We found the following complaints for FORD WINDSTAR (1999)
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Abs and traction control lights come on and will not clear with a scan tool. There are 11 codes showing, all to do with abs/traction control. Normal braking seems fine, not sure what will happen witha skid or loss of traction in ice or snow. I am told there is a recall on the brake system on this van. Do i need to be concerned about these warning lights?
My abs light started to flash and is now on constant,my brakes work but not the greatest. My air bag light will start to flash and then come on constant once the vehicle is shut off and restarted the light usually stays off but will do this at random. I have had on several occasions where i hear a popping noise in the front end while making turns. We have replaced most of the front end and still have the issue. I also have a problem with it idling real fast then down to nothing it bucks and sputters when plugged into a computer it says the vehicle runs lean so we replaced the o2 sensors and things and it did not help. I do not feel safe driving my vehicle at all most of the time however i need to get to and from work and the scary part is i have to haul my children and the elderly person i care for around it . Very disappointed ford[xx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When the vehicle was parked, the middle row side air bag deployed and particles from the bag caused injuries to the child occupant.
While drivingcruise control would not work.airbag light came on an offonce every three weeks.also, locks started to lock and unlock by themselves. Headlights were flickering off and on. Finally, thenhornfailed. Consumer replaced horn, and horn still did not work. Consumer felt problems may have been related toclock spring.please provide any further information.consumer wrote in saying the name and address belongs to her, however the vehicle is not hers, nor is any of the information along with it.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving 45 mph, the contact rear ended a parked vehicle.the air bags failed to deploy.the passenger sustained blunt force trauma to the chest and abdomen.the contact sustained a dislocated hip on her right side and bruising from the seat belt on her left shoulder and chest area.the vehicle was destroyed.a police report was filed.her attorney advised her not to communicate with ford.the current and failure mileages were 69,000.
The consumer stated the vehicle rolled off a hill, went across the highway into a field there was damage to the drivers door and the muffler. The second time the incident happened the vehicle was in the consumers driveway and crashed into a tree, the vehicle sustained damaged to the fender. In both cases the consumer stated the air bags did not deploy.the steering wheel never locked on the vehicle as well.
1999 ford windstar lx. Consumer writes in regards to bracket recall that was not honored for vehicle. *ldthe consumer stated the airbag did not deploy. The consumer stated the manufacturer agreed to have the vehicle repaired.
When it rains srs light illuminates while driving, causingairbags to be inoperable. Dealer has inspectedvehicle.
Consumer states that she lost control of her vehicle after the steering went out.she indicated that his was not the first time.the first time this occurred the vehicle was repaired by the dealer.now it has gone out again causing her to hit a wall in the garage.the vehicle started pulling to the left and the consumer could not bring it back.the air bags did not deploy.the dealer claimed they repaired the vehicle but the invoice didn't state what was replaced.
While driving at 30 mph consumer's vehicle was hit from the side. Upon impact,air bags did not deploy. Driver was injured.
Vehicle hasexperienced a problem with activating the horn when needed.dealer notified, and informed consumer that all 99 models have the same design andmeetfmvss specifications.the problem was dueto air bag in horn and fixing it is presently not possible.
Avoid the deer and slid off road and hit a trees.the air bags on both sides did not release.the speed that this happen was at 40mph.the vehiclehas $8600 damage to it.the seatbelt was being used, but the air bags i believe should of still worked.
Drivers side under seat airbag impact sensor was not mounted firmly to floor.it was just dangling from the wiring harness, effectively disabling the airbags.dealer looked at seat pedestal and determined that the wrong seat mount was installed at the factory.dealer is installing the correct seat mount.i am not convinced that the passenger side airbag wiring has been done correctly either.
Consumer was driving at 30 mph and hit another vehicle head-on, anddriver's side air bag didn't deploy.
My 1999 ford windstar was involved in a crash where the front of my van hit another car.front end damage was fairly extensive, it was a fender bender.my airbags did not deploy as i would have expected.is there a problem with the airbag deployment on these vans?
While consumer was traveling about 55 mphanother vehicle veered into his vehicle and rearended him. He drove towards the shoulder,andfrontal airbag didn't deploy.
The van was struck in the front -- totaling it.neither air bag deployed.
When parked on a hill, the vehicle rolledback.when the vehicle rolled, it went a big field and caused damage to the drivers door and muffler. The second incident, the vehicle was sitting in the consumers driveway on a little hill when it rolled and hit a tree and caused damage to the fender and bumper. The consumer stated when both accidents happened the air bags never deployed. Also the steering wheel never locked.
While traveling 50 mph lost control of vehicle. As aresult of an accident air bags didnot deploy, hit vank head on and the whole front end and bumper completly came off..et.
Consumer's air bag did not deploy when she hit avehicle in front of her.
While driving at highway speed of 70-72 mph, both air bags depolyed after running over a piece of tire tread. Dealer and manfacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumerwas traveling about 55mph when another vehicle hit consumer's vehiclehead-on, and driver's airbag didn't go off.
The van was struck in the front -- totaling it.neither air bag deployed.
Consumer was involved in a 20 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown.please give any further details.
A multiple of times (approx 4) have taken my ford windstar into the dealer to have the air bag system malfunction repaired. The problem still exists with the airbag light on the dashboard continuing to glow. I can't remember the first incident when i took it into future ford of roseville but it has been at least 4 years ago.
The air bag light came on and remained on. Consumer will make contact with the dealer and manufacturer to determine the cause.
Dt*: the contact stated while seated in the driver seat with the vehicle turned off and the key in the ignition, the side air bag deployed without warning.the contact incurred muscular back injuries.the manufacturer was notified.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem. Updated 01/19/07.
Dt*: the contact stated when theengine was started immediately the driver's side air bag deployed without cause or warning. Injuries were sustained. The vehicle is parked because the contact is afraid to drive the vehicle to the dealership.updated 2/28/2006 -
Consumer was involved in a head-on collision, impact speed over 40 mph in which neither driver's side nor passenger side air bagsdeployed,causing injuries to three occupants ofvehicle.
The reverse sensing system at the present time is inoperative.it has been back to ford 5 or 6 times for repair. It seems to fail after a heavy rain. I was involved in an accident 1 time when i was backing out of a parking space and backed into a vehicle that was passing behind me which i didn't see. There has been several other times when i relied on the sensor to warn me if someone was walking behind the van especially someone that is short, i'm unable to see and depended on the reverse sensor to warn me. Each time i went back to the dealer until the warranty ran out to have it repaired. The repair dept told me that it is poorly designed. As soon as the wires to the system got wet it would fail. They changed the harness and it would work until it got wet.
The graco infant car seat/carrier, model# 8458 hh, will not attach safely to the car seat base when the upper position shoulder strap locations are used to secure the infant.when the upper shoulder strap location slots are used, the straps are joined by a metal juntion to the tightening strap, forming a "y".because the shoulder straps are too short, even when used with a small infant (<13 lbs) and without bulky clothing, this junction piece and the "y" formed by the two shoulder straps and the tightening strap interfere with the main latch mechanism to the car seat base.the result is that the car seat can appear to be located in the seat base properly, but unlatched.furthermore, due to the interference of the straps and the latch mechanism, the shoulder straps become displaced to one side of the latch housing/protrusion underneath the car seat.this results in uneven tension on the shoulder straps securing the child in the seat -- i.e., one shoulder strap is tight while the other is loose.the model of the graco infant car seat is 8458 hh, serial # is mm0519990643, manufacture date: 05199, shoulder straps number f12217, lot id 175191-02, 263630, apr 99 (as shown on the tag).i contacted graco at their cusomter assistance phone number (888 224-6549) on 10/25/99.the graco representative informed me that they were "aware of this problem" and they believed they were "working on it"but she had no information on whether or not a service/replacement part(s) would be made available and when graco might have further information regarding this safety problem.this is completely unacceptable!our newborn son is approximately 2-1/2 months old, and this problem has rendered the infant car seat unsafe and useless.even if the car seat is used without the base to avoid the latch interference problem, the straps will not fit evenly on the child and will not have enough length to accommodate the child during winter months with bulky clothes or as he gets larger!
The plastic seam where the back and seat portion of the child car seat broke.therefore, the back can just flop frontwards and backwards.our other seat (same model) shows stress at the same seam (plastic is a lighter shade of grey).the seats were purchased a year ago, have not been in a wreck or abused.i will contact fisher price tomorrow by phone.
1999 ford windstar. Last week of july/2009, had ford dealer replaced front rotors & pads + rear shoes & machined rear drums. Within 1st week after brakes job abs light began cycling on & off. After the 4th week, the abs light stayed solid. Cruise control is also not functioning. Ford dealer says might have to replace abs control module. Read somewhere that controls of these two components might be affectedby brake fluid leaking from master cylinder into a switch thereafter moisture will accumulate in the switch causing a short blowing fuse #10. Also read that this brake fluid leakage might lead to a fire subsequently. Repairs have been quoted to be high. Will repair once have sufficient money saved.
I was driving my car when the wires behind the motor started a fire, no repairs were done.
My van was barely out of warranty when the o/d off light began flashing and the check engine light came on. The ford dealer told me that the check engine light was a result of a broken sensor weld on my intake manifold to the tune of approx. $900. They also stated that the o/d off light meant that the entire transmission needed replaced to the tune of $2,700. All this for being 1 month and 500 miles out of warranty. Plus, i see that many people with ford windstars are experiencing the same thing at 35,000 miles and 70,000 (twice) so i see that i will undoubtedly have something to look forward to when the warranty runs out on the transmission... Almost like the darned thing is deliberately designed to create a huge repair bill the moment it is out of warranty.
Loss of brake fluid, brake light on after service,brake light red, 15 amp fuse blowing out, smoke coming from under the hood or from engine compartment,speedometer and odometer stopped working, cruise control will not activate or deactivates without warning, abs warning light is on.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated the speedometer, odometer, air conditioner and heating unit failed. The air bag warning light remained illuminates and would not shut off. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing to determine the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileages were unknown.
The windstar was parked in our driveway outside. Engine cold and turned off. Our son saw smoke outside coming from the engine compartment. We raised the hood carefully and put fire out with fire ext. And garden hose. Fire was under the brake master cylinder on the drivers side engine compartment. Wiring harness burned and other components by speed control deactivation switch catching fire. We had this switch replaced in a ford recall, but appears the repair was done incorrectly (fuse installed on wrong side of wiring harness, allowing the switch to remain hot). So fortunate that the car was not parked in the garage, for i would not be writing this review today!
The driver's window did not roll down by using the switch due to an electrical short.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the entire instrument panel illuminated and then turned dark. Afterwards, the vehicle failed to start. Klaben ford lincoln of warren, inc (i3853 youngstown rd se, warren, oh 44484, (888) 428-3823) stated that the anti-theft system may have prevented the vehicle from starting and affected the electrical system. The contact was informed to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 82,000.
Too make a long story short.i had about three recall on my ford windstar and now my whole van shut down on me.my computer i guess got it on auto theft lock and i can't even turn over now.it's just sitting in my parking lot just helpless.i have another recall but i cant take it to the ford dealership because i cant turn over.oh yea.it kept cutting off while im driving,don't let me stop at a light it will cut off on me there alot.it does that alot.i bought it from a car lot but he doesn't want to do anything about it.so i lost out of my money.when i turn it also cut off.
I have had a lot of electrical problems with my 1999 windstar se.the inside fan goes on when opening/closing doors, lights flicker off and on, for no apparent reason, my master cylinder leaks and i have had abs problems. We've replaced the rack and pinion three times. I love my van, but it has a lot of problems. The horn only works on occasion which caused me to be backed into!
1999 ford windstar- all the instruments like 'odometer', rpm, fuel gauge, engine heat in the instrument panel malfunction.they sometimes randomly go up down, sometimes go to zero and look like dead.
Erratic behavior of the instrument cluster. All of the gauges;e.g, the speedometer and rpm gauges jump rapidly from 0 mph all the way as far as it will go, the gas gage jumps rapidly from empty to full and back again, temp from cold to hot etc. This happens often and then resumes normal activity again for a uncertain time. It;s really frightening when occurring. The ford dealer here, yukon ok, states the only cure is to replace the whole thing at a ridiculous cost of $ 632.00. The problem started in april of 2011 and continues today. We try not to drive it when this is going on.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar sel.the contact was driving 50 mph when he noticed that the instrument cluster and all the gauges where fluctuating back and forth including the speedometer, fuel and temperature gauges. He stated that the failure was intermittent and persisted for eight months.on occasion, the contact could correct the failure by striking the dashboard with force. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the contact was advised that the abs electronic stability module unit would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised by an authorized dealer that there were no recalls for the vehicle.the failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 79,119.
I opened electronic sliding driver side door on my 1999 ford windstar van to load the car for a weekend trip.i kneeled in the door opening to position things in the back seat.without warning the door began to shut on its own.before i could jump out of the car, it had my calves stuck in the door.it did not automatically open as i was informed it should have when it hit my legs.my daughter was able to pull the door open and allow me to escape.my right calfwas injured, though it did not break the skin, i have a large bruise from the doors impact approx. 2 inches high and 4 inches long.i took my car to the dealership (ted britt ford in fairfax virginia) where i purchased my van and carry an extended warranty.they have had my car in for numerous repairs, all related to the doors malfunctioning or other electrical problems.this is the first time there was an injury due to the door failure.my car is currently still in the shop for this malfunction.**about the number of failures listed below:i am uncertain if i should indicate one failure which resulted in an injurry or the multiple failures of the doors opening, refusing to open, or refusing to close that proceeded this last incident.i wll indicate one failure, meaning this last one.please call or email if i should indicate all the door failures we have incountered to date. **i am also a bit concerned as the repair department at ted britt ford in fairfax, where my van is regularly serviced, indicated that he believes it would have been impossible for the door to shut without my having done something to cause it.i am absolutely certain i could not have accidentally close the door. I am concerned they may not check out this problem adequately and just decide it was operator error.i reminded them of the multiple other door failures and electrical problems.i also let them know the lights in the van (that come on when you open a door), go on and off when i go over bumps as i am driving.
Abs dash light comes on randomly ,, seems more frequent when weather is hot. Abs does not work when light is on... But does work when the warning light is not on. ... Diagnostic fault = c1185 ... Rear brakes replaced, fault code cleared ... Error and warning light returned within 30 seconds after pick-up from ford service.
1999 ford windstar: the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) has leaked an excessive amount of brake fluid. The fluid accumulates on the power connectors for the abs brake system which are powered by fuses 101 and 102 and are both 40 amp. The cruise control has failed and we are fearful that this leaking brake fluid will causea fire.
My vehicle was running (while parked) and quit.the lights were still on, the radio still worked, and the heater was still blowing.the ignition key was off and out.i had to unhook the battery to shut the three off.replaced: ignition switch, pcm, control module under the dash and nothing has changed the outcome.this is a 1999 ford windstar.
99 ford windstar has been having numerous battery problems in the last 6 months.went through 3 batteries and 1 alternator.took to ford dealership who couldn't find a problem.told me there were no recalls for speed control deactivation switch.my 99 windstar was not included in this recall.turns out car died today on major highwaywith electrical problem.burning smell under hood. I am complaining because i deliberately asked about the speed control deactivation switch recall 2 weeks ago at ford dealership and was told by dominick that my car was not included in that recall.on oct. 13 2009 my car was included in that recall.my abs light has been on for ages...my car has not been at ford dealership since oct 13 2009 so i know the recall was not previously performed.the dealer is courtesy ford in sanford florida...the car was towed to that location.it is sunday so the dealership is closed....
Abs light on/off intermittently. Module replaced by ford dealer twice. Light still keeps coming on.
I took my 1999 ford windstar in for recall work . They just put in a fuse link. Since then my speedometer and tech have been going wild and i am getting and my abs light always comes on. My cruise control don't work right either among other issues like lean codes!
I purchased a 1999 ford windstar a few months ago. I have had nothing but problems with it. In fact, i have spent more than half of what i paid for the vehicle in repairs in only 2 months.the reason for my complaint is that the most recent repairs have involved items that i feel are extreme safety concerns. 1- the power doors on my vehicle to not lock/unlock properly, making it unable to open the sliding doors.this was looked at by the ford mechanic today. I was told that the door latches were bad and were "burning up" the door lock actuators. I'm not sure if this is the reason, but also lately, my door ajar light comes on my dash and the interior lights are coming on intermittently while driving. I have 3 children, two of them in car seats and unable to get them selves out of a car. I am concerned that if something were to happen such as an accident or an emergency situation that i would not be able to get my children out of the vehicle. I am paying to have this repaired at the tune of around $1,000.00 which i think is a real rip off, due to fords poorly manufactured vehicle. 2. My brake light stopped working on the left side of my van. I changed the bulb and tested it, and did not fix the problem. I then noticed that my rear tail light is now not working. I had this checked out by the mechanic today, and was told it is the rear electronic control module which is going to cost me nearly $600 to fix. I'm not sure what would cause such a thing to fail, but this is definitely a safety concern, where lights come into play. I could have been rear ended due to this malfunction. I'm beginning to wonder if ford is in the auto making/selling business, or the service business. It appears to me that they are poorly manufacturing vehicles only providing job security for the mechanics. Please investigate this situation. Any help in remedying this and getting ford to pay for their mistakes would be greatly appreciated.
Van is jumping at stop light with brake on, startedmaking a clunking sound around 55 (unknown) power windows stopped working on right side. Only 92000 miles on van everything going wrong at once. Van feels unsafe. Do not have enough money to replace. Is there any recalls for this stuff? knockingnoise in rear.
For the past year, i have had the following issues with my1999 ford windstar:1. Abs light come on and off...now stays on2. Red emergency brake light comes on.3. Interior lights and locks work without pressing a switch.in last month:speedometer and odometer stopped workinga/c stopped at same timethese issues seem to be a common problem with this car......what can your agency do to make ford correct this situation since the mechanics don't have any idea about an economical solution. Thank you.
Was driving 40 mph, the right side sliding door caught on fire. The driver managed to pull to the side of road and got out the of vehicle. Another vehicle was passing by and stopped to extinguish the fire . The vehicle was towed to the dealership, but the mechanic was unable to resolve the problem with the sliding doors. The fire dept believed the door lock motor caused the fire.
Ongoing failure of fuse that controls the speedometer/ac and abs. Leak from under master break cylinder onto switch. Fixed by repair shop. 1999 ford windstar.
Speedometer, odometer, air conditioning, cruise control quit working. ( approximately late february 2009) brake light constantly lit.rear passenger compartment fan constantly on when heat/ac engaged.#10 fuse blown.fix was on 3/25/09---brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2b264) and plug and fuse #10 replaced.some leakage of brake fluid with corrosion evident to mechanic, although minimal wire damage noted.mechanic believes that fluid had just recently started leaking.
Intermittent abs light coming on and no cruise control functionality.
Replaced wiring on fuse block,replaced high pressure switch twice,abs traction control light keeps going on dash,driver brake light don't work,dealer said itis the rear brake module. I hope this is going to recall on all these cars that are having the same issue. I hope to here back from someone on all these issues with my ford windstar 1999. I had called the dealer on my brake module and they are having a had time getting a part,i had called the dealer on 3/20/09 and called them on 3/24/09 and i haven't heard from the dealer on what this is going to cost for the part and labor. Hope to here from someone soon.
We purchased a 1999 ford windstar in september of 2002. The dash lights, especially the odometer and radio blink.they will dim and brighten, dim and brighten.there is no specific pattern.it is a random thing.it's almost like there is a short in the wiring or something. The incident date below is today, but this has been happening for months.i have been checking recalls religiously to see if this was one of them.also there is rust under the driver's seat.the carfax report did not show any water damage to this vehicle.it almost appears like this piece did not get painted.
Smoking from under hood, leaking fluid, non-working speedometer, odometer, gas sensor, and oil sensor. Flickering dome lights while driving. Scds is under recall, but the fluid that was leaking from this malfunctioning sensor has caused all sorts of issues. Fluid leaked on to abs box and the wires causing shorts and blown fuses. All damage has been said to stem from the original recall, but the recall doesn't cover the full damage that has been caused by the faulty scds's.
My 1999 ford windstar has an issue with fuse #10 blowing which affects thespeedometer (does not work) as well as a/c which only blows hot air. The abs brake light stays on and much more instrumentation is inoperable including cruise control. This first happened while on a highway in colorado. My husband and i pulled over and checked the manual. We replaced fuse #10 and all worked fine for a couple of months. Then the fuse began blowing each time i turned on the car. We bought several extra fuses as we were getting ready to drive to our new home in arizona. This was july 11, 2008. The car ran for 12 hours on a new fuse with no problem. We stopped and rested for three hours and continued our road trip on july 12th. The fuse blew when i started the car and several new fuses never got it to work again. I had to drive the last leg (four hours) of my trip with no a/c (desert climate) and worst of all no knowledge of how fast i was going. That was scary. I took the car to a mechanic in tucson, az and they told me i had some recall issues and that i should go to a ford dealership. I looked up recalls and found a website with ford windstar owners who havesimilar issues. Apparently, there is currently no recall for them at this time. They state it is under investigation. I hope so as i spent $1300.00 on a/c and heater problems last winter. My van has 115,000 miles on it and i need it to last me long enough until i get a new job in arizona. It is unsafe to drive at this time. Thank you.
Abslight is on continuously. Overdrive jumping in and out of gear after driving it 30 minutes or more. I read the recall and safety report that brake fluid leaks on the abs switch connected to the master cylinder which can cause a catastrophic fire. I didn't receive anything in the mail from ford on my vehicle on this problem as of yet. Also the coolant line that ran under port injection was welded leaking water where it connects to the thermostat housing.
