2000 Ford Windstar: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Body · 132,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, a knocking sound emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v030000 (structure). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2015 · 112,000 miles · MD

Work was performed on the sub frame of the 2000 ford windstar referenced above on april 16, 2012, as a result of a ford recall notice, number: 11s16. The recall description is as follows: "corrosion-related fractures of the front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and body mount attachments may occur. A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. A separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft. Either condition could result in significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash." the work done on april 16, 2012 was performed by sheehy ford in gaithersburg, md. Who installed new brackets on the sub frame, to prevent the sub frame from breaking and/or eroding. At the time, there was a great deal of advanced rusting on the sub frame. On august 30, 2014, the car was taken back to sheehy ford, after loud knocking noises could be heard under the hood. Sheehy ford looked at the car, consulted with their technicians and reported back on september 4, 2014 that the sub frame had rusted through. The sounds coming from the car were due to the unstable sub frame, which holds the parts of the car in place. They also advised the car was unsafe to drive. After an additional review, sheehy ford concluded that the previous work in april of 2012 was sufficient to hold the sub frame. They have since held fast to their claim that no further "programs" are available to be able to repair the current problem of a rusted sub frame in the car. A complaint was also made through ford motor company customer service center. They took the complaint and provided a case number of: 5190828l6x2x4x, but ultimately their decision is the same as sheehy: no other programs are available to cover the cost of any additional repair to the car. 1/5/15.

Filed Jan 20, 2011 · Engine · 98,000 miles · IL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed that engine warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel. He also noticed that there was a knocking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that the spark plugs had failed which caused a small fire under the hood damaging the engine. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2010 · Body · 117,000 miles · NY

I was driving hit a small dip in road and then all of a sudden I felt something slam into my car from underneath it. I stopped did not find anything. But as I started driving again I kept hearing a knocking sound from front end. I knew something was wrong. I immediately took it to my mechanic. He found the undercar frame completely rotted through by the right front shock. He said this car could not be driven with this defect and I was lucky that engine didn't fall out as I was driving. The car is still the same, nothing has been done to repair the car.

Filed Nov 16, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 57,000 miles · NC

Since buying my windstar, 2000; used, 57,000 miles I have had one problem after another. Within two weeks after purchase my transmission would jump then straighten out and go on. I had it checked by five different places and all stated there was nothing wrong. It stopped completely during a family trip and I had to purchase a new transmission. It had a knock in the engine ever since I bought it but it finally got so bad I thought the prudent thing to do was to get it overhauled. There crank shaft was not smooth and had to be machined and rebuilt. I have had several different issues concerning the electrical system; ABS stays on, sliding door lock failure, interior lights come on while driving and will not go off, all instrument dash lights flash on and then seem to recover, now my whole electrical system is acting up. The radio always went off when you cut off the engine and open the door, but now my battery is dead and while charging it the head light came on, (but none of the switches were turned on), oh and about 10 months ago I had to replace the alternator. No warning except right before it died the light started cutting off and on. I cannot afford another purchase at this time. I am sick of this.

Filed Nov 3, 2003 · Transmission · 46,500 miles · DE

My 2000 ford windstar with (46,000 miles) recently began making a small whirring or ticking noise under the hood. Examination by the service department at a local dealer indicated that the origin of the problem was the transmission. Upon teardown of the transmission, it was discovered that the stator support bearing had "blown apart." the dealer wished to replace the entire transmission for $3700. An independent mechanic also examined the car and found that in addition to the stator, the pump shaft, torque converter, and clutches would all need to be replaced. There was no damage to the gear train or the solenoids. It seems unbelievable that such extensive damage manifested itself in nothing more than a small ticking sound that mechanics at the dealership were at first unable to even detect. It is even more amazing and frightening that the vehicle was still drivable. There was nothing suspicious found in any previous service visits to suggest that such a failure was imminent and no dashboard warning lights of any kind. Had this vehicle failed while in transit, serious injuries may have been possible.

Filed Apr 5, 2003 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · NC

Automatic transmission failure. Riding along at constant velocity it would knock like you are going over rumble strips. With a few thousand miles we took the van into the dealer reporting a "clunk" at about 10 MPH. They said it was not a problem. At 40,000 miles now they say I need a new torque converter. Not knowing I had previously brought the van in we told them about the clunk and they said it was a problem. My neighbors who bought the same van from the same dealer the same day also had the transmission replaced about 1 month ago with about 39,000 miles. Her van just quit in the middle of an intersection.

Filed Apr 24, 2002 · Engine · SC

A ticking noise continues to come from engine when running and while driving. Vehicle been to the dealer on two occasions, and problem is reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Apr 9, 2002 · Fuel system · CA

Engine was missing/tapping,and knocking which was caused by loose baffle in intake manifold.dealer contacted.

Filed Apr 9, 2002 · Transmission · TX

Vibration and knocking noise coming from underneath vehicle. Gears are stuck while shifting. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Mar 27, 2001 · Engine · NC

Motor replaced at 20000 miles. 2 weeks later, new motor was knocking like first one after 500 miles. Currently, third motor will be installed. Consumer trying to give vehicle back.