One problem related to steering rack has 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.
Whining noise from power steering. Replaced pump on 5-18, still noisy. Found out on 5-21-07 that rack and pinion was bad, allowing fluid to leak into bellows boots one of which burst, spraying fluid all over dealership. Van could not be driven since boot will fill up with fluid again, spraying it on brake rotor. Dealer wanted $900 to replace rack and pinion. Checked on various websites. This seemed to be a common complaint with Ford.