I was on high way, 45 MPH and my car unexpected loss of motive power. So I was unable to go to the emergency line, my mechanic put a new torque converter and fix the problem, the was in november 2010, cold weather.
2002 Ford Windstar transmission complaints
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The incident occurred just after 9:00 pm on sunday evening (12/4/11) when I was backing this car to a road in the parking lot of princeton alliance church, plainsboro, new jersey. I turned on the engineer and put the shift gear on reverse and immediately heard big noises of grinding/snapping sounds. I could not control the car and felt that I hit a car behind me. I turned off the engine and realized that I did not hit the car behind me. A gentlemen in the same parking lot came to me and said from his experience this was a transmission failure. He and our family members pushed the car back to the parking position and relieved the traffic after a holiday concert. I am scared to think if this incident happened on a highway. I also felt lucky that this happened in a parking lot.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH the ABS lamp, torque converter lamp and the brake warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 65,000. Updated 10/06/11 *bf updated 10/5/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the check transmission lamp illuminated. Also, he mentioned that while driving the transmission would fail and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 67,240.
Check engine light on - 2002 ford windstar - seems to be common complaint online service bulletin issued in 2003 - diagnostics says it's the o2 sensor, this is not the case vehicle idles erratically at stops - some hesitation - now hesitates and runs bad in rain I've replaced the transmission twice - engine once - crappy vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was driving 45 MPH when the vehicle came to a stop. The engine was still running, but when the contact tried to accelerate the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contacts mechanic did not mention anything specific that caused the failure, only that this was a common problem with that year, make and model vehicle and that it had to be replaced. The failure and current mileage was 115,000.
Spouse was driving 2002 for windstar down 40 MPH road and transmission stopped supplying power to the front wheel drive and vehicle stopped moving.
Overdrive light and shifting problems.
2002 ford windstar. Consumer states that when the vehicle went in for inspection for a recall the consumer was informed that the axle was cracked. *kb the consumer was informed it would be 3-4 months before the vehicle is returned to him. Prior to the axle failure, the transmission had to be replaced and the rear door would spontaneously open.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the contact was driving approximately 15 MPH, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the transmission was replaced under the service warranty. The transmission failure reoccurred six months later and was replaced with a new transmission. The transmission and radiator were replaced on two different occasions. The contact paid the cost for the repair expense for the one radiator replacements. In addition, the vehicle experienced a failure with the front brakes and front rotors, which had required annual replacement . Also, while driving the rear axle fractured. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle began to sway uncontrollably. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and maneuvered the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they informed that the rear axle was fractured. The contact was awaiting repairs. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While traveling 35 MPH, the contact noticed an unusual cracking sound coming from outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the rear axle had fractured and would need replacing. There were no prior warnings of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 145,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the rear-end of the vehicle collapsed without warning. The contact stated that the rear axle had fractured in two and both rear tires were protruding inward. Also, the contact stated that the rear driver side tire sidewall was defective. The inner axle exhibited extensive rust and corrosion. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was approximately 122,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While reversing 2 MPH from a residential driveway, there was a loud bang and the entire rear axle fractured. Both rear wheels collapsed inward unexpectedly. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 72,588.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was driving 25 MPH when there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact discovered the rear axle was fractured. The contact was concerned that if she were driving at a faster speed she could potentially have been involved in a crash. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 113,400.
