2000 Ford Windstar tires problems

Filed Aug 28, 2016 · Tires · 50,776 miles · IA

Dot# plx05jhr4007, m6x05jhr2008/0708 goodyear assurance comfortred 225/60r16 tires. Separated by splitting on first semi rim/tread groove. Improper design to have groove there. Tread grooves today are now closer to center of tire because of the less flexing compared to the assurances rim groove too close to the rim. It splits and separates. Bad design flaw. Tires in question have 8 and 9/32 of tread remaining.

Filed Aug 28, 2012 · Tires, Wheels · 149,000 miles · TX · crash

Traveling 70 MPH on the front driver side tire, rim, and all lugnuts just flew off. I went into a ditch. Major damage. I am discovering that this is a common issue with these vans and I plan to sue ford.

Filed Jun 20, 2009 · Tires · 150,000 miles · SC

I own a 2000 ford windstar van. I just had 2 valve stems replaced one was due to a flat tire and the other the mechanic said was bad. Thank goodness I wasnt driving the vehicle at the time. I went somewhere parked the van and when I came out the tire was flat. After examining the tire we discovered a cracked valve stem.

Filed Apr 28, 2009 · Tires · 113,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The vehicle has brigadier/reynolds touring xt plus tires, size p215/70r15 97t. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact noticed that the rear driver's side tire was flat and the steel belts were visible. The tires were purchased in april of 2008. The dealer was not notified. The contact stated that the tread depth was still in tact. The dot and VIN were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 130,000. Updated 05/07/09 *bf updated 05/08/09.

Filed Dec 11, 2008 · Tires · AZ

Pep boys touring se tire separation. While traveling on the highway at 70 MPH the tire separated causing temporary loss of control. The separating tread caused $2,500 in damage to the vehicle. All four tires were purchased from pepboys, sierra vista, az 85635, oct 2004 and have approximately 10,000 miles on them. It appears that the other front tire may be getting ready to separate because I am getting the same feel in the steering wheel that I experienced before the first tire failed. Pepboys of yuma, az prorated the failed tire and mounted the replacement tire.

Filed Jun 16, 2008 · Suspension, Tires · 112,000 miles · MA

I was driving at 3:00pm with my children in the van when my back drivers side tire blew out and the rear axle spit into two. This happened without warring. I drive a 2000 ford windstar sel with approx. 100k miles.

Filed Apr 12, 2007 · Tires · NY

Tl* - the contact called regarding four good year tires. The model name was assurance. The contact inflated the tires and two days later the air pressure was low. The vehicle was driven to a good year dealer and was the tires were found to have dry rot. The tires were replaced. The tire mileage was 24,655. The dealer kept the tires. The dot information and VIN for vehicle were unavailable. Update 05/21/07

Filed Sep 18, 2006 · Tires · 79,210 miles · UT

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 MPH, metal was observed sticking out of the driver side and passenger side front tires. The tire pressure was regularly checked, and the tires were rotated at 6,300 miles. There was neither vibration while driving nor abnormal bulging in tires. The vehicle was taken to the independent shop who determined that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and the tires needed to be replaced. The tire manufacturer was alerted. Make: big "o", model: euro tour, size: p215-70-15.

Filed Sep 1, 2005 · Suspension, Tires · NY

Dt: 2000 ford windstar. The consumer stated the front coil spring on the driver's side broke and went through the tire. The vehicle was parked when this happened. There was a slight noise in the vehicle when it was being driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, the coil springs on both sides and the tire had to be replaced.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · NJ

Right from the day I bought the van, I have had one issue or the other. Here are some of the major issues. 1. Tires - my new van had bumps on all 4 tires. Every tire dealer told me they would burst on driving. They were general tires. I went to ford many times and opened a case with them also to no avail. After 12,000 miles, I decided to buy 4 new tires myself for the safety of my family at my own expense. 2. At 15,000 miles, I had to get my front brakes changed as they had reached their end of life. 3. At 15,000 miles, I also had to get my transmission fluid as well as drop pan changed as they worn out 4. At 30,000 miles, I had to get my front brake pads again changed (these were also worn out). What is surprising is that my rear brakes are fine 5. At 30,000 miles, I also had to get my transmission fluid as well as drop pan changed as they worn out 6. At 40,000 miles, my check engine light came on, for which I had to get the entire cooling system changed as well as had major engine work done to remove the light. The bill was in a few thousand, and I still don't know what they did to get it all fixed 7. At 45,000 miles, I had to get front rotors and brakes again. 8. At 45,000 miles I also had to get my front tie rods changed as they were squeaking 9. My automatic door sensor has never worked since I bought the van. If you shut the doors using the electronic door openers, and if something is in the way, it will still shut the door trapping the item, rather than reversing the process. 10. My drivers side power seats have just failed, and I am yet again faced with a large expense. I will never buy a ford again