The passenger lower control arm on my 2000 ford windstar broke off while my wife was accelerating from a stop light. It was completely rusted and snapped off at the frame. Fortunately there was no collision and neither my wife and disabled daughter were injured. I had the sub frame and related components replaced at a cost of $1045.00. I took photos of the rusted out sub frame.
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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.
We currently own a 2000 ford windstar se minivan and wanted to add our complaint regarding the rear axle snapping. We were lucky in that when our van started to fishtail we took it in thinking it was the tires and had them replaced, this is when the tire dealership noticed the rear axle was slit almost all the way through. We had it towed to a ford dealership in which it cost $645 to have a new axle put on. We are very thankful it didn't break while we were driving it.
I was on my way to work driving my 2000 ford windstar when suddenly the car rear axle broke in half the wheels where bowed out I had to have a tow truck flatbed the car but he had some difficult time because it completely snapped into two. A few days before I heard some squeaking sound coming from the back and I was going to take it to the mechanic but then these happened. Now I have been hearing squeaky sound coming from the front and maybe is the front axle now. This is ridiculous I hardly had money to pay for the repairs and the tow truck and now I have to take it again. I have had problems with this car over and over again the "check the engine" light is always on even after I take it to the mechanic to take a look at it . I will never buy another ford ever again. I paid so much money to have it repaired I took pictures of the accident.
Rear axle snapped at about 30 MPH. Destroyed both rear shocks and driver's side rear wheel.
I have a ford 2000 windstar. In backing out of my driveway last week the rear axle snapped in half. I saw the article today on the news about the recall but thought you would want to add this to the statistics. I called a ford dealer who said to bring it in and it would be fixed.
While driving my 2000 ford windstar on the highway at 60mph, I noticed that the back end of the car felt like it was swaying or sliding as if on ice. I exited the highway and drove to a parking garage about 5 miles away. While pulling up to the gate at the garage at a low rate of speed, there was a loud noise, which was the rear axle breaking completely in half. Replaced with a used axle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact was driving 5 MPH over a road bump. There was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was discovered that the rear axle was severely corroded. The dealer replaced the axle at the contacts expense. The manufacturer advised that they were not aware of the failure and would not provide any further assistance. The failure mileage was 81,430 and the current mileage was 82,000. Updated 12/15/10. *lj the consumer stated the repairs were completed. Updated 12/27/10
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.
On 8-16-2010 while driving my 2000 ford windstar I lost the steering on the vehicle. The vehicle veered into oncoming traffic but I was able to bring the vehicle back under control. The cause of this problem was due to my rear axle snapping in half. The axle breaking caused damage to the rear wheels and the shocks as well. The total cost of repair was $1310.25. My mechanic showed me an article on the front cover of an automotive magazine they receive about the rear axles failing on ford windstars due to water and salt getting inside. This causes the axle to corrode from within and eventually break. Ford at this time is refusing to recall these vehicles. I am voicing my complaint in the hope that ford will be forced to recall these vehicles and reimburse those who have already been effected by this serious problem before someone gets hurt or killed if that hasn't happened already.
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.
2000 ford windstar, rear axle beam broke / split while driving in reverse out of our driveway. Repaired by local repair shop for $1,250 for new rear axle beam.
Rear axle broke into 2 pieces. Prior to complete breakage, fishtailing was experienced at freeway speeds(55-70 MPH). When axle broke completely, the rear wheels tilted in and contacted the inner fender.
200 ford windstar van rear axle beam breaking in half. This occurred as my mother was running an errand around town. She was able to get the car home, where she called me to come and look at the problem. So far I have yet to confirm with ford if they will fix the problem or if there is a recall on it.
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.
2000 windstar rear axle rusted thru.
Rear axle cracked completely in half while driving, tops of tires rubbing on wheel well. Almost resulted in accident with 4 children in the car. We were driving on the highway when the rear end started swaying and became hard to control. We had it towed to our home and a mechanic took a look and showed us where the axle is completely broke in half, the spring is hanging and the hubs are bad.
2000 ford windstar (rear axle split) action #pe10016.
The rear axle hair line began to crack at around 90k miles and is severely crack now at 97k miles and awaiting parts. The part looks to cost around $500.00 not including installation. The gauges on the car are wacky and seems to work at will and the ABS light continues to come on.
