2000 ford windstar the right front axel started making a rubbing noise and the steering wheel went about 6inchs off center. The subframe had broken apart at the mount at the right rear attachment because of corrosion and came down about 4 inches causing the whole engine tran to go out of line. The repair was to replace the sub frame for $1600.00., had it done right away because the whole engine trans could break lose with unit hanging down.
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I own a 2000 ford windstar with a rear axle that is cracked in two places. Noticed instability at freeway speeds and believed it to be an alignment problem, but technicians discovered rear axle problem. Vehicle is parked and hasn't been driven since axle problem was diagnosed. Estimates for replacement run from $1000 to $2200. Rear tires are worn unevenly and tires are noticeably tilted inward in rear.
Large crack almost entirely around rear axle on driver's side. Discovered crack when investigating noise from rear of vehicle. Appears crack started on inside of formed channel. Also noticed a short approx. 1 inch crease line in the center of the formed channel not far from where the crack started. Corrosion appears to have occurred on the inside of the axle beam. While investigating the other side (passenger side) near another crease line, poked a hole in the axle beam with a screwdriver. No severe corrosion is evident on the outside of the axle beam. Attempts to find a used axle beam have been unsuccessfully do to similar damage. Repairing the axle seems ill advised considering the possibility of more internal corrosion and a new axle is being looked into. Luckily my wife pays attention to those little odd noises and wasn't going down the highway and it totally failed.
I was driving my 2000 windstar on the skuykill expressway on monday, july 19, 2010 at 12:33 pm on my way to an appointment. About a quarter mile befor the gilph mills exit heading east, I was in the passing lane traveling about 55-60 MPH, when there was a load "pop" from the rear of my van. I immediately lost controll of the van and it slid across the highway . I first hit the embankment off the shoulder, was thrown back into the highway as the van slide on the drivers side and then flipped upside down. The van came to rest in the middle of the skuykill expressway upside down, facing the traffic. Thank god all traffic stopped and no one hit me, and I didn't hit anyone.. The van was totalled. I suffered head injuries, as well as broken and bruised ribs in my back, as well as severe muscle damage. I was able to unhook my seat belt and crawl out the window, and I waited till help came. As I looked at the upside down van, I did see that the rear axles was split in half. I was taken to bryn mawr hospital for treatment, and released several days later. I still have not been able to go back to work because of my back issues.
Customer's 2000 ford windstar broke a rear axle beam, we installed a used axle and on 8/19/10 that axle broke and we installed a new axle. Both axles were not rusty and cracked in the same area. We have pictures on file.
The rear axel of my van broke in two. I wasn't driving very fast. I was dropping off some kids at the movie theater and it was a good thing I was already in the parking lot and not on the road where it could have been worse. Thankfully there was no one hurt and no car accidents.
2000 windstar rear axle rusted thru.
My 2000 ford minivan began to swerve out of control on the highway when I took it to my mechanic he had told me the rear axel was broken.
Drove vehicle to destination and when we arrived the axle snapped in half on the 2000 ford windstar. Vehicle just turned 100,000 mi when rear axle snapped. Towed to repair facility, waiting for repair estimate.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While traveling 35 MPH the contact noticed that the vehicle had began shaking violently, after examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the rear frame had separated. The vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 182000.
2000 ford windstar, 125,000 miles took to mechanic after almost wrecking on highway and found rear axle almost cracked in two. 700.00 later still cannot believe ford has not recalled this problem after all the complaints.
My rear axle snapped in half, at about 40 MPH causing the wheels to buckle.
I have a 2000 ford windstar lx, 2 weeks ago the rear axle cracked and cost me $350.00 in parts and $175.00 in labor...1 week later the replacement axle cracked in the same spot. Thankfully my mechanic covered it, my rear tires are shot from the 2 occurrences and will have to be replaced when I can afford it.
2000 ford windstar rear axle failure - driving with my mother and my grandchildren the rear axle broke in half. We are lucky it did not happen on the major highway on the way. I had to be towed, and had the rear axle replaced.
2000 ford windstar se 98,020 mileage original owner one driver I notice sharp, loud sounds when breaking in reverse and when riding across rougher street and highway pavements. I inspected underneath car and found a cracked rear axle, left of center (on drivers side). Crack is half way through axle , completely cracked through from bottom to top, and is on rear facing side of axle. I don't recall an event which could have caused a crack.
2000 ford windstar rear axel split in half. Just driving home from work and heard crunch and felt sway. Got home and found rear wheels tilted.
