2000 FORD Windstar

Rear-axle cracked on highway 80, fortunately, I realized when I stopped at a rest area, otherwise, I would be dead by now with my wife. The car already had the 2 recalls and the steel reinforcements were installed, but it cracked on the left side of the reinforcement. The mechanic installed a used one from the junkyard without reinforcement, so now I am not sure if the axle mounted is an old one that was not fixed by the recall or part of a production after the recall.

rear axle broke while I was driving. I don\\\\\\\'t feel that we as consumers should have to pay to replace the axle. I was unable to get it repaired with the recall because of the cost. Now I have no vehicle to drive.

Broken real axle. Have had several recalls on this and for me to get it inspected I had to pay $300.00 to get a new rear axle. I feel that under a recall from the manufacturer it should be paid for by them since it was a faulty part in the beginning.

THE REAR AXLE CRACKED (AFTER BEING PREVIOUSLY \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"FIXED\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" BY FORD). This is the THIRD OFFICIAL RECALL according to what I read elsewhere (although I think this is the fifth mailing I received). This time it needs to be REPLACED. FORD wants ME TO PAY $300 because it\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"an old car\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\". There has already been ONE DEATH attributed (I\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'m sure \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"allegedly\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"), to rear axle failure. There has been many more \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"near misses\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\". There are even YouTube videos.

Broken rear axle. VIN is not included in recall.

My rear Axel was broke before we got the van and it just broke yesterday and the guy at the garage said they tried to fix it before and didn\'t donir right car hop should have never sold us the car like this.

Rear axle horizontal crack six to eight inches with upward cracks two thirds up at an angle on front and back of center of axle . Had brackets installed at sides on earlier recall they also applied epoxy somewhere had to have vehicle overnight to cure . Was told if cracks had occurred where the brackets were applied earlier they would replace rear axle at no cost but since it cracked in the middle it was not Fords fault . But If I felt it needed replaced they would out of the goodness of their hearts in the sake of customer satisfaction would replace it with customer contribution of $ 300.00 . A rear axle should not fail in the life of a vehicle . This vehicle has never hauled anything but a couple adults and a couple of kids . No trailers or boats no hitch installed .It has been washed in a Robo- wash at least once a week except for the last two years .It has been slely used a a work vehicle 16 miles a day one adult no passengers .

Paint falling off so bad,electrical problems inside an outside of the vehicle. Having problems with the cooling system.

A Ford recall on the rear axle of our van was repaired in June of this year. Prior to bring the vehicle in for repair we(husband and myself) noticed damage to both rear tires on the inside walls – hot and sticky (the rear axle was severely corroded and we could visibly see the tires resting against the rear axle) when I brought it in for the recall ( a day later) and asked the service dept. to investigate the damage on the two rear tires, the service dept. stated the tires were not damaged and in good order. In September the left rear tire went flat and I called the dealership, they dismissed the claim and suggested it was something else. In October I took the tire to them to see if they could confirm where the damaged tire was leaking from. As a result of taking it in to them and watching them diagnose, I was able to confirm with the service dept. the leak did come from the inside wall of the tires exactly where it was visibly worn from resting against the axle. I wanted Ford Motor Co. to replace both tires and I was denied after filing a case with their vehicle technology hotline, and I received no assistance from the Varsity Ford dealer in Ann Arbor MI. I stated in my report/complaint that the damage to these tires could have and still could cause a serious accident. We are now looking to replace the tires with new ones and I will keep the tires in the hopes to resolve the expense of replacement with Ford.

Throttle position sensor. went a whole school year with no car to take the kids to school in. Ford just did the recall repairs and now their is an acceleration problem since I started it in their lot. the gas gauge and the digital miles to empty have never been right since i bought the van, if the gas gets under 60 miles to empty or not halfway under the quarter tank mark then you will run out of gas. front heat vents only ever blew out ice cold air. Top back vents barely blow anything but the floor vent does. must have the front vents on for back to work, so in the winter the front seats get ice cold air and freeze. defrost is only ice cold so you know that doesn’t always work. The vents make a loud annoying noise all the time, even when the vents are off. The noise changes tones and volume. the lights in the car flicker too much and sometimes go out for a while and the dash board lights flicker and go crazy. the power sliding doors work when they want to. the doors go through phases where they do not want to close and keep popping back open…even when you shut it manually…takes time to get it closed. Then other times they will not want to unlock and open. you can pull the lock up by hand and the door won’t unlock. the power side mirrors are not power unless you only want to move it up. Ford did my recall repairs and destroyed the tie rods and sway bar links. Ford says my exhaust is rusting off

My Ford Windstar had a “recall” on the rear axle. I took my van to Mike Finnin Ford in Dubuque, IA and their mechanics checked the axle. They reported that my axle was not in any danger of cracking. I am confused on the terminology of “factory recall” used, as if an item is “recalled” should it not be replaced? I am hesitant to drive any long distances because of the fear the axle could be weaken somewhere and cause an accident. I gave all of my paperwork to the Finnin Company the day the van was inspected.

We have paint beginning to peel off the van at least five locations through-out the exterior of the van. The paint peeled off the luggage rack a year ago. Ford has refused help to us, although our dealer might have worked some deal where would would have to pay for about fifty percent of the reapir. We haven’t done anything yet but think of dumping it. So much for taking good care of this van (American made piece of junk made where quality is job one), with the idea we might keep this thing awhile.

We do not own a Ford Windstar but we did recently rent one from Hertz in Denver Colorado while on a vacation. On day 2 of our vacation my wife closed the manual sliding door from within the minivan and broke two fingers. The handle on the door is placed so close to the edge of the door that if you attempt to close the door with your fingers extended simply end up with smashed fingers or broken ones as is the case with my wife. My wife did nothing wrong and ended up with 2 broken fingers just for closing a mini-van door. The more I think of this the more it angers me. She can’t be the only one to have had this happend to her. We would like to know if others have reported similar problems to you and would like to know what we can do about it. Any help here is appreciated.Thanks,Jim [email protected]

Vehicle purchased used from local Ford dealer (City Ford)w/approx. 20,000 miles in September 2001. In September 2002, it was brought to the attention of the dealer that transmission is “clunking” when shifted into drive or reverse. Dealer took it for test drive and noted on invoice that transmission was OK at the time. Now in December 2005, vehicle takes a long time to engage in reverse. Dealer says tranny needs an overhaul, but won’t take responsibility for any of the repair cost.

vam quit without warningwas towed to mr transmissionreplaced clutches gasketsseals, ringsrebuilt torque converterexternal cooler installedepc solenoic1/2 servo pistonsonnax boost valveetc

tRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING IN FORWARD MOTION. NO WARNING.

Transmission locked up when climbing hill… car behind me almost hit me…Ford dealer would not honor 60000 mile warranty only 2000 miles over.. wanted 3200 to fix…took to AAMCO twice to get it right.. said he fixes many of these..AAMCO man said 2000 models had a defective plate in it but Ford refuses to admit it.

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. AS WELL AS NEW TIE RODS.

Transmission failed without warning while driving. All forward gears lost, only reverse worked.

TIE RODSHAVE HAD THREE TRANSMISSIONS SINCE BUYING IN OCT 2001A/C FAILED IN SEPTEMBER, FIVE MONTHS LATER ALL PARTS AGAIN FAILED

The van suddenly died on the freeway while running @ speed of 65 miles per hour. The mileage on the van is below 70,000 approximately. We are totally out of warranty. But should not be facing all the mechnical problems with so small mileage. Dealer is asking for around $3,600 for repairs.

The right hand side electric door stoped working.Put van in forward gear one morning and it would not move. The Ford dealership said that the Sun gear just broke. We had no prior transmission problems. We have to have the transmission rebuilt.We have only owned the van for 6 months.

The power steering pump failed just out of warranty. The $300 was a pleasure to pay compared to the transmission. My wife was pulling across a busy road from a stop when the van made a bang and it just stopped. She had enough momentum to get across and partially pull over. I had it towed, and learned that the trans was gone. Apparently this is quite common. Over $2K for the repair. I called ford, they told me they were sorry, but too bad for me. This is ridiculous.

The power steering fluid pump has broken; The rack & Pinion system is damaged and needs to be replaced. The hose is also damaged. It makes a noise when steering and when we took it in to get it checked out, they tell us that we need to pay $600.00 as we are just out off warranty. This car is 1 month shy of its 3 year anniversary and to have a major problem like this is outrageous; Thru\\\’ our reliable mechanic ( who is not a FORD SERVICE TECHNICIAN), the rumor is that FORD has seen this problem and has done fixes for cars that are under warrnty; Should\\\’nt this be a recall?

The paint on our roof rack has been slowly chipping away. We never use the roof rack. I was told by a service manager that he does not know of a car that just starts to do this. I was also told that I HAD a 5 year rust warranty so my dealership will not entertain any though of a repair. To make matters worse, we tookthe car in to be fixed due to a knocking sound from the engine which we were told was fixed in May;however it was found out that the problem was never fixed properly and we are out of warranty. They expect myself or the warranty company to pay for a part which they overlooked back in May.

The Paint is peeling on the roof of the vehicle only along one of the corrugated edges right down the middle of the roof. Ford has told me the paint is not covered by the pricy warranty I purchased. The vehicle is barely 4 years old and had less than 100,000 KM on it when I reported it to ford. They also told me the only way it would be covered is if it was caused by rust, and had rusted through. I believe these problems have been reported to a number of auto manufacturers and they do not advertise the fact as it would be too costly to repair all claims.

The paint is coming off the roof of my white Windstar. The dealer has told me that it was only warrantied for 3 years, however they could make an exception of two additional years (\"but that is a secret\"). This will not help me however as the 2000 vehicle was purchased September 2000 and therefore they would only cover it until September 2005. I purchased the minivan new from this dealer for $30,000 and expressed that I feel the paint should last more than 51/2 years. They gave me the ford service number as the dealer will do nothing for me. I called the ford # to be told the exact same thing. Basically, too bad the paint is not warrantied. I asked to speak with a supervisor and was told no-one was there. With persistence, I was told that she (the phone rep) could put in a request to have a supervisor phone me but she advised me that they will just tell me the same thing. I am curious to know if there are more complaints about the 2000 white Ford Windstar with paint peeling problems. I believe this to be defective as I expect the paint on a $30,000 vehicle to last more than 6 years.

the cruise control does not work at all.recently purchsead vehicle so unknown when started.I am wondering if it could be manufacturing defect

The ABS system still is not working right. The mechanics say that the ABS and the Emissions could very well be caused by the same problem – a faulty computer. Both modules have been diagnosed to be bad, however, the local Ford dealership has been unwilling to use a "post warranty adjustment" to help fix this problem. It seems unreasonable that with just over 60,000 miles these types of problems can be considered anything but manufacturer defects.

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Second transmission failure. First failure occurred at 29000 miles in October 2001. Second failure occurred June 2000 with 56000 miles on the car and only 27000 miles on the rebuilt transmission. Ford has offerred to pay 50% of the repair cost for the first transmission. I told them I believe this is a safety issue because both times the transmission failed without warning. I am very unhappy with the quality of the transmission and Ford’s offer to only pay 50% for an obvious defect in their transmission.

On May 27, 2002, I was on vacation with my family using our 2000 Ford Windstar. I was sitting in the middle row seat and was trying to get out when I tripped and landed with my knee on stepping area of the vehicle. The force of my landing (which wasn’t that hard) caused the side door to unlatch from it’s grooved moulding and shut on my arm with full force (I will be forwarding pictures of my arm). I was lucky not have any broken bones (but did have to go to the doctor and have xrays) however I was unable to work (as it was my right arm and I am right handed) or really take care of my children (I had a 1 yr old and 5 yr old at the time) for a good month (I went back to work after a week but with pain). I called fullerton ford and told them what happened and they said the first step was to come in and have them look at the vehicle which I did…Jaime, the service rep, looked at the car and said there was nothing wrong with the car however this is a flaw in the overall design as the automatic windstar doors have a locking mechanism and the manuals only have this small moulding…he recommended that I call ford motor company and lodge a complaint for a recall, he also stated that he would document all this in his computer for when Ford reveiwed the complaint…I called Ford immediately and they said they would take my information and that would be it…when I asked about a recall they said it was doubtful but write a letter…I sent out a letter (to be forwarded to you) on June 15th explaining what happened and how I felt very uncomfortable driving this car as the door had slid other times in the past (under normal circumstances) and I just didn’t feel safe that my son wouldn’t get hurt or some other child down the road..I asked them to allow me to be released from my lease and to give me a credit toward a purchase of a different vehicle…They responded on paper within two days or receiving my letter however, they chose not to mail it to me until 8 weeks later. In august, I received their response and it said that they dealership said there is nothing wrong with the car so as far as they were concerned they were going to do nothing…I called ford motors back and they told me that unless the federal government makes them do something they are not going to fix it…so I said how does that happen and they told me when enough people get hurt…I then called the dealership back and after numerous attempts to get someone to return my call (which failed) I tried the general manager who also failed to return my call. I did finally get through to Chris who told me that Jaime was told to mark it on the computer as No Problem by the bosses. Time went by as I’m sure they hoped and I let the situation go "until I had more time or the lease ended" but I basically stopped driving the windstar since May 27th, 2002. My husband and I had other problems with fullerton service/sales non-related to this during that time period and so we purchased a dodge truck from another agency and returned the windstar early (we already paid off the lease so as to be able to purchase the truck). At that point the lease manager of fullerton did the return inspection and was charging me wear and tear damage on the vehicle that was caused by my accident and while the vehicle was in fullerton’s lot (waiting for service one day). I told her I wasn’t paying for it because it happened on her lot and when the door hit me…I signed the lease return form stating same…I then received a bill from ford about the charges and spoke with someone at ford credit who recommended I try fullerton one more time. I did finally get the general manager and he told me that he wouldn’t pay the $630 that ford was charging me because my getting hurt was my problem, any damage on the lot is my risk of ownership (as if they took care of every car that was damaged in their lot they’d be out of business), and because I "dropped the ball in pursuing them about the door" after 5 months is my problem and not theirs and don’t call back. I then called back ford motor credit and told them to put me in collections because I will not pay and they did. I then responded to the collections letter explaining what happened and sending documentation. Today they spoke with me and after hearing my story strongly recommended that I contact your agency for assistance and to not let this go as I paid for a vehicle I didn’t use (financial recovery) and to try and make sure ford does something about this so a child doesn’t get hurt (recall)! They have also agreed to wipe out $525 of the bill I owed for wear and tear that was caused by these two factors as the gentleman (Gary) seemed familiar with the dangers of Windstars and I told them I would pay for any interior wear and tear (even though I feel they should have compensated me for that too I believe). I didn’t attempt to sue ford last year because I didn’t want to be like those people who try to get rich quick off of something like this (especially since it was me and not my child and I didn’t have any broken bones – all I really wanted was to get a recall and get out of my lease) but now I would like to recoup my loss of paying for this vehicle I didn’t use, time off from work, doctor and xray bills. Thank you for any assistance you can give me. Lisa Gulla

On Christmas Eve day my wife was out doing some last minute running around. When she backed out of a driveway and shifted from reverse to forward there was a loud clunk and the van would not move forward, only able to move in reverse.So I had it towed to a shop and repaired.The transmission tech had told me that it was a broken sun gear and was due to a manufacturing defect!And has repaired many of these transmissions with the same problem.

needed new gasket, (upper intake gasket), isolator, connector, cover- cylinder head, and manifold asy- inlet.

My vehicle has had its regular service completed at a Ford dealership. At 16940 miles my wife informed the service department that she was having trouble with the transmission in that it was hard going into drive from park. Now at the 59000(appx) mileage the transmission will not engage in any drive position. This occurred while my wife was driving the vehicle and came to a stop to turn at an intersection.The diagnosis of the problem was described as a problem related to the secondary gear to the Sun Gear. This diagnosis was made by a Ford Service department. Ford is not offering any assistance to the correction of this failure.We have been reading more and more cases of transmission failures under 60,000 miles. This is especially of concern since this appears that it can occur at anytime while driving the vehicle.

My 2000 Ford Windstar will stall, WHILE DRIVING, without warning causing a loss of power to the engine, braking system and steering system in a 3800 pound vehicle. This is an intermittent problem, but repeats itself every 2 or 3 weeks or so. The last time it caused my wife to transverse into a stop sign controlled intersection in a populated residential area of Los Angeles County without brakes or steering. It has happened 15 times to myself and my wife and twice to South Bay Ford since approximately Nov of 2004. I believe that Ford dispatched engineers to South Bay Ford in Hawthorne California who stated that this is an issue of fuel tank design and is not correctable. South Bay Ford and Ford Motor Company together appear to be ready to return the vehicle to me with the instructions “Don’t let the fuel tank drop below 1/4 of a tank”. The stated reason is that the Ford Windstar has a rectangular fuel tank that when driving on grades can cause the fuel to move to a part of the tank that will not pump the gas to the engine (this is supposedly a known bug and possibly associated with a service bulletin). I asked why, assuming that my driving habits (and my wife’s) have not changed in relation to our letting our tank get below 1/4 tank, then why has this only surfaced as a problem in the last 4 or 5 months? Why not the first 3.5 years?!? This car is covered by an extended warranty for one more year. The car has been in the shop for nearly three weeks now. Ford can not fix the problem, but will not take ownership of it either.

Manifold gasket leak. TBS Article No. 03-16-1. This repair was done 7 months earlier than this and we paid a $200.00 deductable and our warranty company paid the rest. 7 months and 13,800 miles later it went again and they never did the TBS to it the first time and they wouldn’t pay for their error in not taking care of the problem the first time. Our warranty company would not pay as it’s a faulty part from Ford and it should have been addressed at the 7 month prior apt. I had also brought it in a few months prior to this Oct. visit as the engine light was on and they said it was because my gas cap wasn’t on tight enough and was charged $85.00 for this visit. I wonder if this was a sign of what was happening. We we’re treated terribly by Ford not only with not paying for their error but disrepectfull and uncalled for language and behavior.

lost reverse and drive still moved in second gear.

I own a 2000 Ford Windstar with 18795 miles on it.. It suddenly started to have problems starting up and running properly. I took it to a Ford garage in Greensburg, Pa.. They told me that part of the engine emission design was faulty and Ford sent out a kit to replace it. I had to get a new valve cover for the poorly designed current one, which had a hole built into it causing oil to be sucked up into the vaccum control area; thereby fouling all the components. Additionally they had to replace the vacuum line, the intake port seals and isolater bolts as part of the new design. They said this is the fifth one they had to replace in the past 2 weeks. I said surely there is a recall on this from Ford. They said there was none, and it would cost me $482 to have it replaced. I had no choice, the car was unreliable, it could stall in traffic at any time and cause an accident. Ford should be responsible for this faulty design, not me. They also told me that this kit design had been incorporated into their new 2004 Freestar model. This is totally unfair of Ford to make the consumer pay for a design flaw which they are aware of! Can you tell me where to get help and make Ford repay me for this work? Thank You.

I have had three times problems with my Ford Windstar transmission there need to be somthing done a recall needs to be done. I have nothing but headaches on this vechicle

I have had the Intake gasket and connector assy replaced twice once under warrenty and once not under warrenty. I have also had it in 6 times for the drivers power seat. We also had to replace the alternator and battery at 47k miles. All togather we have put $3500 into this thing.

I complained of a rattling noise sounding like chains under the hood of the van , starting from 7,700 miles to the present. Each time taking it in and being told that they could not find a problem, to them fixing something and the noise still being there. I stated to them on several occasions that the van was not riding right. I complained of a loud grinding noise when I turned the wheel. Again, they said nothing was wrong. The brakes where always rubbingand they replaced the pads. I was told semi-metallic pads make noises. They replaced the computer, because i complained that upon accleration the van would make a pinging noise. I was told it was combustion with the gas. I followed there recommendations about what gas to use, and other things to do. It still continued and they stated that they could do nothing else about it. I owned a ’98 winstar and never had these problems and it did not drive the way my 2000 did. Right now the van is sitting in my garage, with a broken transmission and I cannot get help from Ford.I lease the van and I refuse to pay for repairs on a van, that Ford should be resposible for. My lease is almost over and they should back their product up. I put alot of extra money in this van to keep it well maintained. I feel Ford should help me.

Front Right Coil Spring broke and fell causing the tie rod to be replaced also. After inspection of the left coil spring we found a crack in it and replaced that also. This could have been very life threating. My plan at this point, after no satafaction from Ford is to go to small claim court.

FORD KNOWS that something is TERRIBLY wrong with their Windstars (1999-2001).We first had a “gasket” replaced. then not too long after that the van’s transmission started slipping from a higher gear to a lower gear while we were driving it.We paid for a rebuilt one and had to bring it back the following day. We told them it wasn’t right. It was under the 30 day warranty. The State College (PA) Ford dealership said NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT!7000 miles later the transmission blew AGAIN!!!We brought it back and they didn’t want to cover it because the 30 days was up, but we hastened to remind them that we brought it back the day after the transmission was installed and they assured us “NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT”.Our Windstar sat in the dealership for 3 MONTHS because the “Transmission Specialist” was so backed up.Saturday our transmission went out again with only 3000 miles on it! It’s now sitting at the dealership for a FOURTH transmission. WE KNOW that Ford needs to own up to this and make good on it by RECALLING these vehicles.Does anybody out there want to gather their information and have us send it to “60 Minutes”? I’ll do what I can because it’s not just the continued money we’re losing but a principle. This isn’t right and FORD is betting we won’t take the time and energy to pursue them. Let’s prove them WRONG.

failed emissions test for illinois ford said i need a new intake gasket for manifold cost $600

Engine Failure was related, I believe, to items associated with TSB 03-16-01. Valve cover was replaced along with gaskets and several other items. I was told by Dealer that there was indeed a design issue that allowed oil to be deposited on a sensor. Engine idled rough but ran fine at higher speeds.Emission/Exhaust failure happend twice due to a failure to the same device (IAC sensor). The first time it failed completely and engine would not stay started. Had to have it towed to dealer. The second time the problem was intermittant. However, my experience told me that the IAC sensor was the problem. After two trips to the dealer and purchasing a new battery, I convinced them to change the IAC sensor and clean the throttle body. They did….for around $500. But the problem was resolved.At around 80k miles the outer tie rod ends had to be replaced. Cost me $150 at a local mechanic\’s shop.Just yesterday, the engine light came on. Went by AutoZone to get Code readings. I got the now infamous PO171 and PO174…banks 1 and 2 Adaptive fuel System too lean. I have checked PCV and Fuel Pressure regulator. Just changed the fuel filter back at 75k. The typical stuff, gas cap, dip stick seated properly, etc have all been checked. Engine runs fine. I have reset and am waiting to see what happens.This are just the major issues. From the beginning, when the vehicle was new, there were misc. electrical issue. Lights on the instrument cluster on for no reason; power door opens unexpectedly and will not latch properly; cruise control intermittantly does not work; door locks will not lock/unlock intermittantly….the list goes on.I am really disappointed and frustrated with the darn thing and Ford Motor Company in general. I just know this latest issue will really cost me. I can perform TSB\’s myself, if I had the time to do so.This is the first and last Ford for me. I have owned 5 Japanes vehicles and without any problems….not even one. Doesn\’t speak much for the quality of Ford\’s products in comparison to their competitors.

Emmisions light came on due to leakage around intake manifold. Had to replace plastic intake plenum and front valve cover. Ford has redesigned the ducting of the venting of air from the valve cover to reduce the heat. This heat combined with a poor intake plenum designe caused warpage and leakage. Dealer mentioned that he had performed the same repair on 3 other cars the same week.

During the first 2 years of driving the vehicle there was always a noticeable “thunk” when the gearshift was first engaged. On two separate occasions I inquired of the dealer what this might be and was advised that it was not unusual and that I should use the parking brake at all times to minimize this problem. In any event, after 2 1/2 years of mainly highway driving the transmission simply failed one day while I was on a major highway driving about 110 km/hr. It was towed to the dealer who diagnosed the failure as arising from a hydraulic line that had burst inside the transmission leaking a contaminating fluid into the transmission fluid which subsequently resulted in a melt-down of the working parts inside the transmission.

Drove 5 days after buying 2000 Windstar from Riverside Ford in Riverside IL. Dealer said it was a servo-value and spring. 25,000 miles later out of warranty am now shopping different transmission shops because transmission is doing the very same thing again. Dealer wants 90.00 to just look at it. So far been quoted 2200.00/1700.00/1,195.00 for rebuild transmission.

design flaw with front valve cover causes oil to be pulled up into the top of the engine causing very expensive repairs.

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. ENGINE STALLING OUT.ISOLATOR BOLTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT ON THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM.I WAS TOLD AT THE TIME OF REPAIR THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN SENT TO THE SERVICE DEPT ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT NOBODY CONTACTED ME, AND THIS WAS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR.

Brakes whistle. Paint peeling. Automatic locks can stick.

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKEN

Automatic sliding door not latching and opening while on highway.

At this time we are leasing a 2000 Windstar LX and we can’t wait to turn it in to the dealership – and we plan to never purchase another Ford product again. We have purchased a used Honda Accord and expect that we will be quite happy with it…There was a recall on the exhaust/emissions was fixed and the light came on again and will not go out – Eastgate Ford, Dayton, OH does not know why the light will not go out.The paint on the luggage rack is peeling off. The door actuator on the passenger sliding door – does not work – it takes 2 people to open the door, one inside and one outside.The power steering pump is faulty. Ford has a service bullentin out – but there is no recall because Ford does not believe there is a safety issue here – I do not agree. Proper steering is pretty important and if a smaller size female or male was turning left and the pump failed, it could be quite hazzardous.Our biggest complaint is the way Ford Motor Company and Eastgate Ford have treated us. There is no accountability on either part. Ford or Eastgate won’t stand behind their product.

2/4/03 Fuel System – Check Eng. light on, idles rough, flushed injectors, replaced intake o-ring & plenum o-ring, replaced all insulators & fuel pressure vac. line, replaced both rear O2 sensors.10/21/03 Transmission – no fwd. or reverse, broken sun gear assembly, installed rebuilt transmission.

18,197 REPLACED TRANSMISSION, UNDER ESP72,064 REPLACED TRANSMISSION, UNDER ESP111,217 REPLACED TRANSMISSION, NO LONGER UNDER ESP AND 3,000MILES OVER WARRENTY.

12/02 engine light came on – had to have upper plenum gasket, O-rings, vacuum elbow and valve cover with gasket replaced for $600.00. 4/03, car less than 3 yrs. old but with 44K miles, the transmission blew: weld broke on the "drum over the planetary gear". So warranty expired at 36K miles but Windstar still under 3 yrs. old. I expect a car to last at least 3 years before anything this expensive happens. Want Ford to pay for repairs and extend warranty til Windstar is paid for in 2005.

transmission failed at 85,000 miles and cost $2200 to rebuild, all out of my pocket the transmission just failed again at 153,000 miles haven’t gotten an estimate yet, the van isn’t driven hard, my wife driving my son around and shopping two failures is 2 too many

The rear axle has broken in two, close to the centre portionof the axle, the axle is not rusted. it appears that this is a manufacturing defect. Because mini vans are usually deemed as a family vehicle, there is a major safety concern. The potential for injury or death is huge.

The main problem I have is that when I try to put the vehicle in gear from parking only, It becomes like kind of stuck and it becomes very difficult to disengage from park.

