Driveshaft problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar

Two problems related to driveshaft have been reported for the 1996 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Driveshaft problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2002

Axle broke at where wheel baering is. Causing abs teeth grind against steering nuckle and lower ball joint. The drive axle should never break this way. Please let know where can I attach picture.

2 Driveshaft problem

Failure Date: 08/12/1996

Consumer states on occasion when set in park it will sometimes pop out and go into neutral.




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