I never knew about ford's recalls until last march. Before calling ford i did research and found numerous people have the same problems as me. Mine started in 2012 when out of the blue the front windows would no longer open. Next when you tried to put the heat on in the rear there was strange noise and now i'm to afraid to use it. The past 3 yrs the gauges go haywire. Sometimes if you hit the dash it'll stop but locks up and you don't know what your speed is. If i leave it alone sometimes it will stop on it's own but locks up to wherever it stops at. On numerous occasions the abs light will come on. For over 2 yrs now the check engine light has been on. I had it checked & was told it was the o2 sensors for which i replaced, 3 days later the engine light came back on again they said it was the o2 sensors. In the past 2 1/2 yrs i've had to replace the battery because while driving the battery light will come on. If i accelerate it goes off but nobody knows why the battery keeps dying. Some say its an electrical problem draining the battery. The interior lights will come on for no reason so i had them removed as i thought it might be draining the battery. Last summer out of the blue the a/c started making a noise and just quit just like a month ago i heard this clicking noise only to find out i had no heat. I spoke to ford about the gauges, the electrical problems, the a/c and some of the other issues and their response was it wasn't on their recall list and would only fix the rear axle, cruise control and the front if there was anything wrong. When i mentioned all the info i found on nhtsa's site about this vehicle i was told they have no control over what is fixed. I am disabled and am living in a place for the homeless & with all these problems how does ford expect me to fix their defects? every time i have to drive which isn't often i pray i make it to & from safely.
Abs dash light is always on and there is no abs function onice.brakes function okay otherwise. The loss of the abs feature is troubling as i have to drive on the interstate as well as rural roads which don't get cleared quickly in the winter.local ford service writer indicated approximately $99.00 to hook up to tester with no guarantee of repair, just cancellation of the code!!!i have run into numerous problems with faulty ford connectors, (cruise control malfunction, fuel gauge giving incorrect reading, running out of gas with gauge showing 1/4 tank, requiring a tow!).
Abs module system failure and electrical fire due to pressure switch leak.according to ford, 1999 model yearwindstar is not part of recall but my vehicle exhibited the same failure as other model years as listed on the www.fordwindstarrecallinfo.com website.
1999 ford windstar faulty brake pressure switch for cruise control needed to be replaced. From the website, ford windstar recall: many owners of these popular vans have encountered any of the following problems. Ford has not taken action to solve these critical problems yet.
The antilock brakes light stays on,and abs does not work. Ford did recall related to the brakes fluid causing a fire, now the cruise control does not work.abs is a safety issue . This is a manufacturer defect and should be corrected. Please don't wait until more people die. Recall this shabby workmanship.
Abs warning light keep coming on. It will go off for a while then come back on. Goodyear said i probably need new computer chip that the abs one was defective.
Our 1999 windstars idling while stationary in park or with brake depressed would become erratic and stall, with brakes depressed we would have to put vehicle in n to try to keep rpms up, vehicle stall when started to warm up then start up after turning key off then back on then the fuel pump went out we had to get the whole fuel system minus the gas tank replaced(pump, filter,sending unit) but when it was repaired we didnt get the fuel gage back and the mechanic couldnt find why.then we had static coming thru the speakers while vehicle was off and continued while driving and just stopped as soon as started, then our battery was constantly dead we had just bought a new battery so we had to unhook and hook up the cables everytime we drove or battery would die .then the interior lamps would not go off at times we had to make sure they were off on the dial at all times they would sometimes come on while we were driving and not go off.then we started having brake problems from the abs sensor to excessive fluid loss and pads(twice within a couple months) and drums needing completely repaired brake lights that wouldnt go off except when vehicle was turned off abs sensor flashing/staying on, we had problems starting vehicle but when we took it in starter, alternator, battery were fine it would take 30 mins or more to get vehicle to start but it would crank over, one day it stalled and wouldnt start we took it in and were told the fp(9 mos old) and pcm fuse was blowing. We had the fuel pump replaced but was still pulling 16 amps it ran for about 60 miles and died. New fuse and while driving guages went haywire,van died,while filling with brown smoke my son and i were in it both have asthma and dr said to keep him home til he felt better(he was complainig of being tired and sick )all mechanics agrred it was wiring but couldnt find bad wires, missing grounds anywhere in the vehicle obdii didnt help. Property damage is loss of vehicle, inside ruined window couldnt be put up.
Rem module repair - $ 690.
In march, 2007, the transmission in my 1999 ford windstar died at 106,653 miles. I paid $2,985.91 to have the transmission replaced at the local ford dealership in lebanon, oregon.in may of 2012, at 174,000 miles, i started having problems with the transmission again. The first repair shop i took it to told me the transmission was dead and that i needed to replace it.the second repair shop i took it to told me that the computer chip was bad and that it had probably damaged the transmission.i was told that i could replace the computer chip and see how long the transmission would last before it totally died.
I start my 99 ford windstarwith my wife inside the vehicle and my two daugthers and my son when i saw smoke comming true the hood then i open the hood and my surprise was the brake pressure differential deactivation switch on fire i was so scared then i just take my kids and wife out of the vehicle and comback to stop the fire thanks god i havefire extinguisher close but we have to stop this from happening to someone else.
We recently purchased a used 1999 ford windstar sel minivan. We took it to an auto shop to have an oil change, and air filters replaced. Upon returning home that evening, we noticed and smelled smoke from underneath the hood. When we went to look at it, we found white smoke coming up from behind the air filter and in front of the master brake cylinder. We thought that some fluids had been spilt and were simply burning off. When we went to drive it later that evening, the entire inside of the vehicle went dark. All of the interior lights, the odometer, speedometer, computer station, radio, climate control, windows, door locks, a/c, instrument panel, cruise control, and turn signals stopped working. We made it home safely as the head and tail lights were still working.upon inspection the following day, we found that the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) developed a leak. It had been leaking for some time and had literally eaten away the electrical plug. The wires had beeneaten through as well and had crossed and caused the short.
Abs light is on, cruise control stopped working suddenly, three of the windows stopped working suddenly.power locks stopped working also.
Abs light comes on and goes off as one drives. It stays on when it is hot outside but does not when it stays cold outside. When light is on there is no abs brakes. One would think there is a short in the system or a ground issue.
This was my mothers . Now mine the speed odometer just goes every where sometimes it doesn't move at all. And it does it does show the right speed all the instrument panel does the same . And when that started the windows stop working too. Any more nor the radio. They said its a main control molecule. I just don't know i got a ticket cause it said i was going 89 in 65 wow.. Help
While driving through standing water, the vehicle shut off.the vehicle was currently being seen at the dealers. No diagnose has been given at this time.provide further details.
1999 ford windstar abs electronic control module failure.abs warning light in dash has become illuminated and diagnostic codes indicate abs ecm relay failure. Failure is due to a poor design, and poor materials choice in the construction of the anti-lock brake system electronic control module. Module failure effects the traction control system and results in unexpected, random braking of the vehicle.removal of fuses of circuits 101 and 102, de-energize abs system and traction control and makes the vehicle operable again, without abs brakes or traction control.
Cruise control went out 12/2008.then on 1/31/09, the speedomter & odometer quit working and the abs warning light appeared on the dashboard.taken to ford garage to fix the problems
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the cruise control, speedometer, odometer, tacometer and the fuel gauge were inoperable. The contact also stated that the anti lock braking light was constantly illuminated. In addition, the contact had to replace the brake fluid numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to have the failures diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 40,000.
On the windstar the abs relay shorts out putting a small hole in the unit and leaks brake fluid. I have met other windstar owners and this has happened on a lot of them. It cost me over $200 to fix at the dealer and was told this is a problem on ford trucks and was recalled on them but not the vans yet.
Just about everything that can go wrong with a car, i've experienced it as the owner of this 1999 ford windstar lx.i've had transmission work done, brake work, replaced tires (twice in 2 years), replace the battery and the starter.i came to this site because the car wouldn't start, wouldn't take a jump, wouldn't make a sound.i called to have it towed and the gentleman jiggled the keyin the ignition and the car started.a few days later the same thing happened again.this time no one could start it.testing the battery and primary parts for starting the car proved that these parts were all functioning normal.a few hours and $127.00 later (not including the cost of towing the vehicle) i'm told the problem is with the anti-theft device.it is broken and needs to be replaced to the tune of about $900.00 with a 90-day warranty.recommendations to me were to get rid of the car."this particular part in all ford vehicles is poorly built."i haven't decided what i'm going to do at this point, however, i feel pretty sure my decision will not involve staying with ford.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted white smoke and caught on fire. There were no injuries as a result of the fire however, the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was inspected and the failure was located at the wiring harness and the abs pump module, which was leaking brake fluid. The failure caused the wiring harness to become burned.the failure and the current mileage was 86,037.
Starting about a year ago, the speedometer, rpm meter swings around.odometer light doesn't come on when you start the car and little while later odometer light comes on.fuel guage also shows incorrect amount of fuel.i think the whole odometer control panel is non-functional.
Abs light came on continually for the last 6000 miles.brought the vehicle to ford in plainville, ct and they told me there was no recall and the cost was to include a new computer for an unreasonable dollar amount.still not corrected and i understand that the abs system is not working.have checked other owners and they have the same problem.also have a cruise control system that is not working.have been told that i need a new harness for a cost of over #300.still not activated.
Multiple abs light problems. Most recent fixed by replacing brake switch and harness. Structural problems had caused shorted fuse which knocked out speedometer, heater and cruise control. This bill was $336.86, and it's the fourth time we've had abs-related problems. Recall needed!
The contact owns 1999 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the interior dome lights remained in the on position. The contact made several attempts to turn them off; however, the automatic door locks also failed to lock immediately upon activation of the ignition. The brake and anti-lock brake system warning lights illuminated on the dashboard until the engine was turned off. In addition, the radio would not function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times for the same failure, and they were unable to detect the problem. The failure mileage and vin were unavailable.
The abs light comes on when the car has been running for over 30 minutes.received following codes.c1185c1194c1198c1210c1214c1242c1246c1250c1254.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the rear passenger's side door was smoking. The contact assumed that he door was smoking due to an electrical failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.
2 weeks ago, my family and i had made a trip to the dallas texas area. A few days into the vacation we had gone to church. Well, when we had left church, i noticed that the speedometer, the air conditioning system were not working. I also noticed that the abs was on. My father-in-law suggested that there was a fuse problem that made the ac stop working. We looked the fuses over and replaced the burnt ones according to the manual. The problem still persisted until we had left texas. On the way back home, (we were in oklahoma at the time) we had stopped at a gas station to fuel up. Leaving the gas station onto the highway our dash lights went out completely (it was around 5 am). So i pulled over to see what the problem was, by this time the hood of the van was blowing out faint smoke. We looked under the driver's side and seen there was a fire. My wife and i immediately got our 3 kids out of the van and into our parent's car, while my father-in-law doused the flames. Thank god we had road side assistance that towed us to the nearest autozone. We were shocked as to what exactly had happened. After replacing some more fuses, we got it up and running long enough to make it home. The speedometer still does not function properly and the abs light is still on. During that time we noticed that the connection under the master cylinder that housed the abs module had completely melted and had started the fire. I went on the internet to see if anyone else had the same problem. It seems to me that this has been a big issue with 1995-2003 windstar models. I have owned this vehicle for approximately 10 months and have not had any problems except for this. Like i have stated before, i have 3 babies that could have been harmed or killed by a faulty design on this vehicle. I would like to know what could be done about this issue. I do not have the money at this time to have it repaired to insure that it wont happen again. The vehicle is drivable but does not have ac/heat/ or abs.
First: while traveling 70 mph on an interstate in nc our van died. After safely pulling over, crossing 3 lanes of traffic, we had the van towed home to va and the mechanic said he changes 7-8 transmissions a week in ford windstar vans. We had fallen victim to this. We still have problems with the o/d light coming on and having to add transmission fluid frequently. Second: our van interior and exterior lights dim and blink at random. The alert will also come on saying one of the doors is ajar leaving the interior lights on and doors unlocked. It will randomly change doors while driving. Now the rear turning lights do not flash, the locks do not work, the interior and back exterior lights do not go out even with the key off and out. There will be random beeping and buzzing noises. The rear heat/air turns off and on at random even with the controls in the off position. There is a clicking under the dash when the rear heat or air is running. On inspection the mechanic found the alarm wires under the dash bare, unhooked, and exposed. He taped these hoping it would solve the problem. It has not. The local ford dealer is not reputable. It is a well known fact in the community that they break something else while fixing another to ensure a return visit. We have to travel 45-60 minutes to another dealer and they are so busy because they have to provide service for a large rural area. Ford has never acknowledged phone calls or letters sent to them. We feel stuck with a lemon!
On december 17, 2009 we took our 1999 ford windstar in to the cerritos ford dealership in ca.we received a letter from ford that our vehicle was being recalled (recall # 09s09) and as it turned out the van was leaking and they replaced the leaking switch and harness.before the work was even done, i told them that we were concerned about the abs light that was onour dashboard.the recall summary states that the "with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary.repairs will be completed free of charge."on our invoice, the dealership failed to note our concern regarding the abs and never stated whether or not they inspected the abs control module connector.although i am aware that there could be other factors causing the abs light to show up, i am deeply concerned that the recall was not fully completed.i am aware that the issues we are having could result in a car fire.i just want confirmation that the inspection was done and if the connector needs to be repaired, that ford takes care of it with no out-of-pocket from me.i have contacted both the service manager at cerritos & ford co. Directly.i was told the recall was completed although they cannot say whether or not the inspection of the abs control module connector was performed.they said i could pay for an expensive diagnostic test through the dealership where they could determine if there are issues with the abs that were a result of fraud or poor workmanship.either way, all of this will cost me a lot of money for something i asked to have taken care of at the time i brought the van in for the recall.i'm really frustrated and concerned about this as well as other issues pertaining to this van that i believe are recall related.our tail-lights won't work despite new bulbs, our brakes sometimes sputter and don't always stop immediately.we've had 4 close calls related to our brakes and i wonder how much of this is recall-related.
After purchasing van, not even one month later all lights started to turn onengine, abs now n andits a rear light on gauge panel also we are in the middle of trying to get decent price for the freeze plug whichalso needs to be replaced because there is a leak of coolant from the bottom of van. Other wise its ok to drive. One i thing i didn't mention is the seat its struck it wont move back or forward with the electrical button.
We have a 1999 ford windstar, abs light on, doors wont unlock, odometer doesn't work, now blinkers are not blinking lights will not turn off,had to unhook the battery.what are our options.we have an electrical mess.
Abs and trac failure lights come on, windows won't go up and down, cruise control cuts in and out and the check engine light flashes when cruise is on. Ford refuses to deal with this situation and stand by their product.
Abs light on, speedometer/odometer do not work, leak from master cylinder visible on connectors below it.
Dancing speedometer needle, and other gauges in the cluster while in motion.can also malfunction while the vehicle is stationary while the engine is running.
While driving the dash lights illuminated, the heat went on and off, and it gave off a burning smell.*nlm
Electrical problem involving 10 amp fuse for ac, abs, odometer, speed sensor for trans, and several other components.fuse blows constantly.took to dealer 3 times.clockspring replaced - 605.00, speed sensor in trans - 300.00, use of 15 amp fuse on third visit - fuse blew after 7 days.to date, dealer cannot find the source of the problem.it is expensive to replace parts in the hope that they find it, plus the problem remains.are there similar complaints and is there a known fix that the dealer is unaware of?
The vehicle experienced several electrical problems which affected the a/c and heating system.nlm
While driving the electrical system went crazy i had no turning signal no lights the speed odometer levers went back in forth. Very scary when your a mother of three and carrying children in the van.
1999 ford windstar 3.0l 4sp auto. Anti lock brake control module (tested at my expense $70) has gone bad, seems to be a big problem as many people have reported this.i have no odometer, speedometer or anti lock brakes. The engine also shuts off on its own on occasion, don't know if that's related or not. Van runs good otherwise, has 107000 miles on it i think, since the odometer hasn't worked for 3 months.i cant even get a replacement module unless i go to ford and then i have to pay to have it programmed too. Its shameful how much of the gauges are affected.i could live without the antilock, but i need a speedometer, my van is dead in the driveway until i work enough overtime to pay for something that shouldn't have gone out.
Abs light traction control light and battery light oncauseabshcu and ecu bad.
Intermittent problem: problems indicated by on boardmessage center reads "check brake lamps", "check tail lamps" check head lamps" check rear turn lamps", "check front turn lamps", noticed that interior lights will not work, auto locks will not work, key remote will not lock or unlock vehicle or open doors. Get no codes from o b d ii. Scanner. Have replaced battery because it was 6 years old and wasn't putting out proper amps. Thought would solve problem. It didn't. Thought disconnecting battery for 30 min. Would reset computer. Seamed to work a couple of times, however, now believe it was just coincidence. Sometimes when i start the vehicle everything is fine, however while driving, the message reappears and none the above mentioned, no longer work again. This is a driving hazard.
Gauges randomly start swinging all over the place.tachometer jammed into parking indicator and both the tachometer and parking needles are now broken off. It is hard to tell what gear the van is in without counting the clicks.i am going to have the gauge cluster rebuilt.i will do the removal and installation myself to save money.i will also have to install a new shift indicator. This seems to be a very common complaint with this car, and though it is quite old now, it is a safety issue that should be addressed by ford.
I bought a 99 winstarr a few months ago and just recently the instrument cluster started dancing, and there is no power t the radio or the cigarette lighter underneath it. I also sprung a trans leak and fixed it but the car sputters then shuts off and i have to restart it
Van purchased used. Okay at first, then without warning the gauges (speed, fuel, tachometer, temperature) would start jumping wildly or top out and stick at max.happened multiple times. Could sometimes clear by disconnecting andreconnecting battery cables. Have replaced battery twice. Replaced the gauge console. The o/d light (for the transmission)started coming on but does go off when you depress the o/d button - mechanic said that would indicate electrical problem. Now with key in the ignition, won't start but all the gauges jump wildly.you really can't rely on the gauges to be correct - i'm going 120 mph and i'm sitting still!ford did replace the rear axle that was recalled.i don't know what to expect next.is there any recall that i missed on the electrical system or a real fix for this problem?
Abs light comes on intermittently.
After vehicle had been sitting for 20 minutes with the engine turned off, the vehicle caught on fire.dealer had been contacted.*ph the cause was due to an electrical fault on the passenger side of the vehicle where the controls were for the rear a/c.possible recall # 12117. *scc
The brake deactivation switch located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) develops a leaking and "abs" light turn on in the dashboard in my 1999 windstar se van since on sept. 29, 2009, therefore mph is not working on speed-o-meter and mileage gets blank likes "---------".also heat & a/c fan motor is working fine but heat and a/c did not operate as well.cruise control has also quit.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front end of the vehicle.after closer inspection of the vehicle, he noticed that the wiring harness leading to the master cylinder was melted.the failure led to a small fire under the hood.his model was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control).the contact still has possession of the melted wiring harness.the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer to determine the cause of the failure.the failure and current mileages were 162,000. Updated 12/02/08.*ljupdated 12/03/08.
Exterior bulb warning light came onleft rear running light quit operating.electical machanic stated rem module needs to be replace.this unit is vehicle specific and a cost of $300 and has to be programed by dealer for another charge.
The abs and traction control lights go on and off intermittently.turning off vehicle usually resets.they will come back on when driving after a while and many time after hitting a bump.
My battery has been dying due to bad sensors, when i did getit started it became stuck high revving ,the car acceleratedand smashed into the curb in front of me, and the brakes wouldn't work so even when i stepped on the brakes to put in reversethe car went flying into the curb behind me, i finally got the vehicle to a complete stop by pulling up the emergency brake. Then i had the car towed to my house.
Speedometer going haywire, odometer up and down, overdrive flashing,brake light on, abs light on. '99 windstar a complete lemon from 30,000 miles on.in shop at 34000 miles for six weeks.presently smoke from under hood caused by brake pressure deactivation switch.replacing this date.previous quote for repair approximately $600.00. Replacing myself for $21.00.this is obviously a common occurrence, and should be corrected before someone catches on fire.luckily i caught this in time to prevent more serious damage.
Tl - the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while at a stop traffic light, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the air conditioner was leaking and admitting smoke. A private mechanic repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 100,080. The vin was not available. Djr
1999 ford windstar brake, abs brake stays on, cruise control went out, and speedometer/odometer went out.fuse blew and continues to blow.ford has a redesigned brake pressure switch, but will not say it is a recall.
While driving my 1999 winstar the overdrive light came on, so i looked in my rearview mirror and saw smoke comming from under the vehicle.so, i pull over to the side of the road and stop, transmission fluid was leaking out.my winstar van broke down out side of nashville, tn with 70,401 miles on it.the costs at john barker's two rivers ford in nashville was $2017.81.
I own a 1999 ford windstar se - i have had major ongoing electrical issues with it for the past 6 months.i have seen 2 different ford dealerships and 3 different mechanics and no one can relieve the issue.my abs break light keeps coming on and off.when this began, i also began to loose other electrical components one by one, my power windows went out, my power mirrors no longer work, and my dash board needles jump all over the place.i've spent 1,700 in repairs and still this problem remains unsolved.just last month it sat at the ford dealership for 2 weeks for them to still tell me they have no idea how to fix it or what is causing the issue.please help!
My speedometer wasn't reading correctly, possibly 10 to 15 miles an hour off, making it impossible to maintain the correct speed. I wasn't aware of the problem until i got a radar ticket in the mail. I knew what speed i was traveling according to the speedometer and it was different than was indicated. I found a web site which described the problem i was experiencing along with other problems that i was having. These were the speedometer, cruise control sometimes not working then quit altogether, abs light is on, sometimes the brake light would come on then go off, and the air conditioner would sometimes quit working. I thought they were unrelated but after the speeding ticket discovered they were caused by the same problem, a switch connected to the brake master cylinder. I took the measures to fix the problem and the abs light is still on but the other systems work fine now. The ac works, the speedometer works right, the cruise control works, and the brake light went out.
Abs lights been on and off intermittently for a very long time since i've owned this van ford need to fix these.
Electrical system cutting off while driving.