The axle broke as we were driving. We do not haul a trailer or over load the weight limit.
We were not involved in an accident… only because my husband forgot to take the expressway.
It happened on a late Sunday night so we have not had an estimate or repair as of 8/15/2008

Paint started to peed off hood, roof and passenger side sliding door

My wife was recently traveling down the interstate at 60mph when the rear of the vehicle started to float, squeal and become generally unstable. She immediately pulled off the side of the road and called. When I pulled up behind the van I noticed both rear tired WAY out of alignment. Due to the location on the interstate, and the cold, I opted not to crawl under the van for a closer look. When it was being loaded onto the flatbed, I noticed a break in the rear axle approx 12" from the drivers side tire. I brought the van home and immediately began looking for a replacement. They are VERY difficult to come by from junkyards. Hmmmmm.. I also located a vast amount of threads indicating that this is NOT a sole problem. There are many vans around the same year that have experienced this catastrophic failure. I called Ford to see if they had any service bulletins, or recalls on the van. I was told no. I explained the situation, and the fact that there are numerous complaints with the same problem, most of them breaking in the same area. Ford will not budge. The dealership wants an astronomical $1500 to repair what is blatantly a manufacturing flaw. We need more Windstar owners to step forward if they have had this problem and file complaints so big blue can do something about it. I have driven Ford vehicles for 25 years, my entire family drives them, most of my friends drive them. WHY? Because until this, they have stood behind everything I have purchased, and I have put in excess of 2 million miles on Ford vehicles. I don’t want to change my mind, but this is a VERY serious issue.

Nature of Failure: Transmission failure Vehicle: 2000 Ford Windstar LX 73,000 miles. Date of failure: October 22, 2003 Cost of repair plus towing: 2,178.00

Consumer believes the vehicles reverse sensing system chime is too weak and cannot be heard if the radio is on. nlm

2000 ford windstar. consumer writes regarding recall for speed control deactivation *tgw the consumer stated the cruise control stopped working. the consumer would like the repairs made free of charge, since a recall had been issued. *jb

2000 ford windstar with multiple manufacturer defects. consumer states these are some of the problems windshield washer fluid pump failure, reverse sensor system failure, brake light switch is sticking and more. *kb the message center started to read error when displaying the outdoor temperature. the consumer found one of the male prongs on the sensor plug had corroded and broken off, which indicated that the sensor plug was not adequately protected from moisture. one of the coolant lines to the rear heater corroded and failed at the point where it crossed under the frame at the rear of the vehicle. the check engine light illuminated. the mechanic stated the engine was running lean due to an air leak. the coolant crossover tube sprang a leak. *jb

Consumer ford windstar 2000 cruise control switch failed. *ts the switch install in the consumer's vehicle was not covered under ford's recent recall of 3.2 million vehicles. the consumer had to pay to have the faulty switch replaced. the consumer request reimbursement from the manufacturer. *nm

2000 ford windstar tire suddenly deflated when one of the coil springs broke. the consumer notified the manufacturer but they informed him that there was no recall on the vehicle for the coil springs. *mr *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the airbag light continuously illuminated. according to the owner's manual if the airbag light illuminated there was a risk that the airbag was not working properly. although the airbag light continued to remain on the vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. *ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25-35 mph, the vehicle was making a squealing noise and then started to smell like burning rubber. the contact took the vehicle to cover-jones motor (403 w. 3rd st, alliance, ne 69301, (800) 344-9288) who stated that the rear axle had fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the axle had previously been replaced under recall. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 176,481.

I have a 2001 ford windstar and the fuse #10 kept blowing and the a/c, speedometer, odometer, etc.. stopped working. after researching on internet i found the culprit was a leaky brake pressure deactivation switch, which once i disconnected it the fuse stopped tripping and the ac and dashboard worked. i found that the brake pressure deactivation switch has leaked and also corroded and started to melt the cruise control wires, which hasn't worked in a while, and the abs light has been on and off for a while. this is a known fire hazard by ford and there is not yet a recall though it is very dangerous. i had to remove fuses 101 and 102 to prevent a fire and will need to replace the brake pressure deactivation switch at my own expense. *tr

Vehicle: 2000 ford windstar se mini-van complaint: vehicle stop light switch sticks and stays on, draining the battery and creating a confusing situation to following drivers thus being a safety hazard. this drained my battery 3 times. ford dealer wants a lot of money to fix this. this is the same problem on the same year ford taurus and sable vehicles. the dealershirs have a repair policy number and service bulletin and will fix this for free on these vehicles. the ford windstar vans should be recalled as well. i want an answer from ford about this. i would even accept an offer for them to pick up part of the cost. i really feel though that this is a situation where the service rep from ford should call me and tell me to come on in to a dealer and we will fix it for free. *jb

1. brake light came on and i had to have the brake reservoir filled. 2. brake fluid was leaking from pressure switch. it caused an electrical short, which caused a fire while the van was in the basement garage. i noticed the smell of smoke while unloading the van and was able to locate its source and disconnected the battery cables. 3. i called the ford dealer i purchased the van from, they said there was no recall on my van at this time, and they could sell me a pressure switch. i purchased the switch. then dropped the van off at the mechanic i use, and he replaced it. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the rear axle and brackets on the vehicle failed. the contact stated that in 2010, the vehicle was repaired under a manufacturers recall for the failure however, nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) was received in 2016 informing that the initial recall repair could have possibly been performed improperly. the contact was concerned that is the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage and vin were unknown.

I have gotten several recall letters from ford about the rear axle. the first time they bolted brackets for the repair. i can't get my vehicle inspected because of this and to do so i have to pay $300.00 for a new axle which i feel being a recall it should be up to ford to take care of this matter. it is a major safety problem that could be deadly to myself and many others.

I own 2000 ford windstar. the paint is flanking off the roof really bad it has some spots rusted and some is gray even in the back and front. i just replaced the hood from a junk yard. my speedometer keeps going crazy and when trying to get out of park the park and revers part broke because it got stuck with the rpm and that broke too. i have to keep the fuse unplugged that goes to the interior lighting do to battery dead by the next day.

Took my van to ford because a radiator hose came off, $350 for part of a hose clamp. while there had the 3rd rear axle safety recall inspection, i don't think they did it, told me my van was a 16 year old junker not worth fixing. replacement of non-structural steel rear axle was again offered for $300. i want the axle i paid for when i bought the van new, structural steel that meets safety and legal requirements, installed at no additional cost. how is it legal to allow these unsafe axles? your site info is incorrect on this, the "safety brackets" do not keep the defective axles from breaking, they are to keep the wheels, when the axle does crack, from cantering out and jamming in the wheel wells, causing absolute total loss of vehicle control. not acceptable. replace axle. a number of recalls listed here were not sent or performed. in addition, after the first axle recall 6-8 years ago, i tried to trade the ford credit purchased vehicle in on a new 40k ford suv, they offered me half of bluebook value, indicating ford's knowledge of the vehicles defects, and poor value. this recall, dealer told me my 16 year old van was junk and not worth fixing, charged $350 for part of a radiator hose clamp, got wrong part and stuck me with 4 extra days car rental at $250. after arguing with bredemann ford for 3 hours in 3 offices, they handed me a stack of invoices and pointed me to my van with the keys in and engine running. manager called the next day and accused me of theft, threatening police action. i paid him by phone an called my attorney. i will sue these creeps.

Rear axle brakets-the braket was reinforced about 2yrs ago and for the 2nd time ford is saying that maybe was reforced wrong, try make appoint. to confirm if they were done correctly or not and now nobody call back to make an appointm. or when they can look into and if i want the work done i can $300 to replace it on top the letter was receive last week of sept. and due date to replace for that price is october 31st. why not mail airlier when dealers always are so busy?, contact the 866 ph and they say mostly the letter was for to replace it for $300. i need somebody check first before make decisions, why am i have to pay without seen the car? in this website you don't show any recall, what's wrong with all of you people? please help.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the cruise control was inoperable. the dealer replaced the cruise control switch, but the failure recurred. the contact stated that the cruise control switch was replaced a total of three times; however, the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 19,000.

I just received nhtsa safety recall 15v-608.this is as least the third "urgent safety notice" on my vehicle for a rear axle problem (at this point i call this a clear defect). ford has been able to avoid replacing the defective rear axle for years and allowed to install reinforcement brackets (a band-aid approach), even after admitting the reinforcement brackets may have been installed improperly as well. when i brought my vehicle for the last safety recall ford made light of the issue and said the brackets "looked ok". obviously from the new notice things are not "ok". i will have it checked again but i have little faith in ford doing the right thing. ford should be required to replace my rear axle at no cost, i shouldn't have to pay $300 to replace their defective parts. if this axle should crack and cause any damage or injury i guarantee legal action against anyone that i can hold responsible for this issue. thank you. *tr

Recall exist in rear axle. letter of recall revived letter.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford winstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to town and country ford in louisville, kentucky for nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). the mechanic noticed severe rust on the axle area of the rear suspension. the mechanic stated that this was a common occurrence and the co-pay recall was not performed because it expired in october of 2016. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 137,116.

On friday, june 23rd, the 2000 ford windstar was parked in the lot of meijers at 8650 west grand river ave, brighton, mi 48116 for approximately a duration of 40 minutes. upon returning to the vehicle, it was discovered that there was fire from inside my van that appeared. by standards contacted 911 and fire dept and police had responded. the fire was distinguished and reports were made out. the fire inspector indicated that it was an electrical short that was the accelerate ignition point. this is a very serious matter that presented a safety issue for my 9-year-old daughter and me. ford motor company needs to take full responsibility for this incident. please advise. sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving approximately 25 mph, the rear driver side tire suddenly shredded. upon inspection, it was discovered that the driver side rear axle severed and made contact with the tire, which caused it to flatten. the vehicle was taken to liberty ford of parma, ohio where it was diagnosed that the rear axle would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no solution was offered. the contact indicated that the vehicle was repaired in 2011 per nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension); however, the failure still remained. the failure mileage was 199,000.

I watched last night as my wife and kids were coming home on the parkway, the rear axel snapped in. two and both tires just dangeling basically,we had a blow out also managed to get the2000 ford windstar lx off of the main road where i had to call several to companies and no one with a wrecker was able to help, so i called a toe company with a roll back, to get our van home then i found out abt the complaint hotline and the recalls after my wife and kids could have been killed, the vehicle was going straight,and the speedlimet wich was 45 mph, when the axel just snapped in two pieces, and out of control she managed to slow down, my kids are 1 and 2, we want reinbursement for the van and the tow bill as this is a manufacturer defect

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving approximately 25 mph, the rear driver side tire suddenly shredded. upon inspection, it was discovered that the driver side rear axle severed and made contact with the tire, which caused it to flatten. the vehicle was taken to liberty ford in parma, ohio where it was diagnosed that the rear axle would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no solution was offered. the contact indicated that the vehicle was repaired in 2011 per nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension); however, the failure continued. the failure mileage was 199,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. according to the previous owner of the vehicle, the dealer stated that a manufacturer recall was completed by a dealer that was no longer in business (jack safro ford dealer). the previous owner reinforced the bracket, but did not replace the rear brackets. shortly after driving over railroad tracks, the vehicle suddenly stalled and the rear wheels fractured from the vehicle. the vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to an independent mechanic. the contact was informed that the rear axle cracked from the reinforcement brackets and parts needed to be replaced. the vin was not included in a recall for the failure. the manufacturer recommended that the vehicle be taken to the dealer (napleton lincoln blue island, 2950 w 127th st, blue island, il 60406, (708) 385-4500) for diagnostic testing and repair. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while the vehicle was being repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), the dealer informed the contact that the rear axle was fractured and rusted through. the failure was caused by water seeping into the rear axle. the rear axle needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 158,000.

Complete transmission failure after od light is flashing. from my research , this is a common widespread problem and ford should recall these transmissions. it is very dangerous to have a vehicle suddenly stop accelerating when driving at high speed or when pulling into traffic. i was pulling onto a busy highway at night when my transmission failed.

The abs light come on periodically. it seems that there is a problem in the abs module with a soldering joint. this happens when the vehicle is in motion. the abs warning light will stay on and disappear when the car is parked and switched off. then the light will come on again after the vehicle is moved.

My grandson(4year old)and i was driving home from bank on 15 april 2017,then suddenly on puritan ave the drivers side rear tire started to rub frame and smoke entered vehicle ,i got out to check and notice the rear axle on drivers side was cracked and tire was leaning in and rubbing frame because of cracked axle. i was 2 blocks from home, so i drove home very slowly ,once home i made online appointment to take car to dealership which was for 17april 2017 at suburban ford of ferndale 21600 woodward ave ferndale,mi 48220 tel: 248-399-1000. i had to call aaa michigan and have van towed to dealership and once there the service personell told me that i would have to pay to have van repaired because the recall had expired in 2015 they did'nt even inspect to see what was wrong just assumed ,so i showed him the recall letter which he said it don't matter so i had to have van towed back home where it sits now, i wasshocked and harden by the rude treatment of the dealership, so i call ford motor company and was told the same thing that i would have to pay for repairs myself and that recall was only for a re-inspection,just sad how i was treated,i'm a disabled veteran and needs my vehicle for doctors appointments and wife appointments also.

The aframe broke off the subframe

There was a recall on the rear axle, ford made it so that they didn't have to pay for it by putting it under the extended warranty program. this caused a hardship for me and i was unable to have it fixed. now the rear axle broke while i was driving.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving 30 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear driver side wheel. upon inspection, the contact discovered that the axle had fractured. prior to the failure, the rear driver side axle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 190,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact received notification of a structure recall for the frame. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times and the contact was informed that they would only inspect the frame. the dealer refused to replace the parts in compliance with the recall notification. the dealer stated that due to the condition of the vehicle, the frame and rear axle needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and refused to provide a solution. the vin, nhtsa campaign number, and failure mileage were not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the abs sensor indicator remained illuminated. as a result, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. while the vehicle was undergoing routine service, the independent mechanic also discovered that the front driver side control arm was damaged and needed to be replaced. the cause of the failures was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while the contact's husband was driving at an unknown speed, the rear axle fractured without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer (benna ford roush superior located at 3022 tower ave, superior, wi 54880; (715) 394-8669) where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted at 800-392-3673 and stated that the recall was repaired in may of 2016 and was closed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: cas-12795007. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* 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.

Dot# plx05jhr4007, m6x05jhr2008/0708 goodyear assurance comfortred 225/60r16 tires. separated by splitting on first semi rim/tread groove. improper design to have groove there. tread grooves today are now closer to center of tire because of the less flexing compared to the assurances rim groove too close to the rim. it splits and separates. bad design flaw. tires in question have 8 and 9/32 of tread remaining.

Rear axle corroding and cracked. i live in kansas but work in missouri. vehicle has same problem as identical vehicles recalled in missouri and rust belt states. rear axle has rust and is starting to crack. recall needs extended to kansas nhtsa campaign number 10v385000 extends to missouri but not kansas. most of my driving in missouri where i work. however vehicle purchased in ks near mo border (kansas city area).

Under recall# 15s27, ford has declined to replace rear axle with at reduced cost. (see attached recall notice.) this rear axle corrosion problem was persistent in this model.

We purchased this car in october 2015 and shortly thereafter had to replace the rear axle. it happened again within the last 60 days while my teenage son was driving. our mechanic told us of the recall and we have contacted ford and they have offered no assistance even though there are 16 other recalls on this specific year and model. ford originally told us that someone was going to come and look at the car within 48 hours. when almost a week passed and we heard nothing, i again contacted them and was told that the recall was not in force. i was under the impression that once a recall is issued it is for the life of the car. i also feel that there should be something in place to make consumers of used car buyers more aware of the specific recalls and the potential hazards that may arise. *tr

2000 ford windstar. consumer writes in regards to axle broke in two pieces, while driving. *smd

Going down the road traction control will go off and on . it will make the steering very hard. then when you turn the engine off. it is very hard to start up . some times you have to wait for about two or three hours then it will start right up. the electric system is very bad. sometimes when the traction control starts to have a problem the van is very hard to even keep it in control i'm disabled and can't afford to get a better van. i've tried to take it back to ford but they don't know what to do with it. all they tale me is to get anew one .but i can't. the power on the door locks are bad the locks will go locked and unlock as you drive it down the road. been doing this for about. 3 years. or more. had it in to ford many times.

Takata recall i smell gas oftenfrom inside the car, break light comes on often engine light wont go off i had a transmission put iny ca\-

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the frame was rusted and the sliding doors failed to secure. in addition, the fuel tank mounting brackets were rusted. the contact stated that the dealer refused to inspect the vehicle on three separate occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.

The rear axle on the drivers side has a crack in the repair bracket but dealer told me i missed the deadline on ford paying for recall

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 158,793. *cn

While i was driving on the high way my rear axle broke i safety made it to the shoulder but while doing that my tire blew and left me stranded on the high way. *tr

The steering started to fail to return to normal position. i had the original recall bracket put on my vehicle as can be seen in the photo but this did not actually make the steering arm any better and probably made it worse by allowing the bracket to collect road salt. ford as been evasive toward providing any help. i believe that ford's evasiveness is result of the previous attempted fix which was unproductive and should have been engineered to have been actually effective in terms of the steering arm. i believe recalls ea10007 and pe10026 may provide some guidance. i am awaiting advice on what to do with my vehicle that is unsafe to drive and probably not cost worthy to fix.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving 15 mph and veering to the right, the contact heard a loud metal scrapping noise. the contact pulled over and noticed that the rear axle was fractured. the vehicle was towed to a friend's residence. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). the failure mileage was approximately 133,000. *ln*jb consumer stated i have attached the images of my 2000 ford windstar se's axle breakage to this email.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was left on the side of the road overnight and was driven home the following day. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the failure mileage was unknown.

The instrument panel goes crazy, doesn't work or works just fine. this happens weather i'm driving on the highway or in the city..

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving 45 mph, the rear of the vehicle shook and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. the contact continued to drive home and noticed that the rear driver's side tire was leaning. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the contact called ford customer service at 866-436-7332 and advised them that she received a recall notice for manufacturer number: 15s27 (suspension) on the rear axle. the manufacturer informed the contact to have the vehicle towed to a ford dealer and provided case number: 21985359. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

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.

Rear axle cracked

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure); however, the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the contact stated that the entire subframe should have been replaced. when the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for new struts, he was informed that the frame was rusted. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 166,000. *tr*jb

I like to bring to your attention a still ongoing life-threatening safety issue with the ford windstar 2000 rear axle. as you know, the windstar’s were recalled for this safety issue in 2010. my particular car was reinforced with 2 brackets under safety recall 10s13 at the most critical part of the axle and i think in the area were the brackets are installed the axle will hold up even with a lot of corrosion present. the problem is the axle is cracking just 1 inch to the right beside the reinforced bracket in my case the driver’s side of the car. the only reason i found out about this, a few weeks ago i had my car serviced and i did an inspection on the axle and that’s when i found that big crack half way around the axle!!! that same day i went to my ford dealer (bill brown) to bring it to their attention, unfortunately for the service manager this was not a recall matter anymore and he had no interest of inspecting the axle without charging me $ 125.00. naturally i refused to pay that amount.

I started hearing a sound from the rear of the vehicle while driving especially when turning. i inspected under the rear of the vehicle and found a significant crack in the rear axle. i discovered that there is a recall for this issue with my make and model and year; however, my vin is not included in the recall. i have parked the vehicle in the garage and am afraid to drive it. *js

Tl* 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.

My ford windstar has had problems with the abs for a couple of years. it turns on and off on the dashboard randomly. when the abs light is on, the abs is not working. when the abs light is off, the abs is working. i had my mechanic fix this for $850. three weeks later, the new part started doing the same thing. i never know how to brake in an emergency situation because the abs is on some of the time and off some of the time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while the vehicle was stationary, the rear axle rusted out and fractured without warning. phil long ford of motor city in colorado springs, colorado was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall related to the failure due to its location in a dry state versus those that were only being covered in humid states. the contact was unsure of the nhtsa campaign information for the recall. the failure mileage was 136,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the rear axle and frame associated with the undercarriage of the vehicle had extensive rust and corrosion. there was also a crack that extended from the rear axle when the contact inspected under the vehicle. an abnormal noise was heard. lance cunningham ford (4101 east clinton hwy, knoxville, tn 37912, 1-(866) 591-3943) was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was unable to be safely driven due to the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 158,000.

My 2000 ford windstar axle just broke had repair done when i got recall notice , vehicle was stored in my garage for the winter when we came back in the spring left rear tire was flat when chrysler dealer fixed flat they noticed broken axle

My rear axle broke while i was driving under normal conditions on a city street. i twice got the previous recall work done on the axle (the "bracket fix" and the subsequent inspection of the "fix"). i was told my the dealer that the axle looked good and i didn't need to replace the axle for the discounted $300 price. i don't understand how the nhtsa allowed ford to charge money for an actual fix and only offer a stop gap fix that would eventually fail anyway as a solution. in my attached picture, you can see where the axle failed under the recall repair bracket. fortunately, i was on a city street and able to quickly get my van into a parking place. if this had happened at highway speeds, the result could have been much worse. i am writing mainly to implore your agency to never again allow a piecemeal recall like this again. i was under the impression my axle was fixed by the previous recall.

Broken rear axle

Went to "credit karma" and was informed that my vehicle was the subject of a ford nhtsa recall. ford failed to notify me of recall on my vehicle. recall id # 233939 dated 10/21/2015. please help resolve this as i don't want to be driving an unsafe vehicle

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving 70 mph, the rear axle detached from the vehicle. the contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to westland ford (located at 3450 wall ave, ogden, ut 84401, (801) 629-5500) where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously inspected regarding nhtsa campaign number: 12v193000 (power train). the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 16366106. the approximate failure mileage was 212,000.

Rear axle of vehicle broke while driving. rear axle had been 'patched' with reinforcement brackets under ford safety recall 10s13 and inspected under ford safety recall 15s27, but axle still broke. first symptoms were poor steering response (like tire pressure is low) at highway and city speeds, and then tire burning smell as the tire canted/tilted and rubbed against body. reinforcement brackets prevented sudden separation of the axle, but still resulted in un-drivable vehicle. ford indicates failure is not covered by recall warranty. pictures attached.

Tl* 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.

Takata recall - air bag light is on. problems with turning of steering wheel. could not perform complete turns. steering will stop halfway during turns. after review it appears that the airbag is coming through steering column. van currently not drivable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving various speeds, a popping noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. upon inspection, the contact discovered that the rear cross axle beam was fractured. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving various speeds, a knocking sound emitted from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe was corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure). the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving 20 mph, the contact heard a loud pop as if two tin cans were underneath the vehicle. the contact immediately pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. the contact looked under the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle was corroded and fractured in half. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 170,000.

I was driving on city street after exiting hiway and my van felt like it hit the ground there was alot of noise. my daughter starts crying she was really scared .later a friend said my axle broke in two. i called fotd company and ask them how & why would an axle break. needless to say they couldnt help me. altho there was a recall for the very same vehicle for the very same reason. rear axle breaking. im totally confused . please help

My wife, daughter and granddaughter were in the van and it started to swerve a little back and forth, but the wife didn't know why. they made it home and i looked at it and saw that the rear axle was almost completely broke in half. we're lucky that it didn't go out of control while they were driving.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving approximately 10 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear driver side wheel. upon inspection, the contact noticed that the wheel was tilted inward. the contact also stated that the frame of the vehicle was severely corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v080000 (suspension). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin and failure mileage were not available.

The radiator and water pump went bad and the transmission went out as i was driving. the electrical locks on the doors locks us in regularly, while driving it often slides on it's own. there's a good bit of things going on with my car that i don't know about to tell you about.

The rear axle on my 2000 ford windstar is cracked. there were two previous recalls on this issue and now a third. ford wants me to pay $300.00 toward repair which i find unacceptable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving approximately 65 mph, the rear end of the vehicle was hanging. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension); however, the contact was charged for the repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 65,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the engine and the transmission failed. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the vehicle was extremely corroded from the front of the vehicle to the rear, which caused the engine and transmission to separate from the sub frame of the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated while taking the vehicle to get service under nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), the dealer wanted to charge the contact to get the rear axle replaced. the contact mentioned the dealer stated the brackets were properly installed however, the rear axle was cracked. the contact was unaware if the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000(suspension), 12v193000 (power train) and 12v195000 (suspension) due to the rear axle cracking. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Van stalled while driving, had to be towed. mechanic could not communicate with computer. van is having an electrical short which keeps blowing fuse #22 in which van can not be started or driven. safety hazard, ford must recall van

9/1/2015 entering northern state parkway west went over bump/pothole rear axel suspension cracked and dropped also blew driver side rear tire. van had to be towed to shop. corosion on rear axel, brackets sealed to old axel,ford must reinforce axel. axel recalled 2010/2011 must be refixed by ford.

My van has cracked rear and front axles and a broken sub frame. i was told by service manager steve gochenour ( when i dropped off the van) at the shawnee mission ford dealership in kansas, that these repairs, as well as any damaged caused by these defaults are fully covered under a ford recall, and would cost me nothing. they then called me a week later and said i had to pay them $300 for the rear axle. i would like your assistance in getting my $300 refunded from ford.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) and the remedy for the repair did not work. the contact stated that the dealer also inspected and serviced the transmission, but a failure occurred after the dealer's repair. upon leaving the dealer, the suspension was unstable and the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was unable to be restarted. the vehicle was towed back to the dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing. the contact was still waiting on the dealer to provide a permanent remedy for the condition of the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 129,405.

Responded to recall notice 10s13 to ford dealer who told me there was a second recall on it also.......after a couple days they called to tell me it could not be fixed without cost to me. i felt the car to be not safe to drive without repair but at the same time did not have money to cover cost of fixing the problem. i agreed to a vehicle buyout of $1,940.00 from ford on nov. 4, 2015. i still have not received the money an thus do not have a vehicle. ford co. is not helping me and i do not know what to do at this point.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving approximately 65 mph, the rear of the vehicle vibrated. the vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a hole under a patch installed during a previous recall repair in the rear axle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 165,000. updated 04/07/16*lj the consumer stated the rear axle had a crack and was rusted. updated 04/13/16. *jb

The rear axle has a six to eight inch horizontal crack in the front and the back side with a upward angled crack two thirds through the axle .had brackets installation earlier recall . was told that if the axle had cracked in the previous repair location ford would cover it . but since it had failed in the center of the axle that it was not their fault . but out of the goodness of their heart and in light of customer satisfaction if i felt that it was necessary to have the rear axle replaced they would do it for $ 300.00.

I got this van used from a family member then checked with local ford dealer to make shure recall work was done aka rear axle beam and front subframe were done they assured me that it was done about 2 monthes later the axlebeam broke due to corosion under the clamp they put on to stop this from happaning i almost lost control of the van went to the dealer next morning and they told me there weas nothing they can do as case was closed this repair does not fix the problem or prevent it from seperating if i was at highway speed the van whould have flipped they have sence sent us a letter stating the clamps may not have been installed right and want to charge for a replacement axle 300 i was travaling 25 miles an hour when this happened i have more pictures then this will allow me to upload but i have replaced the axle using my own garadge seeing how i cannot trust the dealler

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving 50 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. in addition, while reversing, the vehicle began to shake and the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the abs warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that both the front and rear axles fractured and the ball joints needed to be placed on both axles. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000. updated 02/12/16*lj *cn

On july 14, 2015 while driving the vehicle the engine literally fell out of the car onto the roadway and unable to steer. vehicle was towed to champion lincoln mercury in brockton ma on that day. there was a recall #11s16 on march 11, 2011 for the subframe lower control arm rear attaching flanges rear body mounts. vehicle was inspected and passed on may 31, 2011. it has been 4 months and ford refuses to supply the necessary parts to fix my vehicle. i've attached all recall notices, repairs, inspections and pictures as requested. we could have been killed or caused serious damage to someone else as a result of this defect in my vehicle. even the dealership is appalled at the treatment received in this matter. i would appreciate any help you may be able to provide in resolving this issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while reversing out of the driveway at approximately 5 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise. the contact proceeded to drive down the road and the noise continued intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the mechanic could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the rear suspension failed while driving 70 mph causing the rear of the vehicle to hit the pavement. the brake lines were fractured. the contact was able to keep the steering wheel under control. the vehicle came to a stop when it crashed into the guardrail. a police report was filed. the contact suffered bruises to the hip that did not require medical attention. the vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was not available.

My wife was driving her van when she heard a clunk. she was traveling at 25mph on a state road. upon inspection we found the front subframe broke where the front sway bar connects. research found a recall, but my vin was not part of it. ford corporate told me i was on my own to have it fixed. this is an outrage. they should be taking care of this problem. what do i do next?

