40 problems related to steering rack and pinion have been reported for the 1999 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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My mechanic has suggested that I contact you, I have contacted Ford motor company, and they are not being of any assistance. My mechanic has stated that with the number of miles on my vehicle, the items that have failed should not have, and is unsafe. Please tell me how to go about getting some help from Ford motor company thank you cynthia sora. No safety defect listed.
Upon visual inspection consumer noticed fluid on ground and vehicle would make a whining noise. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and consumer was notified that rack and pinion steering was broken.
While driving rack and pinion steering malfunctioned, causing complete loss of steering control, cause unknown. Vehicle was taken in for repairs, took a long time for dealer to receive parts, meanwhile owner had to drive unsafe vehicle.
While driving and attempting to turn steering wheel will not turn or become stiff. Driver has to wait a few minutes in order to turn. Dealer says the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. Dealer has replaced rack an dpinion before, and problem still exists.