Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that 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). The vehicle was later taken for routine maintenance when the technician advised that the brackets that were installed on the vehicle from the recall were not steady and unsafe. The manufacturer was not contacted nor was the vehicle further repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 82,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2003 Ford Windstar suspension complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while replacing the exhaust hanger, she noticed the rear axle was cracked in three different places due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 122,000.
Ford windstar. Dealer stated the left rear axle cracked and the front sub frame brackets were defective. Dealer kept van on their premises. No date given for possible repair. The van had extensive repairs on 12/08/10 but no mention of recall and possible dangerous condition advised by dealer to owner. Updated 06/08/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit a loud, abnormal creaking. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was then taken to a second repair shop where the contact was informed that the rear axle was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The current mileage was approximately 125,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Safety recalls concerns: 09v399000, 10v38500, 11v030000. Recall on # 10v385000 was repaired but still having a problem with the repair have taken back three times they couldn't find anything, but there is still a problem it makes a popping noise when vehicle shifts. Recall on #11v030000 was not repaired, took in for inspection to ford they said as long as I was in alabama I nothing to be concern about, the recall notice stated if the vehicle passed inspection the dealer is authorized to complete reinforcement, my vehicle passed inspection but no repair was made.recall on 09v399000 I have talk with them several times they informed me there was no recall for this vehicle for that recall .
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 50 MPH in rainy weather conditions when the contact drove over a high water spot and the vehicle hydroplaned. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and the vehicle swerved off the highway and caused damage to the rear passenger tire and wheel. The vehicle was taken to the local repair shop for the failure where the contact was advised that the rear axle was cracked due to corrosion and contributed the tire and wheel failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear: axle:non-powered axle assembly) and called the manufacturer but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 103,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact started the vehicle and shifted into the drive position. The vehicle failed to accelerate and it was towed to a local auto shop where they detected that the front passenger's side coil spring fractured. The contact stated that one year ago the front driver's side coil spring was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Dealer performed rear axle safety recall. "vehicle passed sub frame inspection". The vehicle's front sub frame where it attaches to the chassis on the left side is rusted through. I have pictures.
2003 ford windstar. Consumer writes in regards to the performance of the ford motor company and two safety recalls *tgw the consumer stated the inspections and repairs were not conducted in a timely, efficient, and responsible manner. The consumer stated when he finally received an appointment for the axle inspection, it was determined the axle was cracked in three places. The dealer did not have the replacement parts and the vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive, and therefore, it was left at the dealer for over a month. The consumer stated he then received another recall relating to the subframe. The consumer contacted the dealer regarding the second recall and was informed they were aware of it and he would be contacted when the repairs for the second recall had been completed. The consumer received a voice mail from the dealer stating the parts for the axle had arrived. However, it was discovered the engine had an oil leak, the sway bar link was broken in the front, the right front tire was badly worn on the inside and the left rear shock was completely blown out.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was covered with rust and shaking violently while driving. The brake pedal also extended to the floorboard when it was engaged. All of the gauges on the instrument panel fell below zero, the brake light illuminated while all of the lights on the instrument panel began to shut on and off. The rear axle was cracked on each end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who added two plates on each side of the axle. The contact referenced recall 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) & recall 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields) but was concerned with the remedies and stated that they were inadequate. The contact asked the dealer if they could guarantee that the axle would not break with the two plates but received no guarantee. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The current mileage was 127,000. The failure mileage was unknown.
Ford windstar that has had 2 recalls for front and rear axles. Interior lights flash on and off randomly while driving. Doors lock and unlock randomly while driving. Very distracting and dangerous!
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that after receiving a recall notice in regards to the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v030000(structure: frame and members:underbody shields) and 10v385000(suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). She took her vehicle into the dealer november of 2010 for both recalls and the parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. There are no failures at this time.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the inner control arm on the steering wheel fell apart. The vehicle was uncontrollable and the left drivers side tire turned outward but the right passenger side tire would not move. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who will inspect it and replace the inner control arm. There was no warranty related to the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 10v385000 (suspension: rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and 11v030000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields). The contact stated that the manufacturer and dealer were not properly inspecting or handling the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The current mileage was 200,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2003 ford windstar rear control arm rusted. During the week of 01/24/11, our windstar was taken in for a rear control arm failure. The unit was rusted and based on the recalls of the rear axel and now the front control arms, I am concerned this should be reviewed as well. The total failure of this part was causing the broken sections to rub against the fuel tank when going over bumps and turns.