Interior lighting, radio,rear a/c fan will not turn off when vehicle is off and key removed.rear fan continues to run, draining battery.this fault is intermittent and was supposedly resolved by the dealer( place motors , webster ma) replacing the battery last spring 2003.did the dealerships really fix anything?? it cost me a new battery to find out. Chattering of power relays also occurs .similar description as the other complaints for interior lighting and electrical systems. Rear a/c fan was disconnected to stop battery drain. Everything seems to be worse on rainy days.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was abnormally pulling to the right in would sporadically become stuck in park. On a separate occasion the contact was driving 30 mph when the check engine and overdrive warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown repairs were performed yet the failure persisted after the repairs. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times where several unknown repairs were made but to no avail. In addition, the contact stated that the battery was replaced five times and the she was recently made aware of two open recalls on the vehicle; nhtsa campaign id numbers: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). Neither recall repair had yet been performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 127,445 and the approximate current mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.the contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated.he attempted to reset the battery in hopes that it was a defect.two weeks later, smoke was present under the instrument panel.the speedometer, odometer, and air conditioning failed in the vehicle.there were several recalls listed; however, ford stated that his vin was not included in the recalls.currently, there is an open investigation (nhtsa action number pe08035) for the described failure.the failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
Vancaught on fire.
All the gauges on the instrument panel begin erratic behavior. They click back and forth independently. Sometimes they all just stop working, and sometimes they all jump back and forth, but it happens every time i drive the car.
I have a 1999 ford windstar, 3.8l engine. Abs brake light on, no speedometer, no odometer, no air conditioning. Took to a repair shop, they found fuse #10 was blown. Replaced the fuse and smoke started to come up from the master cylinder area, he removed the electrical connection plug for the brake pressure switch located on the bottom of the master cylinder. Thankfully this did not occur while my wife and children in the vehicle, so no one was injured. I have read on the internet of several windstars with this same problem, and believe ford should do something to rectify this problem.
I was having trouble with the dashboard on my 1999 ford windstar last spring. All the gauges would go wacky and the abs light would come on. I took it into the luther ford dealer in fargo, nd and they could not figure it out. Offered to replace front board where the gauges are for no charge i would just pay for the labor. I said no. Went this way all summer and then the rpm needle just quit. This van has given me so much trouble regarding the wiring. I also had to replace the board in the back right panel of the van. And am always replacing light bulbs in the back. Disgusted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i did take it in for the recall. The abs light is off now. Do i have abs???????????i felt they just wanted to get rid of me.
I have been experiencing problems listed in recall numbers 01v261000; 00v351000 and 99v147000, however, my vin # is somehow not eligible for repair at no cost.
1999 ford windstar was observed producing smoke while sitting in the driveway at 7:00am 7/31/08 (the vehicle was last driven around 8:00pm the previous evening). The vehicle was started and driven to a local mechanic who reported the abs unit had burned and apparently smoldered out on its own. The abs unit was disconnected and the mechanic advised to contact a ford dealer to see if the item was under recall due to his personal experience in dealing with these defects. Holman ford (mt. Laurel, nj) service department was contacted and stated there were no recalls on that particular vehicle. Note: roughly 1 month prior to the incident, the cruise control, air conditioner, and other electronic items stopped functioning. The service mechanic observed the cruise control unit appeared burned.
While driving at 45 mph consumer noticed that the vehicle was runningroughly.several seconds later,engine check light came on.vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informedconsumer that the intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced.the intake manifold gasket was sucked into the engine, causing the engine to bind.dealer also made repairs on front end, power steering, electrical system, and tie rod ends.a 4-wheel alignment was also performed by the dealer.*la
Abs light keeps coming on. Replaced all speed sensors and front axle tone rings even rebuild the abs control module. This is costing me allot of money and the abs light still come on even after i have completed all the necessary repairs. Ford needs to recall these windstars to make the necessary repairs for these vehicles.
I have a 1999 ford windstar mini van . My instrument cluster goes crazy all gauges just go up and down uncontrollably.i never know how much gas i have or how fast i am going and my abs brake lite stays on always.and my front lower control arm is bending.
The dashboard gauges, tachometer, speedometer, gas, and temperature go haywire constantly.one time on a hill, i could not put the shift lever in park so that i could assist a handicapped family member out of my vehicle.the tachometer needle was pinned to the right, and the shift indicator couldn't move to the right to engage park.i never knew how much gas i had, the speed i was going, or the running temperature of my vehicle.the check engine light ran constantly even though there was no code showing up in the emission code scanner..$ sets of intake manifold gaskets were installed after i purchased the vehicle.3 by ford, one by another mechanic.i have a cracked rear axle, the van sits at the dealership, and i am worried about the front-end sub-frame.
Not only does my 99 windstar stall and jerk and will not pick up speed properly but the check engine light will not go off and the abs light will come on after i start the van and stay on as well. If i drive over 55 the o/d light flashes. When i take off from a light the o/d light flashes and the van will not pick up speed and then it jerks into gear.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility but the mechanic was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. In addition, the speedometer would fail intermittently. The dealer advised that the vehicle was under recall but the recall did not pertain to the failure the contact was experiencing. The manufacturer was not contacted.the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 156,055.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the gauges on the instrument panel did not function properly. The failure continued to occur on a regular basis and the contact was concerned with the hazard of not knowing how fast he was driving. The vehicle was repaired according to a recall (not listed in the nhtsa database) in march 2010 but the failure continued to occur. The contact called the dealer and stated that they could not assist him. The vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 113,000.updated10/26/10. *ljupdated 10/26/10
When i am driving down the road my gauges will not work but then suddenly work for a few miles and then get stuck in whatever position they happen to be in. Its my fuel, rpm, speed and temp are effected. My abs light is on and my o/d light flashes but only after i have driven ten to fifteen miles. My a/c blows out hot air. Because my gauge was working at the time and said i was going 30mph i believed i was going 30 but i got pulled over by the police which said i was going actually 46mph.
1999 ford windstar.began leaking brake fluid from scds onto transaxle and down firewall.scds has since been replaced under recall.once i became aware of the scds problem i found brake fluid splattered all around the master cylinder area of the engine compartment.concurrent with the leaking fluid, i noticed the abs light would sometimes come on, the speedometer became erratic, the "o/d off" lamp sometimes flashed, the cruise control was often non-functional.all of these things have gotten progressively worse.the abs light now comes on almost instantly, thus i have no anti-lock brakes, an obvious safety issue.the speedometer is always erratic and jumpy, thus it is difficult to tell my actual speed.the cruise control tries to follow the bouncy speedometer, as thus is useless.
99 ford windstar, scds switch replaced,no brake lights, cant get shifter out of park, blower wont shut off with key removed, headlights come on when you shut the door with key removed and switch off. No speedometer or tach.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 65-70 mph when she noticed that all of the instrument cluster needles were fluctuating including the speedometer, fuel level gauge and rpms. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure where the dealer advised that the parts needed for repairs were no longer being manufactured and the cost to repair the instrument cluster was $900. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that they would not be able to assist with the repairs. The failure mileage was unknown and the approximate current mileage was 133,000. Updated 06/01/11*ljupdated 06/02/11
My abs light is on, brake light comes off and on, now my speedometer and the rpm meter are not working...
The speedometer/odometer quit working and abs warning light came on all at about the same time.also, the cruise control had quit working the recent past.we found a website in trying to solve the problem stating that this has been a recall for ford windstars.
Braking distance suddenly increased and abs was not reliable.abs would activate when turning on dry roads.back up radars and traction control also stopped working.speedometer is erratic above 55 mph.
Speedometer and rpm gauges intermittently go 'haywire' - sweeping back and forth for up to 20 seconds at a time.
I have a 1999 ford windstar and my entire dash has gone out except for my airbag light. This includes my speedometer, odometer, my rpms, and my gas gauges.
Power sliding door would intermittently open while driving, or will not open when needed; vehicle been in the dealer shop on six occasions, and problem still occurring.. Consumer also states back seat collasped backwards, also battery dead from shorts in the wiring, light in the inside is on when it should be off , and also doors that may or maynot operate while vehicle is in motion, also getting false signals on instrument panel.
Possible starter failure is making the vehicle difficult to start.nlm
The vehicle's check engine light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the fuel filter.the alternator, right inner cv boot, abs module, and brake master cylinder were replace.
Problem with "pulsating" of both exterior and interior lights when engine is running.in for repairs at dealer on 2-5-99, but not fixed.been told problem is with voltage regulator.invoice of repairs shows 'repaired' wiring at alternator.
I was at a stop light at a major intersection and when the light turned green i heard a loud sound.i tried to accelerate but my car would not move forward.the engine just revved.i thought i ran something over due to the sound so inspected got out to inspect the car.i found nothing.i got back into the car and turned car off and turned back.the car would not drive.i put the car in reverse and managed to get off the road.i had the car towed to the dealership.i was told by the dealer sutton ford in matteson il.that the transmission just broke and would cost me $3000.00.i have had this car less then 2 years.i had an extended warranty that just expired a few months ago.my obd light was on but was told by the dealer it was a sensor.they could turn it off but it wasn't anything major.after reading all the complaints i'm sure it is major. Since purchasing this car, i have had to replace tires at least every six months, major engine repair, alternator repair, as well as spring replacement.overall, i've put more then $3000.00 in repair not including the repair of the transmission i now need.i loved my windstar but i am now discovering that it puts my life endanger to drive it.my two kids were in the car when this happened and i feared someone would hit my car.the worst part about all this is i am unable to get rid of this car as i still am buying this car.i am unable to refinance the difference.i was told to just scarp the car by the dealer and just get another car as i am even more in debt trying to repair the car. I don't want to ruin my credit so there has to be another solution.ihave no inkling how i'm going to manage to get 3000.00 for a new car and pay my bills and find an alternative method.i really would appreciate it if ford would just do the right thing fix my transmission.split the cost. I did damage my car in the mist of all this and just want to be able to drive to work until the car is paid off.
Upon starting vehicle consumer noted the alternator does not turn over which causes a no start condition, consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
There was a short in the alternator, causing a fire, claim 28-3093-207.*jg
The contact 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate and stalled without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Short in the alternator caused vehicle fire, claim 28-3093-207.
Short in the alternator caused vehicle fire, claim 28-3093-207.
There was a short in the alternator, causing a fire, claim 28-3093-207.*jg
The design of the horn button is to small to be seen for emergency use.yh
The horn location is hard to find due to design.yh
It is very difficult to depress the horn pad/button. Dealership is unable to fix due to configuration. *cj
The horn does sound easily when pushing on the center of the steering wheel.often the horn fails to sound.the technicians at my ford dealer said that it is like the other windstars.also the design is dangerous requiring moving the hand from the rim of the steering wheel to the center.if only one hand is available for use, most of the control is lost when attempting to sound the horn.also if the airbag were to deploy, then a dislocated shoulder or broken arm is lilely to result.on the ford taurus the horn can be reliably sounded with a thumb without moving the hand from the outer rim of the wheel.this also leaves the hand and arm out of the way in the event the airbag should deploy.the design of the horn control on the windstar is poor and dangerous.
The horn is very difficult to use when needed due to location. It would fail to work when button is pushed. Taken vehicle to dealer to check & was informed by mechanic no problem with horn.
Horn does not function or needs very high effort. Useless in emergency avoidance. Someone is going to get in an accident if they rely on this horn.
Horn very hard to activate. Very hard to locate "sweet spot" without looking down at steering wheel, causing dangerous situation.
The horn is very hard to blow at times of need. And not really easyaccessible.
The horn is not sensitive enough to activate by pressing, requires excessive effort.yh
Other windstar owners are stopping and asking me if my horn works.apparently many owners of 1999 windstars are experiencing horn failures.it is almost impossible to sound the horn.the demmer ford rep. (phil) said he called the oakville assembly plant and they are aware of the problem.he said a fix might be in the worksin another 90 days--unacceptable!
Horn will only blow ifhorn is hit atdirect center and with a lot of force. Consumer was run off the road by another vehicle since she was unable to locate spot for horn.
Horn is very hard to activate.i see that many people have already filed this complaint, but i don't see any action taken.ford has sold a car with a useless horn, which must be in violation of some safety regulation.
Vehicle hasexperienced a problem with activating the horn when needed.dealer notified, and informed consumer that all 99 models have the same design andmeetfmvss specifications.the problem was dueto air bag in horn and fixing it is presently not possible.
I have been told by the dealership that these problems are identical on all models coming in, including the expedition.the horn does not work and they "cannot fix it."
Horn does not operate properly. Consumer says that the cover is very thick, and may be the cause of the problem. Dealer has been contacted, and they say that the horn works as it was designed.*ml
Horn sensor is extremely difficult to locate in an emergency.
Poor design makes it difficult for consumer to locate the horn button.nlm
Horn functions if correct spot on wheel is hit, but the "sweet spot" is small.more often than not, pressing most areas of the steering wheel does not cause the horn to sound -a major potential problem.
Horn button is difficult to operate.it is also impossible to modulate, resulting in all-or- nothing operation.
Horn is very hard to press, and at night symbol is very difficult to see. Contacted dealer, and dealer noted that problem is normal for a vehicle.
There are two problems with the horn in the 1999 windstar.first, the horn requires extraordinary pressure in order to get it to sound.this is very dangerous in an emergency situation where one needs a quick sounding of the horn.second, a large area of the steering wheel where one would expect to be able to sound the horn does not sound it.specifically, the area most likely pressed in an emergency, the upper portion of the center of the wheel, has no horn action.the part of the wheel to which i am referring is top of the center "hub area"which faces the driver.i took the windstar to campus ford, okemos, michigan.the service department told me that there was nothing they could do because "they all work that way."in my opinion, the horn problem, especially the areas of the steering wheel hub that have no horn action, represent a safety hazard to vehicle owners.
Horn does not work.dealer checked vehicle, and installed a new horn assembly, but horn still does not function.
Horn is very hard to deploy; sweet spot too small and requires excessive effort. Cannot be used quickly. Ford corporate refused to respond to my worries about this. Also seatback lever springs middle seats back so hard i have been whacked in the head so hard i saw stars.
To avoid an accident conusmer depressedhornbuttons, and horn would not sound. Consumer stated hornbuttons have to be depressed veryhard to sound. The design of the horn and steering wheel assembly does not provide effective access to horn in emergency situations.also, turn signal does not properly engage on curved road ways.
Horn button will not respond when needed in a "hurry-up" situation. Exact location must be depressed for horn to blow. Never has the horn blown when i needed it in a hurry. Use of the heel or palm of your hand will not blow the horn. You must locate the horn emblem first, then depress the horn there. In a hurry-up need for the horn, there is no time to find the button. The dealer states that this is due to the air bag installed within the steering wheel and therefore there is only a small area that will activate the horn. In my personal opinion, this is a safety issue. I have had many occassions to blow the horn for someone getting too close to me, or changing lanes with a threat of sideswiping me. When i hit the horn with the heel of my hand, there is no response. In the 2 years + that i've had the car, i've still been unable to overcome this by trying to hit just the right spot to blow the horn. I have inquired with other windstar owners when i see one in a parking lot. They all say the same thing. Basically, they say, and i agree, the horn is non-functional when needed in a hurry.
Ongoing problem with the design of hornwhich has a delayed reaction when needed. Confirmed this in two diffeerent vehicles ( same model andyear). Seeking nhtsa help in this matter or provide additional information. * mjs
Consumer states he has never been able to activate horn, have been unable to activate during dangerous near-crash situations.
Horn is very difficult to press.it takes extreme pressure fromdriver forhorn to blow.also, it isvery difficult to find the right spot to push. Vehicle was made with a defect.horn has not worked.
The design of the horn button is to small to be seen for emergency use.yh
While driving down the road had to blow the horn, it didn't work.contacted dealer ,nothing could be done. Consumer would have to take eyes off the road to find a spot on the steering wheel to sound the horn.
Seatback springis too strong. The seatback swings forward when handle is pulled. Dealer aware of problem. Cannot remedythe problem., and problem still exists.also,horn in center of steering wheel, censor in horn is too small, causing difficulty in use of horn. Proviide further information.
Contacts forhorn are difficult to locate, and they are very hard to push to sound horn.
The horn is near impossible to activate in an emergency and even not in an emergency.
Horn does not work unless you hit it with a sledge hammer. Multiple near accident misses.
Consumer must hit the horn at exact spot withextreme force before horn will blowwhich could cause an accident.also,driver's and passenger's power windows, at freezing point under 30 degrees with dry frost, will not operate. Consumer must wait until the vehicle is completely warmed up.
Horn takes excessive effort to activate and is hard to find.nlm
Horn assembly is hard to locate on steering wheel.dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Horn is difficult to activate.must press hard in just the right spot.
Horn hard to actvate in an emergency situation requires to much down force and to spacific an area to depress, horn once acivated continues to sound for about 2 seconds after activation
On the 21st of dec 99, my wife was involved in an accident in our windstar.this accident could have been avoided if the horn were useable.the way the horn button is now you will have a difficult time trying to find the exact spot to push to get the horn to sound. When time is critical in the outcome, searching for that exact spot isn't a player.this was the case on the 21st.when an individual tried to cross the highway he hit our van on the right side causing $6500 in damage.prior to the impact she tried to hit the horn but could not find it when it was needed most. We are almost 100% positive that if she could have found the horn she could have sounded it, and the other driver would have seen her coming.luckily my 18 month old and 5 yr old daughters were not with her at the time. Now i have a $30,000 minivan that will never be of any value again. Sure it will be fixed, but who would ever want a vehicle like that that has had extensive damage.i guess thats my loss though.
The design of the horn button is to small to be seen for emergency use.yh
When new, the horn on this van would only work if you pushed right on the horn icon, which is in the center of the steering wheel.in a panic situation, pushing anywhere except the square inch right over this horn symbol would not result in the horn honking and posed a safety/crash hazard multiple times.service department said this was normal for this model to only have the horn work in that one small spot.when returned for next warranty service i mentioned this again, and this time they said they would replace the horn/air bag unit.after replacement, now the upper left quadrant of the surface works to make the horn blow, but this is still a safety hazard in a panic situation when most commonly my right hand is used to hit the horn as warning - in most cases the horn still doesn't work. When i complained again, they said this was normal.this is a safety hazard when an accident is imminent and you cannot honk your horn quickly (having to first remember exactly where on the surface you must push!)... This cannot be normal!!!!!additionally, in a panic situation when the reflex is to honk a warning, when the horn doesn't work my attention is diverted from the incident at hand in trying to find the spot to make the horn work.unacceptable (but one of several quirky problems with this vehicle, including power steering module going out at 40,000 miles, and inside heater/air conditioning fan for rear area going on and off mysteriously even with master control turned off, and with accompanying clicking sound in relay under dash on left.lemon !!!
Horn requires extreme force to operate. Pass rear sliding door, inside panel rubs against rear fender scratching surface.
Horn delay equivalent to a delay in the brake system. Upgraded by ford from outgariously slow to terriblely slow.useless in a parking lot. Ineffective intraffic because of lack of timely response.a horn is a safety device used aswarning system.it is ineffective because it is time delayed even after an upgrade.i get angry and frustratedevery time i try to use it.
Horn button is very difficult to find on steering/airbag.you have to press very hard in a small area only in the center.in an emergency, i'm sure i would not be able to use it and an avoidable accident could happen.
Getting spark knock from the engine and going back in for the fourth time for the same problem! very unhappy ford customer at this point.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that when trying to insert the key into the ignition, it failed to start. The security warning light would illuminate on the instrumental panel while trying to start the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who informed the contact that she needed to replace the chip in her key and to contact ford. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
The rear seatbelts on both sides have cracked when installing car seats, it has happened to each side once, reported to ford, no reply, replaced by dealer.i should not be able to break this piece putting in a car seat and tightening it.other probem, several times vehicle has died at a stop in major intersections and then will not re-start, will turn over but not fire, like it is out of gas.had it into dealer twice and they say they cannot find a problem.
Vehicle failed to start 11 times. Each time the dealership indicated the car was "fixed;" however, within weeks the same problem occured again.the dealership only contacted the ford manufacturing company to request assistance in ascertaining the nature of the problem and subsequent recommendations for correcting the problem after legal representation was obtained.a comprehensive diagnostic work-up was completed which revealed no information relative to the origin of the problem.as a result, we were informed we could, most likely, continue to exprerience the same type of problem with the vehicle as long as we owned it.despite the ongoing difficulty we have experienced with this vehicle over the course of the past year, the dealership has refused to work toward a resolution in this issue by refusing to either reimburse us for the cost of the automible minus wear and tear or pay the difference between the present value of the vehicle and another vehicle for which our automobile could be traded.
Entire ele failure, no steering ability almost hit by truck following behind in rain, ford says they are aware and no recall as yet
1999 ford windstar has problems with the ignition as well as the heater pipe and upper intake seals.*mrthe consumer had to giggle the steering wheel and/or shift lever to get the key to turn in the ignition.
Less than two months after purchasing our van we had to jump start it and lost the cable on the power sliding door. Since then the car's engine was worked on but still stalls out sometimes.the transmission still jerks in park.(they couldn't find a problem.) for the power sliding door, after a new cable,numerous adjustings,alighnments and two control modules put in. It stillworks eraticley and the dealershiprefuses to see a problem. The door will not open, when it finally opens it will not shut. When it is closed it does not latch and the interior and door ajar lights stay on. It constantley makes a racket and popping noise. On occasion the door opens while driving. I have three small children and this is a saftey hazard!!working with a ford rep he states there is nothing they can do but to bring it in "again" for repairs. But they reallycan't see a problem. He did state that they would give me 1,500 rebate towards another van or trade in. I told him i wanted this unsafe vehicle mashed no further owners. He said that would not happen.after looking at your report on 1999 and 2000 windstars and the same repeated problems with engines and sliding doors.then comparing to other makes of mini vans and there few problems. I would not want to own another ford!! i will be submitting this problem to the dispute settlement board. I'ts to bad ford does not stand behind there products.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Engine light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within computer.dealer has reset the computer on numerousoccasionswithout any permanent results. Please give any further details.
