Suspension Noise problems of the 2000 Ford Windstar

Tl the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving 10 mph over a speed bump, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact depressed the brake pedal and was able to park the vehicle in a nearby parking lot. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver's side tire was bent inward towards the vehicle. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and then towed to superior Ford of Plymouth (9700 56th Ave n, Plymouth, mn 55442, (877) 735-4755). The dealer stated that the vehicle did not qualify to be included in the recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving 10 mph, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was informed that the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving 5 mph, the rear axle on the driver side failed without warning. The contact received a recall notification letter in September of 2016 for NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). On October 28, 2016, the vehicle was taken to a local dealer (hutch Ford Lincoln, 213 s mayo trail, paintsville, ky, 41240) where the vehicle was inspected and it was determined that the remedy did not need to be applied. The contact went to an unknown local dealer in pikeville, ky for a second opinion and to notify them that she observed that the vehicle had bounced and made an abnormal squeaking sound. The dealer informed the contact that because the first dealer marked the vehicle off from the recall list, that they could not inspect the vehicle free of charge. The vehicle was not diagnosed due to the fee. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that an abnormal clicking sound emitted on the front passenger side of the lower control arm rear attaching bracket. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was noticed that the bolt was not being torqued correctly on the front lower control arm. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph a loud popping sound was heard that came from the rear and the vehicle suddenly became undrivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle had fractured. The vehicle was repaired and approximately 1 month later the failure reocurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that in 2011 the vehicle had been repaired under NHTSA campaign number 10v385000(suspension). The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the same failure after the recall remedy was performed. The failure mileage was 103,000. Jft.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while coming to a complete stop, a loud popping noise emitted outside of the vehicle and the rear end collapsed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. In 2011, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension); however, the remedy was insufficient. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, an usual noise emitted and the rear driver's side slightly collapsed to the road. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact noticed that the rear axle fractured which caused the tire to tilt inwardly. The vehicle was towed to the residence. In 2010, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). The failure recurred recently and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 218,000. The VIN was unavailable. Js.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving at a low speed, the contact heard a loud noise and a burning rubber odor. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the rear passenger tire was rubbing on the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 117,000.

There in no accident yet but can happens at any time !!! extensive corosion on front subframe a specially on front control arm left and right side. Vechicle when driving is imposed to vibration comming from from left side. Any bump and hole create hammering noise from from suspension. After visual inspection noticed extensive corrosion to both front control arms. They can separate at any time. Car was inspected on Jan 04, 2014 and on Jan 24 ,2011 and notice was given "recal completed" time of the reacll completed in 0. 3 hours !!! there was no documents given to owner or any explanation what was wrong with the car. Curently both front control arm are almost are 95% coroded so the note as "recall completed" was only a joke. How the control arm can be completly coroded in 2 years ?? there was another dealer service - recall visit on Jul 11,2011 with the same issue and this time the "recall completed" take only 1. 8 hr. No information was given what was done and what parts was repair. . I was visitet local dealership service in new bern and was given information that there is no recall on my vechicle even the NHTSA issue reall on the same problem on may 2012. Ford do not like to admit that is a serious problem and need to be taken care. How many people need to be killed in the accident till Ford will finally admit that is a serious problem and potential of the deadly accident that can happens at any time. I do not like to hear "im sorry" from any Ford ceo when someone from my family will lost life if needed pictures of the coroded arms can be sent at any time. Car was in use from 2000-2011 in michigan and now as we moved is used in north carolina.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear and the vehicle veered to the left and right. The contact discovered that the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension) but the failure recurred three years later. The contact stated that the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,723.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The contact stated while driving 20 mph, she heard a loud clanking noise and noticed that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was safely driven home and then towed to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages was 160,000.

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 informed that the vehicle was fine and did not need to be repaired. Approximately 4 months later, the contact noticed a loud rattling noise coming from the rear. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the rear axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was unknown.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar; while driving at 35 mph the tires started making an unusual noise and then he heard metal scraping on the pavement, he pulled over onto the side of the road and discovered that his rear suspension was broken; the vehicle had to be towed to his home; there was no diagnostic test done or repairs; the manufacturer was not contacted and he stated that the dealer was no longer in business so he could not contact him. The failure and current mileage were 195,000. .

Ford Windstar 2000 broken rear axle. 2 weeks prior had intermittent grinding noise which vehicle owners identified as a suspension problem. Sounds was most notable on uneven terrain, but not all the time. Upon further inspection, noted broken rear axle. No consequences, vehicle was taken off road before axle broke in half. Part will be replaced.