To whom it may concern. My name is [xxx], we have a 2002 ford windstar. Last week the rear axle snapped while my wife was driving with my 10 year old son. But for the grace of god, she didn't crash and was killed. Axle actually snapped in two. Since this incident, we have gone on line and found over 200 incidents of this same problem. Evidently, rear axle is "u" design, and salt and road debris gets caught up in axle and causes corrosion. Ford better address this problem before someone is killed. Please note that most of these vans are used by families, with small children. I would hate to see a fatality without ford doing something about it. Is there any recourse with ford. My contact info is: [xxx] please review and advise a.s.a.p. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was traveling the kansas turnpike with my sister in my ford windstar van at night. The van then started to be shimmying and vibrating some, like when the road is rough. We were traveling through some construction so thought it might have been attributed to the road conditions. But the vibrating continued. We pulled off the highway and looked at the tires, but they all looked good. We continued driving, trying to figure out what was causing the roughness. I continued driving at different speeds to see if that made a difference. It did not. The vibrating was not totally continuous, every few seconds or so it disappeared, then would restart. I kept driving, with hazard lights, at about 45 MPH, because it was nighttime, and on the highway. I pulled off at the next service/rest stop and got out and looked at my tires. One hubcap was askew, which I put back on. To see if that had anything to do with the van's ride, I decided to drive a bit in the parking lot. I put the van into reverse and just as I started to move, there was a loud clank and thud. There was something seriously wrong. I saw that the rear tires both were crooked, the van, lower, and that the rear axle was broken into 2 parts. A policeman verified that the car was broken so it could stay there until towed. It was flatbed towed to a ford service center, where they had to replace the rear axle assembly, shock absorber assemblies, rear stabilizer bar, spindles, rear parking brake cable (which had rusted and seized up) assemblies and inner and outer tie rods and nuts and bolts.. At the time the van had less than 71,000 miles on it. We were very lucky that we weren't still traveling down the highway when the axle went kerplunk!
2002 ford windstar. Consumer expresses discontent about recall repair *tgw the consumer state he received a recall regarding the cruise control deactivation switch. The consumer stated the cruise control worked fine up until the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the recall done. The cruise control worked for about two weeks and then stopped working. When the consumer returned to the dealer he was informed that the ABS was leaking which caused the cruise control to stop working. The ABS light did illuminate, but then it went off. Also, back in may, while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle began to fishtail. When the consumer arrived home and inspected the vehicle, he discovered the rear axle had cracked. The consumer removed the axle and discovered it was hollow and had rusted from the inside out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact found that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where she was awaiting repairs. The failure and current mileages were 90,000.
This is an addition to ongoing defect investigation #pe10016. I have a 2002 ford windstar. The rear axle housing "cracked in half" as I was driving on a highway, but luckily at a low speed in traffic. There was no warning, no accident and no pot holes. My tire began to smoke and the vehicle was inoperable. After the tow truck came I looked underneath the car and noticed the axle split completely in two.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the contact was driving approximately between 35-40 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle began to shake with an intense vibration. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the failure was contributed to a defective rear axle. The estimated repair cost was $1,000. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 128,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the rear wheel axle broke in half. The vehicle was driven onto the side of the highway with half of the axle dragging on the road surface. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact noticed the rear tires were leaning inward and found that the rear axle was cracked in half. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility but did not receive repairs. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at 20 MPH, the contact heard unusual grinding coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to her private mechanic who discovered a crack in the rear axle and recommended replacing. The dealer was contacted who advised there were no recalls for the failure. Any repairs would be at her expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 72,500.
Brake light (red) and ABS brake lights (yellow) stay on. I went to replace fuse #10 and it keeps blowing out. Speedometer and odometer do not function. Cruise control does not work. A/c does not work. The o/d light flashes after about 30 seconds after the vehicle starts and continues to blink until the vehicle is shut off. I took it into a ford dealership today to have them perform the 09s09h recall and it did not change anything. All issues seem to be associated with this 'leaker' scds that was replaced, but that caused further damage to the ABS ECM unit causing it to fail.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at 45 MPH, the rear axle broke. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer but the vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 75,000.
I was driving home from work when the low brake fluid light came on. I was headed to pull over when the dashboard went crazy. Said that the ABS was bad, right brake light needed to be checked, traction control error, check transmission, mileage was gone only --------- listed, A/C stopped working, said fuel data computer error, speedometer was out. I am taking it to ford tomorrow to have the vehicle speed control replace and I believe this is what is causing this problem. The brake fluid may be leaking on everything because I did small a burning smell.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the contact was driving approximately 60 MPH,the vehicle exhibited a bouncing vibration. The vehicle was able to continue in operation. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was examined by a certified mechanic that stated there were two cracks approximately one to two inches long on the rear axle. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 114,000.
I heard unusual noises from underneath my 2002 ford windstar. I brought it to a mechanic who examined the rear axle and determined that it was cracked.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that when accelerating from a stopped position, both rear wheels would cave in and the axle was split in half. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The manufacturer informed the contact that they were not offering warranties on the part and repairs would be at the owner's expense. The vehicle was being repaired by the local mechanic by replacing the rear axle. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
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