Four problems related to steering rack and pinion 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.
Van makes a grunting / crunching sound usually on right turns.
The rack and pinion system lost a nut, causing the vehicle to sway and wander. Consumer states it was almost impossible to stay in the lane.
While driving rack and pinion steering broke 3 times. This caused a loud noise, and made steering difficult which may result in a crash. Dealer replaced rack and pinion steering 3 times. Please provide further information.
Driver has noticed excessive effort is required to turn and slow speeds.