine and wheel mounts. The driver side was completely corroded. The failure mileage was 136000 and the current mileage was 144000. Updated 02/17/11*lj the consumer stated the subframe on the rear passenger side mount had severe corrosion. Updated 04/27/11
I own a 2000 ford windstar, and had the water pump break recently. When the mechanic put the vehicle on the hoist he noticed a large degree of rusting and separation on the subframe connecting to the control arm. This issue needs to be repaired before the vehicle can be driven again as it is a major safety concern - as per the mechanic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While having the vehicle repaired at an authorized dealer for an unrelated failure, the contact was informed that the front sub frame was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 154,439.
I brought my ford windstar in to the dealers because of the rear axle recall. I had them inspect the subframe while it was on the lift, and they discovered that not only was my rear axle broken, but my subframe is separated as well. (along with the car having an exhaust leak). As much as I appreciate the repair and rental from ford for the axle, the remaining repairs will cost me as much as the car is worth. This car has only 75000 miles on it, and is garage kept. The subframe problems need to be address by ford immediately. This is going to get someone killed.
2000 ford windstar engine cradle rotting out on these vans. Once rotted through ,and it breaks you lose control of van! As it is tied into the steering! At 70mph this could be fatal to everyone in the van along with loss of control and smashing into cars in the other lanes of traffic! Shouldn't be rotting out on a ten year vehicle cheap metal !
I took my 2000 ford windstar VIN [xxx] for the current recall on the rear axle. The mechanic told me the right passenger side sub frame was corroded and disintegrating to the extent that is crumbling and the engine would fall to the ground potential killing me, passengers and some one else. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2000 ford windstar has a defective rear axle. It has a hole resulting from rusting from the inside out.
Had the front sub framed checked. It is badly rusted and found now to be unsafe and needs a new sub frame to hold front end together. We first had this van is buffalo than nebraska. We now live in florida.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While the vehicle was examined by a local mechanic the contact was informed that the front sub frame was beginning to rust. Prior to the examination the contact had the rear axle repaired due to rust. The sub frame was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 53000.
I was driving down the road doing 90km when I heard a large bang and lost all control of my van. I vehicle came to rest at the edge of a steep ditch. Apparently the subframe on it had rotted causing the right control arm to break, which in turn tore the axel from the transmission causing the transmission fluid to leak everywhere. As well very likely causing transmission issues.
The subframe, located at the front underside of the 2000 windstar, is supposed to help keep the engine and other integral parts of the windstar in place and stable. It has been compromised on this vehicle with 185,000 miles, and broke during a turn into a park after church on the aforementioned date (10-10-10). Fortunately the results were not deadly but could have been if we were driving on the interstate which we frequently do. What happened was a detachment of the drive axle (half shaft) from the transmission, which occurred when the lower control arm mount separated and caused the wheel to pull free from the drive axle. Furthermore there were no warnings prior to any of the aforementioned failures. The area of the subframe affected by this corrosion is located on the passenger side where it attaches to the lower control arm. This is the first time it has occurred. This vehicle was towed to tps transmission in toledo oh and is being repaired. The sub frame is being replaced and I will ask that the old part be returned. In the meantime what is going to be done with this obvious growing problem?
Reversing vehicle front subframe failure, lower suspension arm brokeaway drive shaft disconnected subframe & driveshaft replaced old parts not available.
While driving down the road my rear axle snapped in half causing me to slide suddenly. I phoned a local ford dealership and was informed that ford has a recall on the windstar (mine is a 2000). Why is ford not sending out word to people, my family could have been injured or killed.
While replacing the steering gear, we were removing subframe mounting bolt when we found the top of the subframe on the passenger side to be completed rusted through with a large hole. There were also cracks down the side of the subframe with very little holding it together. It was determined to be undrivable and unable to pass vehicle inspection required by the state.
2000 ford windstar loss of vehicle control (steering) without warning on a properly maintained vehicle. Right "a: frame detached, welds and metal pulled apart on rear tie point. This caused loss of vehicle control with no warning at 55 MPH. Pulled me off the road to right, (about 10 feet) when left front tire again hit pavement I was pulled across the on coming lane - regained control and coasted partly off the road on the right. This is a part that should never fail. It is not a normally serviceable part. I could have been killed or have caused injury to someone else, luck was with me or I would not be writing this! It was on a fairly busy state route.
Rear axle on 2000 ford windstar completely failed and cracked today while pulling into driveway after completing a 300 mile trip on the highway. Recall notice received about a month ago.
While driving my ford windstar 2000 on a highway in maryland with my family, the vehicle became uncontrollable and smoke was coming from the back of the vehicle. There was also the smell of burnt rubber. Upon checking we realized that the rear wheels were inclined inward. A subsequent check under the vehicle revealed that the rear beam was broken. I have ordered a replacement rear beam .
Recently had my 2000 ford windstar lx examined by my mechanic. He told me the frame is cracked in two places, one in front, the other in rear. Cost of repair $2000+. Car has 175k miles. Needs repairs to prevent further corrosion. Since new car located in ri. Still need to have rear axle recall inspection.
Subframe at right connection rusted through. See the federal safety agency action number: pe10026, vehicle in michigan (salt belt state). Its terrible that I need to pay to have this repaired when they may be forced to fix this for free soon!
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that the sub-frame on the vehicle cracked and broke. The dealer stated that the frame broke where the air conditioner dripped onto the frame. The leak caused rust leading to the frame breaking. The failure mileage was 77441 and the current mileage was 79500.
Corrosion failure of right front passenger subframe of 2000 ford windstar.
The lower control arm on my 2000 ford windstar separated from the right front sub frame. There is no rust visible on the separation point; it could be poor workmanship. There was not accident, I was driving at very low speed. I phoned ford canada customer relations service, their refused to examine the car.
I read about the federal safety agency action # pe10026, front subframe corrosion on my 2000 ford windstar. I had my mechanic check it today and he found that the subframe was corroded around 75%+ of the connection point to the lower control arm. This was on both the right and left had sides and it was corroded all the way through from the bottom to the top of the subframe. .he recommended that I not drive the vehicle until I had it repaired as it was a very serious safety issue with a high probability of it breaking all the way through and causing loss of control.
I was driving home and all of sudden my 2000 ford windstar made a funny noise and the front wheels locked up. I could not turn the steering wheel. I had to have it towed home. My windstar is now sitting in my yard, because the subframe rusted away from the control arm.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact was driving 35 MPH when he heard a loud noise from under the vehicle. The steering immediately became extremely loose and the contact pulled off the roadway as the vehicle continued to exhibit an unusual squeaking sound. The contact was discovered that the passenger side sub frame which held the transmission and the engine in place had fractured in half due to severe corrosion. The manufacture would not provide any assistance. The contact was concerned that the failure could potentially have caused a crash. The failure mileage was 113,000.
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