Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH the automatic transmission failed, causing the vehicle to stall in the middle of the highway. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and stopped. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 51,686.
2001 Ford Windstar transmission complaints
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I was driving my van down the road at about thirty five. Heard a loud thunk and realized I was not accelerating anymore. The van stopped almost immediately after. Called a tow truck because I thought it was the transmission. After evaluating the damage we realized that the frame had broken where the wheel stabilizer arm mounts to the frame on the passenger side. Also my passenger drive shaft pulled out from the transmission. So in this repair it is going to take a sub frame. And the half shafts from transmission to wheel.
Upon replacing shocks and struts on my 2001 ford windstar my mechanic noticed a crack on axel took it in to local dealership to verify sure enough crack had me set up with enterprise to receive small loaner of a family of 6 sad need bigger vehicle ford not budging will wait for rep to further pursue.. Ford saying approx. 2mths before repair... Sad situation all around I wish I would never bought this vehicle expect more problems after sitting for two months.
I bought this vehicle in march of 2010. Two months after buying it I was driving home from l.a. And didn't notice until to late that the od off light was flashing. I had it towed to ammco and was told that the torque converter went out and that the trans had to be replaced. So this is what I had done. Since I had this replacement done with the transmission I have had the od off light flash on and off periodically. Every time the light comes on I run it back over to ammco and they test it to find the same code over and over, torque converter/clutch error. They have since replaced the transmission a second time, contacted the manufacturer on several occasions and spoke with several sources of theirs and they cannot find the problem. They have since told me that there is nothing else that can be done and think that it may be caused by the ABS/brake light occasionally coming on.
My 2001 windstar had been making a scrunching noise each time I went off a curb. I took it to a tire place as that's when I found the crack in the axle in august 2010. The tire dealer didn't make that kind of repair so I call ford dealership who told me to bring the car in and that a recall had just been issued. My car sat for six months. On 1/26/2011 the dealer called and said my axle had been repaired and that I could pick the car up. I couldn't pick it up that day. On 1/27/11 I heard the news state a new recall and I looked it up. Turns out my car is involved in that recall too. I went to the dealer and I communicated to them that I do not want that vehicle back under any circumstances. The ABS light has been malfunctioning for three years or more. Since I got the vehicle I had many problems with sensors and I have had to replace the transmission after having only around 78,000 miles on the vehicle. I completed all maintenance on my vehicle as suggested by ford, yet I have had so many problems. I called ford on 1/27 and told them I do not want the vehicle back. They said a buy back isn't being offered for this recall at this time. It may be offered when the letter is distributed. I still do not want this vehicle back. I have three children and I cannot trust that this vehicle is safe.
I have windstar 2001. My brake light and ABS light were on. I searched the internet and found that there was a recall on the axle, that may have something to do with the lights being on. This was in sept. 2010. I went to the dealer,they toldme the axle was cracked and that they would have to hold my van. It is now dec.2010,I am driving a rental. No word as to when I will be getting my van back. Ford wants me to look at new cars. Monthly payments of about $400.00. I am sr.citizen and cannot afford this. My van has 57000 miles, how safe will this be when I get it back? Do I need to look for another vehicle. My husband is desabled and needs a large van to get in and out of. Please advise, since they don't want to give me much for my van, I am stuck. The dealer said that they are going to install brackets,not a new axle. Can this be safe? I have never had any major problems with this vehicle,til now.
While backing out from a parking space, the passenger side lower control arm mount separated from the subframe due to extensive corrosion. The front passenger wheel was turned outwardly and the right half shaft was disengaged from the differential. While researching this issue on the internet, I realized the subframe should last longer than the life of the vehicle. Fortunately for some it has been detected while in a repair shop for some other reason such as brakes, alignment or other front end work. Unfortunately for others it has been discovered by malfunctioning to the point of breaking and causing other structural/mechanical damage, as well as personal injury. I would like to believe that ford stands behind its product and is willing to issue a recall for repair.
2001 ford windstar rear axle recall. I brought my van in for inspection for the rear axle recall (1os13) the ford dealership condemned the vehicle and I was provided with a rental car. Ford has no parts to fix this concern and also has no timetable when this will be resolved. This is unacceptable to me and ford needs to stand behind there products and show loyalty to there customers.
Abs light is o in my 2001 ford windstar even after the recall in 2009 for ABS ECM failure - ABS brake light. The light continues to stay on for the past year almost and it is causing other defects in my vehicle. My vehicle will shut down on me completely and nothing in my vehicle will work until I get a jump ad it is causing issues with my brake system and transmission!