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving at low speeds, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle was fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v193000 (power train:axle assembly). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

I have a 2000 ford windstar minivan. the vehicle began handling erratically when hitting bumps in the road. upon inspection after arriving home, the driver side rear wheel is tilted in at the top and the rear trailing axle is snapped on the driver side at a spot previously repaired under recall. the local ford dealership can't do anything as the vehicle isn't currently under recall. this is a dangerous problem that wasn't fixed properly the first time and a mandatory recall should be opened.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that all the gauges on the instrument panel failed to function properly. the contact mentioned that the fuel gauge would display full when the fuel was low. in addition, the vehicle would be in drive and the instrument panel would display that the vehicle was in reverse. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 157,007. the vin was not available. ma 10/15/2015 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving at approximately 35 mph, an abnormal rattling noise was coming from the rear of the vehicle. the failure recurred on several occasions while driving at various speeds. the contact also stated that on one occasion, the rear drivers side wheel emitted smoke. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was discovered that both rear wheels were bent inward. as a result, the rear axle, rear coil springs and rear axle assembly needed to be replaced. the rear tires were also damaged and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while performing a routine service, it was found that the vehicle’s under carriage was completely corroded. the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 106,000. updated 11/09/15*lj updated 12/08/15.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving approximately 55 mph, a loud popping noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle suddenly became undrivable. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle fractured. the vehicle was repaired and, approximately one month after the initial repair, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). the failure mileage was 103,000.

The instrument cluster gauges start dancing back and forth, then the tack gauge maxed out and stuck under the shift indicator. i went to a ford dealer in fort wayne in. and they removed the cluster and broke off part of the tack needle so it can't become stuck again. still to this day (a year later) the gauges start dancing and sometimes freeze in a position. once it showed i was doing 80 mph while stopped at a stop light. some days they work then other times they dont. i recently found out this is a common problem with ford windstars. look up dancing gauges windstar on you-tube and see all the issues people show. if this is such a big issue why isnt something being done about it? respectfully, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).? *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving at approximately 15 to 20 mph, the rear axle snapped in half without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that the failure was directly related to nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension); however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

On my way home from work on friday july 24, 2015 at about 10:00 p.m. the back of my 2000 ford windstar started bouncing. i slowed down fortunately and a few blocks later there was loud bang and the van veered into a right turn and spun around coming to a stop less than a foot from a large light pole. i was close enough to walk to my house and i called aaa and they towed the van back to my workplace. upon inspection i saw that the axle had snapped in two right next to a repair that ford had previously done under a recall. when i called ford's customer service i was informed that the axle recall had been successfully completed in 2010 and any further issues with this vehicle are not their problem. i am very lucky that i was not on an expressway when this happend as it would likely be one of my family members writing this and not me, not to mention other vehicles that may have been around me at the time. i would now worry about any windstars driving around me.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that there was abnormal swaying in the rear of the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the vehicle started experiencing the failure after it was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v194000 (suspension). the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the vehicle was inspected and the technician noticed that the rear tires were bent outward and the sub frame was cracked. the brackets and the body mount attachments failed to support the frame and underbody of the vehicle. also, an independent mechanic indicated that the brackets were not correctly installed to support the frame. the mechanic retained the vehicle for parts and indicated that the repair was extensive. the contact no longer owns the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and refused to provide a remedy because the recall repair was already completed. the failure mileage was not available.

While driving down the highway my van van stopped accelerating and acted like i was in neutral. luckily i had no cars behind me because i would have been rear ended if there had. my transmission went out and was told i need a new one at 2400 dollars. i had no gears forward or reverse but the van would still run and turn on fine. had to have it towed. as a parent of four kids who regularly are in this van i am disappointed that ford has not recalled these for safety with all of these complaints. will it take someone dying for them to do something? i can definitely say i will not be buying a ford again since they can't stick by there motor and make things right!

I was driving down on 896, in the left hand lane, when my 2000 ford windstar lx van stopped running. i was going about 50mph when all of a sudden it just stopped. (i did have some transmission slipping previously but it had stopped.) (i thought that it was because the van hadn't been driven for about 4 months). i immediately put my hazards on and called the delaware state police. if this had happened on the interstate, i would have been killed. as it was. it happened this morning while i was on my way to work. i had people come flying up behind my vehicle and blowing their horn at me. thankfully it was not rush hour otherwise i would not be here right now, which means my children would be motherless!

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while making a right turn, the vehicle felt as if it were driving over a bump. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the rear axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under an unknown manufacturer recall. the approximate failure mileage was 285,000.

I bought my van used just a month before i noticed this defect, i came outside to get in the van and noticed the rear wheels leaning slightly inward at the top. my son in law inspected it further to discover that the rear axle had bent. upon further investigation we discovered that there had been a recall on all ford windstar models between 1998 and 2003. we notified ford and they told us that this vehicle had already been recalled and repaired in 2011 and the repair had a 12 month warranty. my son in law checked and sure enough there were repair sleeves wrapped around the rear axle at both ends. this repair did not fix the original problem because the rear axle had cracked right under where the repair sleeve was placed and had bent bad, bad enough that both rear tires were rubbing the inner fenders at the top and the van was sitting much lower in the rear end than it should have been. thank god i had noticed the problem before the axle completely cracked in half the rest of the way because there is nothing else holding the rear wheels onto the vehicle and if i was driving the wheel and part of the axle could have flown off to who knows where and possibly killed me and whoever else was in the van. i've had to completely replace the rear axle with another part from another van which is also defective and will soon have to be replaced again. ford takes no responsibility for this past the original "fix" which was warrantied for only 12 months. the recall was not a good fix and seems to have only been a band aid to keep customers quiet until the warranty on it runs out. i have done research online and found that this is not an isolated incident and in fact has happened to many hundreds of people, coincidentally around the same time as my incident happened.

A.b.s. light on. suspension broken in right front tire. dashboard gauges not working properly

Abs light turned on won't turn off abs inoperable

Corrected recall was not done effectively within two years of repaired recall beam axle failed at the end of the repaired area.

Car swaying almost lost control took to belle tire found cracklin in axle.

Tl* 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.

Abs light will not go out. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 ford windstar. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle struck a bump in the road and began to sway. the contact lost control of the vehicle, struck a fire hydrant, flipped over three times, and landed upside down. the driver and the front passenger were knocked unconscious. the passenger in the rear of the vehicle was not wearing a seat belt and was nearly thrown from the vehicle. all of the passengers sustained injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was a destroyed. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure); however, the contact never received the notice. the approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

The abs and traction system lights come on and stay on. if i turn the vehicle off and restart it sometimes the warning lights will go off but this is inconsistent at best. if i hit a bump the systems will go off. it does seem worse after the vehicle warms up. my biggest concern is failure of my braking system. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving at 55 mph, a loud noise emitted from under the subframe. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe and the engine cradle were severely corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

So i fixed my defective instrument panel cluster and got a abs error code c1185 which is a bad abs relay. this relay is defective by being on the back side of a heat-sink plate that makes the board expand and contract allowing for some, if not all, of the solder joints break. as it stands now i have no idea if my van is safe to drive in its current state with the failure of that relay nor would i like to risk it. so my van sits drivable however, not used because of ford's lackluster performance on recalls. i will not pay for their mistakes anymore!!! it"s criminal!!!!! *tr

The abs warning light came on. when driving car over 45mph, the speedometer starts jumping all over the meter and the odometer is no longer reading miles. this is the same exact issue as nhtsa campaign number 09v399000. apparently, even though ford recalled windstars, our windstar was somehow not qualified even though we're not experiencing the same exact issue. *tr

I was driving my vehicle and the gauges in my instrument panel cluster started to go all over the place. the rpm indicator broke off against my gear selector indicator. replaced instrument panel cluster and had to buy a new key(only had once key from previous owner) and reprogram both keys to new anti-theft device built into said instrument panel cluster. there was no problems with any of the wiring coming to the instrument panel cluster either. when i asked my mechanic what had happened he said it was a common problem with this year, make and model and happened a lot. also when i replaced the part another error came up that i was unaware of because of the defective instrument panel cluster. so this whole time i was driving the vehicle i had no real idea of the state of my vehicle because of this common defect. very scary!!!! come to find out that it is another recalled part (abs relay) that i'm going to have to fill out another complaint form for. its nice to know that my entire vehicle has a build-in defect that allows for complete negligence of the state my vehicle is in. *tr

Having abs and electrical problems. over drive lights was blinking so i had a full scan done. abs system shows about 12 error codes and the abs light wasn't on. check the light and the light works. the mechanic seems to not to understand the problem. this problem is very alarming to me because this can be really bad for my family safety. also another code pulled for the alternator overcharging the battery which never turned the check engine on. check engine was proven to work and that was repaired and work to fix it. *tr

Peeling paint on most body parts. *tr

Tl* 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.

I brought my car into the dealership in response to the tsb letter that i received regarding the rear axle premature failure back in feb of 2011. they performed recall (10s13) where they inspected axle (found no cracks), installed brackets and painted the axle. 4 years later almost to the day of receiving this "fix" i noticed that the driver's side rear wheel was caving in at the top, which was a sign for breaking rear axle. i brought it into the dealership to have it inspected and they confirmed that it was broken rear axle. i requested it to be repaired under the same recall but was refused service due to the service that i received in 2011. i called ford's warranty customer service hotline but was refused for any kind of support. obviously ford's "fix" was not enough to rectify this safety issue, so i think they should reimburse any costs related to getting the rear axle replaced. the cost of repair in total was $800.37. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving approximately 30 mph, an unusual noise was heard and the rear driver side of the vehicle slightly collapsed onto the ground. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact noticed that the rear axle fractured and caused the tire to tilt inwardly. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. in 2010, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). the failure recently recurred and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 218,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl*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.

Anti-theft system failed while in motion. several failures over the last few months. dealer failed to diagnose problem properly the first time i brought the car to him. finally obvious failure. limped carefully to the dealer. safety hazard of course. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, the rear axle fractured. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

In june of 2012 the abs light began to intermittently come on. repair shop replaced the relays and the light stayed off until october 2012. repair shop replaced the abs control unit. again this fixed the intermittent light, however, within a few months the light was coming on this time shortly after the car was started and staying on. it currently comes on when i start the car and stays on. i don't know if the abs breaking system is actually working. the breaks do work, but there are so many other issues with this vehicle that as long as i can stop the car i ignore the abs light. i now want to know if there is a recall for this. the car only has 97500 miles on it and has been garaged kept for the last 77500 miles. i got this as a company car at 19000 miles and purchased it from my company at 75000 miles. *tr

Work was performed on the sub frame of the 2000 ford windstar referenced above on april 16, 2012, as a result of a ford recall notice, number: 11s16. the recall description is as follows: "corrosion-related fractures of the front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and body mount attachments may occur. a separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. a separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft. either condition could result in significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash." the work done on april 16, 2012 was performed by sheehy ford in gaithersburg, md. who installed new brackets on the sub frame, to prevent the sub frame from breaking and/or eroding. at the time, there was a great deal of advanced rusting on the sub frame. on august 30, 2014, the car was taken back to sheehy ford, after loud knocking noises could be heard under the hood. sheehy ford looked at the car, consulted with their technicians and reported back on september 4, 2014 that the sub frame had rusted through. the sounds coming from the car were due to the unstable sub frame, which holds the parts of the car in place. they also advised the car was unsafe to drive. after an additional review, sheehy ford concluded that the previous work in april of 2012 was sufficient to hold the sub frame. they have since held fast to their claim that no further "programs" are available to be able to repair the current problem of a rusted sub frame in the car. a complaint was also made through ford motor company customer service center. they took the complaint and provided a case number of: 5190828l6x2x4x, but ultimately their decision is the same as sheehy: no other programs are available to cover the cost of any additional repair to the car. 1/5/15.

Abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems. *tr

I was driving and without any warning the van just made a huge sound, and went left to right and back several times. very scary! i almost lost control of it. i had just left the highway! i managed to slow down and move the van by the side of the street. after full stop, went to look and noticed that the rear axle was almost touching the ground and looked broken in half! i remember the van went thru a recall in 2012 (07-19-2012) and had been taking care by suntrup ford. i found the papers today about that recall and the invoice from the dealership with the listing of the work done per ford. my take is that the recall was not done properly or the recall was not demanding enough. the brackets installed did not do the job to make this vehicle safe! i took photos. *tr

I have had an intermittent abs light on in my van. i had the codes read at utozone and they are c1185 c1198 c1194. i have read on some forums that this error is due to a faulty solder joint in the abs module. if this is the case, i think there should be a safety recall by ford. *js

Abs system failure . abs light remains on. *tr

During a trip on the highway at approx. 70 mph the abs light came on and stays on as long as vehicle is being driven until its restarted again and cycle continues. *tr

I was heading to the store as i do on a every day bases and going threw town i hit a small hole in the road and i heard a horn blow from behind me as i looked back i seen a big chink of my sliding door sitting in the road infront of the car . i noticed small rust on the under lining of the door as it happens with cars this age but i have never seen in my 30 od years a chunk brake loose almost causing a accident. this is not normal for any car/van/suv to rust like this as im missing half the door on the one side of the van, i did replace it with a junk yard one but still. *tr

After a little research, i found that this is a very common problem with windstars. there is a switch (called the brake pressure deactivation switch) hooked to the braking system that detects when the brake has been pushed and stops the cruise control accordingly. well? this switch is known to develop leaks, which allows brake fluid to run down into the wiring and cause a short. this blows the fuse which controls the speedometer, a/c, odometer, etc. *tr

For some reason my instrument panel custard needles started,to bounce up and down for no reason and sometimes its ok.than you be driving and everything its ok, but than there goes the needles bouncing up and down again and than it stops or if i stop at store or gas station and start the ignition again it does it again.problem 2, before the fires on the ford vehicles on the cruise control switch mine had already burned out as i was at the store parking lot i picked up my hood and there was the smoke and short wires below the brake fluid holder i fixed it,on my own than see all the problems on the daily news. this happen when i only hadabout 85000 miles.problem 3, for some reason i'm having with my abs,the light keeps coming on and my brakes don't work right,but when the abs light is off my brakes work fine, i tell you ford can really make sorry vans like the windstar lx model. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the rear axle reinforcement brackets became fractured. the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension) several months ago. the contact stated that the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the vehicle was towed back to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 189,000. the vine was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving approximately 10 mph, the rear axle fractured. the vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence and has not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 157,000.

Abs lights came on and abs stopped working and speedometer rpm stopped working. *tr

The abs light comes on at different times, different speeds, and different weather conditions, although wet conditions and bumpy roads seem to guaranteed it comes on. *tr

Brake pressure differential deactivation switch is leaking fluid. *tr

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the dealer or independent mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 88,262. ne

Whining, grunting and shutter from under hood when turning left. within 4 days noise occurred when turning right also. by day 6 a leak occurred from the boot on left end of steering rack. *tr

My abs light never goes off. we have replaced brakes etc and the abs light continues to stay on. *tr

Abs light is on again. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact indicated that there was extensive rust on the underbody, frame, brackets, and other components of the vehicle. also, the suspension was unstable. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the technician stated that the frame may fracture and the rust to the frame and underbody was extensive and almost corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v194000 (suspension), 10v385000 (suspension), and 11v030000 (structure). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

The abs light stays on and the brake light goes off and on. *tr

I had stopped at the stop sign. when it was clear for me to go, i accelerated and when i got to the next sto sign and slowed own, my car would not slow down. i pushed on the brakes, heard a loud vroom and the car kept going. it's happen 3 more times. one time, i was at a fast food resturant drive thru. i was slowing down as i got in line and when i put on the brakes, the car made a oloud vroom sound and keep going. i kept pushing on the brakes and it finally stopped. i cannot remember if i put the car in park or not but i think i did that time. i would have tapped the truck in front of me. i read online about a son whose mothers wind star had the same problem. it may need to be recalled.

Abs light stays on most of the time and intermittently goes off but comes right back on.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and had to abruptly pull the steering wheel to the right. the contact noticed that the frame was detached from the subframe and that the subframe was fractured. the vehicle was towed to a dealer to be repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control), nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension), and nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming brake fluid excessively. the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control), but the failure was not remedied. an authorized technician inspected the vehicle and found that the brake fluid was leaking. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. the failure mileage was 120,000. updated 11/24/14*lj updated 5/6/2015 *js

My 2000 ford windstar was repaired last year on a recall for the possible rear axle failure. ford installed brackets on the rear axle as a remedy. on saturday 8-30-14, the rear axle failed. the axle is actually broken and the break can be seen inside of the bracket they installed. i called ford and they told me they don't warranty the recall remedy repair. what are my options to have this remedied in good faith?

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated the gauges fluctuate and the abs light continuously illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 134,000.

Abs light stays on making them inoperable. *tr

Abs/trac control deactivation alarm/warning after short warmup. no apparent brake fluid master cyl switch leakage. outside ambient temp upper 70's - mid-90's f. *tr

Abs light come on without any specific reason - ecu master relay has a bad soldier joint which fails prematurely and causes the abs light and dtc c1185. it also causes the enhanced abs braking system to become inoperable. *tr

Tl* 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.

Abs light on. system code c1185. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the abs warning indicator illuminated and the rpm gauge displayed inaccurate readings. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and the instrument cluster was replaced; however, the failure was not remedied. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). the failure mileage was 150,000.

While driving the van the abs light came on. *tr

Abs light and traction control lights coming on. sliding doors not fully locking coming open while driving. *tr

While driving the vehicle i felt the rear axle bend. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle's front passenger side frame fractured. the dealer repaired the bracket. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Transmission started leaking fluids all over the road and started slipping to where i couldn't get home with it. *tr

My abs light stays on and traction control engages on dry pavement when turning corner leaving the van idle until i let off gas. brought in and was told these codes c1235,c1410,b1318. also about possible recall. *tr

Abs light came on for no apparent reason. *js

The abs light came on and stays on. the mechanics think it is a bad solder joint in the ecu master relay. my abs brakes no longer work because of a bad solder joint that failed prematurely! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the rear passenger axle became fractured. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the rear passenger side axle was fractured due to corrosion. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 100,000. updated 09/02/14*lj updated 11/18/2014 *js

The brake light comes on. the brake fluid is low. filled the fluid up. a week later same thing happens. i could not find a leak. finding a puddle of brake fluid under the van i had to make a better effort to find the leak. the leak is coming from the brake pressure differential deactivation switch. i went to this site to find out more information about this problem. http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/ *tr

Was driving home from work about 930 pm june 22 2014 and started to feel like i was getting a flat in the back then i started smelling rubber burning and the back end of car kept swaying almost out of control then i heard a noise so i pull over slowly and both my back tires were pushed in at the top and out at the bottom..i had my van towed to ford at 1 commerce blvd north brunswick off of route 1..and it has been there ever since i called to check and see how long it would take to fix and the service department told me they are waiting on the part and they have 3 other windstars to fix...now it has been almost a month and i still have heard nothing. *tr

Abs light is illuminated. dealer performed recall 09s09 and replaced leaking switch. recall did not fix abs light staying on. light being on is intermittent and continues to this day. ford wants to replace numerous parts at considerable cost stating that this is not covered under any warranty. *tr

Emergency brake does not release, numerous times, just had complete brakes installed, new. *tr

While driving, the abs and traction control warning lights will sometimes illuminate at the same time with a warning chime. until the vehicle is stopped and turned off/on; these lights will remain lit and neither the abs or traction control will function. *tr

I was driving home from work at about 915 pm june 22 2014, when i hear my back tires sound like they were catching a flat. i slowed down and pulled over into a restaurant parking lot. when i pulled in i hear a loud scratch sound and i smelled burning rubber really bad. my cousin came on the scene to pick me up and he looked under the van and took a picture. the axle cracked in half and the back tires looked pushed in at the top and protruding out at the bottom..if i had been going the speed limit of 50 mph i would have had an accident. i have 5 children waiting at home for me when i get off work. im just thankful i didn't have an accident. but now i don't know how i can continue working without my van. *tr

My van has had weird swaying issues when going very slowly or fast like highway speeds. finally the other day, the axle broke. the rear one. that was recalled. they were so bad in these vehicles, ford was buying them back and giving people rental cars until they were fixed. i was told they won't fix it at a dealership, then ford said the same! they won't fix a part that is broken after having a known problem, so known that there was a huge recall and they were doing buybacks because of it? but they won't fix mine? i have to walk miles to the grocery store and miles to work. this shouldn't be my problem. my entire family was in the van when it broke. they all could have died! ford doesn't care! they won't even fix a part that they know they screwed up on and were fixing! such crap. *tr

Driving and light will come on and when you go to stop it will vibrate. and the brakes are new and that light will be off and then it will come back on and stop bad again. *tr

The brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) over time develops a leak. this causes a short and a fuse trip, fuse #10 if the engine is on. this leak also causes brake fluid to wick down two wires to the abs brake module (2c219). the fluid accumulates on the (always on) power connectors for the abs brake system which are powered by fuses 101 and 102 and are both 40 amp. the fluid attracts moisture, road salt and leads to a fire when the fluid and moisture act as conductor between the hot leads and ground. this switch has been the subject of other ford recalls, just not my windstar van yet. my wiring harness when inspected was wet with brake fluid, including the connections and the inline fuses, which basically permits electricity to jump past the inline fuses and continue to heat up the wiring harness. the fuses bodies crumbled when inspected. since most double side door vans are predominantly driven by large families, the possibility of multiple fatalities per vehicle due to a horrific death from being burnt alive is a valid point to consider. most vehicle fires spread so fast that unstrapping multiple small children from restraint seats would take an inordinate amount of time, especially with smoke inhalation and the heat of flames to prohibit rescue. thank you for investigating this. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that there was erosion and cracking around the axle. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension), however the contacts state was not apart of the recall, as it only covered the north eastern part of the united states where concentrated use of salt on road surfaced was used to melt and/or break up road surface ice. . the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 148,900. the consumer stated while working on the rear air conditioning unit, a crack was observed on the rear axle. the crack was located on the axle a distance from the left rear, driver's side wheel. the consumer stated during the examination of the rear suspension system, it was easy to see that there was an opening in the axle structure where the coil spring interfaced the axle. the opening allowed salt concentrated road spray to enter the internal structure of the axle and settle to its lowest point. since the axle had no drain holes to allow for trapped road spray to drain away, the salt concentrated road spray would in fact set up corrosion within the internal structure of the axle which, over time would weaken the strength of the rear axle allowing fatigue cracks to appear. updated 07/16/14 updated 09/16/14*lj updated 1/15/15 *js

Abs warning light randomly illuminates and extinguishes. this behavior is more frequent in cold weather. *tr

Abs indicator comes on and off during driving. all wheel sensors test good. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle had been parked for an hour when he discovered that the vehicle was engulfed in flames. the fire department was called to extinguish the fire and there were no injuries. the contact called the dealer and was advised that the cruise control deactivation switch was replaced due to a recall in 2011, which could have been associated with the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar sw. the contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the rear axle became failed and resulted in the vehicle spinning out of control until crashing. the details of the crash were unknown. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed from the scene and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. a private mechanic inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the rear axle failed. the failure mileage was 150,000.

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. *tr

2000 ford windstar. consumer writes in regards to the speed control system modification recall notice problems. *smd the consumer stated after he retrieved the vehicle from the dealer, the vehicle was not idling correctly. the dealer stated the work performed on the vehicle, had nothing to do with the improper idling issue. the dealer informed the consumer the vehicle had a vacuum leak, around the master cylinder. *jb

Low brake fluid/ brake light came on. added a cap full of brake fluid as brake fluid was already full. 2days later light came back on and has been on ever since. cannot fit any more brake fluid. *tr

Abs light on the dash. *tr

Abs light on. *tr

Abs light comes on intermittently. *tr

Abs light activates after hitting the smallest of bump then stays on the remainder of trip. this also causes the brakes and peddle to act up. if the vehicle is turned off the back on the light goes out and brakes work properly until the vehicle hits the next bump... *tr

The abs and check engine lights went on (again, after i had numerous items repaired or replaced on this van). i went back to my mechanic who found that a part was needed, called the c1185 and is part of the abs module system. i then went to ford dealership to see if this part could be replaced, and they told me that the manufacturer for this part had gone out of business and the part was no longer made! i have had these items repaired/replaced on this 2000 windstar since i bought the vehicle in december 2013: 1) ford dealership replaced ten-speed control deactivation switch per recall 2) my mechanic then repaired the electronic braking system, speedometer and odometer, which was tied in with the speed control deactivation switch (repairs were over $420) 3) my mechanic reinstalled improperly installed rear windshield wiper 4) my mechanic installed new battery *tr

Abs light came on while driving in 35 miles per hour. *tr

Was traveling at 58 mph, the transmission made a loud noise, the van jumped a couple of times, then just completely stopped moving in the middle of the highway. *tr

As i was traveling down the highway my abs light came on and the front end is making a very loud popping noise on both sides. since the front end began popping the steering is unbelievably hard to control. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the instrument panel failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 00v351000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle began to ride roughly. the contact lost control of the vehicle momentarily. the vehicle was taken to the contact’s residence and inspected, where it was determined that the rear axle was fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the incident but informed the contact that the vehicle was not included nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Mechanic checked obd and found code c1185, abs relay power circuit. shows recall however ford states that there is no recall for this. *tr

Abs light on dash and other warning lights malfunction at different times along with displays that have characters in dash that are un-familiar. beeps occur that i find no explanation in manual. have had 2 malfunction in electric door locks and it is impossible to manually unlock passenger side doors from outside doors. rear door latch cannot be opened except with key in event of certain types of crashes especially if occupants are not conscious. *tr

Abs and traction control lights illuminated while braking on snow and ice, abs stopped working and van skidded out of my control, pumped brakes until vehicle came to stop, luckily did not occur at next intersection,or would have slid into busy intersection !! brought to shop and they did some diagnostics and came up with van needing a new abs/traction control module. very expensive repair. upwards of $2000.00, if both abs module and abs hydraulic control parts need to be replaced. went online and have read many many complaints of this problem on this model of van. ford knows and they wont issue or recall a major safety / brake recall......this could cause someone severe injury or death !!! brakes are there to safely stop a vehicles motion !!!!! dealer says very common problem with these windstars.if ford could fess up and make part very affordable then i could fix van myself. rear axles,subframes breaking have been addressed. i believe this is a very important issue that needs to be addressed. thank you for looking into this problem. sincerely, [xxx] here is one link to a site i was on http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/ information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Abs light on speedometer odometer don't work. *tr

Abs light comes on, just before you come to complete stop the antilock brakes kick in, pedal shakes and goes to floor. *tr

As i was driving down the highway, cruise control set to 60mph. my cruise shut off, my abs and traction control lights came on. if you shut the vehicle off and let it cool down, it will stay off for a while, but usually comes on within a few moments of beginning to drive. and the brakes will work, but i will not have abs or traction control at all.

