Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving 20 MPH, he lost control of the vehicle and was able to drive onto the emergency lane. The contact noticed that the back rear tire was tilted inward and the axle was cracked. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop where to weld the axle together. The axle was replaced three times. The axle was not repaired three times. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 116,000. Updated 10/13/10*bf the consumer stated the rear axle was broken due to a crack. The consumer paid for the repairs. Updated 10/14/10
2000 Ford Windstar transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving at 35 MPH, the contract drove over a manhole causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to control. The contact smelled burning rubber and moved the vehicle off the roadway. He found that the rear wheels were tilted abnormally. The vehicle was towed to an automotive facility for diagnosis. The mechanic advised that the high beam axle was fractured. The dealer was contacted who advised there was not a recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact was driving at approximately 60 MPH when the vehicle began to abnormally veer to the right. The contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into a concrete barrier. The vehicle was flipped in the opposite direction. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor cuts and bruises from the impact. A police report was available. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was further inspected and it was determined that the rear axle fractured and caused the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The current and failure mileages were approximately 101,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving at approximately 10-15 MPH and attempting to park, the rear axle fractured on the drivers side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the axle was replaced. The failure recurred within one year while exiting a driveway at relatively low speeds. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, there was an unusual popping sound and then the vehicle fish tailed uncontrollably. The contact managed to move the vehicle onto the emergency lane way without further incident. The contact discovered that the rear axle broke in half. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility so that the axle could be repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 148,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar lx. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH over a bump in the road or any uneven road surface, the vehicle would sway from side to side. In addition, when attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle would exhibit an unusual squeaking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who then stated that the rear axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle could not be repaired because the part was not available. The contact left the vehicle with the dealer until the part became available. The failure and current mileages were approximately 104,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact inspected the vehicle and detected that the rear driver side of the axle was cracked. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Updated 08/27/10. *lj the consumer stated he had the rear axle replaced on july 21, 2010. Updated 08/30/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the rear suspension collapsed. The contact moved off the roadway and found that the rear axle had fractured in half. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was awaiting a replacement axle. The failure and current mileages were 163,100.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal bang. The vehicle cabin was immediately filled with smoke and the contact moved off the roadway. The contact was assisted by a state trooper and the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. The mechanic advised the rear axle had failed but did not exhibit signs of wear. The vehicle was left with the mechanic where he was awaiting repairs to the axle. The contact was concerned with the possibility of a crash had the traffic been heavier. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated she continuously heard a loud, unusual noise coming from under the vehicle and when driving, the vehicle would shake excessively. While reversing from a driveway at 5 MPH, the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the axle was replaced. The failure and current mileages were 93,000.
Tla* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that while at a local mechanic for an unrelated issue, the mechanic discovered that the rear axle was cracked and was still attached to the vehicle by a small piece of metal. The axle was replaced by an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000 and the current was unknown.
I owned a 2000 ford windstar with approximately 94,000 miles. For about a week, it was difficult to control the car when driving over uneven surfaces, especially while braking on an uneven or bumpy surface because the rear end would shift to the right or left under these conditions. .a few days later, the front end began to jerk and I took it into the garage. Upon review, the mechanic told me the transmission needed to be replaced and the rear axle was broken almost completely through.
We have a 2000 ford windstar that we took to our mechanic for inspection. While being inspected, the mechanic noticed that the rear beam axle was rotted and cracked. This is the 2nd rear axle that rotted out on the van. 1st one was replaced in july 2008. Car is still at mechanics garage, awaiting instructions for repair. Ford has no recall on the axle.
