general problems of the 2002 Ford Windstar

The rear axle passenger side broke.

Rear axle . Fell on the highway split in half while I was driving on a state hwy 71 at 45 mph. Cracked rear axle. 2002 Ford Windstar part of a recall for rear axle. No warning was given and didn't know about the recall until after it happened. Inspection was preformed by a mechanic. I could have flipped or rolled or caused a major collision as this highway is very heavily traveled.

The driver and passenger side sliding doors tend to not open or close correctly sometimes you have to manually pull them open or they do not completely close and you have to bump the back end of it to close right.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle experienced severe vibration when the rear axle fractured causing the driver to almost lose control of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 12v194000 (suspension). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 185,000.

Engine cradle rusted through and snapped while backing out of a parking spot leaving me stuck with tires in two different directions.

This 2002 red Ford Windstar is reported stolen out of kansas city mo.

Rotted rear axle beam , 2002 Ford Windstar , this vehicle was taken to a near by town Ford dealership : ace motors in woodbury NJ , for the rear axle recall in 2015 not sure if anything has been repaired or not I was just told by the dealership that the vehicle was inspected and passed and ok to drive but when the axle broke on the driver side I took pitchers and it looks like someone has put on some kind of slave clamps on both sides of the axle that I don't see on other Ford Windstar Mini vans ( see pitchers ) called up the dealership ace motors and they said to bring it up to them and they will have a look at it and maybe it can be put in a claim ticket but again maybe not , it's hard enough to put on a flatbed tow truck with the damage that it has and if some reason they don't put a claim ticket in I can't afford to keep towing this vehicle all over the place so dealership gave me the Ford I. N. C company phone number : 800-392-3673 , so I called them and more less they told me there is nothing they can do , one thing I'm happy about is we was going slow in my home town pulling off the main road onto a side road heading to the house when it happened and nobody got heart when it happened even though it was so loud and nosy think it broke a shook and brake lines . 8 / 8 / 2019.

This 2002 Ford Windstar is reported stolen out of kansas city mo.

2002 Ford Windstar. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall notices never received for vehicle.

Rear axle assembly snapped yet our VIN is not on recall list. This was not due to any accident or damage on our behalf this was simple daily in town five miles driving then snapped and not usable. We were driving and turned left and. Or even two blocks the vehicle made a snap sound almost like a popped tire. Both tired are inward and the vehicle ian now parked due to the snapping of this.

The sweigh bar links have been replaced twice. Breaks and rosters too! the tires are new with inlinement and rotation done! I have went through several sets of tires! the vehicle just doesn't drive correctly! the vehicle is also missing with no found reason and will randomly die! it feels very lose and unsafe on the road! the coil pack, plugs and plug wires replaced! all new fluids including antifreeze, break fluid, power steering fluid, oil and transmission fluid! the air filter and other filters! new fuel pump and it's still not right! break light comes on and off and emergency break isn't set nor is it low on fluid! new breaks and caliber and rotor! seriously have invested slot of money in this vehicle! also motor for windows being replaced now! gage hand will periodically go all the way to the right the after a few seconds go back to normal! this started in April of 2017 and is still continuing.

We got a recall on our Ford Windstar for the rear axle. The axle snapped while we were driving and we contacted yankee Ford in south portland in so. Portland me. And we had aaa tow it there jame at Ford motor company approved the axle to be replaced and yankee Ford replaced it and now Ford won't pay for it and we haven't had a vehicle for 3-4 weeks. Yankee Ford is 207-799-5591 and ask for dan brubach. The state of maine attorney general's office tracy thompson 207-626-8851 said I should make a complaint through you. We could have been killed. We can't have our vehicle now as the part had been put on and Ford says that this jame never had the authority to request. This . She had spoken with ernie bodman 1-207-799-5591 and authorized it. We are beyond upset and would like to have our vehicle. Yankee has tried but Ford won't pay them. We were on the road when it happened. Luckily we weren't on a highway. Yankee Ford has the pictures that was taken when jame requested them. Dan brubach spoke with randy arnoldi who is the service manager for the boston and above division and randy said most likely it wouldn't be paid. It is not our fault jame approved the work to be done. It had been a federal recall. The last recall was sent out in Feb. It said but we didn't get it until March.

2002 Windstar recall I was driving down the road one day to find out all off all the shifters but neutral the van suddenly had stopped going we could not go in drive reverse or anything find out stuck in middle of intersection with cars coming our way this problem is still unknown.

Vehicle currently at the dealership for more than two months awaiting from Ford customer relationship center to resolve the issue as the dealer wont fix the corroded sub frame instead they want the crc dept send the parts to them, according to crc dept they escalated the issue to the second level but no action until now has been taken. . . I feel that they're ignoring my request or has been sitting there without taking any action. We almost died on this as the passenger side wheel fell off. . I'm trying my luck if you can help us to resolve the issue with them. . . Thanks danilo zanoria-owner.