I thought my van was stuck in the snow but it turned out that my right rear tire was not moving. my abs light came on as well. *tr

Abs light stays on! abs system does not operate! *tr

We were driving on local highway when abs and traction light came on. we then heard a grinding noise and the speedometer was jumping from 20 to 50 sporadically. when the vehicle is turned off and restarted everything is normal, but recurs shortly after driving. *tr

Abs light came on while driving. no problem detected. light comes on after driving for awhile and the engine gets up to normal operating temp. mechanics tell me the abs module is bad. i have two windstars and this happens on both. ford definitely has a problem with the abs module! *tr

Abs light on intermittently. researched internet and found this to be all-too common. this is usually caused by a bad solder joint(s) in the abs electronic control module located on the abs module (hydraulic). worst of all, ford gets to profit from our misery, since they can sell you a new part to fix their own inferior part. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to shake. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that both of the front control arms needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Abs light comes on randomly and the abs does not work. *tr

The abs light has been going on and off for no reason. i took it to a mechanic and they said the only code that was affecting the light was the front right tire speed sensor which we replaced and the code went away. the cruise control dosent work and the light comes on and breaking is sometimes much more difficult when slick/wet and liable to cause an accident. the mechanic told me my vehicle was included in the ford recall from 6/2012 relatingn to abs light and diagnostic trouble code c1185

Abs warning light is on, multiple obd2 codes. *tr

I currently own 2 - 2000 ford windstar vans. both of my vans are wheel chair conversion vans, rear entry type. they are used to transport my son, a student in college at mississippi state university. he has cerebral palsy, and uses a power wheelchair. his friends, and attendants use the vans to transport him. last spring i had one of the vans taken to the dealership for the key programming. without my knowledge, the repair to the rear axel was made, which involved installing support brackets to the axel. these brackets are clamped together on the top of the axel. this increase in axel height caused a problem that took several months for me to diagnose. anytime the van drove over a bump, a severe jar, and loud bang happened. a couple of weeks ago, both vans were sitting next to each other. i was describing the problem to one of my drivers, and began to show him what might be the problem. and i saw it, the installed brackets were hitting the bottom of the wheelchair floor. it was metal against metal, and had began to bend into the floor pan. i took the van back to the dealership, who stated they did what was required, and that was all they could do. but now all the weight of the van is pounding on these brackets, which are designed to strengthen a weak spot on the axel. they decided to place a piece of rubber above the bracket, but this only increases the axel height. i feel the axel should have been replaced. the factory bump stop no longer functions, as this new dealer designed bracket is my new bump stop. i'm concerned this constant slamming of the body into the corroded axel is more dangerous than what i was facing originally. calls to ford has been pointless. i have read dealers have discretion of replacing vs repairing *tr

Front of vehicle started grabbing. i checked the codes and found c1185. i have read that this is a common problem with the abs modules with the windstars. i would like to file my complaint and have a recall for ford to fix the problems with the abs. *js

Abs lights stay on constantly , rear brakes locks up. used a scanner to diagnose problem ,say abs module is faulty. *js

The rear axel broke. contacted ford because this was a recall that they just put brackets over parts of the axel. it still broke due to corrosion. when i contacted ford they said there was nothing they could do because they put brackets on and that fixed it but it still broke right where they said it was going to. *tt

Abc light appeared - loss of brake peddle reset after turning off the engine in june of 2012 abs light can on - garage replaced abs module then in august abs light can on waiting on a second used abs module. *tr

Abs light continues to come on intermittently. no immediate affect on braking until used hard. then rear brakes lock-up immediately. sliding doors will not open using overhead control. locks do not 'un-lock' when unlock is depressed. child protective door locks are off, and still the sliding doors will not operate from inside handle. the only automatic function that operate on the sliding doors is the 'close door' button on both sides. exterior handles do not open the door until the locks are manually/physically forced into the unlock position. dashboard lights and gauges go out-of-control randomly. ie: speedometer goes from 0 - overspeed, tachometer does the same as well as fuel and temp. *tr

Instrument panel stopped working. unable to determine speed, gas level temp, etc accurately. other people on the web have been complaining about this for years. the problem appears to be cracked solder on the instrument panel circuit board. this should not happen and should be recalled and corrected. *tr

Abs brakes failed to activate or operate as designed minor incident repair garage scanned vehicle dtc code 1185 and abs light on requires new abs ecu to repair abs system apparently a common occurrence, poorly solder joint in ecu. *tr

The rear axle cracked. *tr

I was driving at 65mph on a major highway and my rear axle gave out causing my tire to tilt in and rub against the axle almost causing a fire. i contacted ford and they are telling me that they replaced it once and won't replace it again. when first axle was replace with a faulty axle from a windstar in a junk yard before the recall ever came out i paid to have it fixed and was reimbursed by ford. now they are telling me that they can't replace it again. they never felt the need to inspect the van when the recall came out. *tr

Airbag didn't deploy during a bumper to bumper accident. *tr

Abs light is on. *tr

I was driving on the highway and all my instrument panel needles (speedometer,gas, rpm, mileage, temperature) were all jumping around. this went on all the way home. i parked the car but the rpm needle was stuck i was able to move the rpm needle but now its broke .the instrument panel continues to sporadically go from working, to not working at all, to all the needles jumping around. *tr

Abs light comes on and off while driving, cruise control does not work, speedometer and rmp guage goes crazy and stops working, leaking break fliud but can't seem to locate problem, interior lights flicker on and off, door locks will start going up and down while driving, rear passenger door does not close all the way and will sometime pop out but not completely open while driving, makes noise when turing left i had the rack and pinion changed but that did not solve the problem the noise just got worse. *tr

Driving home from work. going 20 mph. heard a clunk, then a big bam. front tire was blown. pulled into an empty parking lot. had vehicle towed back to where i work (toyota dealer). service looked at it the next day. the left front axle broke. it also needs a new tire, spring, strut and abs sensor. i've had all the recalls performed. i've always done the service needed. our service department checks it out every year to make sure it's safe. i'm lucky that i didn't hit anyone and was able to keep it under control. *tr

Abs light is intermittently on. mechanic reads the code c1185. he suggested that the abs module be replaced and cost $976. *tr

I needed an alignment and new tires and have a clunking sound in the front end checked out on my van so i brought it to keene automotive in dansville new york. while i was there i also had a new inner tie rod end put in. after he was done the owner bob keene brought me out to the shop floor and showed me on the computer for alignment was showing that there was a degree of camber off on the drivers side which he feels was caused by the fix job that was done to the subframe by ford. he also showed me in spots where the sub frame was rotting beneath fords fix it job that was done in july of last year for the recall . i am unsure as to what to do in this scenario i am still driving the vehicle as keene stated it was safe for a short time. i am not able to afford a new vehicle right now i am the only one working and supporting a family of 5. *tr

Rear windshield wiper is not working. mechanic states the rear wiper motor has water damage and must be replaced. *tr

All of the dashboard needles began flipping back and forth sporadically. they would bottom out below the 0 mark for a while registering no speed or gas tank amount and then start jumping around again. when i attempted to park the vehicle, the speedometer needle was lying across the bottom and kept the car from being able to go into park. at this point, the car was unable to be turned off completely, unable to be re-started, unable to steer and i had to hold my foot on the break in order to keep it from rolling. we were eventually able to start and then drive the vehicle home once the needle jumped back up. once again in the driveway, it did the same thing and we had to drill a hole in the dash in order to manually move the needle out of the way so the van could be placed in park. we will be having it towed to a repair shop. *tr

When shifting the car into p, r, n, or d, it makes a loud thumping sound and makes the whole car jerk. when i turn the steering wheel you can hear a loud grinding, creaky cracking like noise coming from the front of the car. *tr

I was driving and about the make a turn but the steering wheel would not turn. the steering wheel was very tight and felt like it was pulling in the opposite direction of where i wanted to turn. my son was in the passengers seat and together we were able to turn in order to pull the car over and call the mechanic. this is the second time that this has happened. *tr

My seat belt did not restrain me as i stopped to avoid hitting a car that had stopped short in front of me and my chest hit the steering wheel hard causing bruising. the seat belt is working properly. i called ford to inform them of what happened and they said there is no recall for my car regarding the seat belt. *tr

I was driving on the highway and all my instrument panel needles (gas, rpm, mileage, temperature) were all jumping around. this went on all the way home. i parked the car but the rpm needle was stuck and i could not shift the car into park (p) and could not turn off the car. i called a local mechanic and he came over and put the car in neutral (n) and turned off the car. the car had to be towed to the mechanic to have the instrument panel checked. the mechanic was able to move the rpm needle so that i could shift the car but the instrument panel continues to sporadically go from working, to not working at all, to all the needles jumping around. the mechanic was aware that i had the transmission done 3 times since i bought the car in sept. 2003 and told me that the malfunctioning instrument panel may be contributing to the transmission issues. *tr

While having new tires installed, i was made aware that the sub frame was rusted and had holes in it. i had got a recall notice the day after ford put a new rear axle in the windstar. (did they not know about the new recall?) after having the sub frame kit parts installed, the passenger side sub frame was perforated, the noise from the right side under passenger feet started. i went back to dealer that did the repairs (bill brown in livonia, mi>) they said everything was tight and vehicle is safe to drive. the noise has got worse and louder. i called ford in dearborn and they said if bill brown says its safe then it is safe? i have to drive this car and the fact that is makes noise has me concerned. ran it by bill brown after 6 months and took the service guy for a ride and he said he should look at it. the car started to pull to left and i went to the tire shop. went by for a tire rotation and alignment, was informed the sub frame is cracked and only has 10 percent of metal left holding it together. going to dealer this week...................lets see if it is safe to drive still! *tr

Abs light on intermittently. instrument panel gauges erratic sometimes. cruise control not functional at times. *tr

Abs lights showed up on display cluster. 10 amp fuse on 2nd row #2 keeps blowing. ac stopped working, odometer went to all dashes, speedometer stopped working, electronic fuel display went to "fuel error". after unplugging abs to keep 10 amp fuse from blowing and to get the ac to work, braking system is leaking. *tr

Vehicle side doors refuse to open. unable to open manually and pose a safety risk for escape from fire/accident or other. *tr

The abs light goes off and stay on until shutting off the engine. it is very intermittent, on winter time rarely goes off, summer time is on most of the times, it looks like the problem is more persistent with the heat. brakes work well i don't see any difference. *tr

Yellow abs light is illuminated intermittently and code c1185 (abs power relay output circuit failure) is present. *tr

Abs light comes on and off had the code read at the auto parts store and it shows code c1185. *tr

My speedometer is erractic, my abs light stays on. *tr

I purchased a 2000 ford windstar. n 4/6/13, i was going 20 mph and the brakes were failing, i pulled into lentz. they repaired everything i could think of. after having my brakes completely repaired the brakes failed again. bring it back to lentz, with thousands of apologies and promises to fix it right. they repaired even more of the brake system.. the brakes abs system light still comes on, brakes seem to not work ok. so i bring to ford to have the recalls checked. they said that my master cylinder was leaking again and explained to me that this was a recall from before, and that they already installed a jumper and fuse for it so it wont fail or leak. but apparently it's still leaking and faulting out. so i asked them to fix it, they would not. i called corporate, and they will not budge. ford will not fix it because they claim it has already been worked on that particular recall and they said they don't "redo" recall work. so that being said they told me, i would be safe driving it like this. that it's no biggie and it wont hurt anything if brake fluid is leaking a little tiny bit by the switch. i am a single mom with kids. i bought it then i put over 2650 dollars so far into this stupid van. everything has gone wrong. from front axle to brakes, to no heat, electrical crazy stuff going on. of course they never find it or it apparently don't act up when they test it all. i'm terrified to drive this van. absolutely terrified of it. they even told me to "be careful, as it may catch on fire by the master cylinder" after telling me they don't redo old recalls!! i guess they put a bracket kit on the front subframe as part of recall but now it has more play in the wheel, i feel like i have to really steer to keep it in between the lines. they should fix my cylinder abs problem no matter what its their manufacturing defect.! tons of other safety problems with this van too. *tr

11s16 example template, front lower control arm: see suspension and structure of vehicle. i do not see a recall that visibly includes california as a recall state. i have definitely experienced this or a similar issue. there appears to be a large scale recall and buyback program. my vehicle was positively identified for the cruise control/speed control recall and serviced at gosch ford in hemet, ca. i experienced more issues than only that, or even than that and the above. contact for more information. not limited to only this recall, vehicle experienced several issues, many of which were attended to with out of pocket funds, either to prevent, or due to, mechanical breakdown/failure. please also consider axle recall, and additional for this vehicle. i need an assessment done on my ford 2000 windstar lx so i may be compensated for the total costs and damages and have the vehicle replaced or completely repaired to a safe, drivable condition. (right front corner of vehicle collided with an object, part(s) failure apparent as what appears to be the front lower control arm is detached. a separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. a separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft. either condition could result in significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. front *tr

2000 ford windstar. consumer writes in regards to defective rear axle assembly in vehicle. *smd the consumer stated she noticed a clunking sound when she backed out of her driveway, but didn't think much of until the second week in february, when it happened again, but it was much louder. the rear end of the vehicle felt as though it was swaying, when she drove over a bump in the road, the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, where a huge crack was fond in the rear axle's man bar. the mechanic informed the consumer a recall had been issued for the same problem. when the consumer and the mechanic contacted the local ford dealer, they were told there we no recalls associated for the vehicle identification number.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to sway continuously. the failure occurred twice. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the failure was contributed to the rear axle and both front control arms. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the rear axle fractured. the contact also stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension) however, the failure was not corrected. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure and current mileage was 220,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated. the contact mentioned that the failure would drain the battery and the vehicle would sporadically fail to start. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 180,000.

Abs light came on. abs system not functioning. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the sub frame was rusted and corroded. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension) but to no avail. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised that the subframe would need replacing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 175,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle shook. the contact also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 11v030000 (structure). the vehicle was moved to the shoulder where the rear axle fractured and the wheel separated from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the axle needed to be replaced due to a failed reinforcement plate. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 146,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the rear axle fractured. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the rear axle needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v193000 (power train). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

Abs light comes on indicating the abs braking system is not working. ford service says abs module needs to be replaced. the cost will be $1000 plus tax. *tr

The first time my wife was driving our 2000 ford windstar van lx. she was crossing over a bridge and the rear axle broke in have.the van was towed to our mechanic he put another rear axle on, to the tune of 1,750 dollars. the year that was 2007. fast forward to feb.2, 2013 i'm backing out of our driveway and guess what happens, you guessed it the rear axle breaks again. *tr

The abs light comes on and stays on for some time. it may turn off on it's own. it may turn off the next time the vehicle is started. this has been happening for about seven years. *tr

My 2000 ford windstar van has frequent and intermittent problems with the abs light coming on and eventually going off; the cruise control not working sometimes even after it was repaired by the dealer; and the gauges in the instrument panel (including the speedometer) erratically malfunctioning. i have been told that these are common problems with ford windstar and may be subject to recalls. (even though the mileage is high, i replaced the transmission and engine with a brand new transmission and a brand new engine in 2006 and 2007, respectively. only less than 50,000 miles on the vehicle since 2006.) *tr

My windstar began to shimmy like a skittish horse. when i took it to my local service station, they said the anti-lock brakes were reading as if the wheels were going different speeds and trying to compensate. eventually the shimmying sensation stopped and the anti-lock break light came on, and stayed on permanently. i am now afraid to drive my vehicle when it is raining or snowing. ford has indicated to me that they consider this to be my problem, not theirs. how is this not a recall issue? this is a problem which can endanger life and safety of myself and others; and it is a problem with ford's design. i don't even know how to fix this, let alone what it will cost. *tr

The abs light comes on intermittently. when i turn the van off and turn it back on the light goes off. took van to dealer and they changed the brake pads front and back and turned the rotors. it continued. i finally took it to midas and they diagnosed it as a code c1185. no information was found for arecall but midas told us to see if there was a recall. *tr

C1185 diagnostic code, brake light will not go off. *tr

The entire dash board goes "crazy" while driving; the speedometer, tachometer, temperature gauge and gas gauge fluxuate, even at idle. *tr

Red brake light stays on with the emergency brake off and the master cylinder full of brake fluid. *tr

Abs light comes on after traveling a short distance, every time the vehicle is driven. *tr

I bought the 2000 ford windstar on 09/12/2012. it had 125,000 miles. after i bought it i immediately took it to the mechanic shop to have them check it over. they found that the outer and inner tie rod ends needed to be replaced. also, the mechanics found that the transmission mounts needed to be replaced. also, the front struts and the rear shocks needed to be replaced. also, the front engine mount needed to be replaced. i had all that work completed for around $1,500. then a few months later, the vehicle broke down in my front yard. i turned the vehicle off and looked under the hood and the serpantine belt was snapped in half and the vehicle was smoking a little bit. a had the vehicle towed to the mechanics for $50. the mechanics diagnosed the powertrain. the mechanics found that the a/c compressor clutch needed to be replaced and it also had to have a evac and recharge the a/c system. this costed me $705.98. a few months later, which is now, on 12/21/2012, the vehicle is starting to make a loud clicking noise from the engine, or atleast i think it is the engine. while i was driving, the vehicle slowed down like there was a power surge or something, like it was going to brake down, so i immediately put the hazard lights on and drove 15-20 miles below the speed limit, all the way until i could make it safely back home. i don't know what is wrong with it this time. i have already invested almost $2,000 into this vehicle and i have only owned it for about 3 months! *tr

Abs light came on and is staying on. have seen many other complaints about this on this model and year. *tr

Abs light comes on sporadically. sometimes the abs light on the dash will illuminate immediately upon starting the car and sometimes it will light after driving 10-15 minutes. have replaced all four wheel speed sensors without correcting the problem. have noticed in several emergency braking situations, when the abs light is illuminated, the abs system is not functioning and the wheels will stop turning and the car will skid to a stop. *tr

Problems with abs and brake system with engine code b1185. *tr

Abs brake light come on after a short time of driving and does note go off till engine is off, the windstar has had multiple recalls done to it like the rusty parts repair,im getting tired of this i even had then do something some work to my transmission,and i had some engine issues,i wishes they would buy it back or repair these crazy problems because its costing me more time and money. *tr

The abs (yellow) light started coming on intermittently and the code c1185 is detected. after several months the light stopped being intermitent and is now on constantly. the van now has 185k miles and a perminate yellow light on the dashboard. *tr

While we were driving to church this morning the abs light came on. on our way home from church, it came on again and so did the track off light. this is very frustrating considering this van only has 151,000! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle. also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle would continue to accelerate after engaging the brakes. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 200,140.

My instrument cluster has gone crazy... i looked to see if anyone else has had the problem and there are tons of people with the same problem... also my abs light comes on and off all the time... *tr and my right sliding door rattles...

Antilock brake system (abs) light on dashboard. autozone free check reported code c1185 which according to other reports found on the internet relates to a bad solder joint on the abs computer board. *tr

Every light on the dashboard is lit up, including the abs, brake, check engine, etc. the speedometer doesn't work. the air conditioner doesn't work. the rear axle broke, thankfully i was in the driveway. also, i had to pay for the rear axle because it was not part of the recall. all this started happening before the vehicle had 100,000 miles on it. the dealer i took it to for the last recall said that ford should buy all the vans back. *tr

On 8/12/12 as i was driving to new york i notice that every time there is a weight transfer i heard a clunking sound on the right front, after returning to new jersey i took the vehicle to sears auto to have it check out and was told and shown the defect was with the frame work which a recall was done for in 2011. the repair that the did in 2011 to the frame was in my opinion a death trap and i would suggest that you send a inspector to inspect the repair that ford said they did to these frame work, the strap that they put on the frame in my opinion is like putting a band aid on a third degree burn. i took the vehicle back to ford dealer in hackensack nj and they are giving me a hard time, my vehicle has been there from friday and today is saturday @ 1430 they still haven't look at it, maybe because of the color of my skin the really don't care, but i don't think safety should come down to the color of a person skin. thanks for your help. *tr

I have 2 problems with the brakes, problem 1 the master cylinder is leaking, causing the brake light to come on. problem 2 the abs light will come on when driving, it turns itself on and off. power train, the o/d light will flash when starting up, will turn off after a couple of minutes. *tr

Both the abs and brakes lights came on. just during this last month, the brakes have gone from being fine to almost not stopping the van. i am now scrambling to get them fixed. this came on very suddenly. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while sitting at a stop light, the vehicle accelerated independently. the contact had to apply pressure to the brakes using both and turned off the ignition. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where a vacuum line was disconnected however, did not solve the problem. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the fuel system was serviced and the throttle body was decarbonized. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileages were 128,000.

Abs light came on. since that time it comes on every once in a while and now daily after going for few miles. *tr

Traveling 70 mph on the front driver side tire, rim, and all lugnuts just flew off. i went into a ditch. major damage. i am discovering that this is a common issue with these vans and i plan to sue ford. *tr

Instrument panel/speedometer fails va inspection. ford won't fix it. parts hard to find as anyone with this model vehicle has the same problem. *tr

The speedometer and other dashboard gauges start jumping around from zero to wide open, very erratic and then will settle down normal, then start the process all over again. unable to tell how fast i am going or how much gas is in the tank. tachometer is also involved and other gauges. *tr

Intermittent non operating abs. traced to abs ecm defective operation. frozen stainless steel screws into aluminum mount prevented removal of abs ecm for planned rebuild. my understanding is that there is a design and build defect typical to this unit that causes this problem. design defect -aluminum sheet heat sink which has a greater coefficient of thermal expansion than circuit board contributing to stress on improperly made solder joints on circuit board(build defect). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the abs brake warning light constantly illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the abs sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 147,000.

Abs light is on before changing brakes. after changing, it went off for a few days and is now back on. *tr

The abs brake light comes on and off all of the time. when i have it serviced, the dealer says not to worry about it, so i don't. but the light is continuously on now and due for inspection. the module that controls the abs system cost over $900.00 for the part and then labor. about $1300.00 for the job. i have a chevy s-10 pick-up truck that has the same problem except the dealer says it trash in the system. seems that the american made auto manufacturers would offer something for these problems when the l defective items are installed in a auto. is there any actions i can take or the dealers to correct these defective manufacturer problems. *js

All the gauges started jumping back and forth with the speedometer sticking past 120. it stayed there for several days, went back to normal and then has repeated the problem several times. when the tac gauge acts up it wedges the shift indicator making it stick in park position. this is a safety issue to have a speedometer not work and not knowing the trans gear you are in because the indicator position only stays in park. ford should make good on this safety issue. replacing the gauge assembly is costly. *tr

Abs light turn on and off while driving. most of the time when i started the car the abs light is off, but after driving may be 10 to 15 miles, the abs light will turn on and stay on until i turn off the engine. sometimes abs light is on after i start the car. when i took it to mechanic, the light is off, and he couldn't find the problem. it is so frustrated. *tr

Abs light went on after getting wet due to rain on the pavement. apparently has shorted out something. from what i've read, this is a common problem. also, the dash light representing a turn signal burn out went on, but the turn signals are all functioning properly. *tr

The antilock braking system is intermittent, and sometimes the light will come on for no particular reason. this sometimes happens while driving. it will do this on and off, after shutting the car down, and restarting it, or sometimes during driving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while at a stop light the contact heard a loud bang and the vehicle became resistant to acceleration. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician advised the contact that the transmission would have to be replaced. the transmission was replaced. the contact also noticed that the brake lights were illuminating without depressing the brake pedal. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the battery should be replaced however, the failure continued after the battery was replaced. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 79.000.

Sitting at a stoplight, foot on brake. when light turned green, normal pressure on accelerator. loud bang sound. no forward or reverse gear. put vehicle into neutral and pushed into nearby driveway. vehicle towed that evening. faulty transmission. ford dealer says possibly bad torque converter. rebuilt transmission installed. cost to me $3000. ford claims no recall on the part or the assembly. *tr

Abs light is on intermittent..../ /other warning lights and sensors also go on and off alot ! / /also a/c and suspension have similar issues to previous recalls..../ /mileage now july 2012 - is approx 73,400/ *tr

Gauges go crazy and don't work half the time. abs light is always on. steering creeks. there is a recall for my make, model, and year but ford somehow says it is not part of the recall but may become a recall in the future. this is not acceptable. does someone have to die before they will listen and act? *tr

The abs light began coming on intermittently for no known reason; gradually it has been on more. in recent weeks, have also begun having problems with the speed control working only intermittently, and last week the speedometer stopped working incorrectly; the highest speed it registers is 28-29 mph, even though i know i'm going faster. the windshield wipers now suddenly work only on low or, if turned up to the highest possible setting, they go half speed. two weeks ago a brake set up for no known reason, to the point that i smelled 'burning.' i stopped to investigate when traffic allowed and could see nothing wrong. i drove to a hospital where son was working and he investigated and found the frozen-up brake. he was able to eventually get it freed up. a vehicle that once was a very dependable workhorse has suddenly become erratic and downright scary. *tr

Abs light on dash intermittently stays on and disables abs brakes. *tr

Abs light came on went to mechanic who replaced a sensor didn't fix the problem, the light has been on ever since. *tr

Abs light comes on intermittently, not sure if they work after this. i have had it to the repair shop repeatedly to have the brakes and sensors inspected. this vehicle also leaks from the speed control module, instrument cluster dies, air conditioning fails due to control module shorts, fuses blow, suspension and rot issues. *tr

Vehicle abs light came on, ac stopped blowing cold air & speedometer stopped all at same time. fuse 10 amp was blown and when replaced continued to blow out

Abs light continues to come on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the vehicle was included and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). later, a mechanic noticed that the rear axle was fractured and detached from the vehicle. the mechanic stated that the bracket that was installed during the recall repair had corroded. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was making a decision on of assistance would be provided for the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 177,000.

Abs light continues to flash o and off. *tr

Beginning in 2002 the abs light appeared & after several trips to ford and napa mechanics, diagnosis was never determined. then the recall of 2009 to replace the malfunctioned part occurred on 12/9/2009 - the very next day (dec 10, 2009) the abs light again appeared. i contacted the dealership where the recall work was done and they told me to bring the van back and they would 'diagnose' the problem for $120. may 2012 we replaced the affected abs part with our own finances because the ford dealership told us that the affected part was no longer under recall and was not their problem. it solved the abs light from coming on for about a week. to this date the light comes on. we purchased this vehicle based on the reports that it was an excellent family vehicle for safety. i would consider braking an important feature, too. please have ford resolve this matter immediately and not just ignore the matter. i have less than 85,000 miles on the van so it is not due to overuse or neglect. and the vehicle has never been driven in snowy conditions, is parked in a garage when not in use and all maintenance is kept current. please get this issue resolved correctly. thank you for your consideration in this matter. *tr

I have a 2000 ford windstar. i was backing out of a parking space and the rear axle broke. if i had been on the interstate this could have resulted in a very bad accident. i went to the ford web site and they claim there is no recall on this model. i find that hard to believe.. thanks *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, he noticed that the instrument panel was not reading the correct readings. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 180,000. updated 08/07/12*lj the consumer stated the needle would jump from left to right. updated 08/15/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact sated that the anti-lock brakes would constantly activate. in addition, when the engine was turned on the lights would illuminate. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.

Abs and brake light on dashboard remains on all the time. replaced master cylinder and had all brake system checked numerous times but problem not resolved. *tr

I was just told that the electrical cluster for the speedometer/rpm/gas gauges on my 2000 ford windstar van is faulty. i have been experiencing periods of time when the gauges work just fine, won't work at all, or go completely beserk. they act out at various times; ie: just yesterday, i had been driving the van for about 15 min, gauges working fine, when i put it into park all the gauges went crazy, with the rpm needle ending up buried past the highest it could go. there have been times where it hasn't worked/gone beserk upon start up. there have also been times where it is working just fine on start up and within a couple of minutes/miles they all go beserk or stop working completely, and at that point, sometimes it goes back to working fine, and other times it doesn't. my dad just got this van for my kids and i less than a month ago, thinking it would be a safe vehicle for us. it's sad to think that my dad threw money away on a vehicle that his regular mechanic now says to just sell/junk it and get a different vehicle because of the gauge cluster being faulty, the recalls on the van and the mount for the exhaust system being busted. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle jerked and all the electrical systems in the vehicle shut off completely. the contact was able to safely drive the vehicle home. the contact also stated that the vehicle would overheat and the ant-freeze would leak. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vehicle was not under warranty. the failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.

Van would/runs for over an hour, shut off for 15 minutes and try to restart, and it won't. after multiples issues with this, and being able to temporarily repair, speedometer and rpm meters are now sticking permanently and are not showing speed or rpm's accurately at all! more issues too... *tr

The (mostly un-serviceable) ecu master relay has a bad soldier joint which fails prematurely and causes the abs light and dtc c1185. it also causes the enhanced abs braking system to become inoperable. if your abs light is on. *jb

I have had to replace the wiper motor in this vehicle twice so far and now it has malfunctioned again and i will now need to replaced it again. that makes four wiper motors in one car. ford disavows any responsibility for this in my windstar, even though it has recalled this motor in other 2000 windstar's. i don't understand why they won't be responsible for mine. it does all the things listed in the recall of 2001, loses intermittent, fails to work at all, turns on when i have it is on "off," and once, it even caught on fire when it was turned off and not in use. needing 4 new wiper motors in one vehicle is clearly a design or manufacturing problem. this vehicle clearly should have been included in the 2001 recall for this very problem. how can i make ford take responsibility and fix this repeated problem once and for all? thank you. *jb

Abs light on, c1185. *tr

While traveling at 55mph noticed that the speedometer was reading 26mph. speedometer continues to read below actual speed. *js

Abs warning light came on and remained on. was told by mechanic that it was a bad sensor on the left front brake and that the brakes operated correctly. *js

I started my van and the abs warning light came on and has stayed on.

