Steering Related Problems of the 2001 Ford Windstar

Table 1 shows eight common steering related problems of the 2001 Ford Windstar. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (47 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering wheel (eight problems).


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2001 Ford Windstar

The Steering problem

I pulled up to a stop sign having been traveling at less then 20 mph, and only while the vehicle is in drive but not moving, it was shaking like the motor was going to jump out of the vehicle. I assumed it was the motor mount broken and took it to the mechanic and found out it was the   Read details...

The Steering Wheel problem

Right front (passenger side) sway bar mounting bracket separated from vehicle, at front lower control arm rear attaching bracket, less than 30 days after recall ( NHTSA campaign id number: 11v030000) was performed.   Read details...

The Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

I was driving at 35mph when I heard a loud boom and my Windstar careened wildly back and forth and felt like I had slammed on the brakes. The Windstar could not even be driven to the shoulder. The tow truck driver said the subframe was broken and possibly the tie rods had broken as well.   Read details...


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