Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated his vehicle was included in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). After the recall repair was performed, the rear driver's side tire was banging against the frame. Additionally, the steering wheel was difficult to control. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic noticed a crack in the bracket that was installed under the recall and the axle had shifted out of the bracket. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 223,080.
2002 Ford Windstar suspension complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, he heard a loud bang. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that both rear tires were tilted inward. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the axle had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 133,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Driving 20mph down a road and noticed a load noise. Got out of the car and saw the tire inward, looked underneath and saw the rear axle was cracked. Took it in for the recall in 11-10 and the dealership coated it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he heard several popping noises and then the rear wheels wobbled. After parking the vehicle at his home, he noticed that the rear axle had fractured. The contact was informed of a recall for the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified but stated the VIN was not part of a recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 138,800. Updated 5/15/13 *cn the consumer stated this vehicle can not be driven. It should have been included in the recall. Updated 05/28/2013
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the front passenger side wheel became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the bolt that connects the lower control arm to the front end cradle had become rusted. The contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). The dealer was notified and stated that the recall repair had already been done two years prior. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 74,000. Updated 04/09/13*lj the consumer stated ford motor company, did not repair the vehicle the correct way. The consumer stated the vehicle fixed the vehicle in a cheap and quick manner. The consumer believed the front end and lower control arm should have been replaced, instead of adding brackets. The left front wheel was not connected to the vehicle. The consumer was informed the front end cradle was completely rusted through and should have been replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that vehicle was included in and repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension). After the recall repair was performed while the contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, the driver heard a loud scrapping from the vehicle. Additionally, there was smoke coming from under the vehicle as the steering wheel began to jerk and shift abnormally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
I was driving down the road when I noticed my 2002 ford windstar was swaying like it did the first time when the axle broke and it was replaced and then that one was reinforced. I stopped and looked under the rear-end and saw what looked like a crack or break, maybe two on the right side or drivers side of the axle. I immediately took the vehicle to the ford dealership for inspection and was told my axle was broken. So now the original axle broke and was replaced. That axle was reinforced, and now has also broken. Something needs to be done.
I had my front tire replaced and the man that changed it told me that I need an alignment because of the way my tire wore out. About 3 weeks later, when I had the money, I took my car to get an alignment and the car shop called and said that both of my tire rods needed to be replaced before an alignment was completed. I've had the car for less than 2 years and although it is an older vehicle, the tire rods should have lasted longer than that (if properly checked). My steering shakes horribly from side to side at various speeds and often times my ABS/trac off lights come on and won't got off. I am still able to use my brakes though. I am not sure why that light comes on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v194000 (suspension:front:control arm) and was repaired. After the repairs, the contact noticed a clunking noise exhibited from the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that there was water dripping from the air conditioner line where the original corrosion occurred on the sub frame, which corroded the component that was added under the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician then advised that the sub frame would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
I have a bad vibration when im goin on the highway and when I hit bumps it makes a clunking sound and when I turn and makes a noise.
The antilock brake system light as well as the traction control lights keep coming on. Garage can't tell the exact cause. The booster arm busted, keeping the brakes engaged as driven. The booster arm was replaced and the lights are still on. I reset it, and they reappear after a short time. I now smell the brakes when applied. I've had engine replaced at 101,000 miles, two transmissions, multiple brake jobs, rear axle repaired, front axle repaired, front tie rods repaired. The alignment on my vehicle could only be partially completed.... Toe, and another alignment done, but the complete alignment would need a hole drilled in the frame and a bolt moved over - bad design by ford. I've also had to have the oxygen sensor replaced at my own expense. The vehicle is a ticking time bomb, piece of crap.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was traveling 65 MPH when the brakes were depressed and steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driver side front axle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 179,000.
At times when is col,d the ABS and brake light is off while driving, when it gets hot the ABS and brake light turns on and the ABS fails to work. Code c1185 ABS power relay output circuit failure. I got to a stop sign and the road was wet and the van skidded , the ABS did not work. No one was hurt and I have seen all the complaints that ford owners are having. I don't know if my 2002 ford windstar had all the other recalls done, like the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) and the rear frame welds that are breaking up on the chassis of many ford owners. I would like to verify what has been done to my ford windstar that I bought two months ago. I just had the inner and outer tie rod ends done along with the sway bar links at the front suspension.
To whom it may concern, I am seriously concerned about this vehicle and the way I am treated by ford motors. The car suddenly while driving on highway came to a complete stop and almost flipped. Thank god that injuries were not that serious but the car is now total loss. After taking the car to private mechanics, it was determined that subframe broke and the axles, control arms all broke. It was then discovered that this was part of a recall. Car was towed to ford motors dealership. A request has been made to provide me with safety report on the vehicle. Ford and its dealership forced me out of their dealership and kicked me out. The car is their for months and I have been sending ford online messages via email and phone but they are not willing to buy the car or give me its value nor fix the car. I have been without a car for more than 4 months now and ford is not doing the least to even trade the car for another one. I am seriously disappointed.