The main processor failed.nlm
Vehicle has substantial delayed start condition due to defect. Yh
Consumer has been experiencing ongoing problems with following parts: 1. Automatictransmission slipping in lower speed;2. Steering would make a popping noise only in wet conditions, and 3. Starter woud grind when starting vehicle. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
Insured pulled off the road to stop at a stand and the vehicle caught on fire, fire was found to have resulted from faulty cooling fans/wires, claim 59-v539-348.*jg
While driving, the vehicle lost power steering which made the vehicle difficult to control. The power steering pump was replaced, and also the wires were burnt. Ph
The vehicle caught on fire, the investigator determined the fire started in the wiring harness in the rear passenger wheel well.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.the vehicle has been leaking brake fluid.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the leak was caused by failure in the electrical system and the vehicle speed control.after researching the issue, she discovered that there was an investigation currently taking place for the same failures (electrical system: wiring), (vehicle speed control: cruise control).she called the dealer and they stated that they could not repair the vehicle for free because it was not included in a recall.the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 103,000. Updated 12-15-08updated 12/17/08.
Insured pulled off the road to stop at a stand and the vehicle caught on fire, fire was found to have resulted from faulty cooling fans/wires, claim 59-v539-348.*jg
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.the contact started her vehicle and proceeded to drive.after driving a block or more at 2 mph, white smoke began to pour out of the hood.she jumped out of the vehicle and someone else inspected underneath her hood.the contact was informed that the wiring melted and could be unhooked.he proceeded to unhook it and drive to her residence.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer.the purchase date and powertrain were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 114,000.
Vehicle was parked for a few days when all of a sudden it caught on fire on its own.consumer stated that the cause was undetermined.
Started the car and small amount of white smoke came from under the engine hood.the odometer is now all dashes, speedometer stays at 0, and the air conditioning is inop.#10 fuse blew.replaced and same thing recurs.
While driving 5-10 mph consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer pulled over,before fire department arrived vehicle burned to the ground.
Fire under hood:previous electrical problems:interiors lights coming on and staying on, dealers unable to find problem or duplicate. Radio turning on and changing stations, components on its own.replaced on 03/06/2000.sliding doors opening while vehicle is moving and refusing to close. Dealer unable to find cause.computerizes keys not working in ignition on two occasions.system being reprogram both times.am side of radio not working at night five days before fire.noted that when headlights are turned off, am works, but when turned back on nothing but static. 2)transmission:several occassions it would hardly pull up a hill,others the car would stay at one speed although my foot was not on the accelerator.extra braking was needed to slow vehicle down or stop.3)computer module replaced several times and still worked erractic through 08/16/2002.4)speedometer cluster performed erractic until relaced to include mileage doubling for any mileage driven on a given day.5)suspension problems:spindle connecting rod replaced 03/07/2002,struts and ball joints replaced 05/29/2002,and lower arms and tie rod ends replaced 06/07/2002.
Vehicle had been sitting all day andit suddenly caught onfire. Vehicle was totalled.firedepartment stated thatfire started in engine compartment ondriver's side. Dealer has been contacted.
01 v 262 000/auxiliary a/c blower motor wiring: this recall repairs was made on the 7 dec 01 by louisburg ford; louisburg, ks; phone # 913/837-5333. On the incident date while traveling 45 mph a fire started in the engine compartment, beleived this may be the cause of the fire. Dealer/manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
1999 ford windstar van::cruise control stopped working.i remembered seeing a special on cnn-tv recently about ford f150 and explorer vehicles catching on fire.suspected cause was the cruise control cut-out switch located on the brake master cylinder.so i decided to see if there was anything i could see related to my problem.i found the cruise control switch that's mounted on the bottom front of the brake master cylinder soaked with brake fluid.apparently the switch's seal failed causing brake fluid to leak thru the switch into the power connector and run down the wiring.this failure could have caught my vehicle on fire because a liquid across a 12 volt power connector to ground is a high resistance short translating into heat = fire.i took some pictures with a digital camera and can e-mail them if you're interested.in the mean time i disconnected the power connector at the cruise control cut-out switch for safety.i can't find any recall for this problem on a 1999 ford winstar ?i have a 1999 ford f150 truck also and it has the cruise control cut-out switch mounted on the end of the brake master cylinder except it's on the top.i also disconnected it to be safe.i called ford and a new switch costs about $15.00 but none are available.someone needs to kick the rock off ford being in total denial of the problem.it's quite easy to see what the problem is and they keep saying they don't know what's causing it ???if i can get a new switch i can also send the defective one to someone to evaluate.this is basic electronics and not a mystery.thanks,
Complaint received via e-mail. My 1999 ford windstar burst into flames around four in the morning on may 24, 2004.vehicle had been parked since the afternoon on may 21 as we had gone on a camping trip for the weekend.the fire was the hottest by the driver's side engine compartment.fire department could not determine what really caused the fire in my ford van. They did state that it likely started in the engine compartment.
Passenger power door unlatches while driving, specifically around corners. Slow speeds-pulling out of parking lots. Door is also not shutting.must be physically closed.interior lights flash on an off while in a parked position with key in ignition.clicking sound from turn signal comes on sporadically even though turn signal is not engaged.
Dt:the consumer stated the # 10 fuse keeps shorting out. The shifter can be shifted without the brake being applied when the key is in the on position. The consumer stated this fuse controls this safety feature along with other things.the dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet. A garage told the consumer this was an ongoing problem.
I have a 1999 windstar, with electrical problems. That are unresolved after 3 weeks in two different garages. The number 10 fuse keeps blowing. So i have no heat, or air, will not open back doors and a number of other things. It is winter and i can't drive it without heat. And will not be fun in the summer with no air.the air won't work with the fuse blown. It blows, even when all of the things, listed in the book are disconnected. It still blows.
While driving down the interstate, moving at a speed of 65 mph, the fuse (10)controlling the speed control module, abs module, brake shift interlock solenoid,powertrain control module, etc. Etc. Blew. Instantly, i had no speedometer, abs light came on and my rear a/c began blowing on its own. I have since replaced #10 fuse and it has blown repeatedly. Since this past friday, i have also learned that my cruise control is no longer functioning. I have done the research and have found from my fellow ford lemon owners, that this is not an uncommon occurance. I will be replacing the cruise control switch and/or brake pressure switch (which is located by the master cyclinder; which commonly seems to have a short in the circuit due to the wonderful job ford did designing their vehicles.
While drivingcruise control would not work.airbag light came on an offonce every three weeks.also, locks started to lock and unlock by themselves. Headlights were flickering off and on. Finally, thenhornfailed. Consumer replaced horn, and horn still did not work. Consumer felt problems may have been related toclock spring.please provide any further information.consumer wrote in saying the name and address belongs to her, however the vehicle is not hers, nor is any of the information along with it.
While driving my 1999 winstar the overdrive light came on, so i looked in my rearview mirror and saw smoke comming from under the vehicle.so, i pull over to the side of the road and stop, transmission fluid was leaking out.my winstar van broke down out side of nashville, tn with 70,401 miles on it.the costs at john barker's two rivers ford in nashville was $2017.81.
My 1999 ford windstar spontaneously started on fire while parked in the garage.it had not be run for at least 8 hours prior to the fire.while no one was injured this could have started our entire house on fire.the insurance fire expert located the start of the fire to the wiring of the heater.
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Interior lights turn on and/or flicker when car is in motion.all doors closed tight. The lights made it hard to see out of the vehicle when driving at night.ford said they would not correct problem.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.when the vehicle is turned off and the door is opened, the doors and windows sometimes continue to operate.the failure has occurred two or three times within the last six months.the contact attempted to find out if a safety recall was available, but he was given the run around.nhtsa campaign id number 00v351000 (electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash) was the recall in question.the current mileage was 119,000 and failure mileage was 115,000.
Interior lights flicker frequently for no apparent reason.light switch manipulated but does not seem to affect it.radio volume changes.failure occurrence several times per day.last occurrence was yesterday (9/26/02) where the lights flickered three separate occasions.ts
Consumer states that while driving at highway speeds the vehicles engine shut down. No warning. No injuries.consumer was not able to restart, vehicle was towed to dealer.dealer states the instrument cluster needs replacing. Please provide any further information. Ts
While driving the vehicle produced a thick smoke from the interior cluster without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.
I have a 1999 ford windstar sel with traction control that i purchased new january of 1999.it has never been outside of southern california and is stored inside.current mileage is 140,000.this abs problem started after warranty period expired at approx 39,000 miles.the van developed an "abs" light and "trac off" light.dealership diagnosis was a "faulty abs master relay" (code c1185 as well as several othersrequiring a new abs module to the tune of more than 1200$.with the other problems ie: having to replace the vacuum hoses, intake manifold, valve cover, door seals, heater blend door, interior light flickering, andtransmission 3 times over the last 9 years, this was one fix we elected to forgo as i perform all maintenance outside the dealership and this si a dealer only fix. I have been following this for years with interest and just now decided to file as there appears to be thousands with this same problem.dash lights have been on for the last 100,000miles.apparent problem as found on web - abs ecm failure - abs brake light.the issue of theabs brake light is critical in that the abs brake system does not function as designed by ford. The issue is caused by heat in the abs (anti-lock brake system) ecm (electronic control module) (2c219) module causing expansion of a large aluminum plate (heat sink) in the ecm which is attached to the ecm main circuit board at all points. The expansion occurs when the unit gets warm especially in the summer months and causes intermittent electrical connection in the unit because the fragile board is being stretched and malformed. The code most commonly scanned by professional mechanics is code c1185. Seen by us owners as a yellow abs brake light.
1999 ford windstar - the abs light and the traction control light appears on the instrument panel.the 'check traction control' message comes up as well.
The dealer located in the sandy spring rejected to the take remedy action on the recall 09s09. I complained to the dealer service department that the odometer is malfuntioningwhen it is in operation. It suddenly cause unknown acceleration when using the cruise control. It is also found out the brake hose is leaking as results of the speed control modification system by the local mechanic shop.
Abs and traction control lights come on and will not clear with a scan tool. There are 11 codes showing, all to do with abs/traction control. Normal braking seems fine, not sure what will happen witha skid or loss of traction in ice or snow. I am told there is a recall on the brake system on this van. Do i need to be concerned about these warning lights?
Abs power relay output circuit failed and my abs light stays on. We think the abs is inoperable.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the engine would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.updated 8/26/13
Lived in the salt belt state of il. When i was driving, front subframe falling off and some components were touching the ground due to severe front subframe rusted out. I lost steering control and gear control on a multiple lane road. Ford has never sent any notice to me regarding any recall. This is a known issue via nhtsa action number: pe10026 and i would like ford to repair the rusted subframe and all other broken components directly caused by subfram falling off. Ford refused to provide any car rental by saying ?this is an old recall and we do not give car rental now?.
Subframe gave out, engine dropped and car was towed to my home.i had just exited a highway going 55mph. I was driving the to car to attend a work related event early evening.i drove past the entrance and proceeded to turn around on the road.as i approached theintersection the van lost power. I stopped being able to steer and brake.i turned hard on the steering wheel to move off the road.i was able to pull into a turn lane and fortunately there was very limited traffic on the road.the car came to a full stop on its own and there was a loud scrapping noise coming from under the front of the car.i was towed to my home.the tow driver stated the" subframe had given away and was dragging on the ground.it required a flat bed truck to tow.my mechanic confirmed the subframe had collapsed .the cost to fix was prohibited and i was concerned about the safety of the vehiclei contacted ford about the problem and they responded that there was no recall at that time.the car remained in the driveway in the event there was a recall on the vehicle for over one year.i finally decided to donate the car having not been contacted by the manufacturer. I wascontactedthat there was a recall identifyingthe problem in 2011 i am filing this complaint due to the fact that i was financially disadvantaged by the delays of the manufacturer to identify and notify meof the recall ina timely fashion.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam sensor had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.
I was driving my van. At first the lights beep up for engine and then o/d and then it stops. There was a lot of smoke from the engine and it look like it burns. After that vehicle start but not tacking gear. I found out that transmission went bad.
Dt: the contact stated the check engine light continued to illuminate.she took the vehicle to an independent repair shop numerous times.the repair shop cleared the check engine lightcode.after multiple attempts to correct the problem she was referred to an authorized ford dealer.the dealer cleared the check engine light code.afterwards the check engine light came on again.she went back to the dealer.the dealer could not diagnose the problem, and said not to worry about it.no further repairs have been made at this time.updated 04/06/06
I am having lots of troubles with 1999 ford windstar since the day i bought from dealer (lew webb ford, garden grove). 1. Currently my van has manifold leakage. This has occurred immediately after the ford dealer fixed my transmission leakage. The price quoted is $1200 out of which i have to pay $540. I have already spent lots of money in maint & repairs. Before this i had to take my van to dealer for following problems:transmission leakage at 37000 miles. Front & back brakes at 37000 miles. Electrical system failure. Couple of recalls.currently it has approximately 50600 miles on odometer and i have been communicating to & fro with dealer. For the current problem dealer has offered me 55% in assistance. But my problem is i am wasting lots of time, money & energy to have all this problems fixed. I would prefer to hand this van back to dealer or atleast get more assistance from dealer or ford company. Please advise me of any further action i should take. My phone number is[xxx].thanks in advance for looking into this matter. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Dt: the contact stated the enginehesitated while driving.the engine didnot die,but operated at a reduced speed.the check engine light illuminated when this occurred.the contacttook the vehicle to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic test.the diagnostictest produced codes.however, no repairs have been made.
We first had to replace the transmission at 49000 miles for $2000.00.just a few months later the engine failed at 53000 miles.to save money, we purchased a used engine from a wrecked windstar van for $900.00.my husband and father did the labor themselves.then in july 2003 we had to replace the shift solenoids which cost $500.00 for parts and labor.now, just a little over a year from replacing the first transmission, the van is in the shop again with transmission problems. Any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciate. Thanks for your time.
The engine coolant is missing and #4 spark plug is getting damp causing check engine light to come on.
Head gaskets on my ford windstar 3.8 liter are leaking coolant at 83.9k miles.had a 1994 ford taurus with same problem.had to junk car at 70000. That was 20000 after i had it fixed for the same problem the first time at 38000.ford has had many problems with this 3.8 v-6 but don't want to admit it.
1999 ford windstar : engine cradle cracking and has fractured away from motor mount. *ln
* vehicle leans since purchased sept 13, 2003. * allignment problems. * transmission does not properly change gears. * low treads on tires. * a frame problems. * suspension steering makes a clunking noise. * brakes must be pumped to stop, and make a ticking noise when applied. * vehicle has overheated. * power steering fluid leaked. * gears do not shift properly. * primer scotch guard on seats wearing after coat applied.
Coolant leaking from engine block. Van never over heated. Found out this happens often to the 3.8 l engine....there should be a recall on this..should change from aluminum to steel or another metal that wont crack or warp so easily.
Vehicle was experiencing a recurring check engine light condition.dealer replaced upper and lower intake manifold gaskets at our expense (at 48,000 miles).check engine light has come on several times since. Vehicle is now stalling when stopped or at slow speeds, such as parking.engine has a knock/rattle at open throttle.at 53,000 miles i feel as though the enging is starting to come apart.
1. Sub-frame was badly rusted out. It broke while backing out of a parking space and the front tires disengaged. 2. The rocker panel on the left side needs to be replaced. It is badly rusted out and it will not pass inspection anymore. There is some rust on the right rocker panel also. All of the rust in under the vehicle and it is not safe to drive.3. The check engine light came on last year.
Subject vehicle is a 1999 ford windstar van with 3.8 engine;this vehicle has not been operational since july 15, 2007 due to stalling problem. After reaching operating temperature, it may stall at any time. At speeds above 40 mph you can maintain control of vehicle, but under 35 mph vehicle becomes difficult to control due to engine shutdown and loss of power steering and brake assist.
Went to pick up food and noticed my 99 ford windstar was smoking. I pulled over, lifted up the hood and it was on fire. It was put out with a fire extinguisher. Looked up online that there was a recall. Called ford, they were unwilling to help us at all. Told us we'd have to pay for a diagnostic/and towing. Finally got ahold of someone through ford who got that for no charge. Was told that it is the recalled piece that caused the fire. Now am told that it could take up to 15 days to find out if i can get a rental until the car is fixed.
The transmission went out again on 6-21-03 with just under 60000 miles on van. Both transmission failures wre sudden without any warning slippage etc. Both trans failures left the vehicle with no forward gears, but reverese worked each time. The fluid has been changed properly and the van is well maintained.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving 60 mph, the check engine light illuminated.the dealer stated that there was a faulty valve cover, and the engine needed an upper intake and driver side valve cover.the cost to repair the vehicle was $500.the dealer did not explain the possible cause of the failure; however, when the valve cover does not fit properly, it causes oil to leak into the motor.the failure and current mileages were 89,946.
3.8l v6.check engine light, lean code.had intake manifold gaskets replaced at my cost in oct 03 at 70k miles.check engine light again in feb 05 at 90k miles.intake manifold gaskets again.at my cost again.ford customer relations does not feel it's a problem.
Cel (check engine light) came on. Ford dealer said that the ford company has a bulletin out to dealers recommending the replacement of gaskets and valve cover for the vacuum leaks. Which run upward of 600.00if they are acknowledging this problem, why are they not recalling it?
I have a 1999 ford windstar, which has badly rusted k cradle, which can cause the engine to fall down while being driven as told by the mechanic. I tried to find an used one but couldn't get as they were all rusted out. Looks like it has bad material or bad design. Its a real safety hazard.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While the contact was driving approximately 40 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle pulled into the right direction and wandered out of the lane causing difficulty in maintaining the steering. When the brakes were engaged, the vehicle pulled toward the left direction with a metal screeching noise. The failure occurred three times. A certified technician inspected the vehicle and stated that the engine cradle and lower control arm were completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
1999 ford windstar. Consumer writes to express discontent regarding ford motor company *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle had transmission and engine problems. Also, the vehicle failed inspection, due to a rusted subframe.ford offered to buy the vehicle back from the consumer.
Was driving a 1999 ford windstar stopped at work went in side a coworker was leaving ran back inside to tell me my 1999 windstar was on fire.
When trying to park the vehicle it launched forward.the consumer had to turn the vehicle off in order to stop the launching.the dealer stated there was a gasket kit that will prevent the intake gasket, gas leak.*sc
Check engine light came on. Took van into shop to have checked. Through diagnosis and contact with local ford dealer, determined that intake manifold gaskets were leaking, requiring a 700 plus dollar repair to correct the problem. Have since found out that ford has been aware of this problem for quite some time, have issued numerous service bulletins related to this problem, and have a " kit " available to repair. Believe that this is a manufacturing defect that ford has been fully aware of for a long time, and there should be a recall so the consumer is not burdened with repair costs for a problem that ford should have taken care of long ago.
Bought the van in sept. 2002 with 55,000 miles, engine light came on within a week of having it. Took it back to car lot where we bought it, they took it to the ford dealer, couldn't find anything except that it came up a lean code they told me i didn't know how to put gas cap on the right way. That is not the problem. Kept dealing with light on to this day. May 2003 had to have the transmission replaced, got it back starting having same problems,took it back they said they forgot to replace a wire, still having problems to this day with transmission in fact oct. 2010 had to have it towed they said shavings found in motor will need transmission replaced again. Dome lights flash all the time. The gauges go haywire all the time, peg from one side to the other. Had that replaced and did it again. Took it in for recall dec. 28,2010cracked rear axle still at dealer. Now just heard that the recall for sub frame will get papers in feb. Guess it will be there longer. Our dumb mistake we bought another windstar in sept. 2010 a 2003 all we could afford, that has problems with abs light. Told over $800 to fix. We need two new cars, don't feel safe in either.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving 15 mph, the vehicle would shut off.the failure occurred when slowing down for a red light or stop sign.the vehicle was taken to a mechanic on three different occasions before it was finally repaired.the contact was informed that the driver's side intake manifold failed.the contact referenced technical service bulletin number 627927 (engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline).the current mileage was 42,000 and failure mileage was 28,306. Updated10/14/08the engine would shut off and didn't idle properly. Updated 10/17/08.
Engine trouble light comes on with lean diagnostic codes.dealer has tried three fixes and trouble is still happening
When attempting to park, especially when parking between two vehicles and i need to proceed slowly and with caution, my engine has a sudden, momementary surge of approximately 500 rpm each time i turn the steering wheel. This causes the vehicle to suddenly lurch forward. I have had a few close calls due to this sudden movement when stopped for pedestrans to pass in front of me, i have turned the steering wheel slightly and when the vehicle surges forward, they look at me like i was attempting to run them down. As of this date, i do not know why it is doing this.
We have taken this van in for repair fivetimesin one year. The first month we had it the head was replaced. The power steering has gone out for now the fifth time. I actually lost controlof the vehicle due to beingunable to turn the steering. My husband has to drive me everywhere because only he can turn the steering wheel. Each time we take it for repair we are charged a deductible and i can not do this anymore. This is obviously a lemon. Marshall mize ford in chattanooga tennessee is where the vehicle was purchased in january of 2001. They also have performed all service on this vehicle. Ford has not been understanding of why my payments have been late, but when you are having these kinds of issues such as electrical, transmission, air conditioning, and engine malfunctions, it does not take a genius to figure out why a woman with a family who depends on this vehicle as reliable, safe means of transportation is having difficulty. Maybe if their product was of better quality, my children would be in a safe vehicle, and ford would get their money on time.
While driving at any speed when it rained or the air conditioner was running the vehicle stalled.once the vehicle stalled the consumer had to wait a half hour or more before restarting.this problem has occurred at least three times a month in the last three months.the dealer has examined the vehicle twice and could not find the problem.
