Suspension Noise problems of the 2003 Ford Windstar

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, an abnormal sound was heard coming from the passenger's side rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to taylor Ford located at 13500 telegraph rd, taylor, mi 48180, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the suspension bracket was rusted and fractured from the axle. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but, provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving 30mph she heard an abnormal noise then the vehicle started to shake. The contact then veered off to the side of the road. No lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer fuccillo Ford of seneca falls 2027 us-20, seneca falls, NY 13148 (315)-568-9881 where it was diagnosed that the suspension failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000. Ck.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 25 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the rear axle detached. The vehicle was towed to a towing garage where it was diagnosed that the axle was detached in half and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called seymour Ford (2601 seymour rd, jackson, mi 49201, phone number: (517) 787-9500) where it was diagnosed that the rear axle reinforcement bracket failed and would contact Ford customer service to get an approval for the repair. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer informed the contact that the recall was past due and would not repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While driving 15 mph, the contact heard a scraping sound from underneath the vehicle and the rear passenger tire blew out. The contact noticed that the rear axle had fractured, which caused the tires to fail. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), but the vehicle had not been serviced. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While driving 65 mph, a clunking noise was heard and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a tire shop where it was diagnosed that the rear axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), but 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 vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While the vehicle was being driven, a burning rubber odor and loud noise were present. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle fractured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not eligible for repair per NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) because the brackets were not installed properly in 2011. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving over a bumps in the road a clunking noise would be present coming from the rear of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact indicated the vehicle was previously repaired under the NHTSA recall campaign number 10v385000(suspension). The failure mileage was 144,000. Jft.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear axles were fractured. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brackets were properly installed and the rear axles needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked at work they heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated upon returning to the vehicle the wheel was tiled inward. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed the rear axel fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of nhsta campaign number :15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle failure mileage was 198,000. Kh.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 10 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the rear tire was leaning inward. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the contact heard a noise from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact stated that the passenger side tire had fractured from the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle assembly, tire, rim and brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 30 mph, there was a loud noise present and the contact suddenly lost control of the vehicle. The contact merged over to an emergency lane and performed a brief inspection of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign numbers: 12v194000 (suspension) and 12v195000(suspension); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while reversing at unknown speeds, he heard an abnormal noise. Upon inspection, it was found that the rear axle was fractured and the front sub frame was completely rusted. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id numbers: 11v030000 (structure) and 12v195000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failures were confirmed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). While driving over bumps in the road, the contact heard noises being emitted from the rear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the rear axle was fractured. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not safe to be driven. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While driving 5 mph, the contact heard a noise from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that there was a rack in the right and left side of the rear axle. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly) and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 75,537.

We have not been properly informed about all of the recalls or other issues with our vehicle. The vehicle does have a lot of problems from the electrical, structure, engine lights are always throwing codes needing a lot of sensor replacements at our cost, the rpms seem to run fast sitting at a light(we have to turn off the engine and then restart), and the engine seems to run hot, brakes, cruise control(cannot use), traction control(cannot use), interior light are always flickering, passenger windows(cannot use) and door locks(cannot use), both rear windows(cannot use), leaks from roof, rear door and sliding doors, the cruise control, brake and traction control lights stay on while driving(we were told by a dealership that we can still drive the vehicle, but we won't have anti-lock brakes. ), the ac is always having trouble staying charged, the ac/heat control switches have malfunctioned(it has to be set away from the cold and the speed to 3/4 speed to work right), the battery keeps losing charge, the brake tail lights stay on draining the battery and had to get repaired by us because the dealership could not locate the problem, driver seat has malfunctioned(cannot use per dealership's request), cruise control and traction control does not work, suspension seems to have a lot of squeaks and popping sounds, alternator and starter had to be replaced several times, the coil packs need constant replacements, all spark plugs and wires had to be replaced before their time, cannot use the rear wiper because it goes down onto the paint and starts wiping the paint and not the rear window, constantly replacing exterior lights all around, the engine constantly cuts out, we told the dealership for several years that there was an antifreeze smell and they could not locate it until 5-28-13, replaced bad front and rear axles on 5/28/13 and many others. 12k-18k to repair everything.