Six problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 2000 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the 2000 Windstar.
Power steering grunt or banging sound, especially when making right turns.
My power steering makes a groaning noise every time I turn--this has done this 6 months after I purchased the vehicle---I have kids--this scares me that I may lose control--it sounds like it is going to snap any minute--I have read many complaints about this problem--I need help. Nlm.
Power steering failure.
Vehicle experienced many problems with steering that dealer could not figure out, dealer finally installed the new line, but when the vehicle was started the pressure built-up and blew part of the power steering out damaging the rack and pinion steering.
Vibration that started at 50 mph. Taken to dealer who said it was caused by power steering unit, and that Ford was aware of this problem, but had no remedy. The problem of the power steering failure is a very serious safety hazard.
While driving power steering completely failed. Mechanic diagnosed that failure of the rack and pinion caused problem.