Complete fracture of passenger side engine cradle causing steering issues. Fracture 1 to 2 inches from frame bolt. No other rust or fractures on frame or sub chassis, repairs by ford and goodyear of rack replacement and transmission replacement did not seem to warrant notification to me of pending issue with frame which could have caused major injury to myself or someone else. Note this car has been in florida with 1 owner not in salt belt states
Transmission problem with 1999 ford windstar on several occasion.(transmission slippage)these problems have existed since the vehicle was first purchased;engine trouble, vaporization leaks, and a broken gear.there were also worn front brakes, steering was inoperative, and there was a vacuum leak due to the upper intake manifold. *sc
There is a problem with ford egines.when it is cold usually a temperature below 20 degrees the intake manifold gaskets don't seal correctly, causing a engine error in the computer.my dealer says over the last 3 years they will fix about 50 a season and already this short season they have fixed about a dozen including my 1999 ford windstar.
I was at a stop light at a major intersection and when the light turned green i heard a loud sound.i tried to accelerate but my car would not move forward.the engine just revved.i thought i ran something over due to the sound so inspected got out to inspect the car.i found nothing.i got back into the car and turned car off and turned back.the car would not drive.i put the car in reverse and managed to get off the road.i had the car towed to the dealership.i was told by the dealer sutton ford in matteson il.that the transmission just broke and would cost me $3000.00.i have had this car less then 2 years.i had an extended warranty that just expired a few months ago.my obd light was on but was told by the dealer it was a sensor.they could turn it off but it wasn't anything major.after reading all the complaints i'm sure it is major. Since purchasing this car, i have had to replace tires at least every six months, major engine repair, alternator repair, as well as spring replacement.overall, i've put more then $3000.00 in repair not including the repair of the transmission i now need.i loved my windstar but i am now discovering that it puts my life endanger to drive it.my two kids were in the car when this happened and i feared someone would hit my car.the worst part about all this is i am unable to get rid of this car as i still am buying this car.i am unable to refinance the difference.i was told to just scarp the car by the dealer and just get another car as i am even more in debt trying to repair the car. I don't want to ruin my credit so there has to be another solution.ihave no inkling how i'm going to manage to get 3000.00 for a new car and pay my bills and find an alternative method.i really would appreciate it if ford would just do the right thing fix my transmission.split the cost. I did damage my car in the mist of all this and just want to be able to drive to work until the car is paid off.
The rear ac unit went out around 75k never got it fixed but when we had the car serviced the computer panel was reset and it worked again at 96k.the engine light came on and stayed and we never got it fixed. The gas gauge light came on and we had it fixed at 98k and i don't know the cost. The van was recalled because of the windshield wipers and the rear ac unit. There wasn't no cost.the details of the fire. My wife got out her car for work and about 20 minutes later the fire trucks were there.our adjuster said the fire initiated behind the passenger seat in the ac and heating control panel. The vehicle was totaled on 12 sept. The vehicle had 119k on it now.if there is anything else you like to ask me feel free to. I am really upset with ford on the way they handled this entire situation especially when they know there have been reported fires from recalls located on the web sites. I
Heat failed in july, pin to flap in evaporator case assembly had broken off.whole assembly has to be replaced requiring tearing apart the dashboard.part alone cost $326.40check engine light kept coming on - found pressure leak at gasket.had complained about engine sluggishness for years and was told the computer could find nothing wrong...after gasket was fixed, no more engine sluggishness.ford would not cover saying the problems could not be tied together to justify warranty repair!!power steering went.first attempted flushing system.after failed again, replaced pump, after that did not fix the problem, had to replace entire system.ford replied to my request for coverage that this was the first case they had heard of this problem in a windstar and to keep my receipts so that i might get consideration if they do something in the future.i feel these problems are excessive for a 50,000 mile car...ford agrees but says the average number of problems is much lower so they still class their car as very reliable!!!
Engine check light stayed on. Dealer stated that engine head gasket needed to be replaced.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated the vehicle stalled without the warning while driving 25 mph. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who diagnosed the failure at the engine motor rod. The engine motor was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but denied assistance with the repair. The failure mileage was 111,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.
The intake manifold gaskets and transmission have been replaced in the consumer's 1999 ford windstar.
1999 ford windstar has problems with the ignition as well as the heater pipe and upper intake seals.*mrthe consumer had to giggle the steering wheel and/or shift lever to get the key to turn in the ignition.
Connector coming from the bottom of the sensor onthe brake reservoir on my 1999 windstar 3.8 liter is burned - melted.this caused the brake light to come on and the abs to shut down and the light to come on. Also, the a/c doesn't work and the fans don't work.
Insured pulled off the road to stop at a stand and the vehicle caught on fire, fire was found to have resulted from faulty cooling fans/wires, claim 59-v539-348.*jg
Insured pulled off the road to stop at a stand and the vehicle caught on fire, fire was found to have resulted from faulty cooling fans/wires, claim 59-v539-348.*jg
1999 ford windstar suddenly spurts antifreeze from intake valve gasket.ford dealer notified and i was told that they knew it was a problem with the 3.8l v6 and they would not fix the problem because they could not guarantee the work since it was a design problem. Also, told that "extended warranty" for the problem was expired.
While driving a fire was observed by third party motorist. The fire emitted from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to world ford in pembroke pines, florida, for an initial assessment. According to world ford, thevehicle showed heavy transmission fluid leakage, but no obvious sign of fire or fire damage. The manufacturer declined to permit ford to work on the vehicle pending evaluation/inspection by nhtsa investigators to determine cause of fire, which may or may not be related to obvious transmission issues.*nlm
Consumer stated while drivingat any speed, the vehicle would stall with no warning.dealer notified.
I bought this car used and from the day i drove it off the lot i have put a few thousand dollars in it. The engine light keeps coming on with codes 171/174 lean on bank 1 and 2 i have replaced the o2, the egr, the differential, i have had the upper intake gasket replaced and the egr hoses cleaned. The light still burns. I have had nothing but trouble with this car since buying it and i will never buy another one.i also had to replace the brakes, the struts and the stablizer bar , as well as one of the tie rods. This van might look great butit runs like crap we have spent enough on this used van to have bought a new one.*la
The oil gasket shifted from its "specified" locationwhich caused an extreme oil leak from the engine.
1999 ford windstar. The dealer installed upper and lower intake gaskets and the valve cover gasket was replaced. The engine light illuminated.
Engine would make a "pinging" noise whilevehicle is being driven at any speed. Dealership examinedvehicle and determined a valve cover inengine was corroded, and had to be replaced.please provide any additional information / documentation.
After gas cap was replaced the check engine light was still illuminated do to the sensitivity of the warning system.nlm
Have had repeated service visits for light to extreme engine knocking.dealer told me to use premium gas to solve knocking.knocking went away with premium.dealer then tried computer adjustment and going back to regular gas.knocking solved for 2 weeks then returned.dealer said to go back to premium gas.no knocking for a year, then knocking came back.dealer replaced valve cover with new design.no knocking for 4-6 weeks.knocking started lightly, now back to severe knocking and lack of acceleration power.vehicle back at dealer for work.fed up with windstars.this is 2nd lemon windstar in a row!ford bought back '98 windstar from me!
Windshield wiper motor.mrthe consumer received a recall letter in the mail regarding the windshield wipers. When the vehicle was returned to the consumer, the windshield wipers did not work on high speed or in cold weather. The consumer was told the replacement part was defective.the consumer stated the vehicle did not have any heat and the technician stated that was a new problem.the check engine light illuminated on the vehicle.
My 1999 ford windstar experienced a significant engine shift while driving. The garage indicated that my passenger side engine cradle had rusted through causing the engine to shift.
Engine seized at 78,568 miles; all preventive maintenance up to date; inspection of engine resulted in 3 fractured pistons, scored cylinder walls, bent rods and large chunks of metal debris secondary to the engine seizure.
The vehicle stalled and then restarted.
The check engine light in my 1999 ford windstar came on.shortly after that, my coolant was disappearing, it was being sucked into my engine due to a blown head gasket.eventually the engine locked up due to insufficient lubrication (coolant mixing with oil).i replaced the engine. The van had a 3.8l 6 cylinder engine made in canada.
The vehicle caught on fire.the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. *nlm...
The pulley and fan belt are making noise, the dealer claims nothing is wrong with the vehicle.nlm
The consumer complained about an alignment problem. The vehicle pulled to the left and made a ticking noise underneath the vehicle when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was constantly in the repair shop but the mechanic are was unable to solvethe problem. Also the check engine light illuminated.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving 10 mph and attempting a right turn, the steering wheel would not turn because the cradle that held the motor was severely rusted and causing the motor to fall to the ground. The contact towed the vehicle to his residence where it was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic concluded that the rusted cradle was causing the failure and would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was contacted to report the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle began pulling to the right.the contact heard a noise and the steering wheel was not centered.there were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was related to the main engine cradle assembly.the vehicle was repaired.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.the failure mileage was 125,000 and current mileage was 129,000.updated 11/17/08 updated 11/21/08.
During routine service mechanic noticed headgasket had blown out.part was replaced. On 10 august 2002,engine check light came on. Vehicleat dealership at this time.
Head gasket leaks, causing vehicle to cut off without any warning.
I took my van to the dealer and the dealer told me the reason why my check engine light is on because a gasket is clogged and it needs to be unclogged.they wantedto charge me $625 but i complained.i feel that i should not be have any kind car problem because i only had the vehicle for 8 months.i gave them a trade in a 1995 buick skylark with 80000 miles that vehicle never gave me any trouble and i had that car for 18 months.i feel ripped off.i gave good brothers ford $500 dollars down and a good trade in vehicle that i didnt get the estimated blue book cost and a check for $15,000which every totaled $16966.now eight months later i have to put more money into this vehicle.i am very unhappy with this situation
1999 windstar stalled. Seal in head gasket failed.when the seal failed it allowed air to get sucked in at the holes for the bolts.this is what caused the vehicle to stall.
Check engine light stays on.now vehicle is running rough.ford states its a problem with the design of the valve cover and wants to replace it with a new and improved one.problem is they want me to pay to correct thier design problem. If they did not design the cover right they should pay to fix it.vehicle is an expensive paper wieght right now .
Whenever driving at a high rate of speed would experience a rattling noisenearengine area. Vehicle does not shake when this happens. Taken to dealershp at least twice for problem, but mechanic could not locate cause of problem.
While driving at 35/40 mph the brake warning light came on and the abs failed.the consumer applied the brakes and the abs engaged without cause. The parts replaced is unknown. The check engine light also appeared on dash. Ts
The valve cover gasket needed to be replaced.
Engine check light came on. Dealer replacedleft valve cover with a updated version ofpart andfuel regulator supply hose.
While driving at highway speeds, consumer took foot off accelerator, the vehicles dash lights illuminated and the engine died. Took vehicle to dealer who replaced the valve throttle assembly.consumer also states that thevalve cover was replaced.
Check engine light on 1999 ford windstar on come on 4 times in last two months. A "lean condition" was reported first 3 times from shop.replaced fuel/air filter, spark plugs/wires and some hoses.light came back on again same day it came back from shop.seems like many other consumers are having same problem (see website - http://www.cartrackers.com/forums/live/ford windstar/493.html).when will ford have to stand up and take responsibility for their defective design instead of the customer being nickel & dimed to death (some fixes aren't exactly nickels and dimes either).
While driving at a speed of 40mph. The windstar began to unexpectedly shudder and make a loud rattling noise. Engine check light flashed and the van violently bucked. We managed to get to our house. Van would not start after turning off. Dealer called and van towed.dealer checked problem and found the #5 piston had failed and had caused major engine damage and failure. Est. Replacement cost $4,000. Dealer was not sure if this was related to the earlier model windstar 3.8l v-6 problems causing failure. I am the second owner and warranty is expired. We are waiting to hear from ford but the dealer said they may decline to assist in replacement cost. I now have a $16,000 blue paperweight. The sudden jerkiness of the engine failure almost caused my wife and two kids to run off the road . The piston in the motor dropped down into the oilpan area. Engine now has to be replaced at 48,692.miles.doing research into your database, from owners of 1995 windstars and a few 1999 models, i noticed a similarity in detail descriptions of the head gasket failure and resulting engine failure. This vehicle was very well maintained, i am the second owner. It was purchased new as a leased vehicle. I bought it after the lease was over. I hope you can investigate this engine flaw/defect with ford and i can get satisfaction
3 deaths.bet i've got your attention now!i have been reading about the check engine light failures, and my van has the same persistent problem.i understand there is an engine design defect and that although gasket replacement is recommended by the technical service bulletin, it seems customers who have paid to get the tsb fix still have the same problem.i personally have spent over $5000 in the last two years trying to get the issue resolved.at 103k, my van's blue book value is much less.this is not even to mention what i've spent on extra gas at today's high prices due to inefficient engine operation resulting from this design defect. The stalling of the engine which is being reported by a lot of consumers is also due to the long term effects of running the van with this same design defect.it is just a matter of time until someone does die because of this defect, especially with the engines cutting off on the highway.ford should recall the vehicle for this problem and fix it at no cost to consumers.there are enough individuals on this website alone to organize into a class action lawsuit, and i am just the one to take the lead on it.of course, i do not plan to keep this vehicle.i have also had a persistent problem with the engine compartment getting too hot and burning up my alternator.i purchased this van in 2000 and have already replaced the alternator six times (averaging once per year).this is the first ford vehicle i have ever owned and i am less than impressed.i will not buy another ford product again. I have owned dodge caravans and chevrolet vehicles which were designed properly and gave me no where near this amount of problems.i am going to purchase a dodge caravan.
We were involved in an accident yesterday due to our 1999 ford windstar not operating properly.we had 7 people in our van including small children.luckily, none of us were injured, but the potential for injury was definitely there.as we were approaching a stop light at about 35 mph the abs brake light and battery light came on and we lost all power.we had no brakes or power steering.it was evident we were not going to be able to stop so my husband opted for the ditch.steering was very difficult and we hit a stop light on the right hand side of the road with the left front end of the van and eventually came to a stop about 4 ft. From a utility pole.the van was driving fine with no indication of malfunction prior to losing all power suddenly.we have in the past experienced the battery light or the abs brake light coming on when it was raining or after driving through standing water but have not experienced losing all power until yesterday. We have also had problems with the engine cutting out after driving on the highway for awhile and then driving on city streets at lower speeds.it seems that when your driving on just city streets at lower speeds we don't experience this problem, and also not typically while we are on the highway driving at higher speeds (although we have had it cut out a couple times on the highway).it seems to usually occur after we have been on the highway driving at higher speeds for awhile and then exit on to lower speed roads.the engine just suddenly dies.we can typically start it right back up again, but it will continue to die and start back up several times.
1999 ford windstar sel 3.8l v6 - blown gaskets.
Engine knock when any type of load is applied to the engine. Most prevalent at highway speeds and hills.
When reaching 20mphvehicle will start to shake soon afterit will shut off. Consumer has contacted dealer, anddealerwas not willing to do anything.
I have been experiencing engine knock since i purchased the vehicle in june 1999.the first documented service at a ford dealer was in september 1999 at 5,000 miles. The engine knock was apparent at highway acceleration speeds and on slight hills. It became worse over time.after my continued persistence at the dealer over more than a year, a tsb was found and the valve cover was replaced in the july-august 2001 timeframe per a ford tsb (nhtsa number sb618552).this did not remedy the problem and the technician at the dealer told me in september 2001 that he still found an abnormal amount of oil in the engine.ford engineers have suggested replacing the pcv valve and tubing system among other minor adjustments, which the technician doubts will make any difference.at this point, it appears that the valve cover redesign in the tsb does not remedy the problem.this complaint is identical to odi ids: 744509 and 725795.
Vehicle stalls without any warning.summer grade gas pressure bills up into the gas tank, causing the vehicle to stall.
Most recent incident - engine stalled with complete loss of power when reducing from highway speed to ~25 mph due to traffic conjestion on north side of chicago after driving ~45 minutes in 95 degree weather with air conditioning operation.vehicle would not restart.illinois dot pushed vehicle to shoulder.after total wait ~20 minutes, engine restarted.drove with air conditioning off and heater on full through remaining congestion (~45 minutes).drove remaining trip (total of 3.5 hours) with no futher incident.prior occurrence on 07/29/02.similar weather/driving conditions.after 2.5 hours at highway speed, exited to side road.vehicle stalled shortly after exit.restarted after 15 minutes.no repeated incident in remaining 15 minutes of drive.return trip had no incident.prior incident in november, 2001.in cool weather, several short errant trips - vehicle stalled.restarted after several hour wait.vehicle towed to dealer.no failure codes determined, no diagnosis of reason for engine failure.dealer replaced alternator under warranty.
Vehicle will stall at any speed/ any time. Stalled 8 times in 20 minutes. Vehicle at dealer at this time, still trying to findcause.at times the vehicle can not be restarted, this occurs imediately prior to when it stalls, the rpm indicator drops down to zero then within the next 3-5 seconds the car completely dies.nlm
Going from park to drive on an incline, transmission grates and difficult to put into gear, valves rattle when accelerating, van accelerates up to 20 mph without touching gas pedal, popping sound in steering when turning, makes grinding sound when accelerating, dealer has not been able to fix problems, also rear sliding door was in a completely different color from the rest of the interior, engine vibration.
Consumer states vehicle will stall at lowidle, engine always revs very high at start up, then calms down, also engine stall if air condition is on while parked.
While drivingengine ran hot.engine check sensorsfailed and this caused the engine to blow. Had contacted dealership for another engine.
Consumer stated the check engine light would illuminate, the engine would hesitate when accelerating, the dealer replaced the cam sensor, crankshaft sensor, replaced all the plugs with platinum, and replaced the upper and lower intake gaskets.
There are several problems with out now three year old windstar that have either been corrected temporarily or not corrected at all.the most persistent issues are with the drivetrain in particular the transmission which shifts erratically when going around corner or climbing hills at low spead.the recall was performed at 25k but the transmission continues to operate poorly.ford has offered no solution or warranty extension for these problems.the engine problems to date revolve around the innability to use regular or mid grade fuels as advertised on the vehicles sticker, we have been offered a valve cover replacement for $500 but in speaking with other windstar owners this only fixes the problem temporarily.also it seems to me this is a defect that ford should fix not the owner.the other persistent problem is with the direver side power door, in hot temperatures the door does not close completely and pops open when driveing.the dealer has repaired this several times and while better that in was it continues to be an intermittent problem.we are frustrated with the probelms this vehicle has experienced including the replacement of the entire power steering system, rack, pump and hoses and more frustrating is fords unwillingness to stand behind the vehicle and its fault.our overwhelming concern is that the transmission and engine will both fail before we have received any usefull value for ourmoney.ford needs to be held accountable for the products they develop, i hope you will be able to enforce some type of coverage or warrantee protection for the consumer.
The engine light came on after consumer took vehicle in for a recall in which he believes is causing the light to come on, consumer is requesting reimbursemnt that was incurred by the dealer to just examine it.
While driving 60mp vehicle stalled out and died without warning ,resulting in loss of vehicle control.after vehicle had stalled out"low oil pressure" indicator light flashed.dealer inspected vehicle. Dealer could not figure why vehicle stalled, however stated that the pcm was canadian or europian made so it was replaced.
Consumer states that the vehicle with warning the idle gets disconnected and the vehicle loses power and becames inoperative. Dealer was contacted.mr
The engine light came on after consumer took vehicle in for a recall in which he believes is causing the light to come on, consumer is requesting reimbursemnt that was incurred by the dealer to just examine it.
This recurring problem continues to fail within one to two weeks after the dealership has replaced a needed part. Each time i get my vehicle back it works for the aforementioned time and the problem comes up again. They replace parts one by one and each time another part on the system fails .another issue i believe to be associated with the series of this entire vaccum system is when i am driving at speeds of 30 -35 mph, there is considerable noise coming from the engine which sounds like lifter rattle . It happens when i need to acclerate to get onto the highway also. I notice when the vehicle has been serviced for the check engine light (which requires that a part or parts be replaced for the vaccum system), the noise will stop and won't be noticeable for several days and eventually the light will come on again.this issue of the lifter noise has never been addressed by the dealership i am told that they cannnot duplicate the problem, and they have no answer or solution. This problem also causes the comsumption of gas to increasedramatically. The van will use one eighth tank of gas ona normal day of driving when , if the light is on, the vehicle is not working properly i willuse about one quarter tank of gas. The consumption is doubled.
At 70mphengine blewout, and antifreeze started to leak fromvehicle. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Engine would stall while driving at multiple speed or when slowing down. Vehicle been to a dealer once, and on three occasions at a repair shop, but problem stilloccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle stalled out and died without warning. Please provide additional information.
Plastic fuel intake was defective replaced with metal, should be made with metal.dt
This is the 13 major repair on this minivan. I have had so many problems. No afety defect mentioned.
This ford windstar lx has experienced the engine just suddenly quitting while driving on the roadways.the first incident happened the day i purchased the vehicle, whereby i drove it home and even test drove it without incident.however, when i got home my daughter wanted to take it for a spin and got approximately two houses down the street we live on and the engine suddently quit.i attempted to simply drive it around the block to get back home and it quit running two more times.i took it back to the dealer and he called ford and what was done i do not know but one day later i was told it was ready and picked it up.we drove it from the 26th of june until the 29th of june.on the 29th my wife was travelling 40mph down a busy street when the engine suddenly quit again.the dash lights always came on and this time the "check engine" light came on and stayed on.when the engine quits you steere without power sterrin nor power brakes.my wife is 5'1" and 120 lbs and this was very difficult and scarry.i fear if she had been on an interstate and had this occur!subsequently, i took it back to the dealer on the 2nd of july and todate they fixed the "check engine" light problem, but this was not the problem with the engine suddenly quitting.the mini-van has quit running twice more while at the ford dealer and they do not have a clue as to what the problem is.from the 2nd of july to today 7-13-01 i have no cause nor solution to this safety hazard.i would appreciate any information or if this has been previously reported with this particular mini-van, or if i indeed just have a lemon.i have researched the van and it comes out with a clean bill of health each time.i feel this needs to be reported for the possible accident potential and possible loss of life due to the engine just suddenly quitting to run.i will update your office as to any changes in status and/or resolution of this vehicle problem.thank you for time and energy in this matter.
