Rear Suspension problems of the 2000 Ford Windstar - part 1

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While the contact's husband was driving at an unknown speed, the rear axle fractured without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (benna Ford roush superior located at 3022 tower Ave, superior, WI 54880; (715) 394-8669) where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-392-3673 and stated that the recall was repaired in may of 2016 and was closed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: cas-12795007. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 25 mph, the rear driver side tire suddenly shredded. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the driver side rear axle severed and made contact with the tire, which caused it to flatten. The vehicle was taken to liberty Ford of parma, ohio where it was diagnosed that the rear axle would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no solution was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was repaired in 2011 per NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension); however, the failure still remained. The failure mileage was 199,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 25 mph, the rear driver side tire suddenly shredded. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the driver side rear axle severed and made contact with the tire, which caused it to flatten. The vehicle was taken to liberty Ford in parma, ohio where it was diagnosed that the rear axle would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no solution was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was repaired in 2011 per NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension); however, the failure continued. The failure mileage was 199,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving 20 mph, the contact heard a loud pop as if two tin cans were underneath the vehicle. The contact immediately pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact looked under the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle was corroded and fractured in half. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 10 mph, the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to the contact¿s residence and has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.

Dear sir/madam I am filing this complaint for a Ford Windstar 2000, the rear axel, which was on recall and Ford had contacted us to have it replaced, however after calling Ford and all the nearest dealers and we actually went to a Ford dealership as well. No dealership was able to provide the recall replacement for the axle or any repairs in that matter. Thanks, Ford owner.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated the rear driver's side tie rod had broken on the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the tie rod was rusted through. The contact asked the dealer why the tie rod was not included in NHTSA recall campaign id number: 11v030000 (suspension: rear axle). The dealer indicated that the the manufacturer stated the tie rod would not be replaced even though it rusted through like the rear axle. The failure mileage was 105,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving various speeds he heard a loud snapping noise. When he stopped the vehicle, the rear axle reinforcement bracket fractured on the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised him that the axle had sheered and the vehicle could not be driven. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer advised him that he was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.

Ford rear axle recall. Found recall about my vehicle 3 months after rear axle broke. Had axle welded together. In Nov 2010 axle was alledgedly ordered it is now March 2011 and still no answer as to when I am getting new axle. Lmarch of this year axle broke again and had to weld it together. It cost me 450 every time to weld it.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the rear passenger side bracket was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer January 2011 for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly). The contact stated that the dealer replaced the rear axle but did not replace the bracket and the rear passenger side of the vehicle was sitting abnormally low to the ground. The dealer advised the contact that the bracket was not included in the recall therefore, they were not responsible for replacing the bracket. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a claim for the failure but provided no additional assistance. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and the current miles was 113,027. Updated 06/01/lj.

2000 Ford Windstar axle broke.

Concerns about back axle and brake system we mountain in the mountains of western nc and get considerable snow and ice which leads to corrosion of axle and did not see nc on the list of recalls.

I have a Ford Windstar and I have nad have been waiting a very long time. I was just wondering when I am getting my Windstar back.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact received a recall notice in the mail for a fractured axle, recall 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the contact was informed that the parts would not be available until March 2011. The vehicle had not been repaired.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised that the parts needed fro the recall repair were not readily available and the dealer was unable to determine when the part would become available. The manufacturer informed the contact on numerous occasions that they could not determine when the parts would become available. The vehicle was not repaired. A failure did not exist. The current mileage was 137,000.

200 Ford Windstar van rear axle beam breaking in half. This occurred as my mother was running an errand around town. She was able to get the car home, where she called me to come and look at the problem. So far I have yet to confirm with Ford if they will fix the problem or if there is a recall on it.

While driving my 2000 Ford Windstar on the highway at 60mph, I noticed that the back end of the car felt like it was swaying or sliding as if on ice. I exited the highway and drove to a parking garage about 5 miles away. While pulling up to the gate at the garage at a low rate of speed, there was a loud noise, which was the rear axle breaking completely in half. Replaced with a used axle.

I have a Ford 2000 Windstar. In backing out of my driveway last week the rear axle snapped in half. I saw the article today on the news about the recall but thought you would want to add this to the statistics. I called a Ford dealer who said to bring it in and it would be fixed.

On 8-16-2010 while driving my 2000 Ford Windstar I lost the steering on the vehicle. The vehicle veered into oncoming traffic but I was able to bring the vehicle back under control. The cause of this problem was due to my rear axle snapping in half. The axle breaking caused damage to the rear wheels and the shocks as well. The total cost of repair was $1310. 25. My mechanic showed me an article on the front cover of an automotive magazine they receive about the rear axles failing on Ford Windstars due to water and salt getting inside. This causes the axle to corrode from within and eventually break. Ford at this time is refusing to recall these vehicles. I am voicing my complaint in the hope that Ford will be forced to recall these vehicles and reimburse those who have already been effected by this serious problem before someone gets hurt or killed if that hasn't happened already.

