My ABS light stays on and traction control engages on dry pavement when turning corner leaving the van idle until I let off gas. Brought in and was told these codes c1235,c1410,b1318. Also about possible recall.
2000 Ford Windstar wheels complaints
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Was driving home from work about 930 pm june 22 2014 and started to feel like I was getting a flat in the back then I started smelling rubber burning and the back end of car kept swaying almost out of control then I heard a noise so I pull over slowly and both my back tires were pushed in at the top and out at the bottom..I had my van towed to ford at 1 commerce blvd north brunswick off of route 1..and it has been there ever since I called to check and see how long it would take to fix and the service department told me they are waiting on the part and they have 3 other windstars to fix...now it has been almost a month and I still have heard nothing.
I was driving home from work at about 915 pm june 22 2014, when I hear my back tires sound like they were catching a flat. I slowed down and pulled over into a restaurant parking lot. When I pulled in I hear a loud scratch sound and I smelled burning rubber really bad. My cousin came on the scene to pick me up and he looked under the van and took a picture. The axle cracked in half and the back tires looked pushed in at the top and protruding out at the bottom..if I had been going the speed limit of 50 MPH I would have had an accident. I have 5 children waiting at home for me when I get off work. Im just thankful I didn't have an accident. But now I don't know how I can continue working without my van.
I was driving at 65mph on a major highway and my rear axle gave out causing my tire to tilt in and rub against the axle almost causing a fire. I contacted ford and they are telling me that they replaced it once and won't replace it again. When first axle was replace with a faulty axle from a windstar in a junk yard before the recall ever came out I paid to have it fixed and was reimbursed by ford. Now they are telling me that they can't replace it again. They never felt the need to inspect the van when the recall came out.
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.
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.
2000 ford windstar - broken rear axle - fortunately discovered while car was in a parking lot - heard one loud noise earlier in the day and a louder noise at time of discovery. Axle is visibly broken and was towed.
While driving on an interstate highway at 55 MPH, my 2000 ford windstar lx made a loud noise and black smoke and the smell of burning rubber filled the vehicle. It was with great difficulty that my husband was able to maintain control of the vehicle and get it over to the side of the road. My self and our 3 children were very fortunate to escape injury. The rear tire axle had snapped in two. I have since read of numerous complaints regarding this same defect. Why hasn't anything been done about this serious issue? The vehicle is currently in auto shop and I am waiting to hear if it can be repaired. I am extremely apprehensive about driving this car ever again. Will the same situation happen again if I replace it with another ford part? Why hasn't there been a safety recall on this issue. I am the original owner and this car has been properly maintained. There are approximately 110,000 miles on the vehicle.
While driving in a rain storm my van was shaking, I thought I hit a puddle wrong after driving a bit more my car starting shaking and it was hard to control, I thought I had a flat tire. I pulled to a gas station, where man saw me look at my tires, and advised due to the large amount of rain it was probably hydroplaining. I continued on. The next day when it was dry I had the same problems. My van was shaking, and at time hard to control, I was so scared and just wanted to make it home. I told my husband, he noticed the inner portion of the 2 back tires were worn down to the metal belts, and did not allow it to be driving again. I had a retail fix it shop advise it would be 650.00 for new tie rods and shims plus 2 new tires(even though we just purchased them 1 1/2 years prior). We were debating to get it fixed or take to a different more trusted mechanic. A friend passed along a link regarding investigation on windstar vans for broken rear axles. After reading what other experienced, I realized this is the same thing that happened to me. We have a summer car I have been driving since this occurrence, but would like my minivan fixed for family summer travels. After reading the link - I will probably wait for a recall, or a solution as to what will be done with this situation.
On this date, rear axel of my 2000 ford windstar broke and both rear wheels were bowed out and a large crack was discovered.
The lug nuts came off the wheel and as a result the passenger side front wheel came off.
The threaded screws that the lugnuts screw onto snapped in half and car was inspected by ford dealership mechanic and they do not want to take responsibility for this problem being a defect in workmanship. Also, they won't honor a second opinion from another expert mechanic. In addition, I purchased the extended service contract for $1400 which is effect until 100,000 miles. I need someones help with this matter.
While drivng wheels on right front passenger's side came completely off. All lugs:nuts were broken with no sign of wear and tear. Van was towed to dealership. Please provide any further information.
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