general problems of the 2001 Ford Windstar - part 1

Rear axle cracked where bracket that was installed during previous recall. Van is not drivable and could have been a bad accident.

Rear axle cracked in multiple locations causes car to sway and tires to turn inward and bald.

The contact's girlfriend owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving at approximately 10 mph and making a left turn, a loud bang was heard from the rear of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact's girlfriend was able to veer to the side of the road and notice that both the rear driver and passenger tires were tilted inward and the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced and remained awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, and crossing rail road tracks which were flush with the road surface, the contact heard that the passenger side rear tire had made a loud screeching noise. The contact could hear the sound of rubbing or friction and then noticed that smoke had begun to issue from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled of the road safely and inspected and saw that the tire had tilted in to the wheel well and was rubbing the top and interior side of the tire against the well. The contact had the vehicle towed back to his residence. The vehicle not taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

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 subframe on the front passenger had corroded and had detached from the frame . I need it repaired but I don't know where to begin. Was told that there is a active recalls on this part. .

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, there was an abnormal sound, and the vehicle felt as if it had a flat tire. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear driver's side tire was tilted inward and the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that in 2016, per the recall, the brackets were inspected to verify their proper installation however, the recall repair was not performed. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.

Abs light, brake light came on. The seatbelt unhooks while I’m driving, I was told I had a cracked axle, the wheel bearing was very noisy, I’ve paid a lot of money to get things fixed. The labor was at a ridiculous amount on $25 parts. I’m wondering if I’ve paid to have parts fixed that were under recall. I fix one thing and then there’s another issue. Oil is leaking under the hood and I’m afraid it will catch fire so I’m scared to drive.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, when they heard a loud popping sound coming from vehicle. The driver looked out the rear-view mirror and saw smoke coming from the vehicle. The driver pulled over to the side of the roadway. The driver called the contact to come to where they vehicle was pulled over to inspect the vehicle. The contact became aware that the driver’s side rear axle was fractured. The contact had the vehicle towed to his residence. The contact had the vehicle towed to local dealer to be inspected. The mechanic confirmed that the driver’s side rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired because the manufacturer denied that the rear axle bracket matched the measurement for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage 136,397.

Rear axle broke when driving slowly pulling into our driveway on street.

On my 2001 Ford Windstar Ford installed these brackets on rear suspension subframe and almost 2 years later my axle has split from one side all the way around to the other and any tiny bump you hit the van jumps all over the roadway. They won't repair the axle because the "brackets " were installed "properly".

While traveling at 60 m. P. H. , the rear axle broke on the right side of the vehicle where the axle is welded, recall number 10s13 was completed on the vehicle, where they installed the support brackets so the axle wouldn't break, the axle broke an inch away from where the support bracket was installed, there wasn't an accident with the vehicle and no one was hurt, but this could have easily been an accident,.

The rear axle split/broke while driving 5 mph turning onto a street. Both wheels are now rubbing against the frame.

Rear axle snapped while driving, recall repair was done less than 5 years ago (10/2015). Ford will not fix it. An axle should last the life of the vehicle, not just 4 1/2 years.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 51 mph, the contact noticed a burning odor entering the vehicle. In addition, the contact and passengers heads was hitting towards the windows. The contact stated that the rear driver side tire was bent in and noticed that the axle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was holes and cracks in axle causing the axle to be fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact contacted evansville Ford 428 n union rd, evansville, WI 53536 where they informed the contact that they were aware of the hole and cracks but unable to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact mentioned that a year ago that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 143,000. Ak.

The axle was part of recall #11s16. As part of the recall the axle was patched, but the axle is now broken because the "repair" did not correct the structural flaws in the axle.

I was driving my vehicle and the rear axle crack I was driving on a on a city street and was scared my tires was rubbing and smoking.

The rear axle broke where Ford repaired it in 2011. They are saying that my van is out of warranty on the recall because it is over 150000 miles. If they had replaced my rear axle in 2011 instead of a bad patch job on that recall I wouldn't be having this trouble. I feel that since Ford had it under recall in 2011 they should have fixed it right at that time. I went into town on Monday 10/14/19 and when I came out of the store I noticed that the rear wheels were leaning in against the body.

Most important is the brakes have been changed and checked. On several occasions the brakes have just failed and I would pump them enough just to get in a safe location. Aaa has had to pick me up and when the brakes where checked they were find and the fluid full. Also the rear just fell but I had that repaired by a local reputable shop on candler rd, decatur/ there is a residue all around where I put the gas in. I've had the same mechanic for almost 30 years and he says the anti-lock brakes may be faulty. The brake and engine light will not go out even when repairs are made according to the codes that come up. The scariest time was when I was driving on university Ave in atlanta and the car would not stop at the light at a normally busy intersection. I began blowing the horn and thank goodness no one was ahead of me. Aaa took their sweet time coming and by the time they got there the pedal was back up but I had them to tow me home anyways. My mechanic checked it and all was find but he was concerned and so was I. I did not contact Ford but it has happened again as I started it yesterday morning and the brakes were on the floor. This is just too dangerous. I told my mechanic not to come check it before contacting Ford.

