2001 Ford Windstar steering problems

Filed Sep 21, 2022 · Steering, Suspension · MO

I pulled up to a stop sign having been traveling at less then 20 mph, and only while the vehicle is in drive but not moving, it was shaking like the motor was going to jump out of the vehicle. I assumed it was the motor mount broken and took it to the mechanic and found out it was the subframe on the front passenger had corroded and had detached from the frame .I need it repaired but I don't know where to begin. Was told that there is a active recalls on this part..

Filed Aug 27, 2021 · Body, Steering · CA · crash

Car was in an single car accident. Steering and body damage. All fixed now. Need verification for salvage sticker.

Filed May 13, 2018 · Body, Steering · 104,000 miles · NM

Removed subframe to replace faulty torque converter. Found substantial rusting at firewall end of subframe on both "arms", requiring replacement of subframe. Called local dealers, no "open" recall (over 15 year-old van) and $4,900 new subframe quote provided, with no dealer or manufacturer coverage, after calling national and canadian mfctr recall numbers. Mfctr/dealers of no assistance, whatsoever. Part not actually available.

Filed Jun 23, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 160,000 miles · IL

I recently had my windstar front end worked on by a local ford dealer, who was supposed to take care of all recall issues. They did a crappy job of that and now the vehicle is sitting my driveway with the axle snapped in half. Had it towed to my home when it broke on the highway. This is not a safe vehicle and we were very lucky no-one got hurt.

Filed May 3, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 97,000 miles · NY · crash

I came up to a stop sign, the entire front axle broke off the frame, I lost steering, brakes, had to slam it into park to stop. I ended up across the road. There was a recall in 2011 for the axle mount and ford decided it only needed a coating on it, 5 seconds later we would of been on the highway and killed. I emailed ford and they said the recall was still open, the ford dealer never closed it, so they won't help me. That is bull, the coated it and forgot to close it out, thats their fault, I can take pics if you want them.

Filed Nov 19, 2015 · Steering · 130,448 miles · NY

The subframe rusted & sway bar ancor bracket broke lose. I was able to weild it back on. I noticed the sub frame had a rust hole in it between the the repairs done by ford recall 11s16 afew years ago.I called ford motor company ,was told my van was to old & to many miles on it.I got recall for the rear axel [15s27] took to local dealer and asked about front subframe. They told me it was up to ford .

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Body, Steering · 186,000 miles · OH

After noticing wobbling of my back tire driving my daughter home from school my father looked at me vehicle to not only see that my rear axel had cracked (in process of insepction for recall repair on that) but also notuce the the front sub frame is rusting so much that everything attached to it is starting to detach.

Filed Sep 26, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · NY

The subframe in the front had cracked after having the repair/recall done by ford. This is the passenger side, right by the mount to the body.

Filed Sep 24, 2015 · Steering · GA

Between my march 2015 oil change and my july 30 2015 oil change the control arms broke and completely ruined a tire all the way around the tire. Chewed it up very badly putting me at risk for an accident from a blow out or loss of control. I don't know exactly when the problem occurred. The problem was found by the shop at the oil change. I am finding online where there is much concern about the control arms on these vehicles. Both front lower control arms were replaced by the shop. The brought one of the tires into the lobby for me to see and it was absolutely chewed up all the way around the tire. It is a wonder I did not have an accident.

Filed Aug 30, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 193,000 miles · SC

This vehicle has shut off on me while driving several times. During the latest event which occurred while going approximately 30 MPH and the minivan just shuts off without warning. There is not a stalling warning or anything. All lights appear on the dash and it is very difficult to steer the van when it happens. In order to get the vehicle to restart you have to turn it off with the key and then start it up again. I have investigated this problem online and there are many, many people complaining of this. I'm very surprised to see that a recall has not be made. With most of the complaints I've seen online many of the mechanics do not seem to know what the problem is. It's scary to see that many of us are complaining of the same thing. During some of the other incidents it also seemed to happen during lower speeds such as 5 or 10 MPH however twice it happened going higher speeds, once at 25 MPH and the other at 30 MPH. Thank you for checking into this.