general problems of the 2000 Ford Windstar

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the rear axle detached. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to westland Ford dealer, located at 3450 wall Ave, ogden, ut 84401, (801) 629-5500, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The contact stated that the vehicle was once inspected of an NHTSA recall campaign number: 12v193000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opens a case number: 16366106. The approximate failure mileage was 212,000. Aw.

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.

My grandson(4year old)and I was driving home from bank on 15 April 2017,then suddenly on puritan Ave the drivers side rear tire started to rub frame and smoke entered vehicle ,I got out to check and notice the rear axle on drivers side was cracked and tire was leaning in and rubbing frame because of cracked axle. I was 2 blocks from home, so I drove home very slowly ,once home I made online appointment to take car to dealership which was for 17april 2017 at suburban Ford of ferndale 21600 woodward Ave ferndale,mi 48220 tel: 248-399-1000. I had to call aaa michigan and have van towed to dealership and once there the service personell told me that I would have to pay to have van repaired because the recall had expired in 2015 they did'nt even inspect to see what was wrong just assumed ,so I showed him the recall letter which he said it don't matter so I had to have van towed back home where it sits now, I wasshocked and harden by the rude treatment of the dealership, so I call Ford motor company and was told the same thing that I would have to pay for repairs myself and that recall was only for a re-inspection,just sad how I was treated,I'm a disabled veteran and needs my vehicle for doctors appointments and wife appointments also.

Under recall# 15s27, Ford has declined to replace rear axle with at reduced cost. (see attached recall notice. ) this rear axle corrosion problem was persistent in this model.

The rear axle on the drivers side has a crack in the repair bracket but dealer told me I missed the deadline on Ford paying for recall.

2000 Ford Windstar. Consumer writes in regards to axle broke in two pieces, while driving.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) and the remedy for the repair did not work. The contact stated that the dealer also inspected and serviced the transmission but a failure also happened after the dealers repair. The contact stated that upon leaving the dealer, the suspension was unstable and the vehicle stalled with no warning. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer for further inspection and diagnosis. The contact was still waiting on the dealer to provide a permanent remedy for the condition of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the recall repair concern. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 129,405. Dyd.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar se. The contact stated that as soon as the vehicle was turned on, all the gauges - gear, fuel gauge, odometer, temperature gauge, e. T. C. Illuminated, darting all over the dashboard. The contact stated that the fuel gauge, for example, showed full even when there was no fuel . Likewise, the gear showed drive while on reverse. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but stated that there was no recall on the failures, therefore offered no help. The failure mileage was 157,007. The VIN was not provided. Fe.

My 2000 Ford Windstar was repaired last year on a recall for the possible rear axle failure. Ford installed brackets on the rear axle as a remedy. On Saturday 8-30-14, the rear axle failed. The axle is actually broken and the break can be seen inside of the bracket they installed. I called Ford and they told me they don't warranty the recall remedy repair. What are my options to have this remedied in good faith?.

I was driving home from work at about 915 pm June 22 2014, when I hear my back tires sound like they were catching a flat. I slowed down and pulled over into a restaurant parking lot. When I pulled in I hear a loud scratch sound and I smelled burning rubber really bad. My cousin came on the scene to pick me up and he looked under the van and took a picture. The axle cracked in half and the back tires looked pushed in at the top and protruding out at the bottom. . If I had been going the speed limit of 5o mph I would have had an accident. I have 5 children waiting at home for me when I get off work. Im just thankful I didnt have an accident. But now I dont know how I can continue working without my van.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar sw. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the back axle became inoperable, that resulted in a vehicle spin and collision. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was notified. The private mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as a failed blown rear axle.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that there was erosion and cracking around the axle. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension), however the contacts state was not apart of the recall, as it only covered the north eastern part of the united states where concentrated use of salt on road surfaced was used to melt and/or break up road surface ice. . The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 148,900. The consumer stated while working on the rear air conditioning unit, a crack was observed on the rear axle. The crack was located on the axle a distance from the left rear, driver's side wheel. The consumer stated during the examination of the rear suspension system, it was easy to see that there was an opening in the axle structure where the coil spring interfaced the axle. The opening allowed salt concentrated road spray to enter the internal structure of the axle and settle to its lowest point. Since the axle had no drain holes to allow for trapped road spray to drain away, the salt concentrated road spray would in fact set up corrosion within the internal structure of the axle which, over time would weaken the strength of the rear axle allowing fatigue cracks to appear. Updated 07/16/14.

