general problems of the 1999 Ford Windstar - part 1

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 5 mph out of the driveway, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding and popping sound. The contact shifted to park(p). The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear passenger's side tire was pushed inward, and the axle was fractured. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that an unknown recall was closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear passenger's side wheel was pushed upward and was nearly rubbing the inner wheel well. The contact stated that upon inspecting the rear axle, he became aware that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension); and the recall repair was previously performed on the vehicle. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,000.

Went into a curve and vehicle swayed and went into the other lane as if had a flat tire. I had it checked at an independent garage and found rear axle is breaking.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle made screeching sounds. The contact saw smoke and detected a burning odor. The vehicle then stalled. The contact was able to pullover and park the vehicle in a parking lot, where it remained. The contact's boyfriend inspected the vehicle and related the failure to the rear axle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,724.

Ford Windstar rear axle failure highway speeds 3/21/21. Left rear tire collapsed against frame of vehicle. Took vehicle to Ford dealership 4/1/21. They confirmed axle failure and would not cover under recall 15s27. (see attached estimate to replace) they confirmed parts are available. Called Ford motor company 4/1/21 800-392-3673 regarding recall 15s27. They will no longer cover recall. Mailed Ford motor company request to honor recall 15s27 4/5/21. No reply yet as of 4/13/21. The Windstar engine, transmission, body are sound and was used daily. If not for they rear axle failure it would sill be used. I feel if the recall was a known problem by Ford and the "fix" failed. Ford should be reasonable to make it road ready again being it was a recalled part.

The contact called on behalf of his mother who owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the driver's side axle fractured, causing the vehicle to sag on the driver's side. The vehicle was towed to pallotta Ford Lincoln (4199 cleveland rd, wooster, OH 44691, (330)439-0835) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.

Tl the contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. While driving 32 mph entering a ramp to the freeway, the rear axle fractured without warning. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the road where the vehicle shut off and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's father's house. Kocourek Ford Lincoln (2727 n 20th Ave, wausau, WI 54401, (715) 298-3673) and the manufacturer were contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v608000 (suspension) and 10v385000 (suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Bracing on rear axle did not work, the bracing retained road salt and moisture causing the axle to fail. I was driving to work when the axle broke and almost went into a dich.

Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Ford winstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) back in 2015. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the rear of the vehicle dropped. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and when inspected, the contact noticed that the tires where caved in. The vehicle was towed to groove Ford 10039 e arapahoe rd, centennial, CO 80112 (720) 523-9154 where the contact was informed that the rear axle beam needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with no further assistance. The failure mileage was 134,000. Dr.

Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that a recall repair was done under NHTSA campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension by the a Ford dealer in circleville, OH (dealer no longer in business). The recall required the dealer to inspect and install a reinforcement bracket on the rear axle or replace the axles, as necessary. The contact stated that the dealer did the latter, causing the failure to recur after five years. The contact stated that the failure recurred while his daughter attempted to slow down, to exit the highway, the vehicle swerved back and forth, out of control. The vehicle was pulled to side and the driver noticed that rear wheels were crooked. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the recall would not be redone. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Fe.

1999 Ford Windstar lx. Consumer writes in regards to bracket recall that was not honored for vehicle. The consumer stated the airbag did not deploy.

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.

Subframe is completely rusted through and will not pass the safety. The vehicle was treated by the recall 11s16-s4. In 2012. I went for a voluntary safety check and the vehicle stayed at the service as very unsafe to drive.

I had the rear axle replaced by the recall, and which I paid $300 for the work. The axle now does not align properly and I have been told that shims are required. Without them the rear axle eats my tires. Ford has a policy to my understanding that new parts installed by Ford have a lifetime warranty. I believe that Ford should fix or pay for this work so as to make my van safe, why should I have to repair an axle that was just replaced less then 10000 miles ago.

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.

