Axle Assembly problems of the 2000 Ford Windstar - part 2

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While entering the driveway from a six hour trip, the rear side of the vehicle malfunctioned. A local mechanic advised her that the rear axle fractured in half. The vehicle was being repaired. . The current and failure mileages were 112,000. Updated 11/12/09 updated 11/16/09.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving at approximately 10-15 mph and attempting to park, the rear axle fractured on the drivers side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the axle was replaced. The failure recurred within one year while exiting a driveway at relatively low speeds. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

- the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle stabilizer bar fractured without any prior warnings. As a consequence her risk for serious injury and crash were increased. She had the vehicle towed to a local repair shop in which a technician stated that the rear axle needed to be replaced at an expense exceeding $1500. 00. As of current date the vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 89,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving various speeds, the rear of the vehicle would make a rumbling sound when driving over potholes. The vehicle was taken in for an oil change and the mechanic noticed that the rear axle was cracked 3/4 of an inch into the wheels on the driver's side. Through online research, the contact discovered that this was a common issue with the Windstar. He feels that this is a major safety issue. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 79,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed that the rear of the vehicle swerved side to side so he pulled over to the side of the road. He then noticed that the left rear axle was broken. The contact then drove the vehicle to a local repair shop where he was informed that the failure was located within the rear axle which was replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who told him that if the failure became a recall, he could be reimbursed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 89,000.

I own a 2000 Ford Windstar purchased brand new from kistler Ford in toledo. The vehicle has never been in an accident and has been up to date with the maintenance work according to the manufacturer's recommendations. On March 12, 2008 I was traveling on holland-sylvania road near central avenue in toledo, ohio when my rear axle broke. This is a heavy traffic area and could have resulted in a serious accident. I pulled over and had the vehicle towed to midas muffler. Midas replaced the axle within several days at a total cost of $912. 69. Attempts to have this issue remedied with Ford and kislter Ford were denied for want of warranty. Ford mechanics have informed me that this is clearly a defect which the manufacturer should be responsible for.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving 20 mph, he lost control of the vehicle and was able to drive onto the emergency lane. The contact noticed that the back rear tire was tilted inward and the axle was cracked. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop where to weld the axle together. The axle was replaced three times. The axle was not repaired three times. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 116,000. Updated 10/13/bf the consumer stated the rear axle was broken due to a crack. The consumer paid for the repairs. Updated 10/14/10.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While the contact was driving approximately 30-35 mph, the rear end of the vehicle began to fishtail when driving over a bump or any rough road surface. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The rear driver side axle exhibited a crack. The technician welded the axle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on a separate occasion with the identical failure pertaining to the rear passenger axle beam. The technician informed the contact that the rear passenger side axle would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000.

2000 Ford Windstar with broken axle customer states that the axle snapped in half for no apparent reason* the consumer also owned a 199 Ford taurus. There was a constant leak coming from the Ford taurus and the dealer was unable to determine the problem. Consequently, the vehicle caught on fire. The consumer believed the problem was due to a recall on the Ford taurus regarding the air conditioning system.

Consumer requesting to be reimbursed for 2000 Windstar defective parts. The rear axle cracked and caused the vehicle to sway back and forth while being driven. The consumer had it repaired at a independent repair shop. The consumer took the cracked axle to the dealer who wrote down his VIN and indicated that he should be hearing from Ford soon.

2000 Ford Windstar with 60k suffered transmission failure 2/28/05, in the middle of rush hour on a busy street with 5 kids on board. A web search verified that this is happening to numerous 2000 Windstar owners, I believe that Ford should be investigated and the transimssions be recalled, this is a very dangerous situation.

Exciter ring came loose from axle assembly, causing abs to intervene when it shouldn't have, with resultant loss of braking. This has occurred twice with this vehicle, the left axle in October 2001, at 24215 miles, and the right axle in may 2002, at 34625 miles. Both times we nearly rear-ended another car, when the abs unexpectedly reduced braking power.