Three problems related to rear suspension shock absorber have been reported for the 2001 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the 2001 Windstar.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 30 mph, the front end frame fractured and disengaged from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shock absorber, front end spring, and frame were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Both rear shocks have broken while traveling at highway speed of 65-70 mph. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Rear shock absorbers failed with only 3,000 miles on vehicle.