I currently own 2 - 2000 Ford Windstar vans. Both of my vans are wheel chair conversion vans, rear entry type. They are used to transport my son, a student in college at mississippi state university. He has cerebral palsy, and uses a power wheelchair. His friends, and attendants use the vans to transport him. Last spring I had one of the vans taken to the dealership for the key programming. Without my knowledge, the repair to the rear axel was made, which involved installing support brackets to the axel. These brackets are clamped together on the top of the axel. This increase in axel height caused a problem that took several months for me to diagnose. Anytime the van drove over a bump, a severe jar, and loud bang happened. A couple of weeks ago, both vans were sitting next to each other. I was describing the problem to one of my drivers, and began to show him what might be the problem. And I saw it, the installed brackets were hitting the bottom of the wheelchair floor. It was metal against metal, and had began to bend into the floor pan. I took the van back to the dealership, who stated they did what was required, and that was all they could do. But now all the weight of the van is pounding on these brackets, which are designed to strengthen a weak spot on the axel. They decided to place a piece of rubber above the bracket, but this only increases the axel height. I feel the axel should have been replaced. The factory bump stop no longer functions, as this new dealer designed bracket is my new bump stop. I'm concerned this constant slamming of the body into the corroded axel is more dangerous than what I was facing originally. Calls to Ford has been pointless. I have read dealers have discretion of replacing vs repairing.

Abs light and traction control lights coming on. Sliding doors not fully locking coming open while driving.

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.

The first time my wife was driving our 2000 Ford Windstar van lx. She was crossing over a bridge and the rear axle broke in have. The van was towed to our mechanic he put another rear axle on, to the tune of 1,750 dollars. The year that was 2007. Fast forward to Feb. 2, 2013 I'm backing out of our driveway and guess what happens, you guessed it the rear axle breaks again.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v193000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that he took the vehicle in for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v385000 (power train:axle assembly). After the repairs, the contact discovered that the rear axle was still fractured. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 160,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While at a stop light the contact heard a loud bang and the vehicle became resistant to acceleration. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician advised the contact that the transmission would have to be replaced. The transmission was replaced. The contact also noticed that the brake lights were illuminating without depressing the brake pedal. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the battery should be replaced however, the failure continued after the battery was replaced. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 79. 000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact attempted to accelerate forward from a complete stop when she heard a loud pop. She was unable to accelerate forward however, she was able to accelerate in reverse. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where he noticed that water was in the transmission and advised the contact to have the transmission replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages were 107,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact noticed a leak coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty transmission. The manufacturer was aware of the failure; however, offered no further assistance. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 115,965. The approximate failure mileage was 115,800.

I was driving on the highway and all my instrument panel needles (gas, rpm, mileage, temperature) were all jumping around. This went on all the way home. I parked the car but the rpm needle was stuck and I could not shift the car into park (p) and could not turn off the car. I called a local mechanic and he came over and put the car in neutral (n) and turned off the car. The car had to be towed to the mechanic to have the instrument panel checked. The mechanic was able to move the rpm needle so that I could shift the car but the instrument panel continues to sporadically go from working, to not working at all, to all the needles jumping around. The mechanic was aware that I had the transmission done 3 times since I bought the car in sept. 2003 and told me that the malfunctioning instrument panel may be contributing to the transmission issues.

Hi I owned a Ford Windstar 2001 and having trouble for the past months. . We took it to auto shop mechanics and got transmission rebuilt paid almost $2,000 for it. Then got that fixed then I drove it for a while then all of the sudden driving on the freeway the engine quit so I called for help tow truck was there then brought it to auto mechanics to get it fixed problem was alternator got that fixed paid over $500. 00 . Now runs okay . . But now every time I turn the van on the engine lights on all the time while driving and abs lights on then the brake lights on too. . And the smoke that coming from exhaust from the rear smoking so bad. . . I need help this is could be part of a recall for Fordwindstar. . I just don't have money to pay for the fixing . . I hope Ford realized this I think I'm not alone out there dealing the same problems. . . Thank you looking forward for the response. . .

