Steering Rack Problems of Ford Windstar

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The transmission failed while the vehicle was idling at a stop sign. The contact was able to drive home in reverse at 35 mph and the transmission was replaced. The rack and pinion is gradually getting worse and the contact experiences difficulty when turning the vehicle. The dealer stated that fluid was leaking at the boot replacement and the repair would cost $600. The vehicle is currently parked at his residence. The manufacturer stated that the component was not under recall or warranty, so they would not be able to assist. The current mileage was 72,000 and failure mileage was 69,000.

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Whining noise from power steering. Replaced pump on 5-18, still noisy. Found out on 5-21-07 that rack and pinion was bad, allowing fluid to leak into bellows boots one of which burst, spraying fluid all over dealership. Van could not be driven since boot will fill up with fluid again, spraying it on brake rotor. Dealer wanted $900 to replace rack and pinion. Checked on various websites. This seemed to be a common complaint with Ford.

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Power steering leaking at steering rack on 1999 Ford Windstar. Approx. 63,000 miles on vehicle. Intial inquiry with mechanic; replacement of rack. Vehicle should not be driven until repaired, loss of power steering at driving speeds can cause loss of control. What is being done regarding this premature failure?.

Sudden loss of power steering. . . 1999 Ford Windstar 68000 mile need driving pump & rack replaced @ $1000. After speaking with number of friends and visiting forums, note that this safety problem appears widespread. Apparent design defect. Ak.

Steering rack failure on 1999 Ford winstar (internal seal failure - 48,182 miles).

1999 Ford Windstar, with 58,000 miles leaks power steering fluid out of left rack. Dealer says common problem with rack and pinion. Makes grinding and squealing sound , constant loss of fluid.

Power steerin rack is leaking fluid. After having to replace the power steering pump ($335+), becuase it burned out due to the failure of the rack, ( leaking fluid through the rack, system couldn't maintain system pressure) I am now faced with having to replace the rack at a cost of over $600.

My 1999 Ford Windstar has suffered a complete steering rack failure with less than 70,000 miles on the vehicle. The service technician informed me the original part was prone to early failure and the replacement component was much improved. However, if there is a flaw in the original part, I feel that Ford should pay for the repair.

Power steering leak, black power steering fluid, loud when turning left or right,brought to mechanic,replaced power steering rack. Still have black power steering fluid ,car still loud when turning wheel.

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While driving at 40 mph steering gear rack broke, causing loss of steering and a leakage of power steering fluid. Also, vehicle veered to left and right all over the road. Consumer then slowed down and pulled to the side of the road. The manufacturer has been contacted. First failure at 46,561 miles, second at 62,500.

The power steering rack is leaking which causes the vehicle to lose power steering while driving.