general problems of the 2001 Ford Windstar - part 2

Had brackets installed on rear axle on a previous safety recall and brought vehicle in today to Ford for another recall for inspection of brackets installation. I was told that the brackets are correctly installed but my axle is broken and needs to be replaced and is going to cost me $300. 00. Axle should have been replaced in the first place and there are thousands of other vehicles with the same issue. I am also contacting the nys attorney general.

Safety recall 15s27/NHTSA recall 15v-608, had my vehicle inspected as per the recall was told it was fine, less than a month later the rear axle cracked causing a tire to blow. Now they do not want to honor the recall solution.

I recently had my Windstar front end worked on by a local Ford dealer, who was supposed to take care of all recall issues. They did a crappy job of that and now the vehicle is sitting my driveway with the axle snapped in half. Had it towed to my home when it broke on the highway. This is not a safe vehicle and we were very lucky no-one got hurt.

I came up to a stop sign, the entire front axle broke off the frame, I lost steering, brakes, had to slam it into park to stop. I ended up across the road. There was a recall in 2011 for the axle mount and Ford decided it only needed a coating on it, 5 seconds later we would of been on the highway and killed. I emailed Ford and they said the recall was still open, the Ford dealer never closed it, so they won't help me. That is bull, the coated it and forgot to close it out, thats their fault, I can take pics if you want them.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While attempting to park, the rear driver side axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the axle was fractured and needed replacement or welding. The axle was welded. A year earlier, the rear passenger side axle fractured and was welded. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 192,000.

Ford Windstar 01 recall on rear axle cracking.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The contact stated that while at the dealer inspecting the vehicle, the technician found that the axle had cracked and needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the axle would be replaced under the recall but the dealer was charging for labor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 154,000. Pm.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that after the vehicle was inspected under NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) and the technician informed him that the rear axle was cracked and needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number:10v385000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired due to the technician stating that the original recall repair was performed properly. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Ss.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for inspection and the technician notice that the rear axle was bending causing the rear driver and passenger side tires to wear down unevenly. The vehicle was repaired do to a previous recall on the axle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 318,000. Aw.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the front passenger tire detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the axle and the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Ak.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The contact received a second notification, NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered that the reinforcement brackets that were installed under NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension), were properly installed, however, the rear axle had fractured. The vehicle was unable to be repaired under the recall due to the fractured axle. The contact was told that the rear axle would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. Sw.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a scheduled maintenance and was informed by the mechanic that the rear axle was severely rusted and needed replacement. The contact also stated that a recall notification was received for NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) and that the vehicle was repaired for the same failure previously. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Djr.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 1 mph, the contact was backing out of driveway and there was a explosion on the rear passenger side coming rear tire. The contact had called aaa. In addition, the contact had driven the vehicle and heard a abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side after the tire was repaired. The tire had fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the rear axle had fractured and that the vehicle needed to be towed to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 179,000. Kc.

The subframe in the front had cracked after having the repair/recall done by Ford. This is the passenger side, right by the mount to the body.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving various speeds the driver's side rear axle broke. The vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed the axle was broke. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (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 failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Tw.

While driving this vehicle the rear axle broke; there is a recall on this vehicle due to corrosion of the rear axle and possibly break. In 2011 this vehicle was taken in for recall repairs on the rear axle. There was approximately 99000 miles on it. The repairs performed were as follows: they sprayed anti corrosion on the axle and put two support brackets on the axle. The rear axle cracked under the bracket. I believe the bracket may have trapped more water and salt and made it worse. The bracket did not support the axle at all. The axle fell to the ground as if there was no bracket at all. The vehicle currently has 139000 miles on it. I feel Ford should take full responsibility for the cost of the repair of the rear axle. This is my daughters family van. Her and her husband, along with their two young daughters,drive all over the country in this vehicle. By the grace of god nobody was hurt in this vehicle. How can Ford be held responsible for this?.

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at any speed there was an abnormal sound. The contact stated that she took the vehicle by a service station and was told the abnormal noise was an axle issue. The contact stated that there was a recall (12v195000) ; however, her VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Bd.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the rear of the vehicle failed to stay in position. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the rear driver's side tire tilted inwards. In addition, the contact stated that while attempting to reverse after inspecting the vehicle, the axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 12v193000 (power train ) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,361. Djr.

Tl-the contact owns a Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while approximately 35 mph, the rear end of the vehicle began swaying. The contact noticed that the two rear tires were facing inwards. The contact maneuvered to the emergency lane and shut of the vehicle. The contact discovered that that the rear axle was cracked. The vehicle was towed a mechanic but not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired for NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension) the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Sms.

We wish to be contacted and have multiple issues to report. (1) odi request for information regarding engineering analysis ea10-007 sub frame and (2) issues of compliance with safety recall procedures and what we believe to be fraudulent and illegal actions. Space is inadequate but will try to summarize. Vehicle subframe failed at both passenger and driver side rear mounts and thereby caused separation of the steering components and complete loss of steering, loss of brakes, and loss of transmission control. The owner used the only means available to stop the vehicle by turning off the ignition key and 'riding it out. ' subframe components and the engine/transmission had been in contact with pavement. Large portions of the subframe appear to be missing from the vehicle. The exhaust system was severed. The transmission linkage pulled away and as stated the steering components separated. What is believed to be the air bag cable became wrapped around the steering components. Vehicle was towed to a dealership which refuses to inspect, disclose, photograph, or allow to be photographed the massive damage while declaring the vehicle "repairable" and the "repairs have to be done. " at issue are declarations that under the recall that "responsibility" rests with the owner and a "right to deny coverage. " a demand that repairs be scheduled or the vehicle be towed from the car lot with a demand that a document be signed which amounts to a release and complete misrepresentation of the facts. The dealership has been told that we will lend no truth or validity to their forceful and manipulative demands, nor will we sign any document. It is our intent to destroy the vehicle. We have incurred multiple out of pocket expenses. In essence fraud and illegal acts, under the color of federal law are alleged. We desire to submit a written statement and request for investigation.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving 35 mph over a bump or pothole in the road, the rear of the vehicle began to sway abnormally from left to right. The contact also stated that the tires sounded as if they were whistling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 132,000.

