Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at a very slow speed, the front passenger side coil spring fractured also causing damage to the brake line. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered that both the driver side and passenger side coil springs had been cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also indicated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and brake sensor warning lights would illuminate. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.
2001 Ford Windstar: broken coil spring
16 of the 1,686 complaints about the 2001 Ford Windstar describe broken coil spring.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 119,000
- recalls
- 4
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls and 16 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Broken coil spring by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While driving in a parking lot, a clunking noise was heard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front coil springs fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving in reverse out of the drive way the front coil spring broke in half. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer will be contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 68,000.
While driving my 2001 ford windstar on m-20 near remus, mi I heard a loud boom from the front of the vehicle. I pulled off of the road to investigate and found the driver side front coil spring broken. I had to replace the spring and strut assembly on that side. I was told that I should replace the other side as well. Both front spring/strut assemblies were replaced at my personal cost.
Failure/braking of the front coil springs.
Coil spring on passenger side strut broke, has driver's side break the year before, had to replace whole strut / spring assembly, could've caused accident if the pieces would have hit the tires instead of wrapping around rest of spring.
I own a 2001 ford windstar in the space of less than three weeks, both of my front coil springs have broken and gone through the front tires. Fortunately both times we were traveling at low speeds, but if this had occurred at 65 MPH on the interstate, it would almost certainly have resulted in a serious accident. I check the internet for recalls on this , but didn't find any for this model year.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While driving 30 MPH, the driver side front tire blew out. The vehicle was pulled over, but the tire was unable to be changed due to broken parts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the coil spring failed and caused the tire to blow out. The current and failure mileages were 136,000.
Tl* - the contact has a 2001 ford windstar. While the vehicle was parked heard a loud bang.he looked at the front suspension and noticed that the driver's side coil spring failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, where the van was being fixed. The contact called the manufacture r, and they told him that it was out of warranty, and they could not help him. The contact said that he had pictures, and will have the part to send.
I was traveling at 25-30 MPH heard a heavy clunking noise, felt the steering wheel lose control of the wheels and pulled over almost immediately and called a tow truck. We replaced the coil springs on both front wheels.
2001 ford windstar coil spring broke while backing slowly out of driveway. We heard a loud "snap" from the front right tire. Upon inspection, we saw the coil spring had cracked in two pieces. Ford windstars had a recall for 1997 and 1998 for this very problem. I believe this should be investigated. May be a recall needed here.
Dt*: the contact stated while pulling out at 7mph a snapping noise was heard from under the vehicle near the passenger side tire. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. Upon inspection the dealer determined the front coil spring needed to be replaced due to road salt corrosion. The front coil spring is currently being replaced at the dealership. 08/02/06 updated.
Service bulletins that may apply
- For 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 10S13 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high...
- Safety recall 10S13
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Ford: safety recall concerning rear axle fracturing if vehicle is operated in high corrosion areas for and...
- Ford: a safety recall has been issued on minivans where lower control arm (LCA) of front subframe...
- Ford: on some minivans, rear axle will fracture, in high corrosion area, after operating for an extended...
- Clunk/squeak from the front stabilizer bar area (QSF)
- Squeak noise from the front spring area
Related recalls
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured September 2, 1997, to July 3, 2003. The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled. The incorrect bracket installations may limit the effectiveness of the service repair for the federal safety agency recalls 10V‑385, 12V‑193, and 12V‑195.
- Risk
- If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brackets to verify their proper installation. If a bracket is found to have been misinstalled, the rear axle will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S27.
Recall number 15V608000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the state of virginia. Corrosion-related fractures of the front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and body mount attachments may occur.
- Risk
- A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. A separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft. Either condition could result in significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and both body mount attachments at the rear of the front subframe and make the necessary repairs free of charge. The recall began on june 18, 2012. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 12V194000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997, through july 3, 2003, registered in puerto rico. Due to increased stresses caused by high cycles of torsional loading, specific to this market, the rear axle can crack.
- Risk
- A fractured axle may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket on the rear axle or replace the axles, as necessary. This service will be provided free of charge. The recall began on june 1, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 12V195000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997 through february 28, 2003 and currently registered or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. After many years of vehicle service in these areas, corrosion can weaken the rear axle, making it susceptible to torsional stress. Corrosion and stress can lead to cracks which if undetected can propagate and result in a complete fracture of the axle.
- Risk
- A fractured axle can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- As parts become available, dealers will inspect and if necessary install the rear axle reinforcement brackets free of charge. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 20, 2010. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 10V385000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Ford Windstar coil spring
Is broken coil spring a common problem on the 2001 Ford Windstar?
16 of 1,686 owner complaints about the 2001 Ford Windstar (1%) mention broken coil spring. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Ford Windstar?
There are 4 recalls and 16 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Ford Windstar
ABS 576Adaptive cruise 98Ball joint 62Fire or smoke 62Check engine light 47Grinding brakes 46Brake failure 42Stalling 23Harsh shifting 21Wipers 21No deployment 19Transmission failure 18Airbag light 16Door locks 16Power steering loss 16Jerking 14Tire blowout 14Knocking 13Overheating 11Engine failure 10Headlights 9Seat belt 8Steering noise 8Sudden acceleration 8Fuel pump 6Loss of power 6Power windows 5
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