I was driving down the road and my rear axle broke not once but two times. Im getting tired of buying new axles. I went on a ford site and it said that the year of my van it is known for this to happen. They consider it a death trap. I called ford and they said there is no recall. If this is known for happening there should be a recall.
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.
I had purchased this vehicle from a private owner in march 2010 who reported no issues. I drive this vehicle daily to work, as well as transporting children to different activities. Returning home from work on may 06, 2010, I noticed the van handling odd; had to keep right pressure on the steering wheel (like an alignment issue). The further I drove the more pressure I had to maintain. I began to slow my speed (from 70 MPH to 60 MPH) because there was excessive sway when crossing bridge joints. I continued to reduce speed to about 50 mhp and approximately 2 miles after I first noticed the sway, I heard a loud "pop" and the rear of the van dropped. I was able to quickly pull to the edge of the highway and stop. The tires were leaning in at the top on both sides and had begun smoking. I looked under the van and the axle had broken approximately 15"-18" from end, on the driver's side. Ended up having vehicle towed to a repair facility, located a used unit from a salvage yard, 2 tires and had them all replaced. What a headache. Heard a 'pop' on my way to work this morning so I checked the axle and found there is a crack in the same spot of this replacement axle.
The rear axle on my 2000 ford windstar snapped in half while driving at highway speeds. The van began to shake and bounce violently and fortunately I was able to get the van to the shoulder of the road without hitting another car or something along the side of the road. Upon inspection, both rear wheels had collapsed into the wheel wells and the axle had completely broken in half. There was no prior warning of this issue. The van needed to be towed to a local dealer where the repairs were made to replace the rear axle. Total repair cost exceeded $1800.
2000 ford windstar rear axle cracked. Replaced at dealer at approx. $950 cost.
I own a 2000 ford windstar lx, my problem is that my wife, daughter and her two children, and one older adult was minutes away form getting into a serious highway accident due to the fact they were less than 1,000ft ft of getting onto the expressway when the rear axle of the van snapped almost into two pieces for no reason at all. After getting the van towed to my residence which was a 1/4 mile. After further inspection the rear axle seamed to have rotted from the inside out, there is no rust on the outer surface of this hollow axle that would of shown signs of breaking. I contacted a couple of used auto parts dealers and they had stated that they have my same model van but all of the axles on them are gone due to being sold to other people that had needed them. I am asking has there been other reports of this happening to this or later model years. My family could of been seriously injured or killed, and I have just recently done a trip to waukegan illinois and back to toledo ohio which was 950 miles of toll roads with speeds of 65-75 MPH if this had let go at these speeds I will probably not be sending in this report. Is there a recall for these style axles on this vehicle. Thank you. *tr the consumer stated the axle broke for the second time. Updated 02/04/15
Discovered a cracked rear axle on my 2000 ford windstar sel. Performed research on this issue and discovered that the rear axle has a design flaw that allows moisture, salt, sand, etc. To collect and rust the axle from the inside out and that potentially over 900,000 vehicles could be affected. A class action lawsuit was filed regarding this issue in may 2010.
I own a 2000 ford windstar lx . On august 4, 2010 at approximately 5pm I was driving at about 30 MPH when suddenly I thought my tire had blown out. I saw lot's of smoke or dust coming from the rear end and the car was lurching to a stop. There was no other vehicle traffic on the road at the time. I pulled to a stop and got out to inspect my rear tires. I realized at that time that my rear axle had broken in half. I called a tow truck and was taken to my mechanic.
I was driving my 2000 windstar it has 113,000 miles on it and we bought it with a car fax report - we have owned it for 2 years and have been diligent on all maintenance. On july 27, 2010 I was traveling at 25 MPH when I swerved to miss a car that pulled out in front of me, I went up on the curb and the back end of my car started smoking after I righted the car. I pulled over immediately and called for a tow. My mechanic said the real axle snapped in half and caused damage to the tire due to rotating against the frame. I had my four small children in the car and I just thank god I was going slow and not on the freeway. I certainly hope ford does something about this because this could be deadly.
Crack in the rear axel beam .
2000 ford windstar rear axle cracked and vehicle is unstable to drive.
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