2001 Ford Windstar transmission problems

Filed Mar 17, 2021 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 160,000 miles · WV

Rear axle snapped in half with no warning as I was driving about 40 MPH on a busy road. Very dangerous.

Filed Aug 3, 2019 · Suspension, Transmission · MO

My vehicle was manufactured in 2001. There was a recall put out for the suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly. In 2011, according to sunset ford dealership (where I took it for axle repair and was denied) the recall was remedied in 2011. However, as stated along with the recall notice, the time that the brackets were mis installed caused damage to the rear axle, corrosion and fracturing. This is exactly what is happening to my vehicle right now and the dealership along with ford corporate is saying this axle repair will be fully at my cost. According to their automated recall phone information, up until 2016 they were offering to replace the axle for $300 ( a discounted rate) for customers affected. I do not at all feel I should be responsible for this repair. I contacted ford corporate a few times now and have been told no its not their fault. I was also told by sunset ford, that I would need to pay them $140 an hour for them to diagnose it and tell me specifically what is wrong. It has already been there once to check the recall where they took pictures ( included) and sent them to ford corporate where I was told no they will not fix it unless I pay for it. This repair should be fully covered and I need help getting ford to agree.

Filed Apr 16, 2018 · Transmission · 177,000 miles · MI

Driving home I heard a thud and my 2001 ford windstar spun off the road. Turns out the axle cracked in half and almost killed me. Towed the car into the ford dealership and even though there is an open safety recall on my windstar and ford knows of thousand of axle problems they said that it is not covered. Ford's way of getting put of it even though my brothers 2003 windstar axle failed and yet ford covered that one. This is not right. They know there axles are bad and have had three safety recalls on these axles.

Filed Nov 6, 2017 · Suspension, Transmission · 113,628 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact received notification of an unknown recall regarding the rear axle. The contact took the vehicle to blackwell ford inc (41001 plymouth rd, plymouth, mi 48170; 734‑453‑1100) where it was determined that a repair was not needed. The recall was deemed completed. Approximately two years after the recall, the vehicle underwent routine inspection and it was diagnosed that the rear axle fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who informed the contact that, due to the vehicle passing inspection for the recall, they were unable to provide the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 113,628.

Filed May 15, 2017 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · WI

Rear axle broke while driving even though recall brackets were properly replaced. This issue could cause death or severe injury. Luckily for us, we were just turning a corner on the way to the store. Ford will not help with financial costs due "extended warranty having expired in oct of 2016". People still driving these vehicles should be made aware that unless you've had this completely replaced, and really that's no guarantee, this could still occur while you are driving.

Filed Mar 24, 2017 · Transmission · 168,450 miles · PA

Rear axle cracked while driving, this is the second axle that broke for this van

Filed Jan 31, 2017 · Transmission · 166,960 miles · OH

While driving axle broke on van while going down alley. Contacted ford motor company end result they say reinike ford a dealership in lima, ohio replaced the faulty support brackets in 2011. Which was a recall on van. While all along dealership wasn't telling me they did the recall work. I feel this needs to be addressed before someone losses there life. Which there were drivers that have lost there life and many seriously hurt because of the same issue. Ford has put there recall out. But something needs done with the dealer.

Filed Dec 20, 2016 · Suspension, Transmission · 183,000 miles · MI

Rear axle the rear axle on my windstar broke yesterday on the left side outside of the support bracket installed by the dealer for the 2011 recall. I was driving down the road at approximately 45 MPH when I noticed the tire rubbing on the frame. I got the car to the dealership (betten ford in grand rapids, mi) who advised they would not repair the car unless I paid for the repair as the bracket held and the axle broke in a different location. Ford customer support advised the same thing.

Filed Nov 28, 2016 · Suspension, Transmission · 150,000 miles · NY

Recall rear axle cracks. I took my ford 2001 windstar for 3rd recall and learned that I have cracks in my axle. Ford dealer and customer services said that the offer f discounted replacement expired on october 30th 2016 where I need to pay full price to fix it. We cannot afford to pay and why is consumer paying for defective parts which was the original recall where deaths occurred? Instead of replacing the parts, ford was allowed to put brackets to hold up the axle. The defect is still there and now consumer are driving unsafe and when realized of situation, a substantial cost by the consumer to correct ford's negligence. Why it is allow and what can be done for working folks who cannot replace new cars. We took a lot of care of our car so we can have a car. Why is ford not responsible to correct their problem at no cost to the consumer?

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Transmission · 99,500 miles · MS

While driving with my three small children, the rear axle of my van broke. I was going at a minimal rate of speed and was able to pull over without injury. This vehicle has been subject to numerous recalls, several of which have included corrosion of the subframe and axle. Our local ford dealership is telling me that I may be responsible for payment for repair of the recalled product. However, I do not feel safe driving this vehicle anymore. They have stated that they will repair the damaged part with the same rear axle that has been recalled numerous times. This is not a remedy. I am trying to get them to consider a trade-in or product buy-back. If they will not, I will be leaving a signed statement with new south ford (meridian, ms) stating that I do not feel comfortable driving the vehicle off the lot due to the risk of rear axle corrosion/failure.