Four problems related to wheel rim have been reported for the 1997 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The consumer noticed two cracked rims in 2001. The parts were replaced with Ford original part# f58z1015a. Later the consumer noticed three cracked wheels which were also replaced.
The welds on the wheel rims fail, and the rim leaks and has to be replaced. I contacted the Ford dealer and he told me he has not seen a history of failure, but the tire dealer said they have had to replace a lot of the rims due to leaks at the welds on 1997 Windstars.
2 front cracked wheel rims--rim had a crack--tire starting having slow leak---rim was replaced.
Right front rim cracked, causing tire to lose air. Please provide further information.