I was traveling on the chicago interstate I-290 at around 3:30 am when my rear axel snapped on my 2000 Ford Windstar minivan. The incident occurred on the morning of September 27th, 2010 on a clear day with ideal road conditions but in a long term construction zone. I was traveling about 45 miles per hour and in light traffic when the axel snapped on the passengers side causing me to jerk violently to the right and through construction barriers into an open lane and onto the shoulder a short distance later. Any other time, this could have been tragic but given the early hour of my travel to work and the reduced speeds due to ongoing construction I was able to control the violent movement to the right without injury or mishap. The car was towed a short time later to a local repair shop and I searched for information on broken axles and Windstars I found the information on the Ford recall. A local dealer paid for towing to their lot, and arranged for a long-term loaner vehicle and for vehicle rental insurance. The car was maintained in a regular fashion but was 10 years old and had 184 thousand real miles on the odometer. It remains at the Ford dealer in elmhurst, illinois awaiting word from Ford motor company on any repair or replacement discussions. No offers of correction, repair, or replacement have been made to this time, October 20th, 2010 best regards,.

I was turning the car around in a parking lot. The car abruptly stopped and made a boom. I got out and looked underneath the car and the rear axle had broken in half. Nothing has been done to fix the axle since so many Ford Windstars are having the same problem, I am concerned that the same thing will happen as has been documented on the internet. The old part is still on the car.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 10 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was inoperable so the contact pushed the vehicle off the road and into a parking space. The contact towed the vehicle to his residence. The contact called the dealer who stated they needed to perform a diagnostic test. The contact stated the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated the faulty transmission was a known issue for his year, make, and model. The failure mileage was 156,000. Rvk.

I was @ a stop sign with my 2 kids in the back. When I started to cross the busy intersection I heard a loud pop & the van lurched forward & stopped part way in the intersection. I could not drive forward. My kids were just screaming. Luckily I was able to only drive in reverse (no one was behind me) & get the van out of traffic. My father is a mechanic & said he sees this all the time with Windstars, especially the 2000. It took a couple of weeks to actually find a salvaged transmission (I was not going to pay for it to be rebuilt). Apparently that transmission was only made for that one year because Ford knew it was bad. But that made it that much harder to replace.

I owned a 2000 Ford Windstar with approximately 94,000 miles. For about a week, it was difficult to control the car when driving over uneven surfaces, especially while braking on an uneven or bumpy surface because the rear end would shift to the right or left under these conditions. . A few days later, the front end began to jerk and I took it into the garage. Upon review, the mechanic told me the transmission needed to be replaced and the rear axle was broken almost completely through.

We have a 2000 Ford Windstar that we took to our mechanic for inspection. While being inspected, the mechanic noticed that the rear beam axle was rotted and cracked. This is the 2nd rear axle that rotted out on the van. 1st one was replaced in July 2008. Car is still at mechanics garage, awaiting instructions for repair. Ford has no recall on the axle.

While driving our 2000 Ford Windstar lx the rear axle cracked in half. If it would of been minutes later the van would have been back on the highway and we could of possibly got killed. There are a lot of other Ford owners who have had the same problem since 1998 with the Windstar's. There should be a recall on the rear axle before someone gets killed. This is a very dangerous problem that Ford needs to address.

Rear axel broke in half while driving over a draw bridge on the belt parkway in brooklyn NY. I kept control of the van even though the rear wheels were not vertical.

We were backing slowly out of the driveway. The van sounded like something was caught underneath the vehicle and was dragging. We got out of the car to see what the problem was. We noticed the rear wheels were both tilted inward and the rear axle was dragging on the ground, damaging the driveway. The van had to be towed to an independent mechanic in which the rear axle was replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000 miles.

When turning either left or rightsteering would make a lot of noise. Its very hard to turn steering wheel. Odometer mileage runs very fast, and not showing correct mileage.