Suspension Noise Problems of Ford Windstar - part 2

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the contact heard a noise from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact stated that the passenger side tire had fractured from the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle assembly, tire, rim and brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). While driving approximately 10 mph making a right turn, there was a loud rubbing noise emitting from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

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The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 30 mph, there was a loud noise present and the contact suddenly lost control of the vehicle. The contact merged over to an emergency lane and performed a brief inspection of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign numbers: 12v194000 (suspension) and 12v195000(suspension); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, an usual noise emitted and the rear driver's side slightly collapsed to the road. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact noticed that the rear axle fractured which caused the tire to tilt inwardly. The vehicle was towed to the residence. In 2010, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). The failure recurred recently and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 218,000. The VIN was unavailable. Js.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 mph, the suspension was unstable, causing a strong vibration and noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact indicated that burning plastic fumes emitted into the vehicle. In addition, the contact mentioned went over a bump and the vehicle was not riding steady. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and upon further inspection, it was noticed that the rear frame, rear axle and the coil spring fractured. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop who diagnosed that the rear frame, rear brake drums and coil springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving at a low speed, the contact heard a loud noise and a burning rubber odor. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the rear passenger tire was rubbing on the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 117,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while reversing, a loud abnormal noise was coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who confirmed that the axle was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 155,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 10 mph she heard an abnormal crackling sound, followed by a loud screeching sound. The contact then noticed that the entire rear of the vehicle had dropped to the ground. The contact was able to drive off of the main road where the police informed her that her rear axle had detached from the vehicle and was still in the middle of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised of NHTSA campaign number 12v195000 (suspension) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

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There in no accident yet but can happens at any time !!! extensive corosion on front subframe a specially on front control arm left and right side. Vechicle when driving is imposed to vibration comming from from left side. Any bump and hole create hammering noise from from suspension. After visual inspection noticed extensive corrosion to both front control arms. They can separate at any time. Car was inspected on Jan 04, 2014 and on Jan 24 ,2011 and notice was given "recal completed" time of the reacll completed in 0. 3 hours !!! there was no documents given to owner or any explanation what was wrong with the car. Curently both front control arm are almost are 95% coroded so the note as "recall completed" was only a joke. How the control arm can be completly coroded in 2 years ?? there was another dealer service - recall visit on Jul 11,2011 with the same issue and this time the "recall completed" take only 1. 8 hr. No information was given what was done and what parts was repair. . I was visitet local dealership service in new bern and was given information that there is no recall on my vechicle even the NHTSA issue reall on the same problem on may 2012. Ford do not like to admit that is a serious problem and need to be taken care. How many people need to be killed in the accident till Ford will finally admit that is a serious problem and potential of the deadly accident that can happens at any time. I do not like to hear "im sorry" from any Ford ceo when someone from my family will lost life if needed pictures of the coroded arms can be sent at any time. Car was in use from 2000-2011 in michigan and now as we moved is used in north carolina.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, she heard a loud noise as the vehicle began to bounce and roll. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the axle would need to be replaced. Two years prior, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been recently repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 161,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while reversing at unknown speeds, he heard an abnormal noise. Upon inspection, it was found that the rear axle was fractured and the front sub frame was completely rusted. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id numbers: 11v030000 (structure) and 12v195000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failures were confirmed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

No recall on my VIN # but I am having this issue. Suspension:front:springs:coil springs rubbing tires. Causing to use up tires fast. Make a rubbing noise when turning.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he heard several popping noises and then the rear wheels wobbled. After parking the vehicle at his home, he noticed that the rear axle had fractured. The contact was informed of a recall for NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified but stated the VIN was not part of a recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 138,800.