We were backing slowly out of the driveway. The van sounded like something was caught underneath the vehicle and was dragging. We got out of the car to see what the problem was. We noticed the rear wheels were both tilted inward and the rear axle was dragging on the ground, damaging the driveway. The van had to be towed to an independent mechanic in which the rear axle was replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While the vehicle was parked, he noticed the rear drivers side tire was abnormally bent outward. Upon further inspection, the contact found that the rear axle was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 88,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle began to veer off the road. The contact pulled over and noticed that the rear axle was broken. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 136,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While reversing in the driveway at 5 MPH, the contact noticed a clicking sound from the rear of the vehicle and that the rear axle was split in two. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The VIN was unavailable when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 108,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving at speeds of 35 MPH, the contact was barely ale to maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where she was advised by the mechanic that the rear axle was cracked. The manufacturer advised the vehicle was not under recall and to have the dealer repair the vehicle. The manufacture would offer no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving at speeds of 30 MPH, the rear axle cracked. The contact had not spoken with the dealer or manufacturer and the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were 118,000.
On friday, may 15, 2010, my husband was driving home from work for lunch and the rear axle snapped on our 2000 ford windstar sle minivan. The mechanic also said the "differentials" were damaged. The total cost was $795. Fortunately, my husband was not on a busy street and he was able to pull to the side of the road until we could have the vehicle towed. Also, he did not hit anything that would have caused the axle to snap. In july 2009, we had to replace the transmission in this same vehicle while traveling to myrtle beach, s.c., on vacation.
I hit a small pot hole and when I got to the parking lot I was told my rear tires were side ways. My husband was able to get the car home 2/10ths of a mile. When the mechanic look at it he said the pot hole wasn't the problem. It was already cracked. He said he had repaired a number of axles on ford. Also, my transmission began skipping at the same time this whole incident started. When we first bought the van, I was in line in the cafeteria and a gentlemen asked me if I was picked each day in a windstar and I said yes. He informed me that windstars are notorious for having transmission problems. I know he is right.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving at approximately 25 MPH, the contact noticed a clanking noise in the rear of the vehicle. He inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle was covered with rust, split in two pieces and was hanging from the side of the tire. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they were unaware of such a failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000. The current mileage was approximately 130,000.
Transmission failure.
While driving our 2000 ford windstar lx the rear axle cracked in half. If it would of been minutes later the van would have been back on the highway and we could of possibly got killed. There are a lot of other ford owners who have had the same problem since 1998 with the windstar's. There should be a recall on the rear axle before someone gets killed. This is a very dangerous problem that ford needs to address.
2000 ford windstar se van. Transmission problems. At 35,500 miles the original transmission failed and ford replaced it. Overdrive light blinks and additional repairs have been needed. I have been on several websites regarding ford transmissions (2000 - 2005) year models of vans, SUV, and light trucks. The blinking od light is a recurring theme (hundreds of complaints) and requires expensive repairs. Ford has to be aware of this transmission defect, but has not nothing!!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact noticed that the rear of the vehicle swerved side to side so he pulled over to the side of the road. He then noticed that the left rear axle was broken. The contact then drove the vehicle to a local repair shop where he was informed that the failure was located within the rear axle which was replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who told him that if the failure became a recall, he could be reimbursed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 89,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving at approximately 15 MPH, the driver noticed the back end of the vehicle would sway when he drove over a bump. The driver examined the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle was broken. The vehicle had not been inspected by the dealer at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages were approximately 130,000.
I had just had our 2000 ford windstar serviced at our ford dealer a few days before where they replaced worn sway bars and bushings. I was backing out of our driveway when I heard a snap and then could here something metal dragging on the ground. I pulled back into my driveway and looked under my car to find that the rear axle had broken in about the center of the axle. I had it towed into our ford dealer to find out what happened they took a look at it and said it snapped and that there was no sign of wear before it broke. I asked if there was any previous knowledge of this happening or if ford was aware of this issue and was told no.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The vehicle was parked when the rear end vehicle collapsed. The contact stated that both rear tires were positioned inwardly. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The failure was contributed to a broken rear axle frame. Photographs are available upon request. The vehicle has been repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. He stated that the rear axle broke in half while driving less than 5 MPH in reverse. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that rust caused the axle to brake in half. The vehicle was repaired at the owners expense for $1000.00. The ford manufacturer has not been notified of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.
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