Ford Windstar tire blowout problems

Filed May 28, 2024 · Suspension, Wheels · MA

The rear axle broke for the second time on a Ford Windstar, after already breaking prior to a recall in 2010. It appears to have broken where a clamp was attached. This caused the rear wheels to fall into, and grind against the wheel well. This happened on a side street near my house. Had it happened at highway speeds, the rear wheels could have locked up or perhaps broken free causing loss of control. The axle problem has been known to Ford, but it is concerning that this is the second one to fail. I have not yet contacted ford or a a repair facility to evaluate. There were no warning lamps or other indication. The axle simply broke abruptly. I thought it was a tire blow out until I saw the wheels tilted in. The vehicle is older, but I maintain it well.

Filed May 22, 2020 · Suspension, Wheels · 100,000 miles · IN

The axle on the back driver's side is terribly rusted to the point of no repair. The mechanic stated it is a recall problem and needs to be taken to the ford dealer. He also stated that it is dangerous to drive due to the problems that it was causing the wheel to not fit or stay on correctly causing it to rub on the vans surface causing a blowout and making driving almost impossible and dangerous. Thank god my son drove it and not myself. Thank god that he is okay. This problem needs to be dealt with asap. I am a foster mom and drive children in this van and it definitely needs to be inspected for the problems and repaired. My son was on his way to put gas into the vehicle when this happened. The kids and I were going to hit the highway and go to a food pantry in the adjoining city. Thank god we didn't. This all happened while my son took the car to put gas in before the kids and I were to leave out. We had already stated that the wheel wasn't fitting on well and decided to take it to the mechanic. The mechanic told us there was nothing he could do because of the corrosion and then informed us about the recall on the vehicle and the problems this model was having with the axles and rust and corrosion and other problems. Thank god this was on a city street and at the time there was little traffic, otherwise it could have been a dangerous mess.

Filed May 13, 2020 · Body · 103,800 miles · MI

While I was driving on the high way my rear axle broke I safety made it to the shoulder but while doing that my tire blew and left me stranded on the high way.

Filed Feb 20, 2018 · Suspension · 147,000 miles · NJ

I learned today there was a recall on the suspension:rear axle non powered axle assembly in 2010. The fix was to place reinforcement brackets (recall # 10v385000), and this was done. Since I purchased the van in april 2016 I've had to replace the rear tire 4 times! I asked the tire shop attendant how could this be and upon further inspection he pointed out there seemed to be some repair done on the axle and it appeared to have a crack in it now. He said the tire is leaning slightly inward because of this. He went on to say he's seen many ford windstars with this issue and I should reach out to ford about recalls. I searched online first and found that there was a second recall on the axle assemble (recall # 15v608000). This was about the repair bracket, that it could be installed improperly. I called ford and to my surprise the operator (ralph) said my VIN was not apart of the newer recall. I don't believe that to be true if it was apart of the initial recall and had the reinforcement bracket placed on the axle. Please help. I was driving when I noticed the problem. I hadn't hit any major pot holes or anything! Normal bumps in the road but nothing major. I noticed the issue more when I turned a corner eventually my tire blew out (making a loud noise) and I had to call for a tow. The tire repair attendant said it even looked as if the tire was leaning inward. The picture attached is of the inside of the tire. The part you can't see by looking at the vehicle.

Filed Oct 13, 2017 · Electrical · 144,000 miles · TX

Over drive flashing off and on will not go off. Fuses blow out right after you start up the van. It started when I made a turn at a green light. On the back roads.

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Suspension · 150,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 15 MPH, the contact heard a scraping sound from underneath the vehicle and the rear passenger tire blew out. The contact noticed that the rear axle had fractured, which caused the tires to fail. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), but the vehicle had not been serviced. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 167,000 miles · NC

I watched last night as my wife and kids were coming home on the parkway, the rear axel snapped in. Two and both tires just dangeling basically,we had a blow out also managed to get the2000 ford windstar lx off of the main road where I had to call several to companies and no one with a wrecker was able to help, so I called a toe company with a roll back, to get our van home then I found out abt the complaint hotline and the recalls after my wife and kids could have been killed, the vehicle was going straight,and the speedlimet wich was 45 MPH, when the axel just snapped in two pieces, and out of control she managed to slow down, my kids are 1 and 2, we want reinbursement for the van and the tow bill as this is a manufacturer defect

Filed Apr 28, 2017 · Body, Suspension · 110,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. In 2010, the dealer repaired the vehicle per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) concerning the reinforcement brackets. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear axle fractured and the rear driver side tire blew out. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was extensive rust and corrosion and the rear axle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed May 3, 2016 · Tires · 2,300 miles · TN · crash · 2 injuries

Windstar ford 2002 tires they just keep going down very quick no holes had a blow out an wrecked into a tree with these tires bad tires ended up seat belt cut my neck an seat belt cut my 1 year olds testacles

Filed Jan 14, 2016 · Suspension · 220,000 miles · TN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the contact noticed a burnt rubber odor and then an unknown rear tire blew out. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle, tire line, and the rear tire needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,000.