Hit brakes and heard popping a cracking took to shop and they said the front subframe was cracked and need to be fixed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken in for a state inspection and she was informed that the engine cradle was cracked and the vehicle would not pass the inspection. the contact stated that there were no other existing failures. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields), but the dealer only replaced the brackets, which caused the cradle to crack. the failure and current mileages were 171,000.

On sunday 5/20/12, upon starting our 2000 ford windstar van, i noticed that the speedometer was not working and the abs (yellow) light was persistently on. (however the red brake light that had been shining on the dashboard persistently for many, many months, even after recall servicing, was now off.) driving for a few minutes, we realized that the air conditioning was not putting out cool air, only warm, and that the odometer was displaying only dashes. i should also mention, now that i have read up on these problems, which had seemed unrelated, but are apparently all traceable to a defective/leaking sdcd, that the cruise control on this vehicle has not worked for many months. *tr

Braking distance suddenly increased. it is getting harder to stop the vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and was taken to an authorized dealer. the contact was informed that the rear coil springs also needed to be replaced due to corrosion. the rear coil springs were not included in the recall and the contact was informed that they would not be included in the recall repairs. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 120,000.

We came from eating breakfast to a dead battery, then we had someone help us to jump it; however, my husband noticed the electrical was not working, and it was still running, but very slow. it finally gave up and we had to tow it, and have someone look at it. we are in the middle of the problem, so hopefully ford will have a notice or something in the mail soon. we have had problems before with the battery, and thinking maybe that is the problem, but we are hearing stories from online of other issues that could of caused this. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that he took the vehicle in for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (power train:axle assembly). after the repairs, the contact discovered that the rear axle was still fractured. the vehicle was not taken back to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the current mileage was 160,000.

As is typical with the windstar, the deactivation switch is leaking brake fluid. thus, causing problems with the abs and cruise. unfortunately, ford already honored the recall (09s09) on this vehicle. at that time the deactivation switch was not leaking so they installed a wire harness to avoid a fire when it did start leaking. (why put on a wire harness? because they knew the switch was going to fail. why not just replace the switch in the first place?) now ford will not re-open the recall to replace the switch and fix the other related problems. *tr

The subframe on the passenger side where the bracket for the front stabilizer is attached rusted completely through, causing the stabilizer bar to break loose. *tt

Regarding the 2009-2010 perform recall 09s09 of the speed control deactivation switch wire assembly replacement. it did not work - it never worked, nor did it solve the problem. within 2 days of the installation the abs light came on again. to this date brake fluid is still leaking into the component. it causes my brake lights to stay on upon stopping and turning the car off - which if goes unnoticed, it drains the battery. to this date the cruise control does not work. and it has also reduced my safe braking distance. i have very low miles on the van - less than 81,000 miles - so it is not cause by heavy usage. ford has failed to fix the issue which is the leaking brake fluid onto this wiring assembly. there are many ford windstars still in use that are experiencing the same problem. ford should fix this issue of the leaking brake fluid onto the assembly wire. replacing this wire assembly harness did not and will not fix the brake fluid leakage issue. *js

My son was driving on the highway. while driving at 40 miles per hour the back axel fractured. this resulted in him crashing into the center cement devider as well as the from left control arm breaking as well. he had to go to the hospital and get checked out. it is a shame that i have to find out about this recall through my insurer.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the sliding doors would periodically lock and not unlock. the failure alternated between each rear sliding door. the vehicle had not been to the dealer. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 177,000. ....updated 06/18/12 *bf

Massively erratic behavior of the instrument cluster. all of the gauges; the speedometer and rpm gauges, heat and all just jump rapidly up and down. sometimes they give false indicators. the heat meter arm goes up when it is not hot. it's really scary. it's been going on for weeks. it doesn't happen often and i am not sure why it happens. this is a minivan i.e. a family car. i cannot wait to get rid of this car. i'll never buy a ford again. *js

The rear sling door has door latches locks linkages problem it does not close all the way the door latches do not latch and lock all the way close make it unsafe that the door could open at any time from 0 to 75 mpr it's a 2000 ford windstar and i called ford and ask about the rear axle recall and did not want to fix my rear axle at all or any of the recalls that it has. *js

2 weeks after i bought, what i thought was going to be the best car i ever owned, the check engine light came on. since i'm a single mom with 5 kids, im very tight on money, therefore, i went to the auto part store, put it on the machine, hoping i could do what i did with all other vehicles i owned, buy the parts, go online and read up on fixing it my self. i had just put all my savings into buying the van. the store clerk, gives me a list of 4 codes and the list of possible fixes. i get home go online and found out that not only is it not easy for someone like me to do, but its going to be a good $1200-$1500 for a mechanic to fix. and worse of all, it as been a major issue with this make and model, ford knows about the problem and even put out a repair kit just for the issue, but still refuses to recall the vehicle after numerous complaints. well your little kit maybe inexpensive for people who can fix it them selves but when you have to pay a mechanic to do the work its more then a simple repair. if a car as been treated good by its owner, as not been abused and maintenance kept up with over the years, then the only major (above $1000) repairs that we should have, are repairs due to accidents or normal wear and tear. when almost ever one who owes one of them as the same problem, around the same time, then it is a defect in the making of the car and should be the responsibility of the ford company. the fact that ford had to come up with a repair kit, is admitting there is a defect with the van. i should have check this website before i bought the van. do your research people! *tr

Ford windstar 2000 another recall ??? my car needs a new abs module locking for information and maybe a cheaper one ( brian hoskins dealership want to charge me $ 945.00 + labor) i found out there is more people having the same problem. www.fordwindstarrecaall.info they are showing the problem and why. the problem is a defective abs as far i am know so maybe it should to be another ford recall. *js

The abs indicator light keeps coming on and going off intermittently. once on it usually stays on until i turn off the car. this started during the summer about a year and a half ago. my mechanic said that most likely the ecm needed to be replaced to the tune of a $700 replacement module from ford plus labor! my ford dealer told me that the 09s09 recall work was done some time ago, but this problem with the abs light coming on continues. i am very concerned after reading up on recent information as it has been reported on multiple sites that leaking brake fluid reaching the abs electronic control module has happened after the supposed recall repair was done in many instances, causing fires and or the loss of the abs braking system working. i have also read many, many reports online about ford windstar owners having the exact same problem, without necessarily having a fire or brake failure...yet. if this electronic control module is so consistently faulty, should ford not be required to replace it at no charge to their customers, especially if there is the possibility of it causing a failure of the abs braking system? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while traveling 45 mph, the contact noticed a cracking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. after examining the vehicle, the contact noticed a 20 inch long fracture on the rear axle. the vehicle was not diagnosed and no repairs were made to the vehicle. the current and the failure mileages were 170,000.

After hearing a loud cracking noise from rear area of the 2000 ford windstar, husband investigated and found a large crack in the rear axle. i called ford customer relations today who after looking at my vin told me that while everything is the same (ie: the location of the crack, year and model of the vehicle) as in recall #10s13, there was nothing they could do because the van wasn't made at the facility that the recalled parts were made. how is it not covered and it's exactly the same? very rude customer relation guy, i might add. very unhappy ford owner. *tr

Hello i reported the abs condition with increased braking a while back i don't know the exact date but since then i have had continued issues with abs control module not working on my van i took the car to stephens auto in danville wv for the recalls on the axles and had them check on the abs light staying on also i have read on an internet complaint site where the computer control boards in the abs control module have sodder connections broken is what the problem is i ask that you have ford recall and replace the abs control modules before someone gets killed driving one of these vans. *tr

I brought this vehicle on 1/7/2012 from a ford dealership and the abs light would come on after starting and i asked them to check before i brought it and they said it was just a sensor, so when i took it to the ford repair for the two recalls of the rear axle bracket and subframe and they checked the car and said the abs module needed to be replaced because the relay inside was damaged. i called ford and they stated that the recall for the abs wire was done on 10/2011, but the module still went or went before that and they stated that they are not responsible and it was up to me to replace. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that she received the recall notice associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). after taking the vehicle in for repair, the owner noticed that the sub-frame continued to rot away. the vehicle was taken to another dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle should not have been repaired by the original dealer. the dealer stated that the vehicle was beyond repair and offered to buy it back. the manufacturer was notified and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 111,000.

Hi i owned a ford windstar 2001 and having trouble for the past months.. we took it to auto shop mechanics and got transmission rebuilt paid almost $2,000 for it. then got that fixed then i drove it for a while then all of the sudden driving on the freeway the engine quit so i called for help tow truck was there then brought it to auto mechanics to get it fixed problem was alternator got that fixed paid over $500.00 .now runs okay .. but now every time i turn the van on the engine lights on all the time while driving and abs lights on then the brake lights on too.. and the smoke that coming from exhaust from the rear smoking so bad...i need help this is could be part of a recall for fordwindstar.. i just don't have money to pay for the fixing ..i hope ford realized this i think i'm not alone out there dealing the same problems...thank you looking forward for the response... *tr

Dear sir/madam i am filing this complaint for a ford windstar 2000, the rear axel, which was on recall and ford had contacted us to have it replaced, however after calling ford and all the nearest dealers and we actually went to a ford dealership as well. no dealership was able to provide the recall replacement for the axle or any repairs in that matter. thanks, ford owner *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the abs warning light was continuously illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic but the mechanic could not read the codes from the test. the contact did not take the vehicle to dealer and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 165,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that after taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for routine inspection, the mechanic advised him that the sub-frame was completely rusted. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields) but the mechanic advised the contact that the recall remedy did not solve the issue. the manufacturer was later contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and the current mileages were approximately 101,000.

Braking distance suddenly increased. all recalls have been performed. abs still a problem. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving approximately 35 mph, the rear axle suddenly detached from the vehicle without warning. several hours prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the rear end of the vehicle swayed back and forth. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly). in 2010, the rear axle was repaired under a manufacturer's voluntary recall. after the most recent recall remedy repair was performed, the rear end of the vehicle would sway back and forth whenever the vehicle was in operation. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable. updated 03/05/12*lj

Back in 2008 i was involved in a fender bender (about $6,000 in damages) when my abs failed causing me to slide into another car. at first i thought it was minor issue, but have since been told it's a major issue with many owners. i've found that the recall (09s09) does not address all the underlying issues and the ford dealer will not fix all of the issues. additionally i was told by my local ford dealer that there were no open items on my van for abs. when i inquired what that meant, they said that there was nothing on recall for abs on my vehicle. i had never had anything done to the abs, so it was not because it was already fixed. a week ago, i was almost involved in an accident because of the failure of the abs system; i was only going 40 mph. i constantly have my brakes checked because i have to press them hard to work. the rear brakes are almost new, and the front (pads and rotors) are new so the brakes should work better than they do. since there are major reports of problems, this needs to be addressed by ford. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and smoke began to emit from under the hood. the contact did not see flames, but poured water under the hood to put out the smoke. the windshield wiper motor stopped functioning after the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic test and the technician stated that water entered the wiper motor and started a fire. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 01v261000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor), that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 142,000. updated 02/22/12

Cel on, ecm throwing p0174 codes, many many complaints on internet of this problem with 3.8l v6 engine. apparently no help from ford or dealer to assist customers with a fix for this. ford what a joke this 2000 windstar is. no more fords for me, total lack of support for product failure. *tr

I have a 2000 ford windstar lx that my wife and 5 kids use locally the van has only 116,000 on it my mechanic said this upcoming march he would not be able to inspect the vehicle due to the rot and corrosion i brought it to poughkeepsie ford for sub frame inspection recall they said the rest is not their problem i did research on this matter on the web it is noted that many consumers were refunded up to 3000.00 or they could use that toward another vehicle purchase which is what i wanted to do what can i do now i have until marc than i have no transportation this is not fare a 2000 windstar should last longer like other vehicles. *tr

2000 ford windstar: cracked rear axle and corrosion and related failures of the front sub-frame. we are writing to report a rear cracked axle and failed, damaged and corroded front sub-frame assembly of our 2000 ford van. ford recalled: "certain 1998-2003 model year windstar vehicles operated in corrosion states" for cracked or broken rear axles (safety recall 10513- supplement #10); and for failed and corroded "subframe front lower control arm rear attaching flanges and rear body mount attachments. our ford van has both these failures and is unsafe to drive. the vehicle failed the state safety inspection due to its cracked axle. the inspector advised us the van was unsafe to drive. the koons ford service department has inspected the van and concluded that the rear axle and front sub-frame have failed because of corrosion and both need to be replaced. the vehicle was "operated" regularly in maryland and the district of columbia, as well as driven in the winter in snow and ice conditions in high corrosion states. we were told by koons that an extension of the recall was denied by ford because while the vehicle was operated in high corrosion states, it was not registered in a high corrosion state. northern virginia weather is similar to official adjacent high corrosion states. the national weather service groups northern virginia with areas of maryland and dc with regard to snow fall. "sodium chloride (salt) is virginia's primary snow removal and ice control chemical". the "registration" requirement is erroneous. consideration should be given to whether a vehicle was operated in high corrosion areas, where salt is used . ford's letter of 1/ 26/2011 to nhtsa, states that " we are taking the action to confirm our commitment to safety and to address any potential vehicle owner concerns." request that the recalls be extended to our vehicle. the sway bar links were replaced. updated ivoq 12/20/11 *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the power steering pump failed four times in one year. the contact's mechanic advised that the power steering pump was defective. the failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 170,000.

Abs light comes on intermittently. disappears on restart. *tr

Last week as i was driving around town and my instrument panel stopped working and the abs lights would not turn off. the next morning i had to take my son to one of his activities and the instrument panel was still not working and i noticed i had to push the brake pedal all the way down to the floor. i went home and noticed that my car was leaking brake fluid. after much research i found my vehicle had a recall. (09s09) i took my car in this morning to have this recall fixed. this did not fix my instrument panel. after i got home i researched what the problem might be and have found numerous complaints about the same problem from brake fluid leaking on the some of the wires. i contacted ford to see if this would be covered under the recall and they explained to me that the recall only covers that specific part. i am very upset because the recall will only cover the part and not the damage it has caused. i would like to file this complaint to make a record of this. i truly believe that ford should fix the damage that this recalled part has done to my vehicle. *tr

I am very concern about my 2000 ford windstar lx. i had two problems with my van in which a bracket came a loose on my van. i lost complete control of my van and had to pull over and call for help. thank god i was on the city roads and not the highway. the last time i had an incident, i was told that the rear axle is cracking and my subframe needs to be inspected. i was told that this could be extremely hazardous. i was told that i needed the rear axle replaced. i see that there has been recalls in the northern states but i reside in charlotte, nc. i feel that this needs to be extended out to the southern states. please consider in allowing us to have our axles inspected for the safety of our families; if the vehicle needs repairs to allow ford to repair this problem at no cost to us. *tr

Abs light came on after about 3 years and is now always on. each and every time the car is re-started the light comes on within a few minutes, and then stays on. *tr

Had vehicle in for service recalls. recalls met the requirements to replace the subframe assy; however, it was repaired instead. contacted ford about my concern over how it was being fixed and was told that the dealer was given info. on how to do the repair and if there was any problem after it was fixed, i would have to take it up with the dealer because it would be a warranty issue with them, that ford would not help me. now after picking up the vehicle, the a/c no longer works. - it blew cold air before they got it. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to have the rear axle repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). upon receiving the vehicle from the dealer, the contact stated that the vehicle would shake violently while driving 30 mph and above. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

For a year now we be noticing odometer failure, brake light and abs light coming on. recently we found out the brakes weren't working at all. luckily no accidents. i inspected the brake fluid container which was empty. i refilled it and checked around to see for any leaks. i noticed it was leaking at the scds switch. i went online and found a website where they described this to be a common problem and that there was a recall for this. lucky it hasn't caused any fire like it did by some other owners. *tr

Due to a fluid leak, the speedometer and odometer of the vehicle does not work properly. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact noticed a leak coming from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty transmission. the manufacturer was aware of the failure; however, offered no further assistance. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 115,965. the approximate failure mileage was 115,800.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact attempted to accelerate forward from a complete stop when she heard a loud pop. she was unable to accelerate forward however, she was able to accelerate in reverse. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where he noticed that water was in the transmission and advised the contact to have the transmission replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileages were 107,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly) and stated that the repair would not be sufficient enough to repair his vehicle. the dealer offered a 12 month or 12,000 mileage warranty however, the contact was not satisfied that the remedy would keep her safe while driving. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the contact was awaiting repairs. the current and failure mileages were 107,000. the vin was unavailable.

The abs light comes on intermittently as i drive -the dealer says its the abs module (i paid $108 for the test) and will cost $1300 to fix -i see from the internet that this is a major and common problem with these cars and feel ford should recall all windstars and fix it. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Braking distance suddenly increased. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated after having the vehicle repaired for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and recall nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:under body shields), she was unable to drive the vehicle since the brackets and bolts hang so low which caused it to get stuck when driving over a pot hole or on train tracks. the contact stated that the repairs only serve as a band aid and failed to remedy the problem. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive since the sub frame was extremely compromised and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 158,013. rvk

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated while driving 10 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was inoperable so the contact pushed the vehicle off the road and into a parking space. the contact towed the vehicle to his residence. the contact called the dealer who stated they needed to perform a diagnostic test. the contact stated the transmission needed to be replaced. the contact stated the faulty transmission was a known issue for his year, make, and model. the failure mileage was 156,000.

After employing the standard issued ford windstar scissors jack and raising the lr subframe at the designated jack point to change a flat tire, the subframe started to snap and buckle. the van then started to lower in height without operating the jack. the van lowered in height approximately 1-2 in. after removing the jack, the assigned jack point was bent. had i been traveling, i would not have been able to effectively and safely employ(and still can not safely employ) the issued jack and repair the flat without possible harm or injury. *tr

I have had to fix the abs twice and i am dealing with the problem again this would be the third time i also have had problems with the doors locks i have to hand lock my van. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated the rear driver's side tie rod had broken on the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the tie rod was rusted through. the contact asked the dealer why the tie rod was not included in nhtsa recall campaign id number: 11v030000 (suspension: rear axle). the dealer indicated that the manufacturer stated the tie rod would not be replaced even though it rusted through like the rear axle. the failure mileage was 105,000. i don't know how much of a danger this is but i think its is a crime for a car dealership to install a new part on a rusted out old part with out notifying the customer. [xxx] updated 11/02/2011 *ln information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while parked, the vehicle emitted a boom sound and caught on fire. as a result, the vehicle was destroyed. the fire marshall appeared on the scene and stated that the fire was caused by the alternator. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure and current mileages were 150.000. the vin was unknown.

Tl* 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. updated 09/27/11*lj updated 2/23/12 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the front axle fractured. the contact merged onto the shoulder of the highway and the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. both the dealer and the manufacturer denied assistance with repairs. the failure and current mileages were 136,000.

Tl* 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 rear axle twisted so bad that it destroyed my right rear brakes. the new drum will not go on it is so badly twisted. the consumer also stated there is rust under the vehicle. updated portable 08/30/11

Have been hearing a noise from the rear of the vehicle for awhile. had it in to the dealer for two recall repairs. the noise changed yesterday and when the rear was inspected again before leaving for work, i found the drivers side rear coil spring broken. this issued should have been addressed when the rear axle recall work was completed. i drive 50 highway miles each way to and from work and this is dangerous. missed work today and don't know when this will be able to be fixed. i see ford has had many problems with other coil springs. why have they not addressed it with all the other suspension problems on these 2000 ford windstars? *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the abs lamp illuminated, the abs system turns off, and all of the gauges on the instrument panel were malfunctioning. the contact mentioned that the failure only occurred when the weather was hot. the dealer was contacted who stated that the abs module was mounted to an aluminum bracket which expands in the heat and caused the connection to become disconnected. as a result the engine control unit and hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 148,000.

Just pulled into a parking space and put vehicle in park mode when without warning i heard a loud clanking sound. turns out the transmission failed. i had to get it rebuilt. i have had numerous problem with this vehicle in many areas and have spent a lot of money getting things fixed and replaced on it

Abs light keeps coming on when driving vehicle

I own a 2000 ford windstar and the windshield wipers have quit working for the third time. this always seems to happen while i am driving in the rain, which is not safe at all, but yesterday it happened during a very heavy thunderstorm while i was driving down the interstate at 70 mph! it has always been wiper motor failure and the motor needs to be replaced. i have seen a recall in the past on the 2000 ford windstar for this same complaint. i contacted my local dealership and they stated that my windstar was not included in this recall. as much of a hassle and an expense it is to have the wiper motor replaced, it's still not as much a hassle as it is dangerous to be driving a vehicle that not only do the wipers randomly quit working without any warning but the abs and traction control will kick off all the time and ford won't fix or do anything about the failures that so many other windstar owners continue to have. how many recalls on safety issues do you have to have before the entire vehicle is recalled? the frame, the suspension, the wipers, the speed control system and the anti-lock brake system, all the things that a driver truly needs to safely transport their family around have been recalled on the windstar. this doesn't even touch the amount of money that has been spent on the lean system bank 1 & 2 error codes and the engine light still comes on for the same code. i'm sure this has a lot to do the terrible gas mileage that is not even close to what the original sticker quoted!. or the torque converter issues in the transmission that had to be completely rebuilt. a lot of the windstar's issues started while it was still under warranty and just continued to get worse. if were up to me i would definitely call the vehicle a lemon. p.s. after talking to my neighbor, he also has replaced his windstar's wiper motor three times. seems to be happening to more vehicles than just mine. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer in october of 2010 for a recall repair associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). fours months later, the driver's side control arm fractured. the vehicle was towed back to the dealer for diagnosis. the contact stated that the recall remedy was insufficient and planned to notify the manufacturer regarding the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly). the front end was also alignmened after the repairs were performed. due to the front end alignment, the vehicle began to vibrate while driving 25 mph and the tires were worn on the inside. the contact stated that the failures were a result of the repairs. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who inspected the vehicle and stated that there was no failure related to the front end. the manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 63,553.

2000 ford windstar lx power steering failed and needed replacement at about 75,000. *tr

2000 ford windstar lx transmission blew out while driving on interstate i85 in va 80,000 miles on it. fluid came spewing out the back end of the van. $2500 cost to replace the entire transmission. no warning signs that there was a problem with the transmission. *tr

2000 ford windstar. consumer writes in regards to a recall notice for a faulty rear axle *tgw the dealer informed the consumer the axle was in need of repair due to deterioration. the consumer then received a call from the dealer stating a buy back offer of $2,400 was being offered. the consumer turned down the offer and decided to have the vehicle repaired. the consumer was informed the repairs would not be complete until feb 2011. while the vehicle was still at the dealer, the consumer received another recall regarding the subframe lower control arm. the vehicle was inspected and it was determined the vehicle met the requirement for the repair. the consumer then received a second buy back offer from ford and decided to take the offer. the consumer stated he received the run-around regarding the buy back offer and in the end, the buy back offer had expired and the dealer repaired the vehicle. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the speedometer, fuel and temperature gauges were providing inaccurate readings. neither the dealer nor manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the instrument panel would need replacing but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 201,453.

While driving my 2000 ford windstar in a grocery store parking lot, preparing to go onto a very busy road, the van made a loud bang and slammed to a stop. i was alarmed as i had my foot on the gas pedal at the time and i was going about 10 miles an hour. the jolt from the sudden stop was enough to jerk myself and my 3 children forward, it was rather shocking. if i had been going 65, or if there had been a car close behind me, and it slammed to a stop, it would have had catastrophic results. i pressed the gas to go, and nothing. the only gear that would work was reverse. i had to park it and call a tow truck, it was taken to a ford dealer who determined the transmission needed to be replaced. the van had 115, 552 miles on it. *tr

Drivers side doors show corrosion from water seeping down windows on drivers side of the 2000 ford windstar. *kb

Took ford windstar in for recall on axles. upon completion, asked svcman about break pads. svcman said full inspection done and brakes okay. called repairman 2 days later about loose steering and faulty electrical system. car began to vibrate when breaking. took car in. service dept. said brakes bad, cushings bad, ball joint bad, then when placing pads one caliper starts leaking. all in one recall experience. this is how ford makes its service money, recall and destruction to increase service department revenues. $600+ brake job pays for those recall axel kits. my real concern is what isn't rusting on the ford windstar? the axles, rotors, calipers all rusting. my problem is overshadowed by the knowledge that this same dealership sold me this windstar with full knowledge that it had been in an accident causing significant damage to the front right end. the same one with the braking problem. however ford conveniently failed to report the accident to car fax. i found out after purchase when a body shop worker showed me the replaced body work. since one doesn't sit in the passenger seat when test driving, i didn't find out until later that the passenger seat had been ripped from its steel floor bolts. ford replaced the screws and still said nothing. i still find pieces of broken windshield glass in the sliding door wells and in the chair support clamps on the floor when i remove the seats. *tr

2000 ford windstar. consumer writes to express discontent regarding vehicles recalls *tgw the consumer stated she received four recalls for the vehicle. the consumer stated when she took the vehicle to the dealer for the recall regarding the replacement of the brake harness, the odometer and speedometer were damaged. the dealer informed her they were not responsible for damage caused by the defective part. when the consumer went to the dealer for another recall, they kept the vehicle for a week, only to be told the parts were not available to replace the rear axle. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated while driving various speeds he heard a loud snapping noise. when he stopped the vehicle, the rear axle reinforcement bracket fractured on the vehicle. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised him that the axle had sheered and the vehicle could not be driven. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer advised him that he was not included in any recalls. the failure mileage was approximately 141,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the right suspension failed while she was reversing from a residential driveway. the front passenger side coil spring suddenly broke and punctured the tire, causing a blowout. there were no prior issues with the component before the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact called the manufacturer and informed them of the failure. the current and failure mileages were approximately 125,000. updated 07/08/11*lj the dealer replaced the front and rear coil springs. updated 08/16/11.*jb updated 08/29/11*jb

2000 ford windstar van, i think when ford made these vans , so many of the part was defects , that's why so many recalls , there are 12 recalls on the van and more to come, please recalls the windstar , not just part but the whole car before more deaths occur , there's some thing serous wrong with this van , with all the noise under the front , and the steering, the van some times smells like some thing is burning , i check all the fluids and the smell is still there, transmission problems , the van has had more then one tranmission that i know of replaced, the door pop open while driving( side sliding door) , please recall the whole van, don't let our children lives be in danger . *tr

Abs brakes are not working im having alot of problems , i've been having the problem for about a year. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that he experienced a flat tire. the contact attempted to change and as the vehicle was jacked up, the frame collapsed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). the dealer and manufacturer were contacted and advised that the vehicle could be repaired but advised the contact not to drive the vehicle. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the current mileage was approximately 130,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 129,500. updated 07/08/11*lj the consumer stated when he attempted to change a tire, the side of the vehicle caved in due to severe corrosion along the undercarriage. updated 07/22/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign id numbers: 10v385000 (suspension: rear:axle: non-powered axle assembly), 00v351000 (electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash) and 01v261000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. the vehicle was left with the dealer for over a month and once the vehicle was released to the contact, the power steering would abnormally pull the vehicle to the right. in addition, the windshield washer would only spray to one side instead of both. the anti-lock brake warning light was also illuminating on a consistent basis. the dealer was contacted and they advised him to junk the vehicle. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 159,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the rear passenger side bracket was corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer january 2011 for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly). the contact stated that the dealer replaced the rear axle but did not replace the bracket and the rear passenger side of the vehicle was sitting abnormally low to the ground. the dealer advised the contact that the bracket was not included in the recall therefore, they were not responsible for replacing the bracket. the manufacturer was contacted and filed a claim for the failure but provided no additional assistance. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure and the current miles was 113,027. updated 06/01/11*lj updated 08/19/11*jb

2000 ford windstar. consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall and safe driving conditions *tgw the consumer received another recall in the mail. upon inspection, it was determined the vehicle was not safe to drive. ford offered to buy the vehicle back from the consumer. *jb the consumer stated the 6,218 he was offered as a buy back was unreasonably low. the formula used for valuation was for a car driven 12,000 miles per year. the consumers vehicle was driven less than 5,000 miles per year. the consumer believed the value of the vehicle was 10,000. updated 05/04/11 updated 06/02/11

Ford windstar recall 11s16 i contacted ford headquarters regaurding the front recall on 4/18/2011 i spoke with a woman named [xxx] documented case # [xxx] when i asked about the front recall parts when they were going to be available she told me nobody knew anything about them. then i asked her i was calling ford cause i thought they were the one to call cause they were manufacturing them. i was shockingly informed they werent manufacturing them and didnt know who was or where they were coming from. i even asked her if they were going to fall out of the sky then? (she laughed) she told me to call my dealership. which i have asked my dealership 3 times now and got 3 different answers. but i did leave a message for the service manager to call me. my concern is if ford headquarters isnt manufacturing the parts for there vechiles how safe are these parts and have they been tested? who is suppose to be manufacturing these parts do you know? are these orignal factory parts? because the back braces they put on my windstar are not factory parts. so is the front parts going to be the same kinda of fix? are these fixes ford is providing safe and been tested since they are not factory parts and will they last? this is my #1 concern. can you you please give me some answers thank- you for your attention to this matter. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign id 11v030000 structure frame and members under body shields, and nhtsa campaign id 10v385000 suspension rear axle non powered axle assembly were performed on the vehicle and were completed on april 4, 2011. after the repair, the vehicles front end made a rubbing sound while attempting to park. the dealer stated a diagnostic test would need to be performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current miles were 94,000.

