Vibration in steering wheel when first bought. Took back and dealer replaced tires, didn't fix problem. Had tsb #002110 fixed in vehicle. Since there has been a vibration in the left front side. Dealer has claimed it is a normal driving condition. Will not fix vehicle because they don't know what is wrong with it.
2000 Ford Windstar suspension complaints
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I complained of a rattling noise sounding like chains under the hood of the van , starting from 7,700 miles to the present. Each time taking it in and being told that they could not find a problem, to them fixing something and the noise still being there. I stated to them on several occasions that the van was not riding right. I complained of a loud grinding noise when I turned the wheel. Again, they said nothing was wrong. The brakes where always rubbing and they replaced the pads. I was told semi-metallic pads make noises. They replaced the computer, because I complained that upon accleration the van would make a pinging noise. I was told it was combustion with the gas. I followed there recommendations about what gas to use, and other things to do. It still continued and they stated that they could do nothing else about it. I owned a '98 winstar and never had these problems and it did not drive the way my 2000 did. Right now the van is sitting in my garage, with a broken transmission and I cannot get help from ford.I lease the van and I refuse to pay for repairs on a van, that ford should be resposible for. My lease is almost over and they should back their product up. I put alot of extra money in this van to keep it well maintained. I feel ford should help me.
The front passenger coil spring failed, shredding the front tire. The service mechanic said it was road debris that caused the failure; however, the location where the coil failed appeared to be an old corrosion spot within the steel. I was out of warranty for the part.
The front coil spring failed on the passenger side and lodged against the tire. Dealer stated there was no recall, and the consumer was responsible for the repairs. *ak *ph the mechanic stated the coil spring had rusted and cracked.
While making a left turn onto the intersection and without prior warning a loud noise was coming from the rear. Consumer was able to pull over and noticed that the bracket holding the sway bar on the passenger side had detached from the frame.
The sliding doors would unlatch on their own without warning while driving. The electrical doors were control by remote. The took the vehicle to the dealership at least 7 times for the problem before having the sliding door repaired. Now the driver side sliding door is having the same unlatching problem. A child sits on the outboard position where the sliding doors are unlatching. *ak the rear suspension was readjusted, the vehicle had various electrical problems such as the ABS light, the theft flashing light, and the speedometer. Ph
Pop/loud hitting sound in front end when turning slow and hitting a bump or dip in hi-way. Took to ford dealership in nevada, mo. And they said that is it made that way a stop if you hit something that it will not tear up something else...I really don't believe that. Also, dust, coming in all over inside the 2000 windstar and you litteraly have to roll down the windows to breathe. The automatic sliding doors for passengers in back opens very slow and sometimes wont open without force. Ts
Transmission will downshift very roughly, driver gets thrown forward. Dealer cannot find cause.*ak the transmission was down shifting with a terrible jolt at low speed. The vehicle was difficult to start when cold and damp, also when the ignition was switched off and then back to start the engine fires and runs. The vehicle stalling was determined to be fuel pump failure. The gas mileage dropped from 23 mpg to 16 mpg and the vehicle burns more oil. The lights flicker when driving at night and A/C is on, also the vehicle shakes while idling with the A/C on. The driver?s seat cut and slashed the consumer?s clothing. There was a weak green light from the battery. Vehicle vibrates at high speed. The driver?s door was difficult to shut.
While traveling on the highway the steering wheel will start to vibrate. And the vehicle starts to decelerate.
While driving at 40-50 MPH vehicle will start to pull to right. This happens all the time that consumer is driving. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
Recall number 00v164000-fuel line fittings. Recall repairs were not preformed, and vehicle was still experiencing the problem.*ak consumer stated the transmission is also bad, there is a bad vibration, also there is a heavy pull to the right.
On the day consumer bought vehicle and drove it home there was some noise coming from steering column. Contacted dealer, and the dealer said that they did not find anything wrong.*ak consumer states bells go off randomly for no reason, at any given time and when it rains both sliding doors leak inside, passenger side door is loose and shakes and rattles, will open by itself.
While driving could feel vibration coming from front of vehicle and hard vibration from steering wheel. Then, took vehicle to dealer where they told her that was normal on make/ model and year of vehicle.*ak an entire suspension system was installed as well as new tires and rims,but the vehicle still vibrates. The consumer believes the vibration was caused by steering problem and states that the vehicle was unsafe to drive.
Suspension wallows on this thing. 1998 windstar I traded in had 82,000 miles and rode more controlled than this and still had all original components. You have to hold on to the armrests to keep in control in your seat. Wife and kids get seasick riding in it. Dealer states it is normal and all of them are that way.
While traveling 45 MPH over bumps vehicle sways from side to side. Please provide futher information.
When making a left turn steering wheel and column vibrated. Dealer has inspected and attempted to repair the vehicle.
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