2002 Ford Windstar wheels problems

Filed Apr 21, 2023 · Suspension, Wheels · MN

Rear Axle . Fell on the highway split in half while I was driving on a state Hwy 71 at 45 mph. Cracked rear axle. 2002 Ford Windstar part of a recall for Rear axle. No warning was given and didn't know about the recall until after it happened. Inspection was preformed by a mechanic. I could have flipped or rolled or caused a major collision as this highway is very heavily traveled.

Filed Feb 2, 2022 · Wheels · FL

The rear axle of my 2002 Ford Windstar completely fractured while traveling on Interstate 75. The rear axle broke while driving about 60 miles per hour on Interstate 75 in Florida. By the grace of GOD my passenger and I survived. In attempting to stop, the van hit the guard rail on the Highway. I was able to keep the van in the right lane. The van gave us NO warning. While waiting for the AAA tow truck, a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT} patrol vehicle stop to ensure we were alright. The FDOT driver inspected the Windstar, took pictures and stated he has never seen a broken rear axle like that before.

Filed Sep 20, 2021 · Wheels · NY

My tire starting making a whistle screech sound and a sway and I look under my tire is crooked and my axel beam was cracked. Thankfully my kids were not with me and no one was hurt

Filed Apr 5, 2020 · Wheels · OH

I took my vehicle to fords and they say my bracket guard near rear axle is defected and was under ford recall and that it is a safety hazard , though when terry hendricks ford sent in a claim they sad it had expired although I need it recalled for repair

Filed Jul 8, 2018 · Transmission, Wheels · 82,200 miles · FL

The rear axle broke at 45mph blowing out both rear tires thankgod we wern't hurt and had no cars behind us seen recall online called ford but was told the van was not part of recall was purchased in mi new and has u design axle

Filed Jun 7, 2018 · Suspension, Wheels · 189,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear driver's side wheel turned inward and the contact heard a loud grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated during the failure. Ford & lincoln of smithtown (440 jericho turnpike, smithtown, ny 11787) was contacted and informed the contact to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 9, 2018 · Driver assistance, Steering · PA

My tires wiggle when driving like they are about to come off

Filed May 7, 2018 · Wheels · 83,000 miles · OH

As I was driving on a city street the rear axle broke after I turned right.

Filed Feb 15, 2018 · Suspension, Wheels · 176,000 miles · IL

Rear axle assembly snapped yet our VIN is not on recall list. This was not due to any accident or damage on our behalf this was simple daily in town five miles driving then snapped and not usable. We were driving and turned left and. Or even two blocks the vehicle made a snap sound almost like a popped tire. Both tired are inward and the vehicle ian now parked due to the snapping of this.

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Suspension, Wheels · 175,000 miles · PA

The rear axle started to snap in november 2017 when I was driving with my wife and kids in the van. We smelled burning rubber and pulled over. If we had drove any further the axle was going to snap with all of us in the vehicle. Ford is refusing to cover all the costs of the repair because the previous owner had the bracket/support put on. We did not purchase this vehicle till march 2017. We want the full cost of the repair covered and the ford dealership's storage fees erased. Our bill is currently $1,809.65. We should not have to pay for the repair and the time it has been sitting there while we fight ford to pay the bill. This was not an act of wear and tear but an act of a recall on the manufacturer.