Suspension Problems of Ford Windstar

Ford Windstar owners have reported 1,587 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 31 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (592 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension (399 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Ford Windstar

The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 11v030000 (structure) and 15v608000 (suspension). The contact stated that while approaching a traffic signal and driving slowly, the vehicle shook, and the engine shifted.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. While driving 65 mph, the rear axle cracked without warning. The contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle, but managed to regain control. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder and then taken to an independent mechanic.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while reversing at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal booming sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the front spring had fractured and punctured the passenger’s side front tire.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

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.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Axle problem

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently came to a complete stop. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear wheels were crooked and rubbing against the inner fender well.   Read details...




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