2000 ford windstar. consumer express discontent regarding vehicle safety and recall repairs *tgw the consumer stated she received a recall in the mail. she made an appointment to take the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection. the consumer waited 1.5 hours for the inspection to be completed and then she was advised the vehicle had passed inspection. however, the dealer stated there was a rusted area on the top portion of an arm that concerned them. the dealer stated they e-mailed photos to ford and would contact her about fixing the problem. hours later, the consumers husband received a call from the dealer and they told him that ford stated the vehicle was not safe to drive and they willing to buy the vehicle back at an offer of $5,678. the consumer agreed to fords terms. *jb

I have a 2000 ford windstar that i have had since it was purchased new. today while driving down the highway, i heard a loud pop. the van started to feel funny in the rear, almost like i had a flat tire. i pulled off the road and upon inspecting the rear wheel, noticed it was leaning in at the top. i looked at the rear axle and it had snapped in half. needless to say, this was inspected in january for this very same recall. my family was with me and could have been injured or killed because of this. *tr

Hi, we have a 2000 ford windstar that was recalled. last year why driving, the rear axle broke on us with our kids in the car. but before then; we had odometer going out and all the dashboard going out. upon then fixing the rear axle we have brake fluid lost and the cruise control don't work and the dashboard have a mind of it own and we keep have the door locks going on and off while driving. it's like a ghost in the machine. please help! thanks!! *tr

2000 ford windstar failure of frame bracket that fastens the rear stability arm to the right side of the frame just in front of the rear spring and shock absorber. *tr

Ford rear axle recall. found recall about my vehicle 3 months after rear axle broke. had axle welded together. in nov 2010 axle was allegedly ordered it is now march 2011 and still no answer as to when i am getting new axle. march of this year axle broke again and had to weld it together.it cost me 450 every time to weld it. *tr

My ford windstar has a rear axle that is rusted from the inside out, due to a design flaw. i was also told by the ford service advisor that the sub-frame was coming apart. fortunately, i had it in for service and it was discovered before an accident took place. many other windstars have had the rear axle snap in two while at highway speed.

I own a 2000 ford windstar. last year the dealership performed a recall related to leaking brake fluid and abs issues. this year i am getting an abs light on and a code of c1185. i was told this code relates to a bad electronic control unit (ecu) for the abs brake system. this is the same part that the brake fluid issue was supposed to correct to prevent vehicle fires. the dealer refuses to replace the ecu as part of the recall (free of charge). the ecu is over $600. i am now at risk of fire and my braking ability has been compromised. i feel that ford should have replaced this part as part of the recall. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving at an unknown speed, the brakes were applied and a passenger seated in the second row on the driver side stated the seat belt did not retain him in place. the contact stated the failure occurred on every seat in the vehicle except for the front driver side as well as the second and third row middle seats. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the failure and current mileages were 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the sub frame did not exhibit any signs of the failure listed in the recall. the vehicle was released to the contact and the contact was advised that the vehicle was safe to drive although a crack was discovered on a stress point of the frame. the dealer stated that the crack found on the contacts frame was not included in the recall. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that they would have to take the dealers word and would not provide any further assistance. the contact was concerned with the safety of driving the vehicle with the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 94,540.

Abs light continues to come on. *tr

Ford windstar recall, front subframe lower control arm rear attaching flange and body mounts could separate from the subframe in high corrosion area. ford claims restitution of vehicles considered unsafe to buy back vehicle at 150% of the kelley blue book private sale excellent rate. for my sel windstar the private sale excellent rate is $4275. 150% of the value of my car is $6412.50. ford is offering a non-negotiable buyback of $4253. less than the kelly blue book value of my vehicle. ford should honor the national traffic and motot vehicle safety act, title 49 u.s.c section 13120 claiming as such (premium offer of 150% of an average kelley blue book for model and trim level at private party, excellent condition and 12,000 miles per year. my vehicle is a 2000 ford windstar sel with only 125,000 miles, which is less than 12,000 per year. my complaint is that ford is not honoring this nrmvs act and taking advantage of consumers. *tr

We have been experiencing various electrical problems with our windstar and upon research through the internet found that others have had the same problems. the cruise control has stopped working for the last two years. the abs and brake lights have periodically come on and then went off. the speedometer will be working fine and then drop to only 20 mph even though we are exceeding that speed. it will then jump back to the proper speed and this process will continue for a period of time.

I have a ford windstar and i have and have been waiting a very long time. i was just wondering when i am getting my windstar back. *tr

2000 ford windstar rear axle and front sub-frame failure: ford dealer has had my van for 7 months now since september 1, 2010. i just received another recall notice this week about potential front sub-frame failure. dealer says my van failed front end inspection but is repairable and must now wait for those parts also. ford has been great with rental car and treated us fairly. however, i have lost total confidence in the safety of this vehicle and do not want it back, even with repairs. aside from sitting with the same fuel in it for 7 months now, it has obviously incurred weathering and wear on systems like tires, battery, oil, etc. i have also been paying insurance for a parked vehicle for 7 months. of greater concern is the fact that this vehicle has completely lost all trade in value or resale potential. with only 80k miles, i had intended to keep this vehicle for many more years. it has always been garage kept and dealer maintained and the body is in great condition. two weeks before the rear axle cracked, i had a ford dealer complete $1,400 in front end maintenance - new suspension components, struts, bushings, etc. bottom line is: i have lost total confidence in the safety of this vehicle, even with repairs; i have lost money on repairs just prior to the rear axle failure; i have paid for insurance for a car sitting in a lot for 7 months - so far; i have lost all trade in value: i have lost all resale value - nobody in their right mind would buy a windstar now after all the media coverage; i cannot afford to replace it with a comparable vehicle at this time. i do not want this vehicle back! i urge you to consider the issues i have listed above as you continue your investigation. while some points above may be outside the scope of your investigation, ford needs to understand the enormous impact of this situation on their customers. i am a ford guy with 3 other ford vehicles, including an antique. i am not happy and ford needs to make this right. thank you *tr

We recently had our 2000 ford windstar into the dealer for a subframe recall. the dealer found a crack in the passenger side subframe mount but stated it was under 3mm so it was not considered unsafe. they deemed it safe to drive and put me back on the road in it, my children's lives are at risk, they refuse to buy it back or give me a loaner and stated i had to wait until he parts come in to fix it. please help us ford is screwing over all of us, i have three children and i am so scared to drive it!!! *tr

I had received a recall notice for my ford windstar 09s09. i had taken my vehicle in to the dealership where they ascertained that the part was defective and had leaked. it was noted with ford that my abs light was always on, as was the check engine light and that my cruise control did not function any more. my speed indicator and odometer did not function properly either reading only half of the actual speed and mileage. these were all noted and the dealership replaced the defective part but stated that they would not repair the other problems that were caused by the leaked hydraulic fluid. i still have issues with everything stated because they did not do anything to fix these problems just changed the part. at this point i was told that it was too late to do anything because according to ford the recall case was closed because the defective part was changed. as a consumer, i trusted my dealership to handle the recall in the correct manner instead of leaving all of the problems to continue without notifying me until it was too late, in ford's words. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. 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; however, approximately four months later the vehicle was still in possession of the authorized dealer awaiting repairs. the contact was told that the repair parts were unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 126,000.

Abs light stays on all of the time. it has gradually increased from occasionally to all of the time over about a two year period.

Intermittent failure of abs system. seems to be temperature related. i had codes read and was told a new abs ecm module would fix it. *tr

My front subframe is rusted on my 2000 ford windstar and could not be repaired had to replace subframe. when i purchased put ford reman transmission in veh and now ford will not fix wants to buy me out for $2,900 my veh only has 95,000 miles and where would i get a veh like this for $2,900 do not think is fair they should replace the front subframe. *tr

2000 ford windstar owner, recently had the abs warning light come on, mechanic did on-board computer diagnostic and found the abs control module inoperative. replacement cost in ca is over $1000. vehicle only has 57,000 miles on the odometer. add me to the list of people wanting ford motor co. to do the right thing. *tr

My 2000 ford windstar did not pass safety recall 11s16 they called me to tell me it was grounded. then they proceeded to tell me i cannot rent a vehicle because i don't have a credit card. although i offered them my debit card which they said was not good enough. i live in n.h. where insurance is not required. so i do not have insurance but i am not required to since i'm over 21 years of age and have a good driving record. i also have lived at my address for 9 years with the same phone number. so it comes down to my car is unsafe to drive but if i want a car to get places i need to since, i'm handicapped also on a fixed income. they told me i would have to sign a waiver stating my car was unsafe to drive to get it back. they are putting me in a situation that i have no other choice but to drive my car. or otherwise i have no car to get anywhere. they did not try to work with me at all regarding my safety driving fords unsafe vehicle. also i was called at the end of the day to tell me all this when i dropped my car off at 7:30 a.m. now it looks like im not going to be able to get to any doctor appointments or grocery stores etc. etc. my life is on hold with ford. :( this is a very disturbing situation they have put me in. also i would like to ask why they are sending recall letters out before they even have the parts when they aren't going to help you with another vehicle in the meantime? just to let you know i will sign there stupid wavier cause they have given me no other choice!!! to make it perfectly clear not by my choice. so i pray god will be watching over me!! thank-you. *tr

2000 windstar-cruise control slowly stopped working, almost like a loose button or wire was the issue, then completely stopped, abs light randomly going on and off then finally staying-stopping distances increased, tach, speedometer, and other dash gauge needles swinging wildly while driving- tach stopped working first then speedometer(witnessed by iowa highway patrol), od off light started coming on at random times. finally stayed on, transmission slipped occasionally when at stop signs. took it to trans. shop no codes found, next day the van would not shift into any gear. van is now a yard ornament. issues ongoing over the course of about a year. *tr

Our ford windstar had a rear axle failure in which the axle split in half causing the van to lose control. we replaced it in 2009. a recall was issued in oct. 2010 saying that the part was to be replaced promptly. we have attempted to have it replaced but have been told that it is safe to drive and we'll have to wait for a part to be made. for five months now we have been told that the part still has to be manufactured and it may take several more months to a year to get the part. ford had us inspect(30 second bend down next to the car) the replaced part(used from a junk yard) to see if it is safe and said it was ok. however the part that replaced the original is visually in worse condition. and now we are being told that 'glue injection' into the part will fix this failure. this is in contrast to what ford has stated must be done(full replacement of the rear axle). it has been 5 months, and we have still not have had the part replaced. ford implies in their recall letter that we are responsible for any failure if this is not replaced in a timely manner. the local dealer attempted to keep the letter after his 30 second inspection stating that the problem is fixed and it should be good. this van is unsafe and 30 seconds of visual inspection is not in my opinion a assurance of the safety of this vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact was driving 30 mph when there was an abnormal noise coming from under the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger sub frame was fractured. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that he would have to speak with the manufacturer to determine how to repair the vehicle. the contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Abs light still on after previous 09s09 recall work done. braking distance suddenly increased. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed a fuel smell inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated there was a leak in the fuel line. the contact stated repairs were made but she was unsure of what was repaired. the contact continued to smell fuel in the vehicle. the mechanic informed the contact there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 00v164000 (component: fuel system, gasoline: delivery. the manufacturer was contacted and they told the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 157,000.

My 2000 ford windstar is at john lance ford in westlake ohio for the rear axle recall. they offered me a buyout . the thing is i can't afford a new car and the payments that come with it. i was very happy my windstar was finally paid off. now i hear that there is a new recall out from last week for a new reason. so now i have been with a replacement car ( provided by ford) for 4-5 months already. who in the mean time is starting my van from time to time through this brutal winter ? will i ever get my van back and if so will it be " driver ready?" i really would love a new auto and though the offer for the van is more then the blue book it is not enough. what is the status of my van repair and who should i call to service this loaner car as i feel it now needs some maintenance? and feedback would be greatly appreciated . i have a feeling that the van is not repairable and this has been a very log inconvenience yours truly *tr

My 2000 ford windstar has bee having problems with the abs. over the past few weeks the brakes have occasionally made a high pitched noise that sounds like metal grinding together. i also happened to be driving down the road the other day and the brakes decided to activate themselves without me pressing them. the abs light also came on the dash. i was unable to move forward because this made me come to a complete stop. i then turned off the vehicle and turned it back on. the light then went out and i was able to continue on my way. this has happened several times since then. ford needs to issue a recall on the abs. *tr

I bought my 2000 ford windstar through a private sale. when i got the van i had it inspected and it passed inspection. about a month later we heard a noise in the front end and the steering became shaky. then about a month after that my husband was pulling out of the driveway and they heard a loud bang. he pulled over and when my dad looked under the car he saw a crack in the sub frame. *tr

Intermediate yellow abs warning light. goes on and off at random. hard braking sometimes causes light to come on. at other times, it just comes on. my dealer had my 2000 ford windstar for 3 days and said they could not find a problem. it continues to do this and my wife is concerned as this is our family vehicle. *tr

Ford 3f2z-5c145-ca frame asy on my 2000 ford windstar is rusted to the point i can put my finger through it. not part of any recall but it is used to hold up the motor. photo available if you wish to see. *tr

Rear axle completely broke while driving. car is undrivable.

2000 ford windstar. consumer writes in regards to the recall on the vehicle is a rear axle fracture due to corrosion build up *tgw the dealer inspected the vehicle and determined there was a crack in the rear axle. the consumer stated the dealer has not made any repairs as the part(s) were not available. the consumer has been without her vehicle since november 5, 2010. the consumer was given a time frame of march 21, 2011 for the repair. *jb

2000 ford windstar. consumer states that paint is falling off the vehicle. also states that the headlight lens covers are faded and discolored. *kb

2000 ford windstar. consumer states broken/cracked axle *tgw the consumer stated the dealer has had his vehicle since october 2010 and nothing has been done to repair/fix the problem. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, he noticed that the vehicle would drive abnormally rough and that the engine and transmission warning light was illuminated. he then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the front passenger side sub frame was fractured due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while the vehicle was being serviced by the dealer, the contact was informed that the rear axle was rusted. the vehicle had not been repaired. the contact referenced recall 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly) but was informed that the vehicle was not included. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 172,168.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer on december 27, 2010 for recall repair 10v385000 suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly. after the recall repair was performed the contact noticed that it was difficult to turn the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test. the front subframe was corroded and the engine was beginning to fall down. the power steering fluid leaked and the dealer stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the manufacturer declined to assist with the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 148,000.

2000 ford windstar, anti-lock brakes and traction control failure, lights on dash come on and deactivate anti-lock brakes. started after the recall for the brake master cylinder was done. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the brakes were abnormally soft and there was a decrease in braking power. in addition, the cruise control was inoperable and the abs warning light was illuminated. the contact was advised by his personal mechanic that the brake pressure switch, which was also the speed control deactivation switch, had failed and would need to be replaced. the contact was advised there was a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). however, when contacting the manufacturer the contact was advised that his vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure and current mileage was 119,520.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that when attempting to enter or exit her vehicle, the door handle would shock her. the failure began nine years ago. the dealer or manufacturer were not notified nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired due to cost. the current mileage was approximately 145,000. the failure mileage was unknown. updated 2/28/11 *cn updated 04/2/11

While driving at 30 mph the passenger side engine cradle broke. signs of severe rust in the area. vehicle not repaired as of yet. this is a bad problem and it is a good thing i was not driving on the highway. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed that engine warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel. he also noticed that there was a knocking noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that the spark plugs had failed which caused a small fire under the hood damaging the engine. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Abs light comes on at random intervals -- usually after a bumpy road. only happens when temperature above 30 degrees. does not happen when the temperature is below that. we have had one day this winter above 30 degrees and the light came on again. same thing happened last winter. dealer has looked at it several times and want to replace the abs computer at 500+ dollars.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact was stated that while attempting to open the rear sliding door, it would not budge and remained stuck. the failure occurred intermittently and after time, the door would not open at all. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. the failure mileage was 85,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar with 180000 miles. while driving 45 mph on the highway the contact lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle then rolled over eight times and crashed into a highway sign. the contact was injured and taken to the hospital. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the rear axle failure causes the crash to occur. the contact received a recall letter for the rear axle about six months ago. the contact spoke to the manufacturer about the failure and they mailed a legal notice about not disclosing the information since he was he going to file a legal claim. the contact also had pictures of the crash. the vin was unavailable.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph the front passenger side control arm broke causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the contact towed the vehicle to his residence and called the dealer. the dealer informed him that there was nothing they could do and referred him to a local mechanic. the contact had not taken the vehicle to the referred local mechanic. the contact stated that the manufacturer should issue a recall on the front suspension. the failure mileage was 130,000.

I own a 2000 ford windstar. i have recently had my abs brake light go on and stay on, along with my traction control light also staying on and finally, my speedometer no longer works above 40 km per hour. all of these happened exactly the same time. i took it into ford and they are saying i need a new abs module but after reading about their abs recall issues and much written about how this problem is very common, i am inclined to think ford should fix this problem. hence my complaint to you guys. *tr

The sub frame on my 2000 ford windstar has rotted out. the steering and suspension are all out of wack. the vehicle swerves from left-to-right and right-to-left when driving on the road. my mechanic told me that it is not safe to drive. this is a major safety hazard - life threatening. i am afraid to drive this vehicle. ford needs to do something about the numerous incidents similar to this one. i demand a recall on this.

Right passenger subframe rusted and rear engine mount separated from frame due to rust--no longer able to bolt new mount to the frame as the frame is corroded and a crack is present. *tr

We were traveling down the highway when car started to float side to side. something was not right so i slowed down. it seemed to be manageable but still felt something was not right. we pulled off to the nearest gas station only to realize that the front right tire had been chewed up and was now flat. the left tire also had slight wear marks. this was upsetting since the tires were only 5 months old and i had the dealership do a full alignment. when taking it back to the dealership and an inspection of the vehicle, he informed us that we were very lucky to have not been in an accident. while it was on the lift he showed us that one section of the sub-frame (engine carriage) was totally severed.

Recall # id 10s13 rear axle inspection and axel on windstar 2001 my husband first noticed the rear axel cracked in two pieces and took the car to our mechanic who verified the cracks and he said he never received a notice of recall on the windstars. we received notice in october an car was due for inspection in november. the ford dealer said it was a safety problem and we could not drive the car off the lot. dealer said it could take three to four months to get the part and repair the windstar. we are still waiting for the rear axel to be repaired and ford was aware of the problem in 2002 and failure to recall earlier they still do not have parts for the windstar. with a safety concern why the inspection stations were not aware of the recalls on the windstars and drivers like me were driving a cracked rear axel unknown period of time. *tr

Concerns about back axle and brake system we mountain in the mountains of western nc and get considerable snow and ice which leads to corrosion of axle and did not see nc on the list of recalls. *tr

2000 ford windstar. consumer writes regarding the potential operating problem with the rear axle recall.*tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was totaled after she had an accident due to the failure of the rear axle. the consumer lost control of the vehicle and slammed into an ice bank. when the consumer exited the vehicle, the rear wheels were embedded into the side of the van at a bizarre angle. the consumer was slightly injured as she tried to control the vehicle.*jb

2000 ford windstar. consumer states rear axle broke while driving *tgw the consumer stated his wife was driving on the highway, when suddenly the van began to shake. the van could no longer be driven due to the axle breaking. *jb

2000 ford windstar abs light based on abs power relay failure, in association with previous recall. that recall was repaired by ford (recall 09s09 was completed by ford), but they did not address the abs light. abs light with power relay (ecm) persists. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that he took his vehicle into the dealer for nhtsa recall 10v385000, suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly and the mechanic advised him that the corrosion of the front sub frame was much worse than the recall. he also heard a popping noise previously and asked the mechanic to determine the cause of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 116,000. updated 12/14/2011 *cn updated 02/23/11*jb

A/c system was found to be totally low on freon. after replacing freon, it was observed that the rear ac low pressure pipe had a leak located next to the rear driver's side wheel. there was nothing in this area that would have caused this pipe leak to occur, such as another pipe rubbing against it or other form of friction. it is assumed that the pipe was structurally defective. *tr

This is the second time in 3 years i have to replace my tailgate window for my 2000 ford windstar. 2007 july, it just shattered without any sign/ warning when i was on my trip to the provincial park. i replaced it thinking about i may be the 'lucky one'! last night again on my way to ottawa around kingston on hwy 401, it started from the wiper/ brake light area and shattered. my daughter was so afraid because she was seating at the back 2 times in a row!! i was questioning about the occurance and frequency??? i have to pay $400 for each replacement!! *tr

Ford windstar 2000 - transmission failed at 110,000 and rumor is that ford knew these were weak but installed them anyway. power steering pump failed three times between 60,000 and 100,000. power steering pistons each failed around 80,000. heater/air conditioning air flapper failed - replacement was $1500 installed. sliding door release stuck at 80,000. the car is a junkstar. i'll never buy another ford - they build with plastic and lightweight junk and they just fail - fail - fail. *tr

I was driving 55mph on dixie highway in groveland twp., mi. my mounting bracket that is a factory weld to the engine cradle broke away from the engine cradle and pulled my drive shaft out of the transmission. this is on a 2000 ford windstar. the weld broke due to corrosion from salt eating away the weld itself. my vehicle is undrivable, luckily no one was hurt. i had myself and my 3 children under the age of 7 in the vehicle at the time of the incident. ford motor company is telling me that there is not a recall on my vehicle and that they will not pay to tow it to the dealership or to fix it. i am appalled by this. this is clearly a design defect and not my responsibility to fix. the detroit free press had an article on this very problem on december 23, 2010. it stated there have already been over 300 claims of my nature. the article stated this organization was investigating this matter. i ask for any help you can give me in getting ford to fix my vehicle. *tr

We have had eleven recalls on our ford windstar van to date. our current recall on the rear axle has left us with no worthy vehicle. the bottom of the van is so rusted out there are holes in it and we wash it and keep it in the garage during the winter months. we have had to replace the bushings on the front of the van two times and are now scheduled for a 3rd replacing. the suspension on the van has never been right and it feels unsafe. the ford company is not working with us to fix the axle or other issues. *tr

2000 ford windstar - subframe corrosion - just wanted to say i had to have my subframe replaced just last month as (luckily) my ford mechanic noticed it rusting. i know the nhtsa is investigating this and i hope a recall will be issued. *tr

Had to pay to replace subframe on my 2000 ford windstar. could not drive til replaced. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact noticed that the speed control deactivation switch leaked brake fluid inside the engine compartment, causing the fluid to spill onto the wiring. the dealer made an attempt to repair the problem under nhtsa recall number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control); however, the fluid continued to leak. the manufacturer was notified and they advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was approximately 93,000. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. updated 02/23/11 *bf the consumer stated a wiring jumper was added to prevent a possible future leak of brake fluid, since the pressure switch was not leaking. within 3,00 miles, the pressure switch began leaking brake fluid into the engine compartment directly onto the transmission speed control sensor. the transmission speed control sensor subsequently failed and needed to be replaced along with the speed control sensor. updated 04/28/11

Check engine light has been on for several thousand miles, from about 40,000 to current 130,000. the code that comes up can be 1 of about 10 things. nothing corrects this. i have the 3.8l engine and the "check engine" light has been on. had a mechanic pull the codes up and they are bank 1 running lean and bank 2 running lean (p0171) and (p0174). was told could be mass airflow sensor, o2 sensor (1 of 4), vacuum issues, head gasket or a few others. i have replaced the maf sensor and all 4 o2 sensors at about $200.00 a piece. still on. 2nd issue. noise from front end when turning. 3rd issue. currently sitting at ford dealer with fractured rear axle for last month. also abs light goes on and off all the time.

Braking distance suddenly increased" in category "service brakes, hydraulic". the original recall 09s09 work was completed by ford. however, i still have the abs light coming on intermittently. i have also had the brake light come on intermittently. therefore, i am concerned the problem has not been fixed properly and my brakes are not functioning as they should.

Abs light started coming on occasionally, but has now progressed to coming on shortly after starting almost every trip.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving approximately 2 mph making a turn the vehicles front sub frame cracked in half. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that the sub frame, front struts and the front axle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. she was unable to provide a vin. the failure mileage was 72,500.

We purchased our 2000 ford windstar van in late september, 2010. within the past month, beginning in mid november, we noticed a moaning and/or grinding sound when turning the steering wheel. i have read many similar complaints online and people mentioning that they lost control of their steering eventually and this worries me, as we just purchased this used windstar when our previous vehicle was totaled in a nearly fatal accident. i am concerned for my family's safety, which includes 2 young children. i hope ford takes notice of these many complaints and stop putting the lives of many in potential danger. i drive over a waterway bridge, each and every day and if this is a safety hazard, i would like to have it addressed. i would like my vehicle recalled for the sake of my family's safety. *tr

Tl* 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 advised that the parts needed fro the recall repair were not readily available and the dealer was unable to determine when the part would become available. the manufacturer informed the contact on numerous occasions that they could not determine when the parts would become available. the vehicle was not repaired. a failure did not exist. the current mileage was 137,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. upon starting the vehicle, the contact heard a clicking noise from the center of the instrument panel. after a few minutes, the clicking noise stopped. prior to the failure, the contact stated that the same clicking noise was present when she operated the temperature gauge on the air conditioning unit. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the motor for the air conditioning unit needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the contact also stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle would bounce and she could feel vibrations. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the vehicle also stalled intermittently. the idle air control was repaired by a local mechanic. the current and failure mileages were 115,432.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed the abs light illuminated on the instrumental panel. he states that the abs system brakes failed which tied in with the traction control which also failed. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that the abs module needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 45,000. updated 02/02/11 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated the sliding doors malfunctioned and would not open due to a lose spring. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated that the springs on the doors would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated the failure was a safety issue because children could get locked in the vehicle due to the sliding doors not functioning. the failure mileage was 157,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact received a recall notice in the mail for a fractured axle, recall 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the contact was informed that the parts would not be available until march 2011. the vehicle had not been repaired.

