Three problems related to steering wheel 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.
After employing the standard issued Ford Windstar scissors jack and raising the lr subframe at the designated jack point to change a flat tire, the subframe started to snap and buckle. The van then started to lower in height without operating the jack. The van lowered in height approximately 1-2 in. After removing the jack, the assigned jack point was bent. Had I been traveling, I would not have been able to effectively and safely employ(and still can not safely employ) the issued jack and repair the flat without possible harm or injury.
Tl - the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated after having the vehicle repaired for recall NHTSA campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and recall NHTSA campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:under body shields), she was unable to drive the vehicle since the brackets and bolts hang so low which caused it to get stuck when driving over a pot hole or on train tracks. The contact stated that the repairs only serve as a band aid and failed to remedy the problem. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive since the sub frame was extremely compromised and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 158,013. Rvk.
My Ford Windstar has a rear axle that is rusted from the inside out, due to a design flaw. I was also told by the Ford service advisor that the sub-frame was coming apart. Fortunately, I had it in for service and it was discovered before an accident took place. Many other Windstars have had the rear axle snap in two while at highway speed.