The contact owns a 1998 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while in reverse, the contact heard a loud sound from underneath the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear axle fractured and caused the rear tires to bend outward. The manufacturer stated the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign I. D. Number 12v195000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 180,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that she contacted the manufacturer regarding NHTSA campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension) and stated that the VIN was not included. The contact also mentioned that the rear axle on the vehicle was cracked, corroded and would make loud banging noises when driving at various speeds. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 122,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:12v195000 (suspension). The contact stated the vehicle was taken to a dealer for recall repair of rear axle. The repair was performed. The failure occurred after the recall repair. While making a right turn at 10 mph, there was a loud abnormal thump noise from the read of the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the safely. The left rear wheel was tilted in toward the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a service station. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The contact manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Jb.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear and the vehicle veered to the left and right. The contact discovered that the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension) but the failure recurred three years later. The contact stated that the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,723.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 20 mph the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road. After inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The technician stated the rear axle would have to be replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

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The rear suspension had been making noise for a few days. Visual inspection didn't show anything obvious. Backing out of the driveway the rear axel snapped in half approximately 18 inches from the drivers side tire.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). While driving over bumps in the road, the contact heard noises being emitted from the rear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the rear axle was fractured. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not safe to be driven. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000.

The contact owns a 1998 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud clanking noise outside the vehicle and immediately the vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The contact noticed the rear axle was completely fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the technician advised him there was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer who stated the vehicle was ineligible for the recall repair due to the date range mentioned in the recall summary. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 194,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The contact stated while driving 20 mph, she heard a loud clanking noise and noticed that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was safely driven home and then towed to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages was 160,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle and maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and they stated that the rear axle required replacement. There was a recall related to the failure under NHTSA campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly); however the vehicle was ineligible because it was not currently registered or sold in the united states, as mentioned in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 57 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the sub frame in the front of the vehicle had corroded and fractured. In addition, the contact stated that the arm of the sub frame behind the driver's side front tire had corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 141,000. Pam.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was fine and did not need to be repaired. Approximately 4 months later, the contact noticed a loud rattling noise coming from the rear. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the rear axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was unknown.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The vehicle was included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 12v194000 (suspension:front:control arm) and was repaired. After the repair the contact noticed a clunking noise while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated there was water dripping from the air conditioner line where the original corrosion occurred on the subframe which corroded the part added under the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated the subframe would have to be replace. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate mileage was unknown. Da.

While switching from rear drive to forward drive, big noise was heard. Unable to drive car after due to front wheel suspension break, passenger side. Front suspension was replaced.

Driving my 1999 Ford Windstar, when I noticed a banging noise on the passenger side front. Stopped by a garage and found the noise came from the passenger tire shifting back and forth due to the engine cradle rotting on both sides where the suspension connects. After researching this online,I find its a widespread problem, esp. In regions where road salt is used. This is a very dangerous problem. I have already replaced my rear axle and find out now that they are being recalled. Is Ford going to take responsibility for these parts?.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While driving 5 mph, the contact heard a noise from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that there was a rack in the right and left side of the rear axle. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly) and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 75,537.

I had been hearing a clunking noise after my wife reported it to me when she was backing up. It took a few days before I heard it as well. I couldn't figure out if it was the exhaust or suspension. A few weeks goes by and it got worse. Managed to look under it at a gas station and saw a crack on the back side of the axle from bottom to almost the top. Normal driving, no towing. I haven't fixed it yet because I don't want to spend $1000 on a repair using another failure prone part, same reason I haven't attempted the abs repairs on the van.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar; while driving at 35 mph the tires started making an unusual noise and then he heard metal scraping on the pavement, he pulled over onto the side of the road and discovered that his rear suspension was broken; the vehicle had to be towed to his home; there was no diagnostic test done or repairs; the manufacturer was not contacted and he stated that the dealer was no longer in business so he could not contact him. The failure and current mileage were 195,000. .

Ford Windstar 2000 broken rear axle. 2 weeks prior had intermittent grinding noise which vehicle owners identified as a suspension problem. Sounds was most notable on uneven terrain, but not all the time. Upon further inspection, noted broken rear axle. No consequences, vehicle was taken off road before axle broke in half. Part will be replaced.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. He stated that while driving over a bump at unknown speeds, the rear end of the vehicle swerved and produced an abnormal noise. Upon further investigation, the contact found that the rear suspension had fractured. The dealer advised the repairs would be at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 106,000. Updated 10/27/10.

Reading on-line because my mechanic's puzzled about the noises, I find that it's not only the 1999+ Windstars that have had a problem, but -- if you would look at #2 and #3 here at this link:. . Read more...

A loud noise from the rear suspension while turning led me to look under the rear end and find the rear axel had a crack approximately half way through it in the center.