Tl* the contact owns 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly) and stated that he was not comfortable with the recall remedy offered. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and the contact was told that his vehicle was not affected by the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer should replace the entire axle. The current mileage was 95,000.
The front suspension on the driver's side collapsed while we were driving. The wheel well ended up right on top of the tire and we ground to a halt.
2003 ford windstar. Consumer states discontent with the way recall for the cracked rear axle was handled. *kb the dealer inspected the vehicle and it was determined there was a crack in the rear axle. However, the consumer was informed the vehicle may not be repaired for 120 days due to the part not being available. The ABS had to be replaced.
2003 ford windstar. Consumer writes regarding recall notice *tgw the rear axle failed, prior to the recall notification.
Notified by ford motor co. About a volunteer recall for the inspection and repair or replacement of the rear axle for my 2003 ford windstar. Dealer found no cracks and applied anticorrosive material and reinforcment brackets. I believe that it's poor design is the sole reason for it's failure and this "temp" fix is only putting of the inevitable. Ford should be mandating that all windstar's affected on the road should have an axle replacement free of charge.
Electrical problems that required the replacement of the main electrical harness 3 times, which were under warranty. The interior lights continue to flash and flicker to this day, both day and night, creating a hazard to safe operation of the vehicle. There are also false aleerts of the tire warning system, and other intermittant electrical problems in the vehicle. There is also a noise coming from the front end, which is in the area of the sub frame assembly.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that there was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly). The contact notified four different dealers regarding the recall and they were unable to inspect or repair the vehicle under the recall for a period of three months due to the part unavailability. There was no failure mileage. Updated 02/11/11 *bf updated 12/05/2011
While accelerating from a stop light, steering control was completely lost at approximately 35mph. The vehicle turned to the left, then right, and ran off the right side of the road. It would not move in either forward or reverse. Front wheels were pointed in different directions. The right front lower control arm had broken away from the frame, and the right front half-shaft had pulled out of the transaxle. The vehicle was towed to a nearby ford dealer. As of december 6, the dealer has not yet investigated the vehicle.
I own a 2003 ford windstar se that has serious corrosion where the passenger side front control arm bolts into the frame. It has not failed completely, but I feel I should not be responsible for the cost of this repair.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, he heard a loud noise and the front end dropped the right control arm which separated from the front subframe. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the subframe corrosion was the cause of the failure and could be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 55,000.
While I was driving I heard a weird sound and after I crossed train rails the rear axel got fracture.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact received a recall notification associated with the rear axle under the manufacturer voluntary recall number 10s13. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they informed that the part would not be available until 2011. The contact was displeased to know the manufacturer would not provide a replacement loaner vehicle equal to the owner's vehicle during the recall remedy repair. The VIN was unavailable. There was no failure mileage.
2003 ford windstar was brought in to dealer for heat problem and vehicle was detained due to recall. Did not get any information via mail regarding this recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that a few years ago, she noticed a crack in the rear axle. The crack had progressed and the vehicle was not longer able to be drive. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000 and the current mileage was approximately 256,000.
Sit down, get a coffee, because you will be reading a book. I purchased a 2003 ford windstar, with 20,000 miles, in 2005. I've had nothing but major problems. In 12/2008 with 87,205 miles the transmission went,that was 2013.00 , then in 3-2009 check engine light, had to replace gaskets, that cost 500.00,. Then in 10/15/2010 I had to bring van in for different sensors, and ABS light, and emergency brake light kept coming on. That was . That was 232.00. Then on 10/19/2010 brought van in to the ford dealer, because none of my gauges work, letting me know how fast I'm going, or how much gas I have. They say it is the gauge cluster, that's 500.00 alone not including labor, they inform me I have a hole in the left rear axle, and I have to leave the van there, and I may also need a new alternator, and it may takes weeks for the part to come in. That's not including other miner repairs along the way. The best part of all. I still have 6 payments left. What rights do I have? I can't believe all the major issues. They should take this van, and give me a different one. Not a ford. I told you, that you were reading a book.
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