I had my mothers' 2000 ford windstar in to be repaired for two recalls, one dealing with the abs system and fluid leaking that could cause a fire, and one dealing with electrical issues in the trailer wiring. after four days without a vehicle, i picked up the van (second recall still not completed due to lack of parts). i left the dealership and within 5 miles the abs light came back on. when the light came on, i noticed the van started running rough and braking was more difficult and felt very soft. when i returned home, the dealership told us to bring the vehicle back in on monday. they did not offer to give my mother a loaner during the first repair and said nothing for the second either. i am very displeased with the service regarding these recalls, and it seems like the problem still is not fixed. i am worried about my mother driving this van while the braking system is not functioning properly. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated while having a routine oil change performed on the vehicle, he was advised by the technician that the chassis that held the engine in place on the front of the vehicle was rusted. the technician stated that the rust had begun in the h frame. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 140,000.

2000 ford windstar lx 95,000 miles. rear axle is cracked. right rear subframe is completely rusted through where it mounts to the frame. both parts are ready to fail and could have resulted in injury or death. please recall the windstar for the rusted subframes before people start getting hurt. it is a real problem and you will receive many more complaints. that nonsense ford is spouting about rust is normal on vehicles of this age is not going to fly. body rust is normal in the "salt belt", frames and axles rusting to the point of breaking is not. i bought a windstar for it's five star crash rating. i thought it would keep my family safe! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle bounced while she drove at any speed. when she inspected, she saw that the rear axle was fractured. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the axle was replaced. a year and a half later while having the vehicle examined, the contact was informed that the rear axle was bent. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 86,633 and the current mileage was 108,944. updated 01/14/11*lj

After receiving info about the potential of a rear axle defect i brought my 2000 ford windstar to my local dealer. upon inspection i was told i would not be allowed to drive my vehicle off the lot. the rear axle was cracked. i feel very fortunate that i was not in an accident or that i did not cause an accident. ford now only wants to cover a small rental car but not a minivan. there is a reason i had a minivan! i need the seats! ford says they understand my concern yet they offer no solution other than corporate is looking into your concern! no owner should have any out of pocket expense due to this recall. there should be a urgent letter sent to every owner of this car saying bring to a dealer immediately. the risk is too great! *tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the vehicle had caught on fire from the coal heater under the driver side seat. the contact continued to see smoke, which caused her to disconnect the battery. the dealer had been contacted, but offered no assistance. the manufacturer had been contacted, who stated that they would repair the damages if they were related to a recall. the contact was not sure what the diagnosis was. no repairs had been made at this time. the current and failure mileage was 139,000.

2000 ford windstar. consumer would like reimbursement for rear axle assembly repairs due to the recall that was issued. *tgw on june 16, 2010, the rear axle assembly snapped in two while the consumer was backing out of the driveway. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while having the tires rotated, the contact noticed that the sub frame on the front passenger side of the vehicle was covered with rust and nearly cracked. the vehicle was not inspected. the failure and current mileages were 95000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the abs and brake lights on the battery died. while the contact tried to replace the battery, she noticed that the battery cables melted. the contact called the dealer who stated that the abs light stayed on which caused the cable to melt. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

2000 ford windstar, the control arm front passenger side detached from the frame while my wife was driving to work on 11/19/10. luckily there were no other cars coming or she would have hit them head on. all vehicle controls were lost; no steering , no transmission drive train. the vehicle swerved out of control until luckily, the vehicle stopped partly on the side of the road. the vehicle had to be towed. i also noticed a hole in the rear axle which there is a recall for. the vehicle obviously cannot be driven and i am unsure if the transmission is damaged due to the drive axle being pulled out of it. *tr

Cracked rear axle, confirmed by dealer. dealer has seized vehicle with recovery only possible if liability release is signed. *tr

2000 ford windstar has a defective rear axle. it has a hole resulting from rusting from the inside out. *tr

Abs and/or traction control sensors are on 24/7. dealer states i have to pay for diagnostic. this causes a problem when applying the brake in snow and rain. brake system does not function properly. i have consequently lost control of the vehicle and have had to swerve to avoid accidents. *tr

2000 windstar 96k miles ? owned since 2002 ? just took my car in today for the brake line potentially causing fires recall and another recall, the dealership(town and country ford, evansville, in) didn't fix either recall i took the van in for, but they told me that my rear axle was cracked ( i haven't received that recall letter yet), the thing that really is painful is that i put a new tranny in last week to the tune of $3,200, the service manager told me he would give me kbb value of $3,600, had i actually known about the recall in a timely manner, then i wouldn?t have just put a new transmission in, the dealership will not release the vehicle to me. *tr

My abs light has started coming on for the past year since i bought it. it came on within the first month. now it comes and goes. sometimes within the first few minutes and sometimes with the hour or so. breaking distance suddenly decreased. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while having the vehicle repaired at an authorized dealer for an unrelated failure, the contact was informed that the front sub frame was fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 154,439.

We bought our 2000 ford windstar used in early 2005. ever since we bought this van, the abs light has continued to come on. it was too expensive to fix, but while reading about the recent windstar axle recall, i found that the abs light problem is a recurring problem among many windstar owners. i know the brakes don't work like they should, but i have always put up with it because i could not afford to get it fixed. it is especially scary when braking going down a hill. can you please investigate this problem? i read about this problem on www.fordwindstarrecall.info and there is a lot of info there with background info. i wish i would have found this site before i purchased the windstar. *tr

2000 ford windstar engine cradle rotting out on these vans. once rotted through ,and it breaks you lose control of van! as it is tied into the steering! at 70mph this could be fatal to everyone in the van along with loss of control and smashing into cars in the other lanes of traffic! shouldn't be rotting out on a ten year vehicle cheap metal ! *tr

My abs light always comes on. it sometimes comes on after about 15 min of driving, and sometimes it comes right on. *tr

I took my 2000 ford windstar vin [xxx] for the current recall on the rear axle. the mechanic told me the right passenger side sub frame was corroded and disintegrating to the extent that is crumbling and the engine would fall to the ground potential killing me, passengers and some one else. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that when the cruise control was turned off, the vehicle continued to travel at the speed it was moving when the cruise control was activated; he had to depress the brake pedal to slow it down. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired for the failure. also, the front and rear coil springs broke; the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where it was repaired. furthermore, the locks on the rear sliding doors did not function intermittently. the failure mileage was approximately 110,000 and the current mileage was approximately 130,000.

The brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) over time developed a leak. this leak lead to the loss of cruise control. after some time it was replaced, the recall was then issued and i had the van checked by ford. they reimbursed me for the repair i had done per the recall 09s09. since the problem occurred i have intermittent abs light coming on while driving. it seems this happens especially in warmer weather. i can see on my van where fluid leaked onto some wires below the switch that was replaced. ford said there was no problem. *tr

2000 ford windstar detected front end subframe corrosion and needs to be replaced. how long will the investigation take? will i be reimbursed for repair if there is a recall? *tr

I own a 2000 ford windstar, and had the water pump break recently. when the mechanic put the vehicle on the hoist he noticed a large degree of rusting and separation on the subframe connecting to the control arm. this issue needs to be repaired before the vehicle can be driven again as it is a major safety concern - as per the mechanic. *tr

Had the front sub framed checked. it is badly rusted and found now to be unsafe and needs a new sub frame to hold front end together. we first had this van is buffalo than nebraska. we now live in florida. *tr

The abs warning light on my 2000 ford windstar van has been coming on intermittently and staying on for some period of time (i.e., years). reported this several times to the local ford dealership and they acknowledge that the light is on, but can never figure out the appropriate diagnostics as to what is wrong with the sensors or the abs system and they have been unwilling to replace anything. even during the last recall (cruise control wiring harness issue) the mechanics at shults ford of wexford, pa admitted that the light was on and wouldn't go off, and that they didn't know why, but they made no attempt to replace it. lately, my light has been lit up more constantly and it seems to me that the braking distances are generally longer. i cannot ascertain if the abs system is even engaging or not, but it seems that ford is really not too interested in this problem. i recently applied the brakes during a light rain in which the road was slick from oil/grime because it had not rained in some time, and i heard no evidence of the normal sound of the abs system. i wanted to submit this to nhtsa so that at least this will be documented in case i get into a serious crash as a result of a faulty abs system or abs sensors. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact attempted to drive out of the driveway when the front tie rod broke. the dealer had to replace the left tie rod, strut, upper strut and upper bearing because they were covered with rust. after the vehicle was repaired, the contact was driving and heard something snap in the front of the vehicle and then there was a loud banging sound. the dealer replaced the right front lower control arm because of rust. the contact feels that this was a defect because salt was not used on the road near his residence. the failure mileage was 75224 and the current mileage was 84199. updated 02/09/11*lj updated 05/31/11

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the rear passenger side engine mount broke. the front of the vehicle was covered with rust around the passenger side engine and wheel mounts. the driver side was completely corroded. the failure mileage was 136000 and the current mileage was 144000. updated 02/17/11*lj the consumer stated the subframe on the rear passenger side mount had severe corrosion. updated 04/27/11

During the replacement of the power steering unit, tie rod ends, and rack assembly, the mechanic, [xxx], from stone¿s auto service, inc., located at 350 north main st.; miamisburg, ohio 45342. their telephone number is (937) 866-3674, noticed excessive rust deterioration of the front subframe of the vehicle. the mechanic stated, on the invoice statement, the front frame is unsafe. he recommended we not drive the vehicle because it is unsafe, due to the rusted front subframe. we were told the entire front subframe could fall off at anytime. the mechanic suggested we take the vehicle to the dealer where we purchased the vehicle, which is interstate ford, inc. the dealership is located at: 125 alexandersville road; miamisburg, ohio 45342. the phone number for the dealership is (937) 866-1737. we took the vehicle to interstate ford, inc., which their mechanic inspected the vehicle and advised us not to drive the vehicle, because the vehicle is unsafe. in fact, the owner of interstate ford, inc., chuck george said this vehicle is unsafe to drive. he advised us, ford has not had any ¿recall¿ for rusting subframe in the front end of the windstar vehicle. although, mr. george did tell us that ford has issued a recall for ford windstar vehicles due to rusting subframe of the vehicle¿s back subframe. mr. george provided us a quote of $1,533.05, to repair the front subframe rusting matter. we have since had the repair completed and paid the bill of $1,533.05 to interstate ford, inc. we are identified as customer number 30231 at interstate ford, inc. connie a. lipscomb is the advisor, who worked directly on this issue. this was completed and paid on october 28, 2010. please be notified, i have 3 photos, taken by [xxx], at the ford dealership, of the rusted subframe. email me requesting the photos and advise me instructions to attach the photos and where to email them and to who's attention. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr

At our inspection renewal appointment, the mechanic said front subframe of our 2000 ford windstar lx was cracked and rusted out, vehicle was very unsafe to drive, and could give out at any moment. obviouisly the vehicle did not pass the inspection. at recall appointment at local dealership regarding the rear axle, my wife expressed concern over the subframe as well, and employees there brushed off her inquiries as "unrelated" to the other suspension problem. she also questioned them about any past recalls on our vehicle and was assured that there were not, even though after researching this question we found that there were in fact other recalls on the windstar.

I brought my ford windstar in to the dealers because of the rear axle recall. i had them inspect the subframe while it was on the lift, and they discovered that not only was my rear axle broken, but my subframe is separated as well. (along with the car having an exhaust leak). as much as i appreciate the repair and rental from ford for the axle, the remaining repairs will cost me as much as the car is worth. this car has only 75000 miles on it, and is garage kept. the subframe problems need to be address by ford immediately. this is going to get someone killed. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact was driving 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly stopped moving forward. there were no prior warnings. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that a gear in the transmission needed to be replaced; the part had been re-engineered as it was defective. the vehicle was repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 72,000. the cruise control module and wheel bearings had to be replaced. updated 05/23/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact started the vehicle and went back into her house while the vehicle engine continued running. the contact stated that she heard a loud, revving noise and proceeded to turn the vehicle off. she then noticed smoke emitting from under the hood. the fire department was called and in a matter of seconds, the front end of the vehicle was destroyed from the flames. the entire vehicle was in flames and by the time the fire department arrived, the vehicle was destroyed. a fire report was available. the contact stated that there was slight damage to her residential garage and the vent and rubber seals were melted. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 185,000.

While driving a 2000 ford windstar that had been regularly maintained and brought to the dealership for every checkup, the transmission decided to go out. i had parked the car and when i went to go forward, nothing happened. the car had been running great up until this point and there were no warning signs of the transmission being ready to give. i had to get the car towed to get a rebuilt transmission. i do not have the old part, but have heard it is a rather common problem among '99-'03 windstars. *tr

I was traveling on the chicago interstate i-290 at around 3:30 am when my rear axel snapped on my 2000 ford windstar minivan. the incident occurred on the morning of september 27th, 2010 on a clear day with ideal road conditions but in a long term construction zone. i was traveling about 45 miles per hour and in light traffic when the axel snapped on the passengers side causing me to jerk violently to the right and through construction barriers into an open lane and onto the shoulder a short distance later. any other time, this could have been tragic but given the early hour of my travel to work and the reduced speeds due to ongoing construction i was able to control the violent movement to the right without injury or mishap. the car was towed a short time later to a local repair shop and i searched for information on broken axles and windstars i found the information on the ford recall. a local dealer paid for towing to their lot, and arranged for a long-term loaner vehicle and for vehicle rental insurance. the car was maintained in a regular fashion but was 10 years old and had 184 thousand real miles on the odometer. it remains at the ford dealer in elmhurst, illinois awaiting word from ford motor company on any repair or replacement discussions. no offers of correction, repair, or replacement have been made to this time, october 20th, 2010 best regards, *tr

The abs indicator light fluctuates on and off during driving my 2000 ford windstar. *tr

Reversing vehicle front subframe failure, lower suspension arm brokeaway drive shaft disconnected subframe & driveshaft replaced old parts not available. *tr

The subframe, located at the front underside of the 2000 windstar, is supposed to help keep the engine and other integral parts of the windstar in place and stable. it has been compromised on this vehicle with 185,000 miles, and broke during a turn into a park after church on the aforementioned date (10-10-10). fortunately the results were not deadly but could have been if we were driving on the interstate which we frequently do. what happened was a detachment of the drive axle (half shaft) from the transmission, which occurred when the lower control arm mount separated and caused the wheel to pull free from the drive axle. furthermore there were no warnings prior to any of the aforementioned failures. the area of the subframe affected by this corrosion is located on the passenger side where it attaches to the lower control arm. this is the first time it has occurred. this vehicle was towed to tps transmission in toledo oh and is being repaired. the sub frame is being replaced and i will ask that the old part be returned. in the meantime what is going to be done with this obvious growing problem? *tr

While driving down the road my rear axle snapped in half causing me to slide suddenly. i phoned a local ford dealership and was informed that ford has a recall on the windstar (mine is a 2000). why is ford not sending out word to people, my family could have been injured or killed. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the lower control arm broke which caused a loss of control of the vehicle. the contact suffered back pains due to the loss of control. the contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the subframe needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while the vehicle was examined by a local mechanic the contact was informed that the front sub frame was beginning to rust. prior to the examination the contact had the rear axle repaired due to rust. the sub frame was not repaired. the current and failure mileages were 53000.

I was driving down the road doing 90km when i heard a large bang and lost all control of my van. i vehicle came to rest at the edge of a steep ditch. apparently the subframe on it had rotted causing the right control arm to break, which in turn tore the axel from the transmission causing the transmission fluid to leak everywhere. as well very likely causing transmission issues. *tr

2000 ford windstar loss of vehicle control (steering) without warning on a properly maintained vehicle. right "a: frame detached, welds and metal pulled apart on rear tie point. this caused loss of vehicle control with no warning at 55 mph. pulled me off the road to right, (about 10 feet) when left front tire again hit pavement i was pulled across the on coming lane - regained control and coasted partly off the road on the right. this is a part that should never fail. it is not a normally serviceable part. i could have been killed or have caused injury to someone else, luck was with me or i would not be writing this! it was on a fairly busy state route. *tr

Ford windstar 2000 abs light came on. reading the codes said c1185 power relay failure. happens frequently over the last 9 months, gets worse when it is hot. restart of the vehicle clears the light, but it eventually will come on unexpectedly. *tr

In hot weather my abs light,speedometer and tach go nuts and jump all over. abs light stays on in hot weather. 2000 windstar. *tr

I own a 2000 ford windstar and my abs module has gone bad. the abs yellow warning light comes on intermittently. the part alone is $800.00. i've read on the internet this is a common issue on the windstar due to the construction of the part. please consider asking ford to recall the part. *tr

Rear axle on 2000 ford windstar completely failed and cracked today while pulling into driveway after completing a 300 mile trip on the highway. recall notice received about a month ago. *tr

The passenger lower control arm on my 2000 ford windstar broke off while my wife was accelerating from a stop light. it was completely rusted and snapped off at the frame. fortunately there was no collision and neither my wife and disabled daughter were injured. i had the sub frame and related components replaced at a cost of $1045.00. i took photos of the rusted out sub frame. *tr

While driving my ford windstar 2000 on a highway in maryland with my family, the vehicle became uncontrollable and smoke was coming from the back of the vehicle. there was also the smell of burnt rubber. upon checking we realized that the rear wheels were inclined inward. a subsequent check under the vehicle revealed that the rear beam was broken. i have ordered a replacement rear beam . *tr

I own a 2000 ford windstar and recently had recall work done for the faulty scds in which ford fixed the problem by replacing the switch because it was leaking and then they used some sort of harness to enable the cruise control to work. however, the abs light is still on and to my knowledge the abs system is not working. ford claims the two issues are not related. however, when i had diagnostic work done by my mechanic he pinpointed the abs/ecm module was defective and not working. that in my opinion links the two issues because the cruise control is tied into that abs module (which is right below the scds switch). ford is not taking any responsibility for the abs module at this point. in reading some other information online it seems that module expands when it gets warm and cause intermittent electrical connection in the unit because the fragile board is being stretched and malformed. the october 2009 recall (to fix the scds switch) will not fix this problem unless you had a fire at the abs connector. which too me is ridiculous because ford knows there is a problem with the abs module design and because that part costs $800 they are not considering it their issue. they are willing to allow vehicles like mine to travel around without the abs functioning, which is no doubt a safety issue. *tr

Abs brake light on 2000 windstar. *tr

Sudden increase in stopping distance. *tr

Braking distances suddenly increased . abs light on. *tr

My 2000 ford windstar just died as i was pulling into the driveway today 9/26/2010. the car wont move forward in drive, but goes backwards in reverse. for the last few years its been jerking and racing and i called ford and told them about it. they said the jerking when you shift is normal. i took the vehicle to the dale jarret ford in charlotte nc to service another recall and i mentioned about the jerking when you shift and the needles flipping out. he said that his wife's car had similar issues and it was the alternator. the salesman shifted the gear up and down and said it was definetely the alternator and it would cost $350 to fix. i took it to another place that said the alternator was fine, it was the cluster that made the needles flip out. nice goin' ford guy!! the overdrive light had been flickering since saturday morning and by sunday afternoon, the transmission looks like it is fried. please let me know if there is a recall or any other options. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

For several months now the abs dash light goes on. it usually shuts off again when the vehicle is restarted. it had previously been in for a recall on the brake pressure switch leak below the brake fluid reservoir. *tr

While replacing the steering gear, we were removing subframe mounting bolt when we found the top of the subframe on the passenger side to be completed rusted through with a large hole. there were also cracks down the side of the subframe with very little holding it together. it was determined to be undrivable and unable to pass vehicle inspection required by the state. *tr

Braking distance suddenly increased. *tr

Recently had my 2000 ford windstar lx examined by my mechanic. he told me the frame is cracked in two places, one in front, the other in rear. cost of repair $2000+. car has 175k miles. needs repairs to prevent further corrosion. since new car located in ri. still need to have rear axle recall inspection. *tr

I was @ a stop sign with my 2 kids in the back. when i started to cross the busy intersection i heard a loud pop & the van lurched forward & stopped part way in the intersection. i could not drive forward. my kids were just screaming. luckily i was able to only drive in reverse (no one was behind me) & get the van out of traffic. my father is a mechanic & said he sees this all the time with windstars, especially the 2000. it took a couple of weeks to actually find a salvaged transmission (i was not going to pay for it to be rebuilt). apparently that transmission was only made for that one year because ford knew it was bad. but that made it that much harder to replace. *tr

Subframe at right connection rusted through. see nhtsa action number: pe10026, vehicle in michigan (salt belt state). its terrible that i need to pay to have this repaired when they may be forced to fix this for free soon! *tr

Corrosion failure of right front passenger subframe of 2000 ford windstar. *tr

The lower control arm on my 2000 ford windstar separated from the right front sub frame. there is no rust visible on the separation point; it could be poor workmanship. there was not accident, i was driving at very low speed. i phoned ford canada customer relations service, their refused to examine the car. *tr

Ford windstar 2000 car safety problem was reported on september 9 2010, had a problem with the vehicle suddenly accelerating. my wife had backed our 2000 windstar sel out of the garage so we could sweep out the garage. the car had sat for about five hours in the driveway when she was going to drive it back into the garage. while releasing the brakes the vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly. resulting in a collision with the garage cabinets at the rear of the garage, forcing the sides of the cabinet through the rear of the garage. the impact destroyed two full seven foot cabinets and a tree drawer cabinet. the front bumper cover was torn and pushed back about ½ inch on the passenger side. the a/c coil was pierced and leaking, the radiator bracket was pushed back into the battery. and the air bags never deployed!! vehicle was towed to the dealership today, insurance has been notified. *tr

Abs and traction control light would intermittently turn on during operation for approximately three days. after that time, both lights are continually lit. *tr

2000 ford windstar ecm control failure leading to increased braking distance. related to ford recall 09s09, but ecm not replaced under recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the sub-frame on the vehicle cracked and broke. the dealer stated that the frame broke where the air conditioner dripped onto the frame. the leak caused rust leading to the frame breaking. the failure mileage was 77441 and the current mileage was 79500.

The abs light on my 2000 ford windstar comes on intermittently but there's no code in the computer showing a problem this happens if you hit a bump or sometimes for no reason at all. *tr

I read about the nhtsa action # pe10026, front subframe corrosion on my 2000 ford windstar. i had my mechanic check it today and he found that the subframe was corroded around 75%+ of the connection point to the lower control arm. this was on both the right and left had sides and it was corroded all the way through from the bottom to the top of the subframe. .he recommended that i not drive the vehicle until i had it repaired as it was a very serious safety issue with a high probability of it breaking all the way through and causing loss of control. *tr

I was on my way to work driving my 2000 ford windstar when suddenly the car rear axle broke in half the wheels where bowed out i had to have a tow truck flatbed the car but he had some difficult time because it completely snapped into two. a few days before i heard some squeaking sound coming from the back and i was going to take it to the mechanic but then these happened. now i have been hearing squeaky sound coming from the front and maybe is the front axle now. this is ridiculous i hardly had money to pay for the repairs and the tow truck and now i have to take it again. i have had problems with this car over and over again the "check the engine" light is always on even after i take it to the mechanic to take a look at it . i will never buy another ford ever again. i paid so much money to have it repaired i took pictures of the accident. *tr

We currently own a 2000 ford windstar se minivan and wanted to add our complaint regarding the rear axle snapping. we were lucky in that when our van started to fishtail we took it in thinking it was the tires and had them replaced, this is when the tire dealership noticed the rear axle was slit almost all the way through. we had it towed to a ford dealership in which it cost $645 to have a new axle put on. we are very thankful it didn't break while we were driving it. *tr

Intermittent failure of the abs and traction control system. when the engine heats up a little the abs and traction control lights come on indicating that they are no longer working. in the morning when the car is first started the light are off for awhile until the engine has had time to heat up. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would shift in and out gear and then began to shift much extreme force. the radio also came on and by itself. the dealer had not been contacted and the failure was not diagnosed. prior to the failure the vehicle was in the transmission shop to replace the gear shift box and a seal was added to assist with the transmission leak. the failure mileage was 120000 and the current mileage was 140000.

While driving my 2000 ford windstar on the highway at 60mph, i noticed that the back end of the car felt like it was swaying or sliding as if on ice. i exited the highway and drove to a parking garage about 5 miles away. while pulling up to the gate at the garage at a low rate of speed, there was a loud noise, which was the rear axle breaking completely in half. replaced with a used axle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact was driving 5 mph over a road bump. there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was discovered that the rear axle was severely corroded. the dealer replaced the axle at the contacts expense. the manufacturer advised that they were not aware of the failure and would not provide any further assistance. the failure mileage was 81,430 and the current mileage was 82,000. updated 12/15/10. *lj the consumer stated the repairs were completed. updated 12/27/10

2000 ford windstar returning from trip to virginia from baltimore; o/d light starts flashing and then fluid and smoke pour from under car at 55 mph, found mechanic right off freeway exit, mechanic finds that transmission self-destructed. replacement with good warranty is $3500. looked online and there are many, many same situations but no recall from ford. this could have been very dangerous on the washington beltway. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle is very hard to shift. he hears a loud banging noise when shifting and the vehicle also looses power. the failure is more pronounced on an incline. ford motor company has not been contacted nor has the dealer. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were approximately 130,000.

2000 ford windstar axle failure. *tr

200 ford windstar van rear axle beam breaking in half. this occurred as my mother was running an errand around town. she was able to get the car home, where she called me to come and look at the problem. so far i have yet to confirm with ford if they will fix the problem or if there is a recall on it. *tr

I was driving my 2000 windstar on the skuykill expressway on monday, july 19, 2010 at 12:33 pm on my way to an appointment. about a quarter mile befor the gilph mills exit heading east, i was in the passing lane traveling about 55-60 mph, when there was a load "pop" from the rear of my van. i immediately lost controll of the van and it slid across the highway . i first hit the embankment off the shoulder, was thrown back into the highway as the van slide on the drivers side and then flipped upside down. the van came to rest in the middle of the skuykill expressway upside down, facing the traffic. thank god all traffic stopped and no one hit me, and i didn't hit anyone.. the van was totalled. i suffered head injuries, as well as broken and bruised ribs in my back, as well as severe muscle damage. i was able to unhook my seat belt and crawl out the window, and i waited till help came. as i looked at the upside down van, i did see that the rear axles was split in half. i was taken to bryn mawr hospital for treatment, and released several days later. i still have not been able to go back to work because of my back issues. *tr

I have a year 2000 ford windstar with 3.8 engine. the abs brakes work fine in winter months during the morning start ups. once the van warms up the abs light will turn on. in summer months the abs light is on all the time except those cool mornings. the abs light will eventually light up once the engine is warm up. the obd code is c1185 given to me by the ford dealer. the code has been on for he passed 5 years. *tr

I own a 2000 ford windstar with a rear axle that is cracked in two places. noticed instability at freeway speeds and believed it to be an alignment problem, but technicians discovered rear axle problem. vehicle is parked and hasn't been driven since axle problem was diagnosed. estimates for replacement run from $1000 to $2200. rear tires are worn unevenly and tires are noticeably tilted inward in rear. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact was accelerating from a traffic stop at 5 mph when the rear axle fractured. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the dealer confirmed that the axle would need replacing. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 89,000.

Braking distance suddenly increased. it seems that the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (sw-6351) is leaking and fluid is making its way down to the ecm control module (2c219) damaging it and making the abs system inoperative. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving in reverse 2 mph, the contact suddenly noticed a loud bang coming from outside of the vehicle. the contact discovered that the rear axle was fractured in two. a mechanic was sent from the dealer to diagnose the vehicle and informed the contact that the rear axle would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and there were no prior warnings of the failure. the current and failure mileage was 86,000.