While driving at highway speed and going uphill, engine started to knock. After numerous attempts to correct the problem, it still exists.mechanic stated to consumer, "some engines just knock".*jg
While driving under wet conditions power assisted steeringfailed.dealer has examined vehicle and determined thatcover under the vehicle which protects the engine needed to be replaced.please provide any additional information / attachments.
While accelerating at speeds of 35 to 40 there is a knocking pinging noise, took to dealer and they replaced a vacuum hose.problem reoccured.consumer states there is oil being consumpt some where in vehicle.please provide any further information. Ts
Steering wheel was making noise while turning. Also,a clunking noise was coming from the engine.dealer repaired problem under warranty.*ml
Vehicle buzzing and rattling during acceleration.nlm
The pulley and fan belt are making noise, the dealer claims nothing is wrong with the vehicle.nlm
I have had more than 4 problems with this car in past two years that have been major problems. I would just like to see if other people have had as much problems with the steering and the van it's self.
Re: sliding doors- will not open reliably since new- trouble intermittent-dealer lakeland ford replaced door switches when i was finally able to demonstrate intermittent condition(not easy)dealer contacted ford who told them that the doors were designed to operate that way to conserve battery!(believe it) ford design engineer said the power to the outside door handles was cut off after 30 minutes of no use to conserve the battery, further, that they had received no other complaints.. This is simply not so. The van can sit for 24 hours and the doors will open , most of the time. Re horn button: most people use the palm or heel of the hand to operate the horn. I have had three close calls because i have been unable to sound the horn to alert other drivers. It can only be operated by using the thumb or index finger directly over the horn symbol. This constitutes an area of slightly more than one square inch. Re emission control:according to the service manager this noise is caused by one of the emission controls under the hood. It causes a whirring sound when the vehicle is in gear and makes a squack like a duck when the engine is turned off. Service manager said they couldn't do anything about it. Had identical trouble in '96 windstar, turned out to be computer and transmission related.
Mileage was 49600, total cost for the repair was $2600.00 but our cost was only $2072.00 because drew ford in san diego, ca helped us cover some of the cost.the itemized bill said the remanufactured transmission was $1702.28.the tranny went out with no warning lights and no sign of giving out.my wife usually drives it but i had just driven it the day before and i am in tune with odd noises and the van had none.8/22/2003 in the evening when she pulled into our garage and was still moving forward, it stopped.it didn't move until the engine was rev'd pretty high then it would kick in violently.that lasted about 2 or 3 times while trying to finish moving it into the garage when a huge grinding sound took place and the van did not move again until the tow truck took it away!i am outraged that the van was so young when a major component went out like the transmission.and after combing the web for others who have experienced this, i found plenty of people.i think ford motor company should pay for this.i figure they won't, though.
Transmission is primary issue has shifting problem at low speed, has over 8 tsb on the issue and has new transmission installed but still have problemthe other issues are clearly common for this model as well, but this transmissionand fords lack of support from their service and dealers is unacceptable.
Driving along the nj garden state parkway at 60mph, i experienced a loud popping sound. I had my vehicle towed to my local repairman only to find that the spark plug at the rear of the engine had blown out causing a misfire in the engine.
I am having lots of troubles with 1999 ford windstar since the day i bought from dealer (lew webb ford, garden grove). 1. Currently my van has manifold leakage. This has occurred immediately after the ford dealer fixed my transmission leakage. The price quoted is $1200 out of which i have to pay $540. I have already spent lots of money in maint & repairs. Before this i had to take my van to dealer for following problems:transmission leakage at 37000 miles. Front & back brakes at 37000 miles. Electrical system failure. Couple of recalls.currently it has approximately 50600 miles on odometer and i have been communicating to & fro with dealer. For the current problem dealer has offered me 55% in assistance. But my problem is i am wasting lots of time, money & energy to have all this problems fixed. I would prefer to hand this van back to dealer or atleast get more assistance from dealer or ford company. Please advise me of any further action i should take. My phone number is[xxx].thanks in advance for looking into this matter. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle failed emissions during a routine safety inspection. Consumer statedhe did not smell any fumes inside the vehicle, however, the exhaust system was defective.
The "check engine" light has been on for over a year, very shortly after my last fuel emissions test in 2002.despite numerous checks by my mechanic, which detects no fuel emissions problems, the indicator light stays on.after each inspection by my mechanic, the light turns off temporarily, (1 or so weeks), and then relights.we have thus failed the md state emissions test (without being tested by them) due to this chronic light problem.my brother-in-law has the same exact problem with his ford windstar minivan, and so does another person (not verified myself).the read windshield wiper motor has been recalled. We had it repaired by a ford repair shop, and it has broken again.
Vehicle was taken for the emission test inspection,and did notpass the inspection's test.the dealer was notified.the failure was due to a faulty design of the valve cover which was sending oil to the pcv system.intake gaskets were also replaced.*la
There seems to be a lot of 99 ford windstar user with this problem.code p0171 & p0174 http://www.cartrackers.com/forums/live/fordwindstar/493.htmlford needs to take responsibility for this design defect! a law suit needs to be made against them and all the people that paid up to $731, not to mention the time involved need to be reimbursed. Oxnard ford did not care to listen!. Someone needs to be held responsible, ford!!!!
Consumer noticed condensation in headlights.dealer has been contacted.technician stated that the headlights needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that the entire headlight unit had to be replaced.after the three year warranty expired, the transmisson had to be replaced.the engine light had come on, and was told that it was the sensor.*scc
Ford windstar 1999. Check engine indicator lit. Manual states that this indicates a problem with the emission control system. Drop car to dealership for diagnostics and repair. Parts on order. Checked feb. 5, 2003. Parts still on order. Am told that 8 or so vehicle owners are waiting for same parts.
Steering rack replacement (covered under warranty).repair of leak in intake manifold (not covered under warranty).
Check engine light came on. Took vehicle in for diagnostic. Was told that the o2(oxygen)sensors needed to be replaced. Two upstream and one downstream.second opinion/source said that those particular parts rarely malfunction. Was told that problem could severely damage catalytic converter.approx. 57k on date of occurance. Seems too soon for this type of problem.
The design of the catalytic converter/heat shield is such that it vibrates at highway speeds.this vibration permeates through the floor as a nuisance noise while driving at highway speeds.
I bought this car used and from the day i drove it off the lot i have put a few thousand dollars in it. The engine light keeps coming on with codes 171/174 lean on bank 1 and 2 i have replaced the o2, the egr, the differential, i have had the upper intake gasket replaced and the egr hoses cleaned. The light still burns. I have had nothing but trouble with this car since buying it and i will never buy another one.i also had to replace the brakes, the struts and the stablizer bar , as well as one of the tie rods. This van might look great butit runs like crap we have spent enough on this used van to have bought a new one.*la
1999 windstar,. Paint peeling on front hood, replaced the following: transmission (4 times), inner and outer tie rods (2 times) power steering system, intake manifold gaskets and system(twice), interior lights that flicker intermittently and stay on for periods of time for no reason.
While driving the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on.the driver was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic informed the driver that the vehicle was placed on a diagnostic machine.the mechanic informed the driver that the gasket intake seal and manifold valve cover needed replacement.please fill in additional information.
Consistently complained about the engine light on since i bought the car. At 32,000 miles, they replaced the intake gaskets. Engine light still came on, was told it was something minor. I complained numerous times about the engine light. They would reprogram the warning and within one day, it would come back on.now, with the new emissions standards, my car will not pass inspection. I was told the intake gasket has to be replaced. When i spoke to ford, they just say "we are sorry it is not under warranty". Well, they should have fixed it properly from the beginning.
Dt*:the contact stated the check engine light has been illuminated since purchase.the vehicle has been to an independent repair shop that was able to turn the light off for a few days, two separate times.the repair shop determined the intake manifold needs to be replaced.
1999 ford windstar secheck engine issue.to make it easier i would like to refer you to the following web site where it explains my same problem from several other individuals.http://www.cartrackers.com/forums/live/fordwindstar/493.htmli thank you for your attention to this matter.have a god blessed day.
1999 fordwindstar steering rack replaced at 62000 miles, transmission replaced at 75000 miles and intake gasket rplaced at 75000 miles.
While traveling on the highway carbon fuel intake manifold clogged up, causing the fuel not to burn properly.
While driving at 45 mph consumer noticed that the vehicle was runningroughly.several seconds later,engine check light came on.vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informedconsumer that the intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced.the intake manifold gasket was sucked into the engine, causing the engine to bind.dealer also made repairs on front end, power steering, electrical system, and tie rod ends.a 4-wheel alignment was also performed by the dealer.*la
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.the contact took her vehicle to the dealer because it would start, but then idle, stutter, and stall.the failure also occurred while the vehicle was at a stop sign or traffic light.the vehicle would restart immediately after the failure.the oxygen sensors and all the hoses were replaced, including other repairs.the total repair cost was approximately $1,700.the engine light would also illuminate, but no error code displayed when a diagnostic was performed.the contact then took thevehicle to a family mechanic and was informed of a failure with the valves and intake manifold, of which ford was aware.the failure would deter oil from flowing through the valves.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was 61,000 and failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Consumer stated that the engine light keeps coming on. Dealer told consumer that the intake manifold must be replaced. Ph
Cel (check engine light) came on. Ford dealer said that the ford company has a bulletin out to dealers recommending the replacement of gaskets and valve cover for the vacuum leaks. Which run upward of 600.00if they are acknowledging this problem, why are they not recalling it?
While drivingvehicle reached high temperatures. Independent repair shop determined that high temperature wasdue to intake manifold failure.
Design of left rear door cup holder inadequate, a 2 1/2 year old child was able to take the cup holder out and put a drinking cup in the hole causing the cup to fall into the door (wall).
The abs light goes on in the car without any warning.
I have a 1999 ford windstar, 3.8l engine. Abs brake light on, no speedometer, no odometer, no air conditioning. Took to a repair shop, they found fuse #10 was blown. Replaced the fuse and smoke started to come up from the master cylinder area, he removed the electrical connection plug for the brake pressure switch located on the bottom of the master cylinder. Thankfully this did not occur while my wife and children in the vehicle, so no one was injured. I have read on the internet of several windstars with this same problem, and believe ford should do something to rectify this problem.
01 v 262 000/auxiliary a/c blower motor wiring: this recall repairs was made on the 7 dec 01 by louisburg ford; louisburg, ks; phone # 913/837-5333. On the incident date while traveling 45 mph a fire started in the engine compartment, beleived this may be the cause of the fire. Dealer/manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
Consumer had recall 01v262 repairs completed, however after the vehicle was delivered back to consumer there was no cooling from the air conditioner, consumer states that the a/c worked prior to having recall repairs made.
Consumer states that the vehicle was under recall, recall#01v262000, by ford for repairs to the heater blower and some other part. The problem was the refusal of ford dealers to loan a vehicle for the half-day or more they said they needed for the repair. *yd
Filed for lemon law going to arbitration. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
Recall 01v262000/ manufacturer's recall01s26 concerning air conditioner:fan: motor:wiring.consumercalled manufacturer about recall repairs,and manufacturerstated consumer's vehicle was not covered because vehicle was branded. On two other recalls consumer had to pay out of pocket because manufacturer kicked it out .
The vehicle's a/c blower motor failed which resulted in an electrical fire.the vehicle was deemed a total loss.the consumer found out a recall on the vehicle's blower motor and feels that if he was notified the repairs could have been made and the fire prevented.
Recall # 01 v 262 000/auxiliary a/c blower motor wiring: consumer unable to get the dealer to honor this recall since january 1, 2005.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.when the contact took the vehicle in for service, the mechanic noticed rust in the subframe coming from the air conditioning.condensation from the air conditioning on the passenger side was dripping onto the subframe, which caused the rust.the dealer stated that there were no failures and the contact would have to pay for the repair.the manufacturer also stated that the contact would be liable.the vehicle will be repaired at the contact's expense for a little more than $3,000.the failure mileage was 107,547 and current mileage was 107,560.
Vehicle was parked in the parking lot and without warningvehicle caught on fire from the rear passenger air conditioner unit.
Consumer states that the vehicle was under recall, recall#01v262000, by ford for repairs to the heater blower and some other part. The problem was the refusal of ford dealers to loan a vehicle for the half-day or more they said they needed for the repair. *yd
Transmission is primary issue has shifting problem at low speed, has over 8 tsb on the issue and has new transmission installed but still have problemthe other issues are clearly common for this model as well, but this transmissionand fords lack of support from their service and dealers is unacceptable.
The rear ac unit went out around 75k never got it fixed but when we had the car serviced the computer panel was reset and it worked again at 96k.the engine light came on and stayed and we never got it fixed. The gas gauge light came on and we had it fixed at 98k and i don't know the cost. The van was recalled because of the windshield wipers and the rear ac unit. There wasn't no cost.the details of the fire. My wife got out her car for work and about 20 minutes later the fire trucks were there.our adjuster said the fire initiated behind the passenger seat in the ac and heating control panel. The vehicle was totaled on 12 sept. The vehicle had 119k on it now.if there is anything else you like to ask me feel free to. I am really upset with ford on the way they handled this entire situation especially when they know there have been reported fires from recalls located on the web sites. I
Power steering under carridge wentout which taken the power steering to the wheel. Vehicle is at the dealership waiting for parts.the stereo system failed. Brake makes grinding noise.the rear door light keeps falling down wheneverthe door closed.
Abs light comes on intermittently.
The abs light constantly turns on after driving it for a couple of minutes. This is a problem that repeats itself every time i drive it.
I purchased a 1999 ford windstar a few months ago. I have had nothing but problems with it. In fact, i have spent more than half of what i paid for the vehicle in repairs in only 2 months.the reason for my complaint is that the most recent repairs have involved items that i feel are extreme safety concerns. 1- the power doors on my vehicle to not lock/unlock properly, making it unable to open the sliding doors.this was looked at by the ford mechanic today. I was told that the door latches were bad and were "burning up" the door lock actuators. I'm not sure if this is the reason, but also lately, my door ajar light comes on my dash and the interior lights are coming on intermittently while driving. I have 3 children, two of them in car seats and unable to get them selves out of a car. I am concerned that if something were to happen such as an accident or an emergency situation that i would not be able to get my children out of the vehicle. I am paying to have this repaired at the tune of around $1,000.00 which i think is a real rip off, due to fords poorly manufactured vehicle. 2. My brake light stopped working on the left side of my van. I changed the bulb and tested it, and did not fix the problem. I then noticed that my rear tail light is now not working. I had this checked out by the mechanic today, and was told it is the rear electronic control module which is going to cost me nearly $600 to fix. I'm not sure what would cause such a thing to fail, but this is definitely a safety concern, where lights come into play. I could have been rear ended due to this malfunction. I'm beginning to wonder if ford is in the auto making/selling business, or the service business. It appears to me that they are poorly manufacturing vehicles only providing job security for the mechanics. Please investigate this situation. Any help in remedying this and getting ford to pay for their mistakes would be greatly appreciated.
First: while traveling 70 mph on an interstate in nc our van died. After safely pulling over, crossing 3 lanes of traffic, we had the van towed home to va and the mechanic said he changes 7-8 transmissions a week in ford windstar vans. We had fallen victim to this. We still have problems with the o/d light coming on and having to add transmission fluid frequently. Second: our van interior and exterior lights dim and blink at random. The alert will also come on saying one of the doors is ajar leaving the interior lights on and doors unlocked. It will randomly change doors while driving. Now the rear turning lights do not flash, the locks do not work, the interior and back exterior lights do not go out even with the key off and out. There will be random beeping and buzzing noises. The rear heat/air turns off and on at random even with the controls in the off position. There is a clicking under the dash when the rear heat or air is running. On inspection the mechanic found the alarm wires under the dash bare, unhooked, and exposed. He taped these hoping it would solve the problem. It has not. The local ford dealer is not reputable. It is a well known fact in the community that they break something else while fixing another to ensure a return visit. We have to travel 45-60 minutes to another dealer and they are so busy because they have to provide service for a large rural area. Ford has never acknowledged phone calls or letters sent to them. We feel stuck with a lemon!
On december 17, 2009 we took our 1999 ford windstar in to the cerritos ford dealership in ca.we received a letter from ford that our vehicle was being recalled (recall # 09s09) and as it turned out the van was leaking and they replaced the leaking switch and harness.before the work was even done, i told them that we were concerned about the abs light that was onour dashboard.the recall summary states that the "with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary.repairs will be completed free of charge."on our invoice, the dealership failed to note our concern regarding the abs and never stated whether or not they inspected the abs control module connector.although i am aware that there could be other factors causing the abs light to show up, i am deeply concerned that the recall was not fully completed.i am aware that the issues we are having could result in a car fire.i just want confirmation that the inspection was done and if the connector needs to be repaired, that ford takes care of it with no out-of-pocket from me.i have contacted both the service manager at cerritos & ford co. Directly.i was told the recall was completed although they cannot say whether or not the inspection of the abs control module connector was performed.they said i could pay for an expensive diagnostic test through the dealership where they could determine if there are issues with the abs that were a result of fraud or poor workmanship.either way, all of this will cost me a lot of money for something i asked to have taken care of at the time i brought the van in for the recall.i'm really frustrated and concerned about this as well as other issues pertaining to this van that i believe are recall related.our tail-lights won't work despite new bulbs, our brakes sometimes sputter and don't always stop immediately.we've had 4 close calls related to our brakes and i wonder how much of this is recall-related.
99 ford windstar, scds switch replaced,no brake lights, cant get shifter out of park, blower wont shut off with key removed, headlights come on when you shut the door with key removed and switch off. No speedometer or tach.
I never knew about ford's recalls until last march. Before calling ford i did research and found numerous people have the same problems as me. Mine started in 2012 when out of the blue the front windows would no longer open. Next when you tried to put the heat on in the rear there was strange noise and now i'm to afraid to use it. The past 3 yrs the gauges go haywire. Sometimes if you hit the dash it'll stop but locks up and you don't know what your speed is. If i leave it alone sometimes it will stop on it's own but locks up to wherever it stops at. On numerous occasions the abs light will come on. For over 2 yrs now the check engine light has been on. I had it checked & was told it was the o2 sensors for which i replaced, 3 days later the engine light came back on again they said it was the o2 sensors. In the past 2 1/2 yrs i've had to replace the battery because while driving the battery light will come on. If i accelerate it goes off but nobody knows why the battery keeps dying. Some say its an electrical problem draining the battery. The interior lights will come on for no reason so i had them removed as i thought it might be draining the battery. Last summer out of the blue the a/c started making a noise and just quit just like a month ago i heard this clicking noise only to find out i had no heat. I spoke to ford about the gauges, the electrical problems, the a/c and some of the other issues and their response was it wasn't on their recall list and would only fix the rear axle, cruise control and the front if there was anything wrong. When i mentioned all the info i found on nhtsa's site about this vehicle i was told they have no control over what is fixed. I am disabled and am living in a place for the homeless & with all these problems how does ford expect me to fix their defects? every time i have to drive which isn't often i pray i make it to & from safely.
Consumer stated the third brake light was inoperative.
The brake pressure switch also known as the cruise control cutoff switch malfunctioned on my vehicle. I was told that the brake fluid leaking out of it will cause a massive fire.i have 3 kids and have to drive everyday that's why im filing this complaint. I no im not the only person with this problem because the ford dealer who repaired my car says he knows of quite a few people that this has happened to.
Headlight switch broke off while turning on light switch. Dealer andmanufacturer were not notified at this time.
Consumer noticed condensation in headlights.dealer has been contacted.technician stated that the headlights needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that the entire headlight unit had to be replaced.after the three year warranty expired, the transmisson had to be replaced.the engine light had come on, and was told that it was the sensor.*scc
The plastic lens on my 1999 ford windstar headlights have clouded (not dirty) with age.the light emitted by them at night has decreased because of that.that has created a safety problem when driving at night.i cannot see as clearly or as far down the highway.this worries me.ford has declined to replace them for free saying they have no recall on this problem.i work for an organization that has a fleet of fords.i have seen that same problem in the older fords.ford motor company should replace the lens for free.no such problem existed in cars with glass headlights.thank you!.
Headlight switch broke off while turning on light switch. Dealer andmanufacturer were not notified at this time.
Exterior bulb warning light came onleft rear running light quit operating.electical machanic stated rem module needs to be replace.this unit is vehicle specific and a cost of $300 and has to be programed by dealer for another charge.
To avoid an accident conusmer depressedhornbuttons, and horn would not sound. Consumer stated hornbuttons have to be depressed veryhard to sound. The design of the horn and steering wheel assembly does not provide effective access to horn in emergency situations.also, turn signal does not properly engage on curved road ways.
Intermittently the turn signals (left and right) fail to indicate the direction the vehicle will be turning.the dealer was contacted and replaced the dashboard cover which did not correct the problem.the odometer also sticks and once this happens all the other gauges stick as well. There are no a recalls for this vehicles vin number. *mr *nlm
My van was barely out of warranty when the o/d off light began flashing and the check engine light came on. The ford dealer told me that the check engine light was a result of a broken sensor weld on my intake manifold to the tune of approx. $900. They also stated that the o/d off light meant that the entire transmission needed replaced to the tune of $2,700. All this for being 1 month and 500 miles out of warranty. Plus, i see that many people with ford windstars are experiencing the same thing at 35,000 miles and 70,000 (twice) so i see that i will undoubtedly have something to look forward to when the warranty runs out on the transmission... Almost like the darned thing is deliberately designed to create a huge repair bill the moment it is out of warranty.
April 2008 lost fuel pump, and guage for gas level had fuel pump sending unit and filter replaced but gauge didnt come back it stayed on as a low fuel light permanently. Brake fluid leaking or excessive use by braking system had to fill about once weekly brakes though they had been replaced would just go out with no warning abs light wasnt indicative due to fact its lighting up and staying lit was errratic. Replaced braking system and front end components (linkage pins gone, rotor that had gotten very hot and possibly started on fire due to brakes going out and heavy breaking needed to avoid accident death had to pump brakes rapidly to try to stop sometimes unable to stop brake pedal would stick on hard pumping when attempting to stop passenger side sliding door lock engaged and unable to engage.
