Axle Assembly problems of the 2000 Ford Windstar - part 1

2000 Ford Windstar. Consumer writes in regards to defective rear axle assembly in vehicle. The consumer stated she noticed a clunking sound when she backed out of her driveway, but didn't think much of until the second week in February, when it happened again, but it was much louder. The rear end of the vehicle felt as though it was swaying, when she drove over a bump in the road, the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, where a huge crack was fond in the rear axle's man bar. The mechanic informed the consumer a recall had been issued for the same problem. When the consumer and the mechanic contacted the local Ford dealer, they were told there we no recalls associated for the vehicle identification number.

The rear sling door has door latches locks linkages problem it does not close all the way the door latches do not latch and lock all the way close make it unsafe that the door could open at any time from 0 to 75 mpr it's a 2000 Ford Windstar and I called Ford and ask about the rear axle recall and did not want to fix my rear axle at all or any of the recalls that it has.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving in reverse 2 mph, the contact suddenly noticed a loud bang coming from outside of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the rear axle was fractured in two. A mechanic was sent from the dealer to diagnose the vehicle and informed the contact that the rear axle would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and there were no prior warnings of the failure. The current and failure mileage was 86,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar sel. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when both rear tires suddenly slanted. The contact discovered that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The current and failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact was accelerating from a traffic stop at 5 mph when the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the dealer confirmed that the axle would need replacing. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 89,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact was traveling 30 mph when the vehicle began to drive as if there was flat tire. The contact later discovered that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected. The failure and current mileage was 95,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving 30 mph, the contact heard an unusual noise from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear axle had fractured. The dealer advised replacing the axle yet the part needed was not readily available. The dealer ordered the part and the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure mileage was 146,950 and the current mileage was 146. 972.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, she noticed a burning odor. The contact located the failure at the rear wheels, which were protruding inward. She took the vehicle into a local repair facility where they advised that the rear axle had fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 125,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the rear of the vehicle began to sway abnormally. The contact momentarily lost control of the vehicle. He noticed there was smoke coming from the rear. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and discovered that the rear axle had fractured. The vehicle was towed to a residence and was not further examined for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 70,000. Updated 11/03/10.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, she hard an abnormal crack. The contact was unable to locate the origin of the noise. On a later date, while driving at 25 mph there was a loud, unusual squeal. She discovered the rear driver side tire was slanted at an angle and the rear axle was fractured in half. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where she was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were approximately 170,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving at 35 mph, the contract drove over a manhole causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to control. The contact smelled burning rubber and moved the vehicle off the roadway. He found that the rear wheels were tilted abnormally. The vehicle was towed to an automotive facility for diagnosis. The mechanic advised that the high beam axle was fractured. The dealer was contacted who advised there was not a recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact was driving at approximately 60 mph when the vehicle began to abnormally veer to the right. The contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into a concrete barrier. The vehicle was flipped in the opposite direction. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor cuts and bruises from the impact. A police report was available. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was further inspected and it was determined that the rear axle fractured and caused the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The current and failure mileages were approximately 101,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, there was an unusual popping sound and then the vehicle fish tailed uncontrollably. The contact managed to move the vehicle onto the emergency lane way without further incident. The contact discovered that the rear axle broke in half. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility so that the axle could be repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 148,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that there was a clanking noise in the rear of the vehicle and started feeling as if it was not stable. The contact looked underneath the rear end of the vehicle and stated that the rear axle was nearly split in half. The contact stated that only an inch and a half of the axle was not damaged. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle due to the failure. The vehicle was not inspected when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 133000. The current mileage was 134231.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact inspected the vehicle and detected that the rear driver side of the axle was cracked. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Updated 08/27/10. The consumer stated he had the rear axle replaced on July 21, 2010. Updated 08/30/jb.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar lx. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph over a bump in the road or any uneven road surface, the vehicle would sway from side to side. In addition, when attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle would exhibit an unusual squeaking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who then stated that the rear axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle could not be repaired because the part was not available. The contact left the vehicle with the dealer until the part became available. The failure and current mileages were approximately 104,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the rear suspension collapsed. The contact moved off the roadway and found that the rear axle had fractured in half. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was awaiting a replacement axle. The failure and current mileages were 163,100.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, she heard a clanking noise and the vehicle would no longer move forward. After inspecting it, she noticed that the passenger front tire was pointing outward. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the contact was informed that a bracket that held the front axle had corroded. The vehicle was repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that a piece of the frame needed to be replaced at the contacts expense. The current mileage was approximately 150,000. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the contact heard an abnormal bang. The vehicle cabin was immediately filled with smoke and the contact moved off the roadway. The contact was assisted by a state trooper and the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. The mechanic advised the rear axle had failed but did not exhibit signs of wear. The vehicle was left with the mechanic where he was awaiting repairs to the axle. The contact was concerned with the possibility of a crash had the traffic been heavier. The failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving 20 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the rear axle was fractured and would need replacing. The vehicle was not under recall and the manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving in reverse at a very low speed, the contact heard an unusual cracking sound from the rear of the vehicle. The failure would recur whenever the contact was reversing. When driving over speed or road bumps, the vehicle would abnormally fishtail and momentarily lose control. The contact discovered that the rear axle was fractured in two separate locations. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. The failure mileage was 126,000 and the current mileage was 127,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While the vehicle was parked, he noticed the rear drivers side tire was abnormally bent outward. Upon further inspection, the contact found that the rear axle was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 88,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle began to veer off the road. The contact pulled over and noticed that the rear axle was broken. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 136,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While reversing in the driveway at 5 mph, the contact noticed a clicking sound from the rear of the vehicle and that the rear axle was split in two. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The VIN was unavailable when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 108,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving at speeds of 30 mph, the rear axle cracked. The contact had not spoken with the dealer or manufacturer and the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were 118,000.

