Suspension Torsion Bar Problems of Ford Windstar

Ford Windstar owners have reported 5 problems related to suspension torsion bar (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.

1 Suspension Torsion Bar problem of the 2002 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 05/17/2007

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed rust along the filler pipe on the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the contact was not informed what was causing the failure and the vehicle was not serviced. In addition, while traveling 30 mph, the contact noticed that the front end of the vehicle would begin to sway left to right. Moments later, the rear of the vehicle had also begun to sway from left to right. The contact examined the vehicle and discovered that the front torsion bars were hanging off of the vehicle and the rear axle was partially separate. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer nor repaired. The current mileage was 100,000 and the failure mileage was 65,000.

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2 Suspension Torsion Bar problem of the 1998 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 10/15/2002

The sway bar broke, which caused the vehicle to pull to the left.

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3 Suspension Torsion Bar problem of the 1998 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 07/02/2002

While vehicle was parked consumer saw front sway bar hanging down on passenger's side of vehicle.

4 Suspension Torsion Bar problem of the 1996 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 05/23/2002

Consumer states while driving the sway bar broke, without any warning. Dealer contacted.

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5 Suspension Torsion Bar problem of the 1998 Ford Windstar

The sway bar broke off inside the bushing. Which caused the vehicle to ride rough and bounce up and down.




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