My 19yr old daughter was traveling to new jersey from indiana on rt.70. When using the cruise control attempted to exit for a rest stop when she applied the break the abs light came on and the cruise control did not disengage.she had committed to the exit ramp thank god she was able to move back off the ramp just in time to miss the over pass barrier.she had to ride the shoulder shutting down the ignition once she did that she was able tob resue.she did not use the cruise control again and butthen the engine light came ona cold start.i check the code and dtcs found wade bank one and two lean found a bad pcv valve and replaced it.but when reading the codes found 9 additional codes c1185 c1198 c1194 c1254 c1256 c1250 c1242 c1214 and c1210. I then called the ford dealership and checked for recalls.finding 3 i followed up having two being serious and having to do with speed controlrear subframe and rear support.when asking the service advisor what these codes meant he had no clue he said and without a costly scanner charge the tech had no idea. So as always i hit the inter net andeasily found numerous complaints. . . I was a service advisor for honda for 5yrs and a tech for 10 prior.i never put my customers life on the line wth? is ford teaching these men?i will have to inspect and repair this vehicle myself being disabled this will not come easy.i don't trust them at all anymore.my family's life is to important to have a money hungry company kill them.and once repairs are finished i will sell it and buy a honda.yes honda is not perfect but i have never seen the company ever mislead customers intentionally as this and when they messup they cover their customers and fix it right.unreal.
Transmission is primary issue has shifting problem at low speed, has over 8 tsb on the issue and has new transmission installed but still have problemthe other issues are clearly common for this model as well, but this transmissionand fords lack of support from their service and dealers is unacceptable.
Vehicle stalls due to fuel system vapor lock failure.the dealer has shortned the filler hose on the vehicle and the vehicle stills stalls.the dealer and manufacturer notified.
Vancaught on fire.
When trying to put gas into the tank the pump doesnot fit properly. If consumer puts the pump all the way in the tank, there is an automatic shut off that keeps consumer from pumping . To pumpgas consumerhas to hold the pump 1/3 of an inch in the tank. The dealer has been contacted.
The vehicle's check engine light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the fuel filter.the alternator, right inner cv boot, abs module, and brake master cylinder were replace.
Check engine light has come on twice - can't identify problem, possible intake leak - will have to remove intake covers to check at my expense with no guarantee this is the problem.does ford have any solutions that their dealers don't know about?
Consumerstatedthat he will fill in information concerning intake manifold failure.
While driving transmission would start to shutter at high speeds. Consumer stated that at 53000 miles transmission should not need replacing.
The fuel pump went out on my van. Luckily i was at home in my driveway. Called ford and they said that there have been no complaints and they would not cover it. So i am having to have it fixed my self. The vehicle is 4 years old, i personally do not believe that the pump should be bad.
While driving on the highway fuel pump gave out, causingvehicle to shut down while traveling in traffic. Dealer has been contacted.
At 33,000 miles, sudden transmission failure.rebuilt at a local shop for $2600 ... Ford contacted, but refused to stand behind its product.
When vehicle would be run and then shut off, the engine would not start immediately, the fuel pump was replaced.
Engine check light came on. Dealer replacedleft valve cover with a updated version ofpart andfuel regulator supply hose.
Consumer states due to corrosion of the fuel rail fuel leaks onto the manifold. Consumer is concerned that the vehicle will catch on fire. ......this vehicle is driven by eugene palmer for employer ascent media of palm beach, fl.at least two 1999 have had this fuel problem.
Cracked fuel rail leaking gas on to manifold leaking at welded joint.
While putting fuel into the fuel tank, the cabin fills with fuel odors, the odor is very strong and stays for about 4 or 5 minutes, the odor makes the consumers sick, so they are requesting a refund or replacement because the dealer has failed several times to correct the problem.
Was traveling about 45mphonhighway and there was a knocking noise because ofgasoline usage. Also, therewas a leak in the rear window, andwater came though and ruined the carpet.
Intermittent problem withfuel gauge not working properly. Gauge would remain onempty side. Vehicle been in dealer shop, and was unable to locate problembecausegauge was working at that time.feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Fuel tankhas 26 gallons and tank only takes 21 gallons. Consumer feels this is dangerous because the gas is going somewhere.
Consumer pulled nozzle from gas tank, when a burst of flames shot out of the tank, the fire department said the fire was caused by static electricity.
While filling vehicle with gas some spilled around filler assembly . Consumer noticed asmell inside of vehicle. Dealer has been notified.leaking fuel drains inside body molding.it then evaporates and some goes into the passenger compartment. *ml
While filling the gas tank fire started to come up from the opening, around the gas nozzle. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
1999 ford windstar, miles 84,000. Under norm driving conditions, r2 valve cover felled had a hole inside it along with gaskets in r2 platnium. I had to buy from ford the gaskets set and r 2value cover and the bolts which are specially made buy them. One would believe that ford did not have enough strength in the bolts to hold the platnium is place that allow the air leak to take place in the valve cover and platnium. I do not have the old parts on hand.
Gas gauge hasn't worked a while, and transmission failed a few days ago.
While driving the vehicle stalled.consumer was able to restart the vehicle and noticed that the gas gauge registered a full tank but there was no gas in the tank. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic was not able to resolve the problem.
Just a few minutes after starting my 1999 windstar, it leaks fuel from the fittings (for the fuel lines) on top of the fuel pump.i am a mechanic and this is not suppose to happen.the fittings have a seam that has opened up because of a defect in workmanship.there is a strong odor of gas and a large puddle of gas under the vehicle.this is an obvious fire hazard.i believe ford got over on the nhtsa and the american consumer.typically the consumer will have the fuel pump replaced before their manufacturing flaw is discovered.also, there was a recall on different year models and only in certain states.i don't see how "what state you live in" has to do with a split in plastic on the top of your gas tank.i will upload pictures of the flaws on the top of the gas tank fittings.
Passenger's sliding door will not close correctly and dome light will come on. Contacted dealer. The passenger sliding door comes ajar and the door light comes on in the dashboard. The dealer had tried to fix the problem eight times.
I opened electronic sliding driver side door on my 1999 ford windstar van to load the car for a weekend trip.i kneeled in the door opening to position things in the back seat.without warning the door began to shut on its own.before i could jump out of the car, it had my calves stuck in the door.it did not automatically open as i was informed it should have when it hit my legs.my daughter was able to pull the door open and allow me to escape.my right calfwas injured, though it did not break the skin, i have a large bruise from the doors impact approx. 2 inches high and 4 inches long.i took my car to the dealership (ted britt ford in fairfax virginia) where i purchased my van and carry an extended warranty.they have had my car in for numerous repairs, all related to the doors malfunctioning or other electrical problems.this is the first time there was an injury due to the door failure.my car is currently still in the shop for this malfunction.**about the number of failures listed below:i am uncertain if i should indicate one failure which resulted in an injurry or the multiple failures of the doors opening, refusing to open, or refusing to close that proceeded this last incident.i wll indicate one failure, meaning this last one.please call or email if i should indicate all the door failures we have incountered to date. **i am also a bit concerned as the repair department at ted britt ford in fairfax, where my van is regularly serviced, indicated that he believes it would have been impossible for the door to shut without my having done something to cause it.i am absolutely certain i could not have accidentally close the door. I am concerned they may not check out this problem adequately and just decide it was operator error.i reminded them of the multiple other door failures and electrical problems.i also let them know the lights in the van (that come on when you open a door), go on and off when i go over bumps as i am driving.
Rear dome lamp failed.nlm
Passenger power door unlatches while driving, specifically around corners. Slow speeds-pulling out of parking lots. Door is also not shutting.must be physically closed.interior lights flash on an off while in a parked position with key in ignition.clicking sound from turn signal comes on sporadically even though turn signal is not engaged.
First: while traveling 70 mph on an interstate in nc our van died. After safely pulling over, crossing 3 lanes of traffic, we had the van towed home to va and the mechanic said he changes 7-8 transmissions a week in ford windstar vans. We had fallen victim to this. We still have problems with the o/d light coming on and having to add transmission fluid frequently. Second: our van interior and exterior lights dim and blink at random. The alert will also come on saying one of the doors is ajar leaving the interior lights on and doors unlocked. It will randomly change doors while driving. Now the rear turning lights do not flash, the locks do not work, the interior and back exterior lights do not go out even with the key off and out. There will be random beeping and buzzing noises. The rear heat/air turns off and on at random even with the controls in the off position. There is a clicking under the dash when the rear heat or air is running. On inspection the mechanic found the alarm wires under the dash bare, unhooked, and exposed. He taped these hoping it would solve the problem. It has not. The local ford dealer is not reputable. It is a well known fact in the community that they break something else while fixing another to ensure a return visit. We have to travel 45-60 minutes to another dealer and they are so busy because they have to provide service for a large rural area. Ford has never acknowledged phone calls or letters sent to them. We feel stuck with a lemon!
Our 1999 ford windstar has 51,000 miles and transmission has failed.yesterday (4/8/05) while driving kids home from school the van made a loud clunking noise and would not go into forward or reverse.was able to roll to shoulder.we replaced battery a month ago, and while driving over the bay bridge (maryland) easter sunday our headlights and dashboard lights began to dim and van seemed as if it was going to stall.by the time we drove 4 miles to home all lights were out and car was sputtering, wouldn't start.we then replaced the alternator.theo/d light has been flashing.interior lights stay on sporadically as well as door ajar light when all doors are closed.interior lights sometimes don't come on when van is parked and doors opened.no rhyme or reason to this.tires have been replaced twice due to abnormal wear.we are getting quotes of between 1,600 and 2,800 for transmission.also windshield cracked where mirror was reattached after it fell off.when we were just over 3 years and at around 25,000 miles, all dashboard warning lights came on also while driving on bay bridge.took van to dealer (bob bell in glen burnie, md) and they said they'd have it done that day but kept it a week.i threw a fit and got a loaner - a tin can on wheels.ford eventually covered some of the repairs through a 'special program.'i cannot beleive there has been no recall on these pieces of garbage with the number of transmission failures i see on this website.nhtsa should force ford to take responsibility for this nonsense and pay for these outrageous failures.we also have a ford pickup and will never buy another ford product.henry must be rolling over in his grave.
Fire under hood:previous electrical problems:interiors lights coming on and staying on, dealers unable to find problem or duplicate. Radio turning on and changing stations, components on its own.replaced on 03/06/2000.sliding doors opening while vehicle is moving and refusing to close. Dealer unable to find cause.computerizes keys not working in ignition on two occasions.system being reprogram both times.am side of radio not working at night five days before fire.noted that when headlights are turned off, am works, but when turned back on nothing but static. 2)transmission:several occassions it would hardly pull up a hill,others the car would stay at one speed although my foot was not on the accelerator.extra braking was needed to slow vehicle down or stop.3)computer module replaced several times and still worked erractic through 08/16/2002.4)speedometer cluster performed erractic until relaced to include mileage doubling for any mileage driven on a given day.5)suspension problems:spindle connecting rod replaced 03/07/2002,struts and ball joints replaced 05/29/2002,and lower arms and tie rod ends replaced 06/07/2002.
Consumer states that instrument light panel is not working at all. Dealer notified.
When we open the doors, sometimes the interior lighting does not come on.other times it blinks on and then goes off.even other times it will blink quickly.sometimes the lights come on and will not go off after doors have been closed.while driving the dashboard lighting will sometimes blink on and off as well.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer, but the could not reproduce the problem for the short time they had the vehicle.this makes since because of the intermittent nature of this problem.i am concerned that the dashboard lighting could be a safety issue or if the problem moves to other systems such as exterior lighting. *la
Power steering under carridge wentout which taken the power steering to the wheel. Vehicle is at the dealership waiting for parts.the stereo system failed. Brake makes grinding noise.the rear door light keeps falling down wheneverthe door closed.
Rear dome light failed.nlm
Power sliding door would intermittently open while driving, or will not open when needed; vehicle been in the dealer shop on six occasions, and problem still occurring.. Consumer also states back seat collasped backwards, also battery dead from shorts in the wiring, light in the inside is on when it should be off , and also doors that may or maynot operate while vehicle is in motion, also getting false signals on instrument panel.
April 2008 lost fuel pump, and guage for gas level had fuel pump sending unit and filter replaced but gauge didnt come back it stayed on as a low fuel light permanently. Brake fluid leaking or excessive use by braking system had to fill about once weekly brakes though they had been replaced would just go out with no warning abs light wasnt indicative due to fact its lighting up and staying lit was errratic. Replaced braking system and front end components (linkage pins gone, rotor that had gotten very hot and possibly started on fire due to brakes going out and heavy breaking needed to avoid accident death had to pump brakes rapidly to try to stop sometimes unable to stop brake pedal would stick on hard pumping when attempting to stop passenger side sliding door lock engaged and unable to engage.
The latches on the vehicle are defective. The glove compartment latch will not open. The latch on cd storage will not work either and the latch on the hatchback is about ready to break...it doesn't always want to open.
Sliding door latch does not close door properly. Mjs
While driving sliding door could unlatch and open half way without a prior warning.
Both sliding doors on our 1999 ford windstar, do not open with the electric door opener and the left side door cannot be opened from the inside.the right side door is deteriorating the same as the left side.this could be a dangerous situation if someone were in the car and needed to get out quickly for any reason.
Both rear slidingdoors are not stable when moved to fully open position, especially on roads/driveways where there is a decline.in four cases over the past two weeks, the vehicle was parked in our driveway with approx. A 15% decline.i opened the door for my son and it "locked" in the fully opened position.however, in one instance he was exiting the vehicle when the door closed and lodged his head between the door and the frame of the vehilce.he was not seriously injured.similar things have happened over the past couple of weeks..we are renting the vehicle from enterprise.i belive that a very serious situation exists and should immediately be invesigagted.we have rented other minivans in the past, and all have had active locking mechanisms where the handle had to be lifted to close the door.the windstar relies on a simple detente which is not sufficient for vehicles on declines.
My grandson fell out of the van becuse the door lockswere not working...they lock but do not stay locked.
Passenger's sliding door will not close correctly and dome light will come on. Contacted dealer. The passenger sliding door comes ajar and the door light comes on in the dashboard. The dealer had tried to fix the problem eight times.
Passenger side sliding door will not stay open on an incline. Door will stay open for a while but when a passenger entersthe vehicle, the door releases and closes on the passenger. This is a dangerour codition which could injure an adult or kill a child. The same problem does not exist on the drivers side sliding door. Dealer unable to repair since the raised section on the bottom rail is a factory body stamping. A review by the dealer noted that the driver side raised area was higher than the passenger side.
My 2-year old daughter's right hand was crushed in the power sliding door of our minivan. Her hand is too small for the safety sensor to detect it and therefore, the door latched and locked with her hand between the body pillar and the door.
While driving or closingboth sliding door,sliding door would pop back open/andnot closing the doors properly.dealer cannot determine the problem, but suggested to by a new 2000 windstar.please provide further information.
For several weeks, the door ajar light remains on despite the fact all the doors are closed; the automatic locking and manual locking will not work.after 10 to 15 minutes of driving, it will go out and the doors will finally lock.today, while that light was on and the doors would not lock, the driver's side rear sliding door opened while the vehicle was being driven and making a turn.this is extremely dangerous.my grandchildren ride in this vehicle and it is totally unsafe!
Sliding door on the driver's side keeps popping open. Happens while driving & the door would chime. This has happened at least 6 times. It's very hard to close once it has popped open. Took to dealer & was informed the door works just fine.
While traveling at any speeddoor would open without indication. Dealer has been notified.please provide further information.
I purchased a 1999 ford windstar a few months ago. I have had nothing but problems with it. In fact, i have spent more than half of what i paid for the vehicle in repairs in only 2 months.the reason for my complaint is that the most recent repairs have involved items that i feel are extreme safety concerns. 1- the power doors on my vehicle to not lock/unlock properly, making it unable to open the sliding doors.this was looked at by the ford mechanic today. I was told that the door latches were bad and were "burning up" the door lock actuators. I'm not sure if this is the reason, but also lately, my door ajar light comes on my dash and the interior lights are coming on intermittently while driving. I have 3 children, two of them in car seats and unable to get them selves out of a car. I am concerned that if something were to happen such as an accident or an emergency situation that i would not be able to get my children out of the vehicle. I am paying to have this repaired at the tune of around $1,000.00 which i think is a real rip off, due to fords poorly manufactured vehicle. 2. My brake light stopped working on the left side of my van. I changed the bulb and tested it, and did not fix the problem. I then noticed that my rear tail light is now not working. I had this checked out by the mechanic today, and was told it is the rear electronic control module which is going to cost me nearly $600 to fix. I'm not sure what would cause such a thing to fail, but this is definitely a safety concern, where lights come into play. I could have been rear ended due to this malfunction. I'm beginning to wonder if ford is in the auto making/selling business, or the service business. It appears to me that they are poorly manufacturing vehicles only providing job security for the mechanics. Please investigate this situation. Any help in remedying this and getting ford to pay for their mistakes would be greatly appreciated.
Consumer complained repeatedly about transmission problems, but nothing was donebecause the dealer could not duplicatethe problem.the door lock was inoperative with the key, when driven at low speeds a clunk noise was heard, but itwas an intermittent problem, the vehicle lurched in low gear and the consumer had to downshift when going up hill. *sc
Power sliding door opens while driving.
Transmission, sliding door, driver door, rack and pinion, steering pump, intake manifold, front suspension upper link, world's fastest declining vehicle value, world's worst customer service and satisfaction representatives.
Consumer stated that the side doors does not open from the inside.ph
While driving down the driveway sliding door on the passenger's side popped open about two inches. Van has been to the dealership four times for this problem. The dealership doesn't seem to be able to solve this problem. . please provide any further information.
When sliding door opens itdoesn't stay open. Kids can get caught in the door, andbe seriously hurt.
Both of the sliding door power locking mechanisms are malfunctioning.they no longer unlock with the switch.it is also impossible to pull the lock knob up. When the switch is pressed the door re-locks itself.if a person is sitting in the back seat, the door also will not open via the door handle or switch.this is a very dangerous situation if an emergency were to arise.sometimes we can open it by holding down the front door switch and pulling the outside door hand at the same time.it doesn't work every time.
We own a 1999 ford windstar. We bought it in november of 2001. We have had many problems with the power doors. We have taken it in to the ford dealer repair shop to get fixed while under warranty, but have never had them working right. The doors very rarely shut tightly and when they do they pop open while in drive. On a few occasions the doors have opened completely. I worry that my children might get seriously injured if this is not taken care of. Has anyone else complained about this?
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving 35 mph, the rear passenger side door automatically opened twice on its own. The dealer advised the mechanic that they were unable to diagnose the failure or how to repair it. The service manager stated that dust on the cylinoid of the door mechanism could have caused the failure. The contact is concerned about the safety risk, defect as well as the child seats located in the back of the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 200,000.
Anti-lock brake light went on. I drove it this way for two months. 15 codes in the system. Ford dealer states it's the hydraulic and electric box. To repair both would cost 800.00 or so, which is including labor and parts. States it'sa known problem of 1999 ford windstars. I have no anti-lock brakes when the abs light is on. Declining to fix at this time, but a huge liablility for myself. Possiblity of brake failure not discussed at this time. I have already had to repair the upper intake manifold 500.00+ (at a ford dealer) and also had the door ajar problem, which was fixed at home here for 0$. This is the third and final problem listed on consumer reports that this vehicle is known for.
While vehicle was parked on incline, facing downward,passenger's sliding door failed to lock in place. Would slam shut after being opened.contacteddealer.
Passengers doors comes open intermittently.dealership is aware of problem.
I opened electronic sliding driver side door on my 1999 ford windstar van to load the car for a weekend trip.i kneeled in the door opening to position things in the back seat.without warning the door began to shut on its own.before i could jump out of the car, it had my calves stuck in the door.it did not automatically open as i was informed it should have when it hit my legs.my daughter was able to pull the door open and allow me to escape.my right calfwas injured, though it did not break the skin, i have a large bruise from the doors impact approx. 2 inches high and 4 inches long.i took my car to the dealership (ted britt ford in fairfax virginia) where i purchased my van and carry an extended warranty.they have had my car in for numerous repairs, all related to the doors malfunctioning or other electrical problems.this is the first time there was an injury due to the door failure.my car is currently still in the shop for this malfunction.**about the number of failures listed below:i am uncertain if i should indicate one failure which resulted in an injurry or the multiple failures of the doors opening, refusing to open, or refusing to close that proceeded this last incident.i wll indicate one failure, meaning this last one.please call or email if i should indicate all the door failures we have incountered to date. **i am also a bit concerned as the repair department at ted britt ford in fairfax, where my van is regularly serviced, indicated that he believes it would have been impossible for the door to shut without my having done something to cause it.i am absolutely certain i could not have accidentally close the door. I am concerned they may not check out this problem adequately and just decide it was operator error.i reminded them of the multiple other door failures and electrical problems.i also let them know the lights in the van (that come on when you open a door), go on and off when i go over bumps as i am driving.
Sliding door will unexpectedly close when door is latched in the open position. Door has closed on a child, but has not caused any injury. Dealership has not examinedvehicle for this problem.please provide any additional information / documentation.
Front passenger 'sside door latchbroke due to the bolt that wasn't put in the door.
Sliding door will not close properly. Intermittently it would prop itself back open. Vehicle been in / out of dealer's shop on several occasions, and problemstill occurring. Doors are electronically operated, cannot operate door without vehicle started.*ml
Consumer has a few problems with vehicle & it has been to the dealer 4 times. The sliding door doesn't shut completely & the steering has a noise from the inside around the dashboard. Manufacturer is aware of the problem, but hasno remedy.
Rear passenger door cannot be opend frominside, and driver's side door cannot be opend frominside or outside. Please provide more information.
The passenger side sliding door on my 1999 ford windstar does not unlock when the rest of the doors do unlock. During an emergency this could cause a problem when trying to exit the mini van.
