2001 Ford Windstar: sudden loss of power

Filed Nov 8, 2010 · Body · 90,000 miles · 00 · crash

Whilst turning a corner the front subframe mount sheared at the lower control arm connection. I lost steering and power. My car ended in a ditch at the side of the road. Myself and my one year old son were in the car at the time, we were both shaken but not injured. When the subframe failed the half axle left the transmission, thus losing power and the two front wheel were left pointing in opposite directions. We have not had this repaired yet but have been told that's parts will be in excess of $1800 plus labor. This could cost $2500. Worse still if this had have happened on the motorway, it does bear to consider the consequences! I have seen thousands of similar cases posted on various internet sites, this needs to be remedied before someone gets seriously hurt!

Filed Sep 17, 2010 · Body · 140,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact was driving 35 MPH downhill when the vehicle made a loud, crashing noise followed by a loss of power steering and braking power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was advised that the sub frame cradle had fractured from the frame while driving. The dealer also advised that the steering components, transmission, drive train and frame would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Oct 20, 2008 · Acceleration, Engine · 60,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl*the contact's parents own a 2001 ford windstar. While the contact's parents were driving 40 MPH, the vehicle completely lost power. They pulled over to the side of the road and noticed flames underneath the hood. After five minutes, the vehicle exploded four times and was destroyed. The fire department was called and a report was filed. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 70,000. Updated 11/17/08 *bf the consumer stated he read on the internet that his make and model had problems with the cruise control . Updated 11/18/08.

Filed Feb 14, 2005 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · PA

While driving 55 MPH transmission lost power. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Feb 8, 2005 · Fuel system · 40,400 miles · PA

1) 2001 windstar minivan stalled at low idle while making a turn. 2) driver nearly wrecked due to loss of power. Vehicle stalled several more times while moving before repair was done. 3) dealer diagnosed problem as bad fuel intake gaskets which were replaced. Problem persisted until iac valve was cleaned. My conclusion is that the iac valve is to blamed, and could cause accidents due to loss of power while driving.

Filed Jan 28, 2002 · Transmission · CA

While driving 65mph vehicle lost power. Prior to loss of power overdrive light illuminated. Dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.