Five problems related to suspension noise have been reported for the 1999 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise underneath the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the front lower subframe bracket was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. While driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle emitted a loud noise. The contact discovered that the rear axle fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the repair for NHTSA campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension) was performed; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 212,000. Updated 7/1/cn.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 20 mph the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road. After inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The technician stated the rear axle would have to be replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Driving my 1999 Ford Windstar, when I noticed a banging noise on the passenger side front. Stopped by a garage and found the noise came from the passenger tire shifting back and forth due to the engine cradle rotting on both sides where the suspension connects. After researching this online,I find its a widespread problem, esp. In regions where road salt is used. This is a very dangerous problem. I have already replaced my rear axle and find out now that they are being recalled. Is Ford going to take responsibility for these parts?.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar se. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph, attempting to make a right turn when a loud popping noise sounded outside of the vehicle. The vehicle continued in operation; and upon reaching the destination it was discovered that the front "a frame" completely fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the "a frame" was replaced. The contact stated there was a recall related to the same failure with the rear suspension under NHTSA campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.