Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2000 Ford Windstar

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the abs sensor indicator remained illuminated. As a result, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service, the independent mechanic also discovered that the front driver side control arm was damaged and needed to be replaced. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that both of the front control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

11s16 example template, front lower control arm: see suspension and structure of vehicle. I do not see a recall that visibly includes California as a recall state. I have definitely experienced this or a similar issue. There appears to be a large scale recall and buyback program. My vehicle was positively identified for the cruise control/speed control recall and serviced at gosch Ford in hemet, CA. I experienced more issues than only that, or even than that and the above. Contact for more information. Not limited to only this recall, vehicle experienced several issues, many of which were attended to with out of pocket funds, either to prevent, or due to, mechanical breakdown/failure. Please also consider axle recall, and additional for this vehicle. I need an assessment done on my Ford 2000 Windstar lx so I may be compensated for the total costs and damages and have the vehicle replaced or completely repaired to a safe, drivable condition. (right front corner of vehicle collided with an object, part(s) failure apparent as what appears to be the front lower control arm is detached. A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. A separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft. Either condition could result in significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Front.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to sway continuously. The failure occurred two different times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was contributed to the rear axle and both front control arms. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000. Js.

2000 Ford Windstar: cracked rear axle and corrosion and related failures of the front sub-frame. We are writing to report a rear cracked axle and failed, damaged and corroded front sub-frame assembly of our 2000 Ford van. Ford recalled: "certain 1998-2003 model year Windstar vehicles operated in corrosion states" for cracked or broken rear axles (safety recall 10513- supplement #10); and for failed and corroded "subframe front lower control arm rear attaching flanges and rear body mount attachments. Our Ford van has both these failures and is unsafe to drive. The vehicle failed the state safety inspection due to its cracked axle. The inspector advised us the van was unsafe to drive. The koons Ford service department has inspected the van and concluded that the rear axle and front sub-frame have failed because of corrosion and both need to be replaced. The vehicle was "operated" regularly in maryland and the district of columbia, as well as driven in the winter in snow and ice conditions in high corrosion states. We were told by koons that an extension of the recall was denied by Ford because while the vehicle was operated in high corrosion states, it was not registered in a high corrosion state. Northern virginia weather is similar to official adjacent high corrosion states. The national weather service groups northern virginia with areas of maryland and DC with regard to snow fall. "sodium chloride (salt) is virginia's primary snow removal and ice control chemical". The "registration" requirement is erroneous. Consideration should be given to whether a vehicle was operated in high corrosion areas, where salt is used . Ford's letter of 1/ 26/2011 to NHTSA, states that " we are taking the action to confirm our commitment to safety and to address any potential vehicle owner concerns. " we request that the recalls be extended to our vehicle.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer in October of 2010 for a recall repair associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). Fours months later, the driver's side control arm fractured. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer for diagnosis. The contact stated that the recall remedy was insufficient and planned to notify the manufacturer regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph the front passenger side control arm broke causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact towed the vehicle to his residence and called the dealer. The dealer informed him that there was nothing they could do and referred him to a local mechanic. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the referred local mechanic. The contact stated that the manufacturer should issue a recall on the front suspension. The failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the lower control arm broke which caused a loss of control of the vehicle. The contact suffered back pains due to the loss of control. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the subframe needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

The passenger lower control arm on my 2000 Ford Windstar broke off while my wife was accelerating from a stop light. It was completely rusted and snapped off at the frame. Fortunately there was no collision and neither my wife and disabled daughter were injured. I had the sub frame and related components replaced at a cost of $1045. 00. I took photos of the rusted out sub frame.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact attempted to drive out of the driveway when the front tie rod broke. The dealer had to replace the left tie rod, strut, upper strut and upper bearing because they were covered with rust. After the vehicle was repaired, the contact was driving and heard something snap in the front of the vehicle and then there was a loud banging sound. The dealer replaced the right front lower control arm because of rust. The contact feels that this was a defect because salt was not used on the road near his residence. The failure mileage was 75224 and the current mileage was 84199. Updated 02/09/lj updated 05/31/11.