2000 Ford Windstar transmission problems

Filed Nov 15, 2018 · Transmission · 212,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving 70 MPH, the rear axle detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to westland ford (located at 3450 wall ave, ogden, ut 84401, (801) 629-5500) where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously inspected regarding the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v193000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 16366106. The approximate failure mileage was 212,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Brakes, Suspension · 200,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the ABS sensor indicator remained illuminated. As a result, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service, the independent mechanic also discovered that the front driver side control arm was damaged and needed to be replaced. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed May 4, 2017 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · TN

Complete transmission failure after od light is flashing. From my research , this is a common widespread problem and ford should recall these transmissions. It is very dangerous to have a vehicle suddenly stop accelerating when driving at high speed or when pulling into traffic. I was pulling onto a busy highway at night when my transmission failed.

Filed Apr 18, 2017 · Transmission · 170,000 miles · MI

My grandson(4year old)and I was driving home from bank on 15 april 2017,then suddenly on puritan ave the drivers side rear tire started to rub frame and smoke entered vehicle ,I got out to check and notice the rear axle on drivers side was cracked and tire was leaning in and rubbing frame because of cracked axle. I was 2 blocks from home, so I drove home very slowly ,once home I made online appointment to take car to dealership which was for 17april 2017 at suburban ford of ferndale 21600 woodward ave ferndale,mi 48220 tel: 248‑399‑1000. I had to call aaa michigan and have van towed to dealership and once there the service personell told me that I would have to pay to have van repaired because the recall had expired in 2015 they did'nt even inspect to see what was wrong just assumed ,so I showed him the recall letter which he said it don't matter so I had to have van towed back home where it sits now, I wasshocked and harden by the rude treatment of the dealership, so I call ford motor company and was told the same thing that I would have to pay for repairs myself and that recall was only for a re-inspection,just sad how I was treated,I'm a disabled veteran and needs my vehicle for doctors appointments and wife appointments also.

Filed Mar 11, 2017 · Transmission · 121,400 miles · PA

Under recall# 15s27, ford has declined to replace rear axle with at reduced cost. (see attached recall notice.) this rear axle corrosion problem was persistent in this model.

Filed Feb 6, 2017 · Suspension, Transmission · OH

2000 ford windstar. Consumer writes in regards to axle broke in two pieces, while driving.

Filed Jan 13, 2017 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · IA

The rear axle on the drivers side has a crack in the repair bracket but dealer told me I missed the deadline on ford paying for recall

Filed Jan 21, 2016 · Body, Engine · 200,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the engine and the transmission failed. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was extremely corroded from the front of the vehicle to the rear, which caused the engine and transmission to separate from the sub frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2015 · Electrical, Suspension · 129,405 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) and the remedy for the repair did not work. The contact stated that the dealer also inspected and serviced the transmission, but a failure occurred after the dealer's repair. Upon leaving the dealer, the suspension was unstable and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing. The contact was still waiting on the dealer to provide a permanent remedy for the condition of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 129,405.

Filed Sep 25, 2015 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving at low speeds, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v193000 (power train:axle assembly). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.