Occurrence: 12 october 2010. Traveling I-95 washington,dc/suitland, md. Vehicle: ford windstar, 2001. Speed : 60-65 MPH. Traffic : dense. Failure of defective part : rear axle snapped in two parts while traveling on smooth highway, northbound. Explosive sound , lots of smoke, extreme consternation/fear of heart attack experienced by my wife and I ( my wife has a dangerous heart condition "ihss") at occurrence. I immediately turned on hazard flashers. Managed to maneuver across several lanes of traffic to get to highway shoulder safely!! Thank god for the alert fellow travelers behind us!!! If we were hit by any 18-wheelers on the highway, I wouldn't be writing this complaint now!!! Concern for our safety was shown to us by fellow travelers; particularly, md traffic safety person, who should be commended by his superiors for his professional and understanding actions!! He looked at the damage and said that he had never seen anything like it before; and he said that we were lucky to be alive!!! Van was transported by professionals to the nearest ford dealership where I first became aware that a recall notice was in force for my vehicle!!! At this point, I became greatly disturbed that I had no previous notification of this dangerous condition and that my wife, grand children, etal were traveling in potential rolling coffin! In my opinion, this seems to be criminal; particularly if greater profit motives might be involved! I certainly hope that inferior materials were not used in this regard!! I was informed that my van would have to remain at the ford dealership until ford motor company decides how I will be provided with a safe vehicle , since no replacement axles were available. (nb ; I have no idea whatever other damage exists as a result of this awful failure! I certainly don't want a duplicate axle replacement to replay this horrific catastrophe! In my wife's delicate condition, I cannot expect her to travel in this unsafe vehicle! Justice!!!
When the transmission got hot, after about 30-40 miles of driving the steering wheel starts to shimmy like the wheels are going to fall off. Was told that there was a flaw in the design of a bearing that rides on the main shaft of trans, the one that connects the trans to the torque converter and engine. It was not able to handle to load and cuts a groove in to the shaft. This allows the trans to leak. Once the grove gets deep the bearings can fall out and cause more damage to the transmission. The affects of the transmission getting hot could cause the driver to lose control of vehicle or become stranded in the roadway, causing a collision. Was told the cost of repair would be $1500-$2500 depending on the amount of damage done to internal components.
Rear axle on 2001 ford windstar is cracked. Noticed a banging sound while going over bumps. Took it to a repair shop that identified the problem.
2001 ford windstar se sport, 20,000 miles ABS, brake, & tire pressure lights come on after first starting car and running for a while.. Abs and brake lights go on and off, tire pressure light stays on even with all 4 new tires equally filled at 35psi. Just bought this van. Transmission slips, had it drained and serviced 1 month ago with no problem reported.
1. Vibration in steering wheel. 2. Rear axel broke in 2 places on the new jersey turnpike. The car veered uncontrollably almost causing a serious accident. 3. The car was towed 90 miles to our local service station where axel was replaced with a used part.
2001 ford windstar 150,000 miles, driving on highway approx. 55 miles per hour, vehicle starting swaying then heard a load crash and a lot of smoke coming from under vehicle, thought it was a blow out. Pulled on to a side road both rear tires were bowed in and rear axle had split.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact was driving 45 MPH when he struck a pothole, causing the rear axle to fracture. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where he was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was 122,000. Updated 11/16/10.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, there was an abnormal pop from the rear of the vehicle. The contact discovered the rear axle was fractured upon further inspection. The contact was able to locate numerous complaints online regarding the failure yet the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer and the dealer informed him that the rear axle was cracked and not to drive it until it was repaired. The contact planned to have the axle repaired by the dealer. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance as there was no official recall. The current and failure mileages were approximately 79,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While shifting into reverse gear the contact heard a loud crunching sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. After examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the rear axle was cracked in half. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 110000. The VIN was not available.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the left rear axle was cracked. The failure was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 86000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar . While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle responded as if it had a flat tire. When he drove onto the emergency lane he noticed that the rear wheel was tilting outward. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that the rear axle was cracked in half. The dealer was not been notified. The failure and current mileages were 133000. Updated 10/21/10.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the contact heard a loud bang from the rear of the vehicle. Within seconds, the vehicle began to fishtail. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair facility where the contact was informed that the rear axle had fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 109,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact was driving at approximately 50 MPH when the vehicle began to violently shake abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the rear axle was severely cracked. The dealer was in the process of replacing the rear axle. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.
2001 ford windstar. Consumer states that the rear axle cracked and broke in to two parts *tgw the consumer stated prior to her service appointment, she heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle when suddenly, the vehicle began to slide. Fortunately, she was able to control the vehicle. When she arrived home, she looked under the rear of the vehicle and discovered a large crack in the rear axle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While driving at 30 MPH, the rear of the vehicle unexpectedly dropped. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the contact was advised that the rear axle was fractured. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
Back axel broke on our 2001 ford windstar while driving down the highway at 65 miles an hour. We just got it towed back home, today is sunday so we will have to call on it tomorrow, but I see there are a lot of complaints with this.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While driving approximately 30 MPH the contact heard a rubbing noise underneath the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the rear axle was bent. The rear axle was replaced by the independent mechanic. The failure has not recurred since the vehicle was repaired; however, transmission fluid has leaked out of the vehicle. The transmission leak was not diagnosed by the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 123,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While driving over a railroad track at 20 MPH, the rear axle broke in half. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who will perform a diagnostic test and advise him of the repair cost. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 160,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle on his vehicle was broken. The vehicle started swaying back and forth while driving approximately 5 MPH. He looked underneath the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle had broken in half. The dealer informed the contact that the axle had to be replaced at the owners expense for $497 along with the drums and other brake components. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. The current mileage was 62,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle began making an abnormal squeaking noise from the rear. The contact moved the vehicle from the roadway and exited the vehicle. He then discovered the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. The failure mileage was 147,000.
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