Leaving parking lot at work my car fully accelerated, lost steering and crashed into steel post. Inspection revealed both rear engine cradle mounts were completely rusted through causing rear engine cradle to drag on the ground. Which caused loss of steering, full throttle and crashed right front of vehicle.

Our van had a recall on the rear axle in 2010. The repair was made by an authorized Ford dealer. While returning from a weekend trip on October 4, 2015, and driving on a busy pennsylvania interstate, the rear axle broke in the exact spot of repair. I initially lost control of the car, but was able to guide it to shoulder of road. I subsequently learned there is an extended recall on the rear axle, as the initial repair may not have been correct. Car was inspected, and now Ford motors said they are not responsible. They will authorize a new axle at a discounted rate of $300. 00 to us, and we are responsible for replacing our shredded tire. We also must pay tow fees.

I try to stop and the abs would not work.

The abs and brake light indicators turn on sporadically and remain on until the car is restarted. I have watched for some patterns, but seen few. Cooler weather keeps them off longer and when it is hotter out, then they turn on quickly. I might also drive the car for 30-45 minutes before they turn on, and when I restart the car, it is inconsistent on if they come back on or stay off. This has been happening for quite some time and is now happening more routinely than when it first started.

Driving van hit small bump in road abs system comes on . Now l brake get hot due to abs control module coming on .

From a stop, started making a left hand turn when the brake warning light and the abs warning light came on. There may be a possible leak from the scds which could end up causing a fire. I will have it inspected.

The rear axle broke into while driving at low speed.

My abs and brake lights have been coming on while driving and staying on for months. I am not sure if there is an issue with Ford Windstars in general or if there is an issue that causes this.

Rear axle broke in half as I was turning a corner at very low speed, causing to loose control of vehicle and run off road.

The abs brake light comes on and will not go off. This happens despite the vehicle being checked and serviced, etc. It's not the only panel problem. Odometer, speedometer, etc. Frequently freak out and spin wildly. Also, the turn signal on the right will stick, and the turn signal on alarm will sound endlessly.

Van intermittently has abs light, trac control off light, and emergency brake light all on at various times. If vehicle is turned off sometimes lights go off sometimes they do not. Also at random times the theft light will come on and van will immediately shut off (this occurs at speeds over 35mph). In addition the power steering resevoir will not hold fluid. Needs to have fluid added at least 2 times a day. With the exception of the power steering issue, the brake failure and the theft system failure is extremely dangerous. I have seen numerous complaints regarding these items. I took my vehicle to Ford for repair of the recall on the speed module and they told me that these other issues were not their problem. I called Ford customer service and the individual on the phone told me that if I felt it was unsafe then I should sell my van. This is an extremely dangerous problem with Ford vans. . . . The brakes fail and the theft system is faulty!!!!!! they should not be allowed to manufacture any vehicles!!!!.

My abs light is on and my brake light will also be on at times. Have had brake work done and checked several times. They find nothing wrong with brakes. Told I could get new abs computer system put in but nothing wrong with brakes and that would just be $$$$$$ and I have already spent several hundreds of dollars on it. Even had new brake pads put on again in 2014 with a new caliper, still light appears. It goes off and then it seems when driven for a while lights come back on. At times I do smell something like it is hot but did not find anything. I am also having my engine light staying on. Code is showing lean fuel. Mechanics have done all kinds of test including I think a smoke test and showing no leaks. I have spent a lot of money trying to get this problem fixed and having no success. I am using certified mechanics and my husband has also been in the front end business for over 30 years and known as one of the best. So I have my abs light and brake light and my engine light on???? bought used van 2009 I now have 144,000 and I keep my van serviced.

Since I purchased this van from steuben/yates county pro-action in nys wheels to work program, I have had numerous problems with my Ford Windstar. 1st problem was with emmision code stating it needed a map censor; 2nd issue was the sway bar broke (was repaired under recall at Ford dealership in elmira, NY Jan 2012). After numerous complaints to the car dealer ship I purchased the Windstar from the garage, their mechanic replaced o-rings in the engine to fix the map censor in Jan 2012 as well. In February 2014 I invested a little over 1,800. 00 in repairs to my mechanic for; tune up, strutts and shocks, brakes all around, wheel bushings, and a wheel alignment. I keep the van well maintained with oil changes and lately my radiator is loosing fluid. I always stop in where I maintain it and the business is always topping off the radiator fluid and when scheduled oil changes are due, I am always a quart low on oil. Most recent incident: I will be driving along and the van turns off and turns back on while driving. At night when this would happen I have no headlights for a brief moment but that is still an unsafe van. Also, I get an electric shocked every time I touch the van as I get in to go somewhere. ****this is my first and last Ford!!****.

Van won't go into gear or drive . I don't know if it the corrosion fractures of front lower control arm or transmission . Trying to find out if any recalls would be on the van on what's going on with it .

Front heat not working. Was told it was the blend door actuator. This Ford Windstar was not. . I say not built Ford tough!.