I was driving to pick up my son from a friends house when I heard a loud crack. The van began to sway from side to side. I got out to see what had happen and the rear axle had broken about two feet the driver side tire. Luckily no one was injured or killed. I don't have the money to replace it with a new axle so there it sits in my driveway undriveable. I'm not sure if I want to replace with a used axle it might just happen again.
While driving out of a parking lot the rear axle of my 2000 ford windstar sel snapped in two. We just pulled off the highway thankfully, I don't know what would have happened to my family if we had been traveling on the interstate when it happened. It has 119,230 miles on the vehicle.
Rear axle ready to snap in half from a crack not salt rot 2000 ford windstar.
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2000 ford windstar subframe rusted out. Vehicle with less than 90,000 miles is suffering from subframe rot.
Was driving about 35 MPH on a residential road . When my 2000 ford windstar began to shake. Then my rear axle snapped in half. I have not yet gotten my car fixed.
While traveling on vacation to tennessee I noticed a sway from the rear end. When arriving I notice both rear tires were leaning inward and the inside of each tire was worn down to the steel belts. I took the van to a ford dealership and they replaced the complete rear axle assembly and both rear tires.
Driving straight on road approx. 35 MPH in town normal stop and go traffic, and rear axle broke completely in half. Had vehicle towed to my mechanic. Need to replace the axle. Will cost around $1000.00. No one was hurt but it could of been tragic if I had been on the highway or going around a curve. Van has approx. 142,000 miles on it.
I owned a 2000 ford windstar with approximately 94,000 miles. For about a week, it was difficult to control the car when driving over uneven surfaces, especially while braking on an uneven or bumpy surface because the rear end would shift to the right or left under these conditions. .a few days later, the front end began to jerk and I took it into the garage. Upon review, the mechanic told me the transmission needed to be replaced and the rear axle was broken almost completely through.
I was backing up in my driveway when the rear axle of my 2000 ford windstar broke in half.
I own a 2000 ford windstar se. I noticed my car shuddering a bit on the expressway late last week (5/20/10.) I slowed a bit and the movement stopped. I pulled off the expressway and continued driving on city streets. I tried increasing my speed but could not recreate the 'shuddering.' over the weekend, I felt the movement once more so I stayed at low speeds on city streets and planned on taking the car in on monday to have it checked. The movement had not returned. On sunday, may 23 I had to drive about 7 miles to work. About 1 mile short of my destination the shuddering returned, but much worse and at low speed. I slowly drove the car into a parking lot and saw my left rear tire was tilted. Thinking the tire was loose (I had new rear shocks put on about 1 month ago and thought maybe they had not tightened the nuts enough) I jacked the car up a bit and popped the hubcap. The lug nuts were all tight but the raised car gave me a clear view of my rear axle, completely split in half. The axle was still holding up the car only because the two halves were still pressed together. The axle was completely broken through (not just cracked) basically right at the mid point. I have had the car taken to a repair shop on a flat bed truck, but work has not started on it yet. Tonight I checked on line and found that this problem is being investigated by your agency. Here's another case for you to add to the list. I feel extremely lucky to be writing this to you without having been in the accident that this defect so easily could have caused. Interestingly, I have had work done on the car a couple of times in the past month and no one noticed/reported any axle damage. The car was riding fine up to this past week.
Local news article broadcast yesterday regarding rear axel problem with ford windstar. My 2000ford windstar lx was becoming more difficult to drive/control, similar to driving with flat tires & unable to maintain vehicle control. The van was"drifting" from side to side. I looked at the rear axel & there is a visible crack on driver side of rear axel. Passenger side of rear axel is also starting to crack.
I hit a small pot hole and when I got to the parking lot I was told my rear tires were side ways. My husband was able to get the car home 2/10ths of a mile. When the mechanic look at it he said the pot hole wasn't the problem. It was already cracked. He said he had repaired a number of axles on ford. Also, my transmission began skipping at the same time this whole incident started. When we first bought the van, I was in line in the cafeteria and a gentlemen asked me if I was picked each day in a windstar and I said yes. He informed me that windstars are notorious for having transmission problems. I know he is right.
Hi..on january 25,2010 ,I was driving my 2000 ford windstar when I received a flat tire on my right rear wheel. Aaa came out to repair flat and when the tech was finished he showed me the cause of the flat. The rear axle was rusted and broken, causing the wheels to tow inward and make the tire rub on the car body, causing a blow out. I took the car to the dealer, kelly ford ,of melbourne ,florida. I requested a recall check and was told that there was no information on this failure at this time. The rear axle and the tire were replaced by the ford dealer on january 28, 2010. My repair bill was $1030. Dollars.. I understand that you are now investigating this problem. I hope this will help..
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