Body problems of the 1999 Ford Windstar

I was driving and heard a thud. When I hit the brakes there was a grinding noise. The tire than becamed slant and the steering wheel is cocked to one side.

Front left sub frame by the motor mount is rusted through. Passenger side is fine. Concerned this could break which could cause the vehicle to loose control at highway speeds.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the subframe was cracked. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (manderbach Ford, 4450 5th street hwy, temple, PA 19560) where it was diagnosed that the frame was stressed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 108,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed that the subframe was detached from vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the subframe of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced per an unknown recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,900.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension), a year later the contact noticed holes were in the sub frame. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. After taking the vehicle to the dealer, the technician diagnosed that the front driver side subframe was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact had NHTSA campaign number 11v030000 (structure) remedied 4/22/15 however, after hearing an abnormal noise under the vehicle the contact notice the sub frame detaching from the vehicle due to severe corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was inspected and photos were sent to the Ford corporation. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 137,645. Kh.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the engine cradle and the lower control arm was corroded. The contact mentioned that the sub frame was starting to fractured. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.

Driving along when right front started to veer right and wobble. These models are not safe. Ford is aware of this yet, will not honor a recall which affects these models. Although there is a corrosion sub frame break on 1999 Ford Windstar's and that is exactly what happened( mechanic will testify) to mine, they keep making excuses and will not honor the expenses for their faulty design. My vehicle is a 99 Ford Windstar in very good shape, new tires battery,etc. It is now sitting in my driveway because of a frame broken thru by corrosion. The front right almost put me into the ditch on the way home. This is a design flaw which was is or should be covered by recall. Ford previously recalled the same models 99-2003 for this exact problem. I have contacted my Ford dealer (rapids Ford, wis rapids), they said the recall no longer applies. How can this be? this is a very unsafe situation.

Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the frame fractured on the front driver's area. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated that the frame would have to be replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign number: 11v030000 (structure) that could have been related to the failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. Kmj.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. While parked, the contact noticed corrosion where the lower control arm connected to the front sub-frame. The contact stated that there were cracks in the front sub-frame. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 12v194000 (suspension:front:control arm) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl - the contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while having routine repairs performed, she was informed that the subframe was completely corroded and fractured in half. The dealer was contacted who referred her to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance since her vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 130,000. Kmj.

Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the rear frame and driver's side suspension was severely corroded. The contact attempted to replace the rear tire when the jack penetrated the frame. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 146,000. Kmj.

The van has had both the front subframe and rear axel recall repairs completed. On picking up the van, it still had a hard pull to the right after paying for an alignment. The dealer attributed it to the tires. On putting the van in for PA inspection, it did not pass due to "subframe rotted at rear transmission mount". The Ford dealer that performed the recall work subsequently looked at it, agreed the frame was rotted but that no recalls coverd it. The repair cost is in excess of the vehical value. I suspect the alignment could be related as well.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). The contact also stated that while installing new tires, he noticed that the bracket which held the front swing arms in place was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was beyond repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 129,000. Updated 10/4/11.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward violently. The failure would occur sporadically and at any given speed. The vehicle would sway abnormally when being driven and the steering wheel would often seize without warning. Additionally, the contact experienced the vehicle lunging forward and violently jerking when in drive or reverse on multiple occasions. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure) however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer advised the contact that the timeframe had expired for the contact to have additional repairs performed that had not been scheduled within the required timeframe for the recall repairs. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

The sub-frame of my 1999 Ford Windstar has rusted away at critical spots around and near the mounting bolts and as a result failed to pass PA state annual inspection on Dec. 12, 2010. I was told by the mechanic (a non-Ford mechanic) that the condition was very unsafe and that there was no way it would pass PA state inspection unless this dangerous condition was fixed. To pass it would had to have the entire sub-frame replaced which was going to be expensive or else the vehicle would have to be scraped (the vehicle currently has about 189,000 miles). The mechanic's finding was very surprising to me because on oct. 30, 2010, the same Windstar was inspected by a local Ford dealer based on a rear axle corrosion recall notice from Ford. Following the recall inspection (by a different mechanic) I was informed that everything was okay and no work was necessary per to the recall notice. In hindsight it would appear that nothing else but the rear axle was inspected and I was thus sent back on the road operating a very unsafe vehicle due to corrosion issues. Thank goodness the PA state inspection mechanic noticed the sub-frame danger some 6 weeks later before a potentially deadly accident occurred. I'm writing to highlight this serious safety problem with Windstar models made between 1999-2003 for the NHTSA. I understand that many others have complained of similar sub-frame corrosion problems on their Windstars but, to date, Ford has not issued a recall even though they did for similar rear axle corrosion problems. Since the problems both stem from corrosion issues it seems logical that Ford should also be responsible for correcting this safety issue. Except for the sub-frame corrosion problem, my Windstar is running well and I'd like to keep driving it for several more years. I am hopeful that Ford will quickly take responsibility for fixing these serious safety problems.

This complaint is regarding front subframe corrosion. Both passenger and driver side corrosion is so severe that you can stick your finger through the frame. This was discovered when a wheel alignment was being performed following the purchase of new front tires. It was confirmed by the local bill mccoy Ford dealership. They were unaware of the pending nhsta inquire but did confirm pre-mature rear axle corrosion per present recall. Please contact me if further information is required.

Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle had numerous failures that recurred multiple times upon owning the vehicle years ago. The vehicle was traded in for another vehicle due to the contact indicating that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent repair shop several times over the years for extensive repairs and the failures recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 11v030000 (structure), 10v385000 (suspension) and 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) several times and no longer owned the vehicle to receive the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified that the contact no longer owned the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

Rear axle beam failure. . Heard recall on news a month before Ford owners were notified. Took vehicle to dealership for inspection and repair, confirmed axle problem. 3 weeks later dealership called and informed me the vehicle was "unrepairable".

Abs dash light is always on and there is no abs function on ice. Brakes function okay otherwise. The loss of the abs feature is troubling as I have to drive on the interstate as well as rural roads which don't get cleared quickly in the winter. Local Ford service writer indicated approximately $99. 00 to hook up to tester with no guarantee of repair, just cancellation of the code!!! I have run into numerous problems with faulty Ford connectors, (cruise control malfunction, fuel gauge giving incorrect reading, running out of gas with gauge showing 1/4 tank, requiring a tow!).

1999 Ford Windstar rear axle snapped in half while operating at 35 mph.

Subframe gave out, engine dropped and car was towed to my home. I had just exited a highway going 55mph. I was driving the to car to attend a work related event early evening. I drove past the entrance and proceeded to turn around on the road. As I approached the intersection the van lost power. I stopped being able to steer and brake. I turned hard on the steering wheel to move off the road. I was able to pull into a turn lane and fortunately there was very limited traffic on the road. The car came to a full stop on its own and there was a loud scrapping noise coming from under the front of the car. I was towed to my home. The tow driver stated the " subframe had given away and was dragging on the ground. It required a flat bed truck to tow. My mechanic confirmed the subframe had collapsed . The cost to fix was prohibited and I was concerned about the safety of the vehicle I contacted Ford about the problem and they responded that there was no recall at that time. The car remained in the driveway in the event there was a recall on the vehicle for over one year. I finally decided to donate the car having not been contacted by the manufacturer. I was contacted that there was a recall identifying the problem in 2011 I am filing this complaint due to the fact that I was financially disadvantaged by the delays of the manufacturer to identify and notify me of the recall in a timely fashion.

Location of cup holder on floor attached to middle seat causes people to trip & fall out of van. Manager of dealership informed owner no problem with cup holder. Manufacturer has been contacted at least 4 times.