Suspension Noise Problems of Ford Windstar - part 1

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. The contact was informed that the suspension bracket was rusted and fractured from the axle. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but, provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 1998 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard a hissing sound coming from the vehicle, but could not identify where the sound originated. The contact also began to smell a burning rubber odor. The contact pulled into a nearby driveway and placed the vehicle in park. The contact was unable to identify any failures with the vehicle. The contact called a certified mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failures were similar to NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. While the contact's husband was driving 20 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The driver was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road and noticed smoke rising from the rear driver's side tire. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver's side axle detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called fred beans Ford of newtown (located at 10 n sycamore st, newtown, PA 18940, (215) 968-3806) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 130,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving 10 mph over a speed bump, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact depressed the brake pedal and was able to park the vehicle in a nearby parking lot. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver's side tire was bent inward towards the vehicle. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and then towed to superior Ford of Plymouth (9700 56th Ave n, Plymouth, mn 55442, (877) 735-4755). The dealer stated that the vehicle did not qualify to be included in the recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000.

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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving 10 mph, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was informed that the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard a clunking sound emerging from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence where it was discovered that the rear axle fractured. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) back in 2015 for the second time. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the recurrence. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver heard a noise coming from the rear driver's side tire. The contact coasted the vehicle into a parking lot and noticed that the rear driver's side axle had detached without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 280,000.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving 30mph she heard an abnormal noise then the vehicle started to shake. The contact then veered off to the side of the road. No lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer fuccillo Ford of seneca falls 2027 us-20, seneca falls, NY 13148 (315)-568-9881 where it was diagnosed that the suspension failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000. Ck.

Tl - the contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. While driving at 35 mph, the contact noticed a crunching sound and smoke coming from under the vehicle, which smelled of rubber burning. The contact pulled off the highway and called triple a to get towed to the dealer. The dealer (bob gillingham Ford inc: 8383 brookpark rd, parma, OH 44129) where the technician informed the contact that the bracket was put correctly and that the recall: 15v608 (suspension) and there was a 2nd recall:10v385000 (suspension) were not valid for this vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. A VIN search revealed 1 recall:15v608 (suspension). The vehicle had not been repaired and the failure mileage was 112,000. Nb.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal high pitch sound and noticed a burning odor without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over and observed that the rear axle had fractured. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (sharpnack Ford, 1200 s conwell Ave, willard, OH, 44890) where it was diagnosed that the rear axle failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was included in a previous unknown NHTSA campaign number for the rear axle (June 20, 2011). On November 2, 2015, the rear axle was inspected again and repaired as needed due to brackets improperly being installed per NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). No additional assistance was offered and the contact was advised to call NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 25 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the rear axle detached. The vehicle was towed to a towing garage where it was diagnosed that the axle was detached in half and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called seymour Ford (2601 seymour rd, jackson, mi 49201, phone number: (517) 787-9500) where it was diagnosed that the rear axle reinforcement bracket failed and would contact Ford customer service to get an approval for the repair. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer informed the contact that the recall was past due and would not repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 15 mph, there was a bumping noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that both rear tires were turned inwards. The contact called noble Ford, (2200 n 20th Ave, newton, IA 50208) and was informed to call NHTSA to have the vehicle towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving 5 mph, the rear axle on the driver side failed without warning. The contact received a recall notification letter in September of 2016 for NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). On October 28, 2016, the vehicle was taken to a local dealer (hutch Ford Lincoln, 213 s mayo trail, paintsville, ky, 41240) where the vehicle was inspected and it was determined that the remedy did not need to be applied. The contact went to an unknown local dealer in pikeville, ky for a second opinion and to notify them that she observed that the vehicle had bounced and made an abnormal squeaking sound. The dealer informed the contact that because the first dealer marked the vehicle off from the recall list, that they could not inspect the vehicle free of charge. The vehicle was not diagnosed due to the fee. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 30 mph, there was a noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact drove into a fuel station and was informed that the front axle detached and needed to be taken to a dealer. The vehicle was later towed to the Ford Lincoln dealer (located at 147 w 11 st, huntington station, NY 11746) where it was diagnosed that the front axle detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the contact was waiting for authorization from the manufacturer. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While driving 15 mph, the contact heard a scraping sound from underneath the vehicle and the rear passenger tire blew out. The contact noticed that the rear axle had fractured, which caused the tires to fail. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), but the vehicle had not been serviced. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While driving 65 mph, a clunking noise was heard and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a tire shop where it was diagnosed that the rear axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), but the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While the vehicle was being driven, a burning rubber odor and loud noise were present. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle fractured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not eligible for repair per NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) because the brackets were not installed properly in 2011. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving over a bumps in the road a clunking noise would be present coming from the rear of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact indicated the vehicle was previously repaired under the NHTSA recall campaign number 10v385000(suspension). The failure mileage was 144,000. Jft.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that an abnormal clicking sound emitted on the front passenger side of the lower control arm rear attaching bracket. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was noticed that the bolt was not being torqued correctly on the front lower control arm. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). While driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear driver side tire was pushed in the vehicle and the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear axles were fractured. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brackets were properly installed and the rear axles needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. While pulling into a parking space at a very low rate of speed, a loud banging noise occurred. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the front passenger side suspension spring had fractured. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise underneath the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the front lower subframe bracket was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked at work they heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated upon returning to the vehicle the wheel was tiled inward. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed the rear axel fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of nhsta campaign number :15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle failure mileage was 198,000. Kh.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. While driving various speeds, an abnormal odor and noise were noticed from the passenger side wheel. The vehicle moved in reverse when the gear shifter was in the drive position. The failure occurred constantly and the anti-brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was serviced for NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 356,078.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph there was a loud noise and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The contact got out of the vehicle and discovered that the rear axle had fractured. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not take to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 167,000. Sw.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, there was an abnormal sound while making a left turn. The rear axle fractured and the contact lost control of vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:10v385000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Tw.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The vehicle was serviced under the NHTSA campaign number: 12v195000(suspension) however, the remedy failed. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, a crunch noise was heard and the vehicle coasted forcefully to the left side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle had fractured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Jo.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 35 mph, there was a whistling sound coming from the passenger side. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven. While driving approximately 30 mph over a man hole cover, the vehicle jerked to the left and right. The failure recurred on several occasions while driving at various speeds when the vehicle drove over any type of bumps, cracks, and man hole covers on the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 182,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph making a right turn, there was a loud abnormal noise and the vehicle veered a little off course without warning. The contact pulled over and discovered that the axle had fractured and the driver¿s side rear tire had bend inward. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had been repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). However, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed that the rear axle had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph a loud popping sound was heard that came from the rear and the vehicle suddenly became undrivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle had fractured. The vehicle was repaired and approximately 1 month later the failure reocurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that in 2011 the vehicle had been repaired under NHTSA campaign number 10v385000(suspension). The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the same failure after the recall remedy was performed. The failure mileage was 103,000. Jft.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 10 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the rear tire was leaning inward. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle emitted a loud abnormal noise from the rear driver side. The contact discovered that the rear driver side tire was angled at 90 degrees towards the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). When the vehicle was brought to the dealer to be repaired under the recall, the mechanic stated that the repair was not necessary. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 209,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while coming to a complete stop, a loud popping noise emitted outside of the vehicle and the rear end collapsed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. In 2011, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension); however, the remedy was insufficient. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. While driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle emitted a loud noise. The contact discovered that the rear axle fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the repair for NHTSA campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension) was performed; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 212,000. Updated 7/1/cn.