Doors will occasionally not close, will start to close then re-open or will fail to open. When they fail to close it will be extremely difficult to get them to close. Similarly, when they fail to open they will need to be forced open.this occurs with small children in the car.
The latches on the vehicle are defective. The glove compartment latch will not open. The latch on cd storage will not work either and the latch on the hatchback is about ready to break...it doesn't always want to open.
The vehicle when parked at any degree of incline or decline has had repeated tendencies not to shift out of park. On this occasion, i had the vehicle on ramps changing my oil and went to put it in neutral to level it out. The vehicle appeared to have gotten stuck in reverse and neither the foot brake nor the emergency brake would stop it. It would not let me shift into any of gear until it reached level ground. I had an appointment with the dealer to look at the transmission on may 31, 2007 because i had been having trouble with the transmission shifting very rough and feeling a jerking sensation when i shifted from park to either drive or reverse.
Parking brake will not hold vehicle.dealer (westlie ford, camas wa) would not adjust it.i was told that the parking is not intended to hold the vehicle.it is only there to assist the "park" setting on the transmission!if the brake is not truly adjustable, then this is a design flaw.
When emergency brake is on, vehicle can be driven before emergency brake is released.the rear brakes will not hold, they seem to wear out first.
While parked on a hillwith emergency parking brakeactivated. About 10 minutes later, vehicle rolled away, almost ran over the occupant and crashed into a parked car.dealer cannot determineproblem.please provide further information.
This vehicle was serviced at 102,654 miles, in march-april of 2011 by koons ford of maryland, (invoice#w70829, dated may 5, 2011) in response to ford recall, related to "broken front subframe" and "collapsing rear axle".--front subframe was, at that time, broken on the right side, due to rusting. Replacement was not done, instead it was patched via a bolted together "clamshell" reinforcing device. It now has become apparent that after using the vehicle after this initial frame separation, the metal of the left side was unduly stressed, and has now broken at its weldment point, resulting in an unsafe vehicle, that swerves to the left, if brakes are applied while in motion on the street or other roadway. Wheels are no longer kept in alignment, with left front wheel free to move to the front or rear, in response to applied stress! this subframe failure affected many such vehicles, and it has become evident that inspection and repair was inadequate, resulting in a new, unsafe condition! (subframe should have been replaced, due to stress!)-photos are attached, showing displaced frame, and separated weld joint.
In march, 2007, the transmission in my 1999 ford windstar died at 106,653 miles. I paid $2,985.91 to have the transmission replaced at the local ford dealership in lebanon, oregon.in may of 2012, at 174,000 miles, i started having problems with the transmission again. The first repair shop i took it to told me the transmission was dead and that i needed to replace it.the second repair shop i took it to told me that the computer chip was bad and that it had probably damaged the transmission.i was told that i could replace the computer chip and see how long the transmission would last before it totally died.
I am having lots of troubles with 1999 ford windstar since the day i bought from dealer (lew webb ford, garden grove). 1. Currently my van has manifold leakage. This has occurred immediately after the ford dealer fixed my transmission leakage. The price quoted is $1200 out of which i have to pay $540. I have already spent lots of money in maint & repairs. Before this i had to take my van to dealer for following problems:transmission leakage at 37000 miles. Front & back brakes at 37000 miles. Electrical system failure. Couple of recalls.currently it has approximately 50600 miles on odometer and i have been communicating to & fro with dealer. For the current problem dealer has offered me 55% in assistance. But my problem is i am wasting lots of time, money & energy to have all this problems fixed. I would prefer to hand this van back to dealer or atleast get more assistance from dealer or ford company. Please advise me of any further action i should take. My phone number is[xxx].thanks in advance for looking into this matter. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My windstar sits in my driveway with a bad transmission. The van only has 119000 and has been acting up for the last year.
I was driving my van. At first the lights beep up for engine and then o/d and then it stops. There was a lot of smoke from the engine and it look like it burns. After that vehicle start but not tacking gear. I found out that transmission went bad.
Stopped at a light when the light turned green i went to go when the van suddenly stopped like i hit a wall. I had the van towed to american transmission on rt 88 in lakewood nj.they dropped the transmission and said it needed to be replaced, that basically it had melted everything inside the transmission and they said it happens often with these vans....ford is lucky it was 5am and no one was driving behind me they would have crashed into me.
3 transmissions...multiple repairs all of which ford is aware and caused by faulty design.recalled for axle and frame rotting.ford used epoxy and a brace to "repair".unsafe repair!warranty offered is only 12 months, so ford also agrees it wont last.frame and axle should last the life of vehicle.this is a dangerous vehicle and ford isnt willing to take any resposibility.they have kown about these problems for years, and are now saying they arent responsible.
My windstar 1999 has only 100,000 miles on it, less when i bought it, and at that time i was informed of the rear axel recall. I reviewed the data, concerning the safety recall which ends at the end of oct 2016 and was concerned about the safety of passengers and others if an accident should happen within the next 5-10 yrs,(which how long i hope to have this).being informed i had my closest ford dealership replace the rear, and they billed my $300.00.......this is wrong, i should be reimbursed.
99 ford windstar, scds switch replaced,no brake lights, cant get shifter out of park, blower wont shut off with key removed, headlights come on when you shut the door with key removed and switch off. No speedometer or tach.
In nhtsa campaign id number 10v385000, ford motor company recalled 1998-2003 winstars which are currently registered or originally sold in 20 states. My vehicle is not part of this recall because it is not registered or was originally sold in one of those states. The reason the recall specified these 20 states is because these 20 states frequently use high amounts of salt to melt snow and the salt can/has resulted in corrosion to the power train rear axle assembly. As my vehicle is not currently registered and was not originally sold in one of these states, ford motor company has not and will not include my vehicle in the recall. Over the 10 years i've owned the vehicle, i have frequently traveled to and through 6 of these states, including during winter months when there has been snow on the ground and salt has been used to melt the snow. As a result, my vehicle has corrosion on the power train rear axle assembly and cracks very similar to the ones shown on pictures of affected vehicles.i feel that under these circumstances, my vehicle should be added to the recall. I have contacted ford motor company, and they have refused to add my vehicle. Any assistance you can provide would be appreciated as i fear that a complete fracture of the axle is probable.
Shifted from park to drive and entered into traffic lane. Pressed down on gas pedal but all that happened was engine revved up but vehicle would not go forward. Luckily, there was light traffic or i would have been hit. A helpful person pushed me to a safe place to park. I started the car and found that only reverse worked. No forward motion when put in drive, 2 or 1. I checked transmission fluid level and it was at proper levelhad vehicle towed to my house. Searched online and found this is a common issue with 1999 windstar's. Called a transmission place and told them what happened and was told i likely had suffered a transmission failure and needed a new transmission.i'm the second owner and the vehicle has approximately 125,000 miles on it.also,the brake master cylinder failed in october 2014.updated 03/28/16.
I was just over my warranty in july/2002 on a 1999 ford windstar with 31,000 miles. My wife was driving with my three kids the van stalled. The transmissions failed?
We have taken this van in for repair fivetimesin one year. The first month we had it the head was replaced. The power steering has gone out for now the fifth time. I actually lost controlof the vehicle due to beingunable to turn the steering. My husband has to drive me everywhere because only he can turn the steering wheel. Each time we take it for repair we are charged a deductible and i can not do this anymore. This is obviously a lemon. Marshall mize ford in chattanooga tennessee is where the vehicle was purchased in january of 2001. They also have performed all service on this vehicle. Ford has not been understanding of why my payments have been late, but when you are having these kinds of issues such as electrical, transmission, air conditioning, and engine malfunctions, it does not take a genius to figure out why a woman with a family who depends on this vehicle as reliable, safe means of transportation is having difficulty. Maybe if their product was of better quality, my children would be in a safe vehicle, and ford would get their money on time.
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The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a tire replacement when the contact was advised that the rear axle was fractured in two places. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers: 10v385000, 12v193000 or12v195000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 178,000.
Purchased used 11/15/02. Upon 2nd routine oil change was advised that i had a trans. Leak pan gasket. Took the van to dealership (nemer ford) where purchased, advised them that the van was not shifting properly in addition to the gasket needing replacement.they advised me that the gasket did need to be replaced and that i should have the transmission flushed and serviced, i agreed to this service. There was still slight shuddering when shifting, but not like it was. Upon taking it in for the 3rd routine oil change, i advised them that not only was the shuddering getting worse, but now the o/d light is flashing and the rpm's are jumping around. Also told them that when you initially start the vehicle there is a momentary grinding noise. Picked up the van and returned it for the exact same issues 19 days later. I have yet to take it back to the dealership as we are still experiencing all of the exact same issues, with the added twists of interior lights coming on when we hit bumps and turning off when we hit the next bump, when using the right hand turn signal, upon straightening out from the turn the left turn signal comes on all by itself, and last but not least there is an odor that can only be compared to raw sewer coming from under my hood, not sulfer, but sewer. To date the solenoid has been replaced, as has the torque converter, (with much resistance from the warranty company) i have a hard time believing that the ford corporation is unaware of these problems, as i am clearly not the only consumer dealing with these issues. Thank you for your time, tiffany m. Sanchez
Transmission is primary issue has shifting problem at low speed, has over 8 tsb on the issue and has new transmission installed but still have problemthe other issues are clearly common for this model as well, but this transmissionand fords lack of support from their service and dealers is unacceptable.
With this windstar we now have 170,000 miles on it and have replaced the transmission 4 times, something is not right here. Have also had on going problems with abs light on and sensors going out for abs brakes. Have replaced them several times, would like to have a van that is drivable with not warning lights one.
I had the rear axle replaced by the recall, and which i paid $300 for the work. The axle now does not align properly and i have been told that shims are required. Without them the rear axle eats my tires. Ford has a policy to my understanding that new parts installed by ford have a lifetime warranty. I believe that ford should fix or pay for this work so as to make my van safe, why should i have to repair an axle that was just replaced less then 10000 miles ago.
I have 3 problems with my 1999 ford windstar which currently has 60,000 miles. One of them is the glass in front when i'm driving in the rain i have to turn on the wipers the driver's side in the middle part of the wiper stays wet while the passenger side cleans very well. The other problem i've always had is the powersteering when i'm driving, i'm going to turn to the side and the car turns off the guide gets hard and i can't straighten it to turn it on again. The last problem is the transmission, one day the family went all together in the car and shortly after we realized that it was overheating we parked in the grass we turned off the car and the part of the engine caught fire after the accident we realized that the transmission liquefied oil. I had the transmission repaired and began to give some tiresome every time i changed gears. The car is currently parked with the damaged transmission. I understand there is a recall for this transmission
Transmission went out with no warning. Internal failure of components.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)on saturday may 15th, around noontime, i was traveling on i-91 northbound in hartford.the van started pulling and swerving like i had flat tires.the van has 124,210 miles, and has been diagnosed with a broken rear axle.estimated repair cost for a 'used' axle is around $900.00.from what i've been reading, this is an inherent design flaw.vin # [xxx] .
Mileage was 49600, total cost for the repair was $2600.00 but our cost was only $2072.00 because drew ford in san diego, ca helped us cover some of the cost.the itemized bill said the remanufactured transmission was $1702.28.the tranny went out with no warning lights and no sign of giving out.my wife usually drives it but i had just driven it the day before and i am in tune with odd noises and the van had none.8/22/2003 in the evening when she pulled into our garage and was still moving forward, it stopped.it didn't move until the engine was rev'd pretty high then it would kick in violently.that lasted about 2 or 3 times while trying to finish moving it into the garage when a huge grinding sound took place and the van did not move again until the tow truck took it away!i am outraged that the van was so young when a major component went out like the transmission.and after combing the web for others who have experienced this, i found plenty of people.i think ford motor company should pay for this.i figure they won't, though.
Van is jumping at stop light with brake on, startedmaking a clunking sound around 55 (unknown) power windows stopped working on right side. Only 92000 miles on van everything going wrong at once. Van feels unsafe. Do not have enough money to replace. Is there any recalls for this stuff? knockingnoise in rear.
Driving down 2 lane hwyat 35 miles an hour . After crossing smooth rail road tracks rear axle broke. Recall repair was done but axle snapped at that location.bracket put on to keep from axle from snapping didn't help.
* vehicle leans since purchased sept 13, 2003. * allignment problems. * transmission does not properly change gears. * low treads on tires. * a frame problems. * suspension steering makes a clunking noise. * brakes must be pumped to stop, and make a ticking noise when applied. * vehicle has overheated. * power steering fluid leaked. * gears do not shift properly. * primer scotch guard on seats wearing after coat applied.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving approximately 70 mph, the over drive off warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and began flashing. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder and noticed smoke emitting from the front end of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed oil leaking from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was located at the head gasket and transmission.the manufacturer was notified of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 163,000.the vin was unavailable.
After a trip to the lake,my family and i were headed home and approached a stop sign.(23 miles from home.)i made a complete stop and proceeded to apply gas and the windstar would not move. When i release the breaks it just rolls backwards,pretty scary.however after a restart it would move again but only for a few feet,then it falls out of gear again.towed it home,and don't know what to do.we had no warning lights or warning at all whats so ever.
We purchased the 1999 windstar in dec 1998.from the first weeks of ownership, we have complained about the transmission.dealer changed transmission fluid and said nothing was wrong.problems were as follows: loud clunks when shifting from park to reverse, while foot pressing firmly on brake pedal; transmission hesitates when down shifting going around corners; as a passenger i felt as if the whole car was lunging causing dizziness to motion sickness (did not occur while i was driving); hard shifts between first & second; rear window wiper failed; power steering pump replaced which caused the rack & pinion seals to fail, which resulted in a new rack installed; egr valve rubber boot kept popping off until i placed a small hose clamp to hold it in place; check engine light stays on every since 15,000 miles; o/d button never worked; o/d light flashed repeatedly minutes prior to the transmission going out. Now the ford dealer said i needed a new upper plenum, egr valve, pfe, valve cover gasket, battery cable and this was found while checking the transmission problem.i told them to forget it!$3k is enough to spend on a five year old car!this is all i can think of at this point.
Ford windstar xl 1999- front end clunking noises serviced 3-4 times before it was fixed. Repeated repairs to various front end components replaced at my expense including power steering pump, rack & pinion, tie rods, u-joints costing $2000 or more. Continue to suffer from groaning, noisy, & stiff steering. Also ongoing engine pinging upon acceleration after numerous repairs. Random power sliding door function. Metallic rattling, jingling noises from under car both when idling & driving.
Took van in for latest recall, picked up with check transmission light on - was not on when we dropped van off for repair. Transmission failed shortly afterward.
The transmission went out again on 6-21-03 with just under 60000 miles on van. Both transmission failures wre sudden without any warning slippage etc. Both trans failures left the vehicle with no forward gears, but reverese worked each time. The fluid has been changed properly and the van is well maintained.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle began to emit a loud pitch sound and became difficult to drive. The contact merged over and noticed that the rear axle had collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and stated that because the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v193000 (power train), there was nothing else that would be done. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000.
Rear axle rusted and broke in half.
Tl - the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while at a stop traffic light, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the air conditioner was leaking and admitting smoke. A private mechanic repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 100,080. The vin was not available. Djr
Rusted out sub frame. It cost me $1,150.00 dollars to repair with a used one. Not happy. Tranny slams from 1st to 2nd gear; it started about 6 months after i bought it in 2001, they fixed it. Then it started again in 2006 when it hit about 80,000 miles. I stopped driving it for awhile after fighting over it with the miller ford dealer then finally got the money to repair the sub frame. Now i just drive it and use 2nd and 3rd gear. The od light keeps coming on.
Abs module wire burned out; odometer and speedometer did not work.
We first had to replace the transmission at 49000 miles for $2000.00.just a few months later the engine failed at 53000 miles.to save money, we purchased a used engine from a wrecked windstar van for $900.00.my husband and father did the labor themselves.then in july 2003 we had to replace the shift solenoids which cost $500.00 for parts and labor.now, just a little over a year from replacing the first transmission, the van is in the shop again with transmission problems. Any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciate. Thanks for your time.
Accelerating from a stoplight transmission lets go. Reverse was the only gear the vehicle would move in.i had to backup off the freeway to the nearest parking lot.my wife just bought this vehicle last month for work because it had low miles.now it will cost us more to fix it ($2500) than the vehicle is worth.and we just spent a small fortune replacing everything in the brake system besides the master cylinder and lines.after research, apparently ford was aware this transmission had issues but continued to install them.thank you ford, i enjoy taking it up the kazoo every time i have bought one of your vehicles.
I have 3 problems with my 1999 ford windstar which currently has 60,000 miles. One of them is the glass in front when i'm driving in the rain i have to turn on the wipers the driver's side in the middle part of the wiper stays wet while the passenger side cleans very well. The other problem i've always had is the powersteering when i'm driving, i'm going to turn to the side and the car turns off the guide gets hard and i can't straighten it to turn it on again. The last problem is the transmission, one day the family went all together in the car and shortly after we realized that it was overheating we parked in the grass we turned off the car and the part of the engine caught fire after the accident we realized that the transmission liquefied oil. I had the transmission repaired and began to give some tiresome every time i changed gears. The car is currently parked with the damaged transmission. I understand there is a recall for the transmission
I just purchased this vehicle may 2003. I was having transmission problems wouldn't accelerate past 40 km's then would rev really high then kick into gear. I found out from another dealership that the vehicle has had a transmission put in dec'02 at 68,000kms then another went in jan'03 with 974 km's on that one & found out today i need a new one. I am fighting with the dealership that sold me this vehicle that i am not responsible for it. That they obviously knew there was a problem with it when they sold it to me. Still waiting to see who's going to pay for it. Been waiting for tuesday will be a week. Dealer i bought it from was totem ford mercury.
The vehicle will not engage into gear, can move lever but vehicle will not move.
While pulling out of gas station ihear noise and smell rubber burning.carefully drive 3 blocks to my house.notice rear tires leaning into wheel wells.i then see broken axle.ford said axle reinforcement brackets were installed properly 7 months ago under recall.i have no money to fix.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began decelerating and losing power.the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician advised that the transmission seal had failed and caused transmission fluid to leak when the temperature of the vehicle increased. The technician also advised that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the transmission was replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
The transmission failed on our 1999 ford windstar while my wife was driving down the road causing her to have to unexpectedly pull over.the van only has 35k miles on it.we have to replace the transmission after so few miles.after perusing the internet, i discovered that this is a common problem on this vehicle.
We were stopped at a stoplight at the corner of 7th ave. And pike street in downtown seattle.when the light turned green, my husband pressed on the gas pedal.when he did that, we heard a "thunk" noise, and then the gears started grinding and the engine started revving because it would not go into gear.we had to have the vehicle towed back to tacoma to a transmission repair facility.
There are several problems with out now three year old windstar that have either been corrected temporarily or not corrected at all.the most persistent issues are with the drivetrain in particular the transmission which shifts erratically when going around corner or climbing hills at low spead.the recall was performed at 25k but the transmission continues to operate poorly.ford has offered no solution or warranty extension for these problems.the engine problems to date revolve around the innability to use regular or mid grade fuels as advertised on the vehicles sticker, we have been offered a valve cover replacement for $500 but in speaking with other windstar owners this only fixes the problem temporarily.also it seems to me this is a defect that ford should fix not the owner.the other persistent problem is with the direver side power door, in hot temperatures the door does not close completely and pops open when driveing.the dealer has repaired this several times and while better that in was it continues to be an intermittent problem.we are frustrated with the probelms this vehicle has experienced including the replacement of the entire power steering system, rack, pump and hoses and more frustrating is fords unwillingness to stand behind the vehicle and its fault.our overwhelming concern is that the transmission and engine will both fail before we have received any usefull value for ourmoney.ford needs to be held accountable for the products they develop, i hope you will be able to enforce some type of coverage or warrantee protection for the consumer.
I have a 1999 ford windstar minivan with just over 68k miles. I have just recently been told that my windstar is in need of a new transmission. I have had it in and out of the shop over the last 3 months. I have spent close to $1000.00 in repairs and now my transmission just drops. Why do i have to replace a transmission in a vehicle with less than 100k miles? i have heard from several people that this is common in this type of vehicle and i want to know what ford is going to do about this. I am not happy!
Transmission slippage resulting in loss of drive power/torque as a result of a manufacturing defect.
I was stopped at a toll booth and began to accelerate when a loud grinding/clanking sound was heard from the front of the vehicle.i then had no forward gears, however reverse still worked.i was towed to the ford dealer who informed me that there was "major internal transmission damage".this should not happen on a vehicle less than 3 years old and 44,000 miles.cost of repairs >$2900.
My transmission failed in my 99 ford windstar with onlly 55,ooo. I stoped at a stop sign, when i hit the gas i heard a thud and the van would not go forward. I only had reverse. I hear this is a common failure of windstar vans
Consumer complained repeatedly about transmission problems, but nothing was donebecause the dealer could not duplicatethe problem.the door lock was inoperative with the key, when driven at low speeds a clunk noise was heard, but itwas an intermittent problem, the vehicle lurched in low gear and the consumer had to downshift when going up hill. *sc
Sudden transmission failure.
1999 ford windstar. Consumer states while stopped at a traffic light there was a sudden loud noise like an explosion and then vehicle lost power and she barely got through the traffic light *tgwthe consumer had the vehicle to towed to the dealer where they informed her the transmission needed to be replaced.
Vehicle stops moving while driving at highway speed of 70 mph. This is second transmission failure within 69,000 mile of wear.
Transmission often does not smoothly shift into gear.the overdrive on/off light will flash on and off for 30-40 seconds intermittently.the transmission will seem to have trouble shifting gears and will hesitate or roughly jerk into a gear. We have taken it in to be repaired several times and had it repaired under a transmission recall as well but it still is having problems.
The poorly manufactured aluminum pistons in the transmission fractured and destroyed other components in the transmission at 99,000 miles.
After reversing from a parking space onto street, the vehicle made a