Tla* the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while at a local mechanic for an unrelated issue, the mechanic discovered that the rear axle was cracked and was still attached to the vehicle by a small piece of metal. The axle was replaced by an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000 and the current was unknown.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving at speeds of 35 mph, the contact was barely ale to maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where she was advised by the mechanic that the rear axle was cracked. The manufacturer advised the vehicle was not under recall and to have the dealer repair the vehicle. The manufacture would offer no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated she continuously heard a loud, unusual noise coming from under the vehicle and when driving, the vehicle would shake excessively. While reversing from a driveway at 5 mph, the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the axle was replaced. The failure and current mileages were 93,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed a clanking noise in the rear of the vehicle. He inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle was covered with rust, split in two pieces and was hanging from the side of the tire. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they were unaware of such a failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000. The current mileage was approximately 130,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the driver noticed the back end of the vehicle would sway when he drove over a bump. The driver examined the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle was broken. The vehicle had not been inspected by the dealer at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages were approximately 130,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving 40 mph he heard a clanging noise coming from the vehicle. The next day while driving the rear end of the vehicle started to shimmy. He pulled over to the side of the road after he saw smoke. He towed the vehicle home. Upon vehicle inspection he noticed that brake system was corroded and that the axle had fractured. He was in the process of contacting the service manager. No repairs were made . The failure and current mileages were 117000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. He stated that the rear axle broke in half while driving less than 5 mph in reverse. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that rust caused the axle to brake in half. The vehicle was repaired at the owners expense for $1000. 00. The Ford manufacturer has not been notified of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar lx. While driving 60 mph the axle failed without warning. She had to drive on the shoulder to stop the vehicle from rolling over. The vehicle was towed to her place of residence. The dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The failure mileage was 131,985. Updated 01/05/10. The consumer stated when she attempted to switch lanes, a loud pop came from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle began to rock back and forth until the vehicle finally stopped. Updated 01/05/10.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The rear axle stabilizer bar has fractured. The dealer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 107,151.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The vehicle was parked when the rear end vehicle collapsed. The contact stated that both rear tires were positioned inwardly. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The failure was contributed to a broken rear axle frame. Photographs are available upon request. The vehicle has been repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 100,000.