Large crack almost entirely around rear axle on driver's side. discovered crack when investigating noise from rear of vehicle. appears crack started on inside of formed channel. also noticed a short approx. 1 inch crease line in the center of the formed channel not far from where the crack started. corrosion appears to have occurred on the inside of the axle beam. while investigating the other side (passenger side) near another crease line, poked a hole in the axle beam with a screwdriver. no severe corrosion is evident on the outside of the axle beam. attempts to find a used axle beam have been unsuccessfully do to similar damage. repairing the axle seems ill advised considering the possibility of more internal corrosion and a new axle is being looked into. luckily my wife pays attention to those little odd noises and wasn't going down the highway and it totally failed. *tr

2000 ford windstar, rear axle beam broke / split while driving in reverse out of our driveway. repaired by local repair shop for $1,250 for new rear axle beam. *tr

My abs lite in my 2000 ford windstar will not go out. but the brakes are great. *tr

My 2000 ford windstar had transmission problems that started in late 2008. automatic transmission lever was hard too shift into any gear. a few months later the transmission started leaking. as the months went by the leaking got worse. in may of 2009 there was now quite a bit of transmission fluid leaking from the transmission, causing the need for fluid to be added in order for the transmission to work. problem fixed in july of 2009. transmission oil seal was defective on the van, even though it only had 75,000 miles on it. head gasket needed replaced as well. total price: $1700. *tr

Rear axle snapped at about 30 mph. destroyed both rear shocks and driver's side rear wheel. *tr

2000 ford windstar the right front axel started making a rubbing noise and the steering wheel went about 6inchs off center. the subframe had broken apart at the mount at the right rear attachment because of corrosion and came down about 4 inches causing the whole engine tran to go out of line. the repair was to replace the sub frame for $1600.00., had it done right away because the whole engine trans could break lose with unit hanging down. *tr

The abs light comes on my 2000 ford windstar. i have had it checked as it was acting intermittently. i was informed that every sensor and control module for the abs system failed according to the code. the mechanic said that this was not really possible however he believed it to be the control module. i had it checked again this year as the light comes on every time now and it is the control module on the drivers side under the van. i have driven vehicles for years without abs so it doesn't bother me to not have it. the cost to fix it is not worth it as the instrument cluster has also started to fail. the abs light acts up more during the warm weather/summer. *tr

Problem began with speedometer not working correctly. the rpm gauge doesn't work. the panel that tells you what gear the vehicle is in is off center so the car doesn't officially go into "p" or any other gear according to the dashboard. the brake lights burnt out. the brake light on the dashboard illuminated. the vehicle is leaking brake fluid. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar sel. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph when both rear tires suddenly slanted. the contact discovered that the rear axle was fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the current and failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving 30 mph, the contact heard an unusual noise from the rear of the vehicle. the contact stated that the rear axle had fractured. the dealer advised replacing the axle yet the part needed was not readily available. the dealer ordered the part and the contact was awaiting repairs. the failure mileage was 146,950 and the current mileage was 146.972.

Normal driving conditions, hot weather. the abs and trac lights on the instrument panel light up. abs and trac are disabled, suddenly and unexpectedly increasing braking distance. in cooler weather, the systems seem to be working. no repairs have been done yet. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, she heard a clanking noise and the vehicle would no longer move forward. after inspecting it, she noticed that the passenger front tire was pointing outward. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the contact was informed that a bracket that held the front axle had corroded. the vehicle was repaired. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that a piece of the frame needed to be replaced at the contacts expense. the current mileage was approximately 150,000. the failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Abs warning light comes on at random times. maybe more often in hot weather. while light is on abs does not function. if i pull over and shut off the engine, the light usually goes off when i restart the car. auto shop reports this is know issue but ford hasn't done anything about it. control box needs to be replaced approx $1000.00 i had one very close call with a child on a bike just a few block from home. the light was on at the time, and brakes locked up instead of functioning properly. *tr

On 8-16-2010 while driving my 2000 ford windstar i lost the steering on the vehicle. the vehicle veered into oncoming traffic but i was able to bring the vehicle back under control. the cause of this problem was due to my rear axle snapping in half. the axle breaking caused damage to the rear wheels and the shocks as well. the total cost of repair was $1310.25. my mechanic showed me an article on the front cover of an automotive magazine they receive about the rear axles failing on ford windstars due to water and salt getting inside. this causes the axle to corrode from within and eventually break. ford at this time is refusing to recall these vehicles. i am voicing my complaint in the hope that ford will be forced to recall these vehicles and reimburse those who have already been effected by this serious problem before someone gets hurt or killed if that hasn't happened already. *tr

Abs light followed by fuse blowing and loss of dash light and all instruments(speedometer and odometer) power windows and sliding door not functioning. occurred 6 times - replaced fuse each time. last incident, fire occurred on the wiring just below and attached to the master cylinder. wiring harness completely melted exposing the bare wires which were melted together. at this time separated the wires and taped each wire individually. and secured wires to the side wall of the engine compartment. *tr

Abs has been on for years. *tr

I have a ford 2000 windstar. in backing out of my driveway last week the rear axle snapped in half. i saw the article today on the news about the recall but thought you would want to add this to the statistics. i called a ford dealer who said to bring it in and it would be fixed. *tr

My 2000 ford windstar was recalled and i saw the abs light on after the maintenance. they have not fixed the fire hazard problem. i'm worried about my car. is a manufacturer defect on wiring. *tr

Rear axle broke into 2 pieces. prior to complete breakage, fishtailing was experienced at freeway speeds(55-70 mph). when axle broke completely, the rear wheels tilted in and contacted the inner fender. *tr

I was driving home and all of sudden my 2000 ford windstar made a funny noise and the front wheels locked up. i could not turn the steering wheel. i had to have it towed home. my windstar is now sitting in my yard, because the subframe rusted away from the control arm. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact was driving 35 mph when he heard a loud noise from under the vehicle. the steering immediately became extremely loose and the contact pulled off the roadway as the vehicle continued to exhibit an unusual squeaking sound. the contact was discovered that the passenger side sub frame which held the transmission and the engine in place had fractured in half due to severe corrosion. the manufacture would not provide any assistance. the contact was concerned that the failure could potentially have caused a crash. the failure mileage was 113,000.

Ford windstar 2000: my car engine light and abs light on when start the engine. also has overdrive light flashing when start engine and when swift gears. *tr

The rear axle hair line began to crack at around 90k miles and is severely crack now at 97k miles and awaiting parts. the part looks to cost around $500.00 not including installation. the gauges on the car are wacky and seems to work at will and the abs light continues to come on. *tr

2000 ford windstar van (with 72,000 miles) - scds recall did not correct the problem. yellow abs light stays on all the time now and braking distance has increased. nor did it resolve the speed control switch either - it still does not function. *tr

Customer's 2000 ford windstar broke a rear axle beam, we installed a used axle and on 8/19/10 that axle broke and we installed a new axle. both axles were not rusty and cracked in the same area. we have pictures on file. *tr

My 2000 ford minivan began to swerve out of control on the highway when i took it to my mechanic he had told me the rear axel was broken. *tr

2000 windstar rear axle rusted thru. *tr

2000 ford windstar (rear axle split) action #pe10016. *tr

I had my 2000 ford windstar's transmission serviced and when i picked it back up the technician pointed out to me that i am leaking brake fluid from a switch on the master cylinder. i was informed that this is very dangerous because the loss of fluid can cause my brakes to stop working. the technician also informed me that brake fluid is flammable and might cause a fire if it is not repaired right away. *tr

My abs light has come on three times. now my brakes are stuck so i am unable to drive. i have not taken it to a shop yet. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while traveling 35 mph the contact noticed that the vehicle had began shaking violently, after examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the rear frame had separated. the vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 182000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle began jerking extremely hard. the contact was able to drive to her residence where she discovered a leak in the automatic transmission. the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where she was advised that the transmission would need to be replaced. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 119,000. updated 11/16/10. *lj

I was driving down the road and my rear axle broke not once but two times. im getting tired of buying new axles. i went on a ford site and it said that the year of my van it is known for this to happen. they consider it a death trap. i called ford and they said there is no recall. if this is known for happening there should be a recall. *tr

I had purchased this vehicle from a private owner in march 2010 who reported no issues. i drive this vehicle daily to work, as well as transporting children to different activities. returning home from work on may 06, 2010, i noticed the van handling odd; had to keep right pressure on the steering wheel (like an alignment issue). the further i drove the more pressure i had to maintain. i began to slow my speed (from 70 mph to 60 mph) because there was excessive sway when crossing bridge joints. i continued to reduce speed to about 50 mhp and approximately 2 miles after i first noticed the sway, i heard a loud "pop" and the rear of the van dropped. i was able to quickly pull to the edge of the highway and stop. the tires were leaning in at the top on both sides and had begun smoking. i looked under the van and the axle had broken approximately 15"-18" from end, on the driver¿s side. ended up having vehicle towed to a repair facility, located a used unit from a salvage yard, 2 tires and had them all replaced. what a headache. heard a ¿pop¿ on my way to work this morning so i checked the axle and found there is a crack in the same spot of this replacement axle. *tr

The rear axel of my van broke in two. i wasn't driving very fast. i was dropping off some kids at the movie theater and it was a good thing i was already in the parking lot and not on the road where it could have been worse. thankfully there was no one hurt and no car accidents. *tr

Several weeks ago the ¿check brakes¿ light came on in our 2000 ford windstar. the next day the speedometer and the odometer only showed dashes.we went to the ford dealer they changed the blown fuse and it worked for a couple days since then the fuse had continued to blow now and then but in the last couple days it blows anytime the vehicle starts. so we change the fuse again and then it just blows again a couple minutes or miles later. also when it dose go out the abs light stays on and doesn't go out. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact was traveling 30 mph when the vehicle began to drive as if there was flat tire. the contact later discovered that the rear axle was fractured. the vehicle was not repaired or inspected. the failure and current mileage was 95,000.

The rear axle on my 2000 ford windstar snapped in half while driving at highway speeds. the van began to shake and bounce violently and fortunately i was able to get the van to the shoulder of the road without hitting another car or something along the side of the road. upon inspection, both rear wheels had collapsed into the wheel wells and the axle had completely broken in half. there was no prior warning of this issue. the van needed to be towed to a local dealer where the repairs were made to replace the rear axle. total repair cost exceeded $1800. *tr

2000 ford windstar lx 3.0. stalling while driving, when parking, while turning . sometimes will restart but as time has progressed this will not happen. began while under warranty but would always restart with patience but now has been rowed to dealership last six times. numerous very costly parts have been replaced since no codes are produced in these events but no solution has been accomplished to alleviating the stall. this is very dangerous in traffic. *tr

2000 ford windstar, 125,000 miles took to mechanic after almost wrecking on highway and found rear axle almost cracked in two. 700.00 later still cannot believe ford has not recalled this problem after all the complaints. *tr

Rear axle cracked completely in half while driving, tops of tires rubbing on wheel well. almost resulted in accident with 4 children in the car. we were driving on the highway when the rear end started swaying and became hard to control. we had it towed to our home and a mechanic took a look and showed us where the axle is completely broke in half, the spring is hanging and the hubs are bad. *tr

At 82,000 miles car was running bumpy and o/d off light was flashing. i took it to ford and they told me that the transmission is nearly broken and should be replaced for $3300. i got it rebuilt at aamco for $2300. *tr

2000 ford windstar lx minivan was subject to recall 09s09 due to fires linked to scds 10/27/2009. took to dealer at which time fusible link was replaced. still having issues with abs light coming on and intermittent speedometer/odometer operation since may 2010. took back to mike castrucci ford in milford, ohio and person there had no idea what i was talking about. *tr

2000 ford windstar rear axle cracked. replaced at dealer at approx. $950 cost. *tr

Drove vehicle to destination and when we arrived the axle snapped in half on the 2000 ford windstar. vehicle just turned 100,000 mi when rear axle snapped. towed to repair facility, waiting for repair estimate. *tr

Abs light is on. all recalls to date have been performed by the dealer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, she noticed a burning odor. the contact located the failure at the rear wheels, which were protruding inward. she took the vehicle into a local repair facility where they advised that the rear axle had fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 125,000.

I have a ford windstar with 93,000 miles on the odometer and was shocked when the vehicle tires were slanted on an angle on day! this was very odd looking, as you can only imagine and after a review of the vehicle was told that the rear axle housing was cracked (and rusted) right in the middle, closer to one side; leaving the care non-drivable due to possible blow-out occurrence. after having no choice but to repair the vehicle and after putting over $600 dollars into the vehicle have only found that other ford windstars are also having this problem. i was fortunate enough not to be involved in any type of motor vehicle accident, however this was damaging to my savings account! i would still however buy ford vehicles and would like to make my case known in this situation. *tr

I was turning the car around in a parking lot. the car abruptly stopped and made a boom. i got out and looked underneath the car and the rear axle had broken in half. nothing has been done to fix the axle since so many ford windstars are having the same problem, i am concerned that the same thing will happen as has been documented on the internet. the old part is still on the car. *tr

Speed control suddenly stopped working. braking distance suddenly increased. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while the contact was driving approximately 30-35 mph, the rear end of the vehicle began to fishtail when driving over a bump or any rough road surface. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the rear driver side axle exhibited a crack. the technician welded the axle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on a separate occasion with the identical failure pertaining to the rear passenger axle beam. the technician informed the contact that the rear passenger side axle would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000.

My rear axle snapped in half, at about 40 mph causing the wheels to buckle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, she hard an abnormal crack. the contact was unable to locate the origin of the noise. on a later date, while driving at 25 mph there was a loud, unusual squeal. she discovered the rear driver side tire was slanted at an angle and the rear axle was fractured in half. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where she was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were approximately 170,000.

The abs light on my 2000 ford windstar will not shut off. *tr

2000 ford windstar. consumer writes regarding recall for speed control deactivation *tgw the consumer stated the cruise control stopped working. the consumer would like the repairs made free of charge, since a recall had been issued. *jb

Crack in the rear axel beam . *tr

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving in reverse at a very low speed, the contact heard an unusual cracking sound from the rear of the vehicle. the failure would recur whenever the contact was reversing. when driving over speed or road bumps, the vehicle would abnormally fishtail and momentarily lose control. the contact discovered that the rear axle was fractured in two separate locations. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. the failure mileage was 126,000 and the current mileage was 127,000.

I was driving my 2000 windstar it has 113,000 miles on it and we bought it with a car fax report - we have owned it for 2 years and have been diligent on all maintenance. on july 27, 2010 i was traveling at 25 mph when i swerved to miss a car that pulled out in front of me, i went up on the curb and the back end of my car started smoking after i righted the car. i pulled over immediately and called for a tow. my mechanic said the real axle snapped in half and caused damage to the tire due to rotating against the frame. i had my four small children in the car and i just thank god i was going slow and not on the freeway. i certainly hope ford does something about this because this could be deadly. *tr

I own a 2000 ford windstar lx . on august 4, 2010 at approximately 5pm i was driving at about 30 mph when suddenly i thought my tire had blown out. i saw lot's of smoke or dust coming from the rear end and the car was lurching to a stop. there was no other vehicle traffic on the road at the time. i pulled to a stop and got out to inspect my rear tires. i realized at that time that my rear axle had broken in half. i called a tow truck and was taken to my mechanic. *tr

2000 ford windstar rear axle cracked and vehicle is unstable to drive. *tr

Ford windstar rear axle cracked. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving at approximately 45 mph, the rear of the vehicle began to sway abnormally. the contact momentarily lost control of the vehicle. he noticed there was smoke coming from the rear. the contact was able to stop the vehicle and discovered that the rear axle had fractured. the vehicle was towed to a residence and was not further examined for the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 70,000. updated 11/03/10. *lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving 20 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the rear axle was fractured and would need replacing. the vehicle was not under recall and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 70,000.

2-3 days ago heard a clunk or two from right rear right rear. from that point on rear end felt a bit squirrelly (like shot or broken shock(s)/swaybar or linkage). a couple times going over mildly uneven road the rear end seamed to track laterally 4-6". last night returning home i pulled through an uneven roadwork area leading into our neighborhood and started heard a loud rubber rubbing sound. pulled to the curb pronto and found left rear wheel tilted in at top/back and rubbing fender well. walked home and returned with jack to find lugnuts tight and wheel spins well, but off axis. left it there and returned to web with symptoms and search routed me right to windstar rear axle cracking pe10016. will try and brace axle and limp it home the last 2 blocks soon. glad it occurred at slow speed! *tr

I have a 2000 ford windstar lx, 2 weeks ago the rear axle cracked and cost me $350.00 in parts and $175.00 in labor...1 week later the replacement axle cracked in the same spot. thankfully my mechanic covered it, my rear tires are shot from the 2 occurrences and will have to be replaced when i can afford it. *tr

I own a 2000 ford windstar lx, my problem is that my wife, daughter and her two children, and one older adult was minutes away form getting into a serious highway accident due to the fact they were less than 1,000ft ft of getting onto the expressway when the rear axle of the van snapped almost into two pieces for no reason at all. after getting the van towed to my residence which was a 1/4 mile. after further inspection the rear axle seamed to have rotted from the inside out, there is no rust on the outer surface of this hollow axle that would of shown signs of breaking. i contacted a couple of used auto parts dealers and they had stated that they have my same model van but all of the axles on them are gone due to being sold to other people that had needed them. i am asking has there been other reports of this happening to this or later model years. my family could of been seriously injured or killed, and i have just recently done a trip to waukegan illinois and back to toledo ohio which was 950 miles of toll roads with speeds of 65-75 mph if this had let go at these speeds i will probably not be sending in this report. is there a recall for these style axles on this vehicle. thank you. *tr the consumer stated the axle broke for the second time. updated 02/04/15

Discovered a cracked rear axle on my 2000 ford windstar sel. performed research on this issue and discovered that the rear axle has a design flaw that allows moisture, salt, sand, etc. to collect and rust the axle from the inside out and that potentially over 900,000 vehicles could be affected. a class action lawsuit was filed regarding this issue in may 2010. *tr

Braking distance suddenly increased. service brakes, hydraulic. even after recall completed. ford windstar 2000. *tr

2000 ford windstar se 98,020 mileage original owner one driver i notice sharp, loud sounds when breaking in reverse and when riding across rougher street and highway pavements. i inspected underneath car and found a cracked rear axle, left of center (on drivers side). crack is half way through axle , completely cracked through from bottom to top, and is on rear facing side of axle. i don't recall an event which could have caused a crack. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving 20 mph, he lost control of the vehicle and was able to drive onto the emergency lane. the contact noticed that the back rear tire was tilted inward and the axle was cracked. the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop where to weld the axle together. the axle was replaced three times. the axle was not repaired three times. the dealer was not notified. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 116,000. updated 10/13/10*bf the consumer stated the rear axle was broken due to a crack. the consumer paid for the repairs. updated 10/14/10

2000 ford windstar with 131,800 miles on it came to a halt after going over a rough piece of road that it navigates on a weekly basis. the back axle broke in half causing the tires to point inward and rubbed on the fender wells. had to have it towed. can't wait to see what this repair will cost us!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving at approximately 25 mph over a road bump, there was a loud, abnormal noise and the vehicle immediately became difficult to control, veering from side to side. the contact was able to drive to his residence and found that the rear axle was fractured. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. the failure and current mileage was 78,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving at approximately 60 mph, there was a loud bang from the rear and the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. the contact moved the vehicle from the roadway and found that the rear axle had fractured in half. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the rear axle was replaced at the contact's expense. the failure and current mileages were 135,000.

Real axle cracked at 107000 miles. vehicle disposed of before complete failure. *tr

The rear wheel axle is bent and cracked on both left and right sides and right rear tire is about to fall off. i noticed violent shaking in the rear of the car and the tires were screeching as if i was driving very fast. took the vehicle to the dealer where i bought it and was told the problem. *tr

While driving the ford windstar sunday 7/17/2010 my wife noticed that car shaking badly. i took the car for a drive and it started to shake badly and i also smelled rubber. i looked at the rear wheels and noticed that rear axle was broken. *tr

Abs light is on continually and the abs system is not working. *tr

I was driving to pick up my son from a friends house when i heard a loud crack. the van began to sway from side to side. i got out to see what had happen and the rear axle had broken about two feet the driver side tire. luckily no one was injured or killed. i don't have the money to replace it with a new axle so there it sits in my driveway undriveable. i'm not sure if i want to replace with a used axle it might just happen again. *tr

2000 ford windstar rear axle failure - driving with my mother and my grandchildren the rear axle broke in half. we are lucky it did not happen on the major highway on the way. i had to be towed, and had the rear axle replaced. *tr

2000 ford windstar rear axel split in half. just driving home from work and heard crunch and felt sway. got home and found rear wheels tilted. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving at 35 mph, the contract drove over a manhole causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to control. the contact smelled burning rubber and moved the vehicle off the roadway. he found that the rear wheels were tilted abnormally. the vehicle was towed to an automotive facility for diagnosis. the mechanic advised that the high beam axle was fractured. the dealer was contacted who advised there was not a recall for the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 80,000.

While driving out of a parking lot the rear axle of my 2000 ford windstar sel snapped in two. we just pulled off the highway thankfully, i don't know what would have happened to my family if we had been traveling on the interstate when it happened. it has 119,230 miles on the vehicle. *tr

2000 ford windstar rear axle failure - *tr

Vehicle rear end started to sway at low speeds (<20 mph) clicking sound heard from the rear end when driving in reverse. upon examination the rear axle beam was cracked through about 3/4 clean through on the drivers side directly behind the gas tank. currently attempting to get repaired. old part is available at this time. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that there was a clanking noise in the rear of the vehicle and started feeling as if it was not stable. the contact looked underneath the rear end of the vehicle and stated that the rear axle was nearly split in half. the contact stated that only an inch and a half of the axle was not damaged. the contact was unable to drive the vehicle due to the failure. the vehicle was not inspected when the complaint was filed. the failure mileage was 133000. the current mileage was 134231.

Cruise control problems my cruise control will not work after being replaced with the new switch from the recent recall on my vehicle. my vehicle is being fixed and i will have to pay for the parts and service. has something to do with the scds and abs. *tr

Rear axle ready to snap in half from a crack not salt rot 2000 ford windstar. *tr

Our ford windstar mini-van begun driving strangely yesterday as we were on vacation at martha's vineyard. the van is a 2000 with 130,000 miles, and we have been considering replacing it for 6 months or so. after feeling the rear of the vehicle shimmying, we returned to our rental cottage and examined the rear of the vehicle and discovered that the axel was broken near the driver's side just below the welding point. we are very thankful that we made it back safely with our 3 children. *tr

Left rear tire was leaning, noticed metal on metal sounds, then discovered the rear axle was snapped at a joint point. *tr

2000 ford windstar - broken rear axle - fortunately discovered while car was in a parking lot - heard one loud noise earlier in the day and a louder noise at time of discovery. axle is visibly broken and was towed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact was driving at approximately 60 mph when the vehicle began to abnormally veer to the right. the contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into a concrete barrier. the vehicle was flipped in the opposite direction. the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained minor cuts and bruises from the impact. a police report was available. the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was further inspected and it was determined that the rear axle fractured and caused the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the current and failure mileages were approximately 101,000.

2000 ford windstar subframe rusted out. vehicle with less than 90,000 miles is suffering from subframe rot. *tr

Was driving about 35 mph on a residential road . when my 2000 ford windstar began to shake. then my rear axle snapped in half. i have not yet gotten my car fixed. *tr

While traveling on vacation to tennessee i noticed a sway from the rear end. when arriving i notice both rear tires were leaning inward and the inside of each tire was worn down to the steel belts. i took the van to a ford dealership and they replaced the complete rear axle assembly and both rear tires. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving at approximately 10-15 mph and attempting to park, the rear axle fractured on the drivers side of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the axle was replaced. the failure recurred within one year while exiting a driveway at relatively low speeds. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar lx. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph over a bump in the road or any uneven road surface, the vehicle would sway from side to side. in addition, when attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle would exhibit an unusual squeaking noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. the failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who then stated that the rear axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle could not be repaired because the part was not available. the contact left the vehicle with the dealer until the part became available. the failure and current mileages were approximately 104,000.

The abs light on our 2000 ford windstar goes on and off (no correlation to anything) and occasionally our braking distance increases when the light is on. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, there was an unusual popping sound and then the vehicle fish tailed uncontrollably. the contact managed to move the vehicle onto the emergency lane way without further incident. the contact discovered that the rear axle broke in half. the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility so that the axle could be repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 148,000.

2000 ford windstar abs and trac off lights on. *tr

While driving back on a trip from depere wi started hearing a strange sound from the rear end of the van when hitting bumps in the road. after looking at the rear end of the vehicle found a large crack in the rear axle beam about half way through the "c" channel and a broken coil spring. i started looking online for replacement parts and found that there has been other failures of this type on 1999 - 2003 windstars. the nhtsa has an investigation going on this type of failure - pe10016. just wanted to log the failure before getting the repair done. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving at approximately 45 mph, the rear suspension collapsed. the contact moved off the roadway and found that the rear axle had fractured in half. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was awaiting a replacement axle. the failure and current mileages were 163,100.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact inspected the vehicle and detected that the rear driver side of the axle was cracked. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000. updated 08/27/10. *lj the consumer stated he had the rear axle replaced on july 21, 2010. updated 08/30/10*jb

I was driving my 2000 ford windstar down the road with my children and my tires started to squeal and the back end started to lose control. i was able to get off the road safely. when i got out to see what was wrong my back tires were bowed in. when looking under i saw my axle was split in half. i had no other warning signs. i called ford and they said there is no recall or any problems reported on the rear axles. *tr

While driving on an interstate highway at 55 mph, my 2000 ford windstar lx made a loud noise and black smoke and the smell of burning rubber filled the vehicle. it was with great difficulty that my husband was able to maintain control of the vehicle and get it over to the side of the road. my self and our 3 children were very fortunate to escape injury. the rear tire axle had snapped in two. i have since read of numerous complaints regarding this same defect. why hasn't anything been done about this serious issue? the vehicle is currently in auto shop and i am waiting to hear if it can be repaired. i am extremely apprehensive about driving this car ever again. will the same situation happen again if i replace it with another ford part? why hasn't there been a safety recall on this issue. i am the original owner and this car has been properly maintained. there are approximately 110,000 miles on the vehicle. *tr

The rear axle on our 2000 ford windstar snapped in two while under normal driving conditions. the axle was replaced for around $800.00 along with one of the shocks for another $85.00. one of the rear coil springs still needs to be replaced. *tr

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. *tr

The car was fishtailing and i assumed the alignment needed fixing. i was going down a dirt road, the traction control came on and the car wasn't driving normally. i pulled over and noticed the back drivers side wheel was leaning in. under the car i found the rear axle broken a quarter from the drivers side. the car was towed and a new rear axle was installed. an old part was available, but i learned that the failure rate on the used parts was high so i chose to use a new part. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the contact heard an abnormal bang. the vehicle cabin was immediately filled with smoke and the contact moved off the roadway. the contact was assisted by a state trooper and the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. the mechanic advised the rear axle had failed but did not exhibit signs of wear. the vehicle was left with the mechanic where he was awaiting repairs to the axle. the contact was concerned with the possibility of a crash had the traffic been heavier. the failure mileage was 130,000.

The rear axle on my 2000 ford windstar broke apart while traveling on i-96 at about 60 mph, i was able to come to a safe stop on the median. this could have endangered me as well as others. i have done some research on line and found this to be a problem with this car. this is a serious defect that needs to be addressed by the nhtsa and the ford motor company. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated she continuously heard a loud, unusual noise coming from under the vehicle and when driving, the vehicle would shake excessively. while reversing from a driveway at 5 mph, the rear axle fractured. the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the axle was replaced. the failure and current mileages were 93,000.

Tla* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. the contact stated that while at a local mechanic for an unrelated issue, the mechanic discovered that the rear axle was cracked and was still attached to the vehicle by a small piece of metal. the axle was replaced by an authorized dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000 and the current was unknown.

Driving straight on road approx. 35 mph in town normal stop and go traffic, and rear axle broke completely in half. had vehicle towed to my mechanic. need to replace the axle. will cost around $1000.00. no one was hurt but it could of been tragic if i had been on the highway or going around a curve. van has approx. 142,000 miles on it. *tr

Abs brake light (yellow) is illuminated intermittently and brake system no longer functions as designed. speed control deactivation switch recall (09s09) was performed. *tr