Ford Windstar owners have reported 5 problems related to rear axle spindle (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the Windstar.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, the rear axle fractured. There was no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a stress crack caused by excessive corrosion. The vehicle had not repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle vibrated violently and made a loud dragging noise. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the rear axle fractured due to excessive corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 12v193000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
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The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. When attempting to make a turn into her drive-way at 40 mph, smoke began emanating from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection she noticed that the axle had fractured, and that the tires were tilted. The dealer was notified, but no assistance was provided. No repairs have been made. The failure and current mileage was 103000.
Broken rear axle beam.
Rear axle broke in half.
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