I just purchased the 1999 Ford winstar and. 2 months later I was driving to work and the rear axle beem broke causing me to looae control. I am just now finding out about the recall please advise this I s my only vehicle.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. While reversing the vehicle from the driveway, a clunking noise was heard coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 224,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. While driving various speeds, the axle fractured and caused the rear driver side wheel to rub against the wheel well. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) prior to the failure, but did not feel the repair was needed at the time. The contact mentioned that the dealer refused to make the recall repair because it was after the expiration date. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

The repair Ford provided does not resolve or help with the rear axles failure. This vehicle never runs in the winter salt and slop still failed. Ford should replace "all" of these rear axles. Struggling with Ford to get this axle replaced. They don't make it easy.

Broken rear axle.

Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that they received a NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The vehicle received a recall repair however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the vehicle's axel was rusted through. The deaaler informed the contact that a second recall repair could be done at discounted rate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Gl.

I was backing out of parking lot and rear axle broke in half.

While normal driving the rear axle broke in half. Approximately two years ago there was a recall on the rear axle that they may break. The Ford dealership instead of replacing the defective part used brackets to strengthen the axle. All this did was delay the inevitable. The car is currently at my local pep boys where it was towed. They said they have never seen this happen before, but will replace the axle at my great expense. I don't know how many more of these death traps are out there, where people believe they have had the problem corrected.

Tl-the contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, when contact made a right turn the driver rear axle fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer mechanic, who diagnosed the driver rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 207,000. Lb.

The rear axle on my Windstar van broke in half. The recall was already done prior to me purchasing it so I can't say when. Ford is not going to do anything to help. My wife and kids were in the van when this happened and she almost lost control when the tire exploded after the axle snapped. The break is located on the drivers side under the reinforcement bracket. From what I have seen online this is very common to break even after the recall is done. Obviosly the repair(if you can call it that) is mearly a bandaid to get the NHTSA off there back and not to make the vehicles safe. You need to hold Ford accountable for the vans safty, or lack of. There are many of these "time bombs" still on the road. Something needs to be done! hopefully you respond quickly, the van is at the dealer now. I will be welding the axle Saturday to get it home to replace the axle myself. I will be taking a lot of pictures before I do.

The sub frame is being replaced by car doctor jr because it was rotted thru 2 years ago the Ford dealership told me their was no issue with the subframe. And their was no recall.

Driving down the road at 40 mph it felt like a tire blew on the rear. When I puled over ad got out to check it the tires were fine but the rear wheels were at a bad angle. Upon further inspection the rear axle beam has split rendering the vehicle undriveable. I have found that Ford has recalled this part on may Windstar minivans under 10s13. But not this one. I find this odd.

Was driving around 40 mph, realized the van had a weird odd steering problem swerving to left and then to the right. I made it home then looked towards the back rear axle I seen a real large crack in the rear axle. The van back side was sitting really low like the axle was about to completely crack. Im not risking driving being a safety hazard. I seen there was a recall for it but Ford says its not valid. I found many other people having the same issue simular to mine. Would like this issue resolved, I shouldnt have to repair a issue that is Fords problem with salt on roads during the winter corrodes the metal of the rear axle for it to crack was the recall I found.

Ford recalled and replaced the rear axle in 2011 I believe. They did a repair on the front axle on a separate recall in 2011 as well. Now the front axle is rusting; same issue that was happening to the rear axle and what was somewhat repaired on the front passenger side. If the rear axle was recalled for abnormal rusting; it would appear the same material was used on the front axle. Ford bought out most Windstar owners so there are probably not as much documentation of the front axle issue as there were with the rear.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the rear end axle became fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer fir repairs or diagnosis. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

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.

We took a trip to chattanooga for the weekend. While there we were going to do some shopping and we turned a corner and the wheel flew off. My husband paid for the tow and our insurance reimbursed him, and my husband paid for the repairs. We had no idea that this vehicle has recalls. Very scary!!.

Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a tire replacement when the contact was advised that the rear axle was fractured in two places. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id numbers: 10v385000, 12v193000 or12v195000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 178,000. Kmj.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension) and after the remedy repair was performed, the vehicle would abnormally drift out of the initial lane while the contact was driving at various speeds. The vehicle had not been repaired. There was no failure prior to the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 132,811.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The contact had not experienced a failure or a defect prior to the recall repair. The contact noticed that one year after the repair was performed, the rear driver's side axle exhibited several cracks. The contact welded the defective axle himself. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.