Four problems related to steering column have been reported for the 1998 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving at 45mph turned right and consumer lost control. Dealer notified.
When making either right or left hand turns there is a clicking sound from steering. Took vehicle to dealer, who insisted it was a rock in steering column. Did not remedy problem.
Steering wheel lock, key locked in steering column.
The steering column moves up and down. Also there is a funky noise coming from the front left end suspension when turning the steering wheel to the left. The dealer was not able to find out what was causing the problem with the steering, loss of steering control resulted in vehicle hitting curb causing damage to vehicle.