While driving the car doing about 15mph I noticed a smell like burning rubber and the tire slantedinwards at the top of rear passanger side. I immediatley pulled over. I was rigjt in front of a auto repair shop who onformed me the rear axle assemble had broken. I had just left my home so I was no mre than four blpcks from home when the incident occured.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, there were two loud pops coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and observed the rear axle beam fractured. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home where it was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000. The VIN was unavailable. Sg.

The rear axle collapses while driving on the fdr drive, NY city, the van was towed to a shop in brooklyn. I was informed that the subframe of the rear axle has to replaced. There was a recall done on the vehicle in 2011 for the rear axle but at the time I do not have a problem. What ever fixed that was supposed to be done did not work caused the axle subframe broke.

The rear axle broke when our daughter was driving home from work at night. When she got home she told us that the van was not handling well at all. It turns out the rear axle had cracked which caused the driver's side rear wheel to push up into the wheel housing and start rubbing against the wheel well. Luckily this happened near our home and she didn't have much further to go as it became very difficult to handle. Also lucky the speed was only about 30 mph, because I'm not sure it would have made it safely home if it happened while driving at a higher speed. Our van was part of a recall that was done in 2011 where they installed brackets/clamps instead of replacing the rear axle. The break has occurred right under the clamping bracket. It also appears to be cracked on the rear passenger side as the tire is tilting into the wheel well on that side also. It appears Ford has left many Windstar drivers in a potential very dangerous situation.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the rear end of the vehicle began to fishtail. The contact was able to regain control and resume. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed that the rear driver's side axle rusted and partially detached. In 2011, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension) however, the remedy performed was insufficient and the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 245,500. Js.

Due to dust it has a sever damages in front arms, it becomes dangerous and engine will fall down at any time wile runing. I already looked for recalls by the VIN numbers at the following aplies: NHTSA recall number: opens 10v385000 manufacturer recall number: 10s13 NHTSA recall number: opens 11v030000 manufacturer recall number: 11s16 I need your help to know what are the steps I sould follow up to fix my Windstar.

My 2001 Windstar was recalled for a issue with the rear axle beam. Ford installed a patch on the bean made to reinforce the area which rust in high salt states. 1 week ago the axle broke under that patch and as you can see it is now in two pieces,after contacting Ford I was told the patch was only warranted for two years and there is no way Ford can help. It is my belief if you recall a part and the repair fails then it should be repaired again or replaced. I am always hearing commercials reporting we warranty our repairs for the life of the vehicle. Ford is obviously not the one making that claim. I was fortunate we were pulling into a parking lot when it broke and nobody was hurt. I am fixing it myself because I cant afford the $1000 repair bill. I was told by a Ford representative to save my recite and if there is another recall I can get reimbursed. I wonder how they will reimburse me for my time.

Rear axle broke in half while driving causing a roll over accident.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that her vehicle was not serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension) however, the remedy only repaired partial of the failure. As a result the contact experienced the failure anyway. The dealer only repaired put a anti corrosion coating on the rear axle. The dealer stated the front axle had fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 169,784. Az.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the dealer (gurley leep Ford Lincoln, 320 e ireland rd, south bend, in 46614, (574) 291-6910) indicated that they serviced an unknown recall from the manufacturer for the reinforcement brackets and that they had not been required to provide any additional repairs. The dealer replaced the rear axles due to the reinforcement brackets fracturing while the vehicle was being driven below 25 mph. The dealer stated that they were not required by the manufacturer to reinstall reinforcement brackets. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and suggested replacing the same oem rear axles. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

While driving the van, the rear axle broke after going over a minor dip in the road from frost heaving. The safety recall had been completed by the local Ford dealership. Although the reinforcements were applied, and axle inspection completed by Ford certified mechanics the axle broke where the reinforcements were installed. Fords engineered fix has apparently only bought time for the next set of axle problems. I attempted to have the costs incurred for the axle replacement reimbursed to no avail. This is a concern because there are other Windstar owners who unknowingly driving vehicles that they believe are safe ,because this inadequate recall has has been completed.

In 2011 Ford recalled over 400000 vans (1997-2003) due to serious corrosion of axles and other components. Special repairs were done at Ford expense. Recently my mechanic informed me that the rear motor mount and the van sub frame had continued to rust badly to the extent that the unit was a safety risk. A search of the internet indicates that many, many repaired Ford vehicles have experienced very serious corrosion of the sub frames and the repaired axles with serious results including failure of sub frames and or axles when driving!!.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, an unknown part on the vehicle fractured causing the rear driver side tire to cave. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the body mount split in the middle from rust and knocked off the shock. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

Report receipt date: Aug 26, 2010 NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 Ford's recall no. Is 10s13. This vehicle (VIN#: 2fmza51461bb73391) had the recall performed back in 2001 for the rear axle. On 12/1/2014, my girlfriend brought to my attention that the left rear tire of the vehicle was leaning in towards the inner fender, come to find out, the axle has now failed and cracked after the recall was performed, and both the Ford dealer I took the van to, and also Ford corporate will not repair or replace the axle, stating that the recall was only good for 12 months, or 12,000 miles. Upon doing some research online, there has been multiple Ford Windstar owners who have had similar problems, and with no help from Ford to resolve this issue. . Read more...