Clunking Noise Problems of Ford Windstar

I have a bad vibration when im goin on the highway and when I hit bumps it makes a clunking sound and when I turn and makes a noise.

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On 8/12/12 as I was driving to new york I notice that every time there is a weight transfer I heard a clunking sound on the right front, after returning to new jersey I took the vehicle to sears auto to have it check out and was told and shown the defect was with the frame work which a recall was done for in 2011. The repair that the did in 2011 to the frame was in my opinion a death trap and I would suggest that you send a inspector to inspect the repair that Ford said they did to these frame work, the strap that they put on the frame in my opinion is like putting a band aid on a third degree burn. I took the vehicle back to Ford dealer in hackensack NJ and they are giving me a hard time, my vehicle has been there from Friday and today is Saturday @ 1430 they still haven't look at it, maybe because of the color of my skin the really don't care, but I don't think safety should come down to the color of a person skin. Thanks for your help.

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The contact owns a 1998 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, she heard a loud clunking noise. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear driver side axle was fractured in half. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who verified the failure but was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 100,000.

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Vehicle rear end started to sway at low speeds (<20 mph) clicking sound heard from the rear end when driving in reverse. Upon examination the rear axle beam was cracked through about 3/4 clean through on the drivers side directly behind the gas tank. Currently attempting to get repaired. Old part is available at this time.

I heard a clunking noise for about a month my husband looked under vehicle and seen rear axle was broken in half. The van was towed and a used rear axle was put on. We do have old axle.

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I have a Ford 2002 Windstar. While I was driving on the parkway going 45 to 55 miles per hour , I heard a clicking sound. Shortly after I got off the parkway, I drove about a half mile down the street. I smelled a burning smell, so I pulled the van over to investigate the problem. I noticed that my rear back tire was bowed inward. The tire had rubbed against the inside panel causing the tire to smoke and melt. It got really hot to the point I couldn't drive it. My rear axle is broken. I did some research on the internet and I was surprised to see the high number of people reporting the same problem that I am having about 1999-2003 Ford Windstars. I know the lord was with me and my family because this could have resulted in a very bad accident. Something needs to be done about these vans ASAP before someone is seriously hurt or killed. Thank you kindly! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I have replaced the rear axle now for the third time. The first time it broke in half coming into my home driveway. The second time I heard a thumping noise from the rear of the van and looked to find a crack in the axle,I replaced it yet again. This last time the same thing happened,clunking noise to find yet another crack. The van has 130,000 miles has some body rust,but no reason for something critical like this to be happening.

I had been hearing a dull squeaky, clicking noise from the left rear of my van for approximately a month. I took my van to the mechanic on 8/31/09 and they told me I needed new tires, an alignment and some front end work. I told them again that the noise was coming from the back, so I wasn't sure why I needed front end work and not back. I paid $767. 00. On 9/2/09 & 9/7/09, I took the van back because I was hearing the same noise. They test drove the car and didn't hear anything. They put the van on the lift, took the tires off and they couldn't find anything. The more I drove the van, the more I heard the noise. I noticed that the van would "fish tale" or shake more whenever I went over a bump. On 9/20/09 I took my van to a different mechanic to see if they could find anything wrong. I told them that it felt like I needed an alignment, although I had just had one on 8/31/09. The mechanic showed me that the top of the left rear tire was bent inward, causing the van to lean to one side. The mechanic put the van on the lift and showed me a crack so deep that if I had gone over one big pothole, my daughters and I could have been injured. I became infuriated at the place where I took my van initially, because I thought there was no way they could have missed that crack when they changed the tires. I took my van back to the initial mechanic. When they put the car on the lift, they said that they definitely would have noticed a crack that significant if it had been there before. I went on line and was amazed at the amount of cases I found that were very similar to mine. There is no way that all of these incidences are coincidences. The total amount to have it replaced was $836. 00. I called the Ford place and the person that I spoke with said that Ford won't do a recall unless there are at least 2,000 complaints. I wonder how many have actually died in a 2001 Ford Windstar because the axle broke . Unfortunately, they didn't live long enough to write a complaint.

Rear axle beam cracked in half about 1. 5 ft from driver side wheel . Heard clunking sound mechanic found crack.

1999 Ford Windstar - broken rear axle - van made minor clunking noises at low speed over bumps. On the highway, the van acted like the rear end was loose / tracking badly. A flashlight inspection at home showed a large open-gaped crack in the rear axle. Negative camber noticeable on driver-side rear tire. There are numerous examples on internet car forums with photographs documenting identical axle failures. Some reports mentioned total failures that led to motor vehicle accidents. The van is presently at a Ford dealer pending repair. Dealer personnel had no knowledge of this issue. I am extremely concerned for Windstar owners that may not be aware of the problem. Windstars are often used as school vehicles. I hope present Windstar owners can be notified prior to any fatality occurring.

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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed a clunking noise especially when driving over a bump in the road. Her sister had the same vehicle with the identical failure several months prior. The contact described the issue to her and was advised to visit her mechanic. The mechanic stated that he had never seen a crack in the rear axle beam, which should never occur. He further stated that it was due to either a defect in the design of the vehicle or the steel. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and would not be covered. The current and failure mileages were approximately 79,000.

Clunking noise in the front end. Dealer inspected and found strut rod bushing retainer loose and the subframe cracked. Repairs not covered under warranty, suspected that failures due to earlier transmission work on vehicle. Ford contacted.

When braking or turning right or left clunking noises comes from the front end of the vehicle.

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When traveling approximately 55mph or more vehicle would vibrate. Went to dealer & had the wheels changed 5 different times. The steering wheel would shake, but vehicle was controlable. There would be clunking noise going into drive or reverse. Has been an intermittent problem.