general problems of the 2004 Ford Windstar

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30-35 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from rear driver side. The contact discovered that the rear driver side axle detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was repaired under a recall in 2007 related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Djr.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, a crunching sound was heard from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Returned van to dealership, rear end making noise. Previous recall (August 2012) fix to reinforce rear axle now shows axle is cracked. Ford says they will not enact a repair, after numerous calls to customer service, the rep stated the recall department stated the fix is performing and the vehicle is safe to drive regarding the rear axle. I asked that they state that in writing to me. Looking at your website and the fatality that caused this recall, I suspect the car is not safe. The dealership agrees. What is your take? paul ives 630 668 4841 903 s hale st. Wheaton, IL 60189 pives@sbcglobal. Net.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that her vehicle was included and repaired under an unknown manufacturer's recall for the axle. After the repair, the axle fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, grey smoke emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, who stated that the rear axle broke. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 141,000.