Rear axle broke into 2 pieces. Prior to complete breakage, fishtailing was experienced at freeway speeds(55-70 mph). When axle broke completely, the rear wheels tilted in and contacted the inner fender.

Rear axle cracked completely in half while driving, tops of tires rubbing on wheel well. Almost resulted in accident with 4 children in the car. We were driving on the highway when the rear end started swaying and became hard to control. We had it towed to our home and a mechanic took a look and showed us where the axle is completely broke in half, the spring is hanging and the hubs are bad.

I was driving down the road and my rear axle broke not once but two times. Im getting tired of buying new axles. I went on a Ford site and it said that the year of my van it is known for this to happen. They consider it a death trap. I called Ford and they said there is no recall. If this is known for happening there should be a recall.

2000 Ford Windstar rear axle cracked. Replaced at dealer at approx. $950 cost.

I was on my way to work driving my 2000 Ford Windstar when suddenly the car rear axle broke in half the wheels where bowed out I had to have a tow truck flatbed the car but he had some difficult time because it completely snapped into two. A few days before I heard some squeaking sound coming from the back and I was going to take it to the mechanic but then these happened. Now I have been hearing squeaky sound coming from the front and maybe is the front axle now. This is ridiculous I hardly had money to pay for the repairs and the tow truck and now I have to take it again. I have had problems with this car over and over again the "check the engine" light is always on even after I take it to the mechanic to take a look at it . I will never buy another Ford ever again. I paid so much money to have it repaired I took pictures of the accident.

I own a 2000 Ford Windstar lx, my problem is that my wife, daughter and her 2 children, and one older adult was minutes away form getting into a serious highway accident due to the fact they were less than 1,000ft ft of getting onto the expressway when the rear axle of the van snapped almost into 2 pieces for no reason at all. After getting the van towed to my residence which was a 1/4 mile. After further inspection the rear axle seamed to of rotted from the inside out, there is no rust on the outer surface of this hollow axle that would of shown signs of breaking. I contacted a couple of used auto parts dealers and they had stated that they have my same model van but all of the axles on them are gone due to being sold to other people that had needed them. I am asking has there been other reports of this happening to this or later model years. My family could of been seriously injured or killed, and I have just recently done a trip to waukegan illinonois and back to toledo ohio which was 950 miles of toll roads with speeds of 65-75 mph if this had let go at these speeds I will probably not be sending in this report. Is there a recall for these style axles on this vehicle. Thank you.

I own a 2000 Ford Windstar lx . On August 4, 2010 at approximately 5pm I was driving at about 30 mph when suddenly I thought my tire had blown out. I saw lot's of smoke or dust coming from the rear end and the car was lurching to a stop. There was no other vehicle traffic on the road at the time. I pulled to a stop and got out to inspect my rear tires. I realized at that time that my rear axle had broken in half. I called a tow truck and was taken to my mechanic.

2000 Ford Windstar rear axle cracked and vehicle is unstable to drive.

2-3 days ago heard a clunk or two from right rear right rear. From that point on rear end felt a bit squirrelly (like shot or broken shock(s)/swaybar or linkage). A couple times going over mildly uneven road the rear end seamed to track laterally 4-6". Last night returning home I pulled through an uneven roadwork area leading into our neighborhood and started heard a loud rubber rubbing sound. Pulled to the curb pronto and found left rear wheel tilted in at top/back and rubbing fender well. Walked home and returned with jack to find lugnuts tight and wheel spins well, but off axis. Left it there and returned to web with symptoms and search routed me right to Windstar rear axle cracking pe10016. Will try and brace axle and limp it home the last 2 blocks soon. Glad it occurred at slow speed!.

I was driving my 2000 Windstar it has 113,000 miles on it and we bought it with a car fax report - we have owned it for 2 years and have been diligent on all maintenance. On July 27, 2010 I was traveling at 25 mph when I swerved to miss a car that pulled out in front of me, I went up on the curb and the back end of my car started smoking after I righted the car. I pulled over immediately and called for a tow. My mechanic said the real axle snapped in half and caused damage to the tire due to rotating against the frame. I had my four small children in the car and I just thank god I was going slow and not on the freeway. I certainly hope Ford does something about this because this could be deadly.

2000 Ford Windstar (rear axle split) action #pe10016.

Ford Windstar rear axle cracked.

Crack in the rear axel beam .

While driving the Ford Windstar Sunday 7/17/2010 my wife noticed that car shaking badly. I took the car for a drive and it started to shake badly and I also smelled rubber. I looked at the rear wheels and noticed that rear axle was broken.

2000 Ford Windstar with 131,800 miles on it came to a halt after going over a rough piece of road that it navigates on a weekly basis. The back axle broke in half causing the tires to point inward and rubbed on the fender wells. Had to have it towed. Can't wait to see what this repair will cost us!!!.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving at approximately 25 mph over a road bump, there was a loud, abnormal noise and the vehicle immediately became difficult to control, veering from side to side. The contact was able to drive to his residence and found that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. The failure and current mileage was 78,000.