Ford axle recall in certain states. I took my vehicle to the Ford dealership approximmently 5 months ago. They said brackets were ok. Axle broke 08/26/2019 mileage on vehicle 100607. Vehicle was in motion, van almost flip. Tires are angled out and ruined.

Tl the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear driver's side wheel started to rub against the body of the vehicle. The driver was able to coast into a parking lot and could not be driven. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) by heller Ford (located at 700 w main st, el paso, TX 61738, (309) 527-6050); however, the repair did not correct the failure. The vehicle was not towed to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer informed the contact that the recall was no longer active and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 182,000.

Driving under 30 mph and noticed a strange sound pulled off the street and inspected rear drivers tire was leaning and discovered rear axle was broken.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph the vehicle was shimming. The contact stated the rear wheels were bent. There were no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that in 2015 clamps were placed on the axle. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer quality auto mall located at 55 state rt 17, rutherford, NJ 07070 (201) 935-2400 where diagnosed that the axle broke. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 195,000. Ap.

Rear axle break due to corrosion of acknowledged inadequately designed axle. Break happened in the reinforcement bracket installed do to initial axle recall for potential break due to corrosion. . Car was on city street in motion to freeway onramp fortunately the axle broke prior to entering freeway. Axle break resulted in sagging axle and a wheel tilted inward at about 20 degrees and wedged against the inner wheel well. Tire started to smoke. Car is undriveable. The repair is estimated to $1400. Ford will not accept any financial responsibility for this break in the brackets installed to prevent the break. Additional components are also needing repair and replacement due to the break of the axle.

Removed subframe to replace faulty torque converter. Found substantial rusting at firewall end of subframe on both "arms", requiring replacement of subframe. Called local dealers, no "open" recall (over 15 year-old van) and $4,900 new subframe quote provided, with no dealer or manufacturer coverage, after calling national and canadian mfctr recall numbers. Mfctr/dealers of no assistance, whatsoever. Part not actually available.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving 35 mph, the axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to ricart Ford (4255 s hamilton rd, groveport, OH 43125) where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The repair was no longer covered under NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The local dealer contacted the manufacturer and was informed that they would cover the inspection; however, the vehicle repairs would be the contact's responsibility. The failure mileage was unknown.

Sub frame.

2001 Ford Windstar rear axel cracked while driving on the city streets . I see recalls for other similar vehicles for the same problem.

A major crack in the rear axle beam was discovered during routine maintenance rendering the vehicle unsafe for use. Ford had a recall to fix this problem, but my vehicle was not included in the recall because the vehicle was not sold in a state that used salt on the roads in winter (I live in florida where there is a lot of salt in the air - all the time!) I believe that all Windstars should have been included in the recall because it is obviously a major design flaw and therefore a major safety issue.

The rear axle is broken during drive to 45 mph with my family.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While backing out of the driveway, the rear passenger wheel suddenly buckled inward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure was due to severe rusting and corrosion of the axle, which caused the brackets to also separate. The vehicle was towed to schicker Ford in st. Louis, missouri where it was diagnosed that the axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 196,000.

Rear axle needed to be replaced, due to rust corrosion from road salt. There was apparently a recall on this that also failed. The axle was about to break in half.

Takata infiators;I Ford denying my request f VIN #2fmda584x1bc09440 I have an obvious crack (see photos) directly under the bracket a band-aid that Ford issued in an earlier recall on my rear axle with the sole purpose of this band-aid to prevent such cracking. Apparently my bracket part was deemed installed correctly, effectively causing a denial for a replacement part on my Windstar. Clearly this bracket failed and did not stop my rear axle from experiencing cracking! Ford clearly new exactly where this cracking would occur because the crack appears directly under the bracket installed to create a stronger part. The only thing holding this rear axle together is this bracket. This particular part in question is directly below the gas tank, should this crucial part experience failure while driving on a 70mph highway what would happen? also looking at my Windstar on a lift we noticed the center of the Windstar seems to be sagging (see photos) from what appears to be the under carriage breaking down from rust and corrosion, this appears to be causing extreme structure failure. I do reside in one of the stated salt belt states as being the state of iowa. What would the full criteria for this recall and buyback program on certain Windstar's in 2011 thru 2013 be? why was my Windstar limited excluded in this recall? I still have not been advised not to drive my Windstar by any current Ford representatives. However former Ford mechanics have advised me not to drive my Windstar, these same mechanics� are adamant my Windstar is unsafe! I have been attempting to fix the concerns that moffitts Ford in boone iowa wanted me to repair at the time of the axle inspection. Only having more concern brought to my attention about the axle. I wrote mr. Fields a letter 2/15/17 asking to overturn and allow repair kathleen colpoys 515-230-1430 po box 574 clinton IA, 52733.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). When the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs, the contact was informed that the repair would cost $300. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Yes I contacted Ford about the recall on the rear axle they said I dont have a recall on my van but my rear axle just split.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact experienced a failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.