My girlfriend was driving the car and with no warning the rear axle just snapped in half. Ford says it was fixed by the previous owner and that the recall had expired and now I will have to pay out of pocket. Well if it was reinforced and still snapped I believe the work was not done properly and ford should be responsible. She could have been seriously injured.
The front driver side spring broke in two pieces. Due to the weight of the vehicle the stabilizer bar ended up getting bent. Also, because of the sharp edge where the spring broke it cut the front brake line. I'm grateful that it occurred overnight to where my family and I weren't driving it.
The van was parked in a parking lot, I was in the vehicle at the time. A noisy metal braking sound & movement of the van, made me think I was hit by another car, but no one was around. The front left coil spring broke, in more than 1 place. I had 15 minutes before been on a busy highway in a lot of traffic, I am just glad nothing happened then. On the 1998 ford windstar, I know there was a recall for the same problem. The 2002 ford windstar has had 2 other recalls, in regards to corrosion problems, on back axle & front frame.
While driving approximately 30 MPH the drivers side front coil spring broke in two and caused the tire to blow out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed rust along the filler pipe on the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the contact was not informed what was causing the failure and the vehicle was not serviced. In addition, while traveling 30 MPH, the contact noticed that the front end of the vehicle would begin to sway left to right. Moments later, the rear of the vehicle had also begun to sway from left to right. The contact examined the vehicle and discovered that the front torsion bars were hanging off of the vehicle and the rear axle was partially separate. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer nor repaired. The current mileage was 100,000 and the failure mileage was 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle cracked while driving 25 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 180,000.
2002 ford wndstar. Courtesy copy of a letter from the office of the connecticut attorney general to ford motor corporation re a consumer complaint. *kb the consumer took the vehicle for an oil an change and repairs due to recalls. The consumer was informed that the right coil spring was broken and it would cost $688 to repair. The consumer stated she did some research online and discovered a recall had been issued for broken coil springs for prior year ford windstar's.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH there was a loud rubbing noise on the passenger side of the vehicle. After inspecting the tire he noticed the coil spring was rubbing and wearing down the tires. The tire was not punctured and he was able to drive the vehicle home without an incident. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a claim was filed; yet, they offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 70302.
Front right coil spring broken and left side show fatigue in same area. Vehicle had other recalls due to high-corrosion areas.
Driving down highway,had to swerve for animal,van started to sway back n forth,heard metal scraping ground,got out looked to see rear sway bar hanging down. The bar had rotted out of frame...is this one of the components covered in the multiple recalls of the suspension and all the problems related to them...thanks
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the vehicle was parked at the dealership to be repaired, the technicians stated the rear axle was covered with rust, fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) that could be related to the failure. The manufacturer stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 122,390. Updated 09/27/11 *bf updated 2/10/12
Ford motor company main topic: vehicleserviceissues your inquiry: my vehicle was recalled for a repair. I took my ford windstar to bob macxey dealership on 06/03/2011 for recall service. When I took my van in , it ran smooth , I just had an auto starter put on the van this winter and you couldn't even tell when the van was on. I went to pick the van up and was told I would have to leave it overnight to seal/glue. I was told they didn't have a loaner so I had to pay my supervisor to pick me and my kids up from school. When I picked the van up it was riding very rough and loud. This is the van my wife and children use everyday, now it sounds like a truck and it is shaking and vibrating more. I took the van back and spoke with the manager wayne dallwein. He told me I was luck it didn't sound worse than that because it was an old van. I explained to him the van was not like that when I brought it in. He insist there was nothing more he could do. This is the worst service I have every recievedand my van is no a wreck. I even has a rust hole on the side that was not there and something coming from the bottom on the driver side that was not there. I plan to file a complaint with bbb but wanted to try to resolvethis issue fairly first. Please do not send anyone else to this dealership. Owner: yes vehicle identification number: [xxx] mileage: 17000 vehicle location: inpossession if contacted dealer: yes dealer name: bob maxey owner first name: [xxx] owner last name: [xxx] owner email address: [xxx] owner address1: [xxx] city: [xxx] state:[xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2002 ford windstar. Consumer writes in regards to numerous recalls for vehicle, the last involving the subframe snapping and separating from the body causing loss of control *tgw the consumer also stated the rear axle snapped in half.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). Upon receiving the vehicle from the authorized dealer, the vehicle began to shake violently when driving at various speeds. The contact would also hear rattling and banging noises. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the contact was informed that a bracket on the frame was hanging off and the piping was still corroded. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2002 ford windstar: while driving on henry hudson pkwy in nyc, northbound, south of dykman street, there were several loud banging sounds from the rear on the ran, followed a few seconds later by a wailing sound, and the rear of the car would fishtail whenever the steering was turned. When the car was wrestled to the side of the road and I exited, there was the smell of burning rubber. Closer inspection revealed both rear wheels toed-out, and an obvious break in the rear axle. The break occurred on the left side, about 1/3 of the way across the length of the axle. Car was towed off the highway and remains parked pending repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on november 2010 for recall repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension: rear:axle: non-powered axle assembly) however, the contact was advised that the part needed for repairs was unavailable. The vehicle continued to remain at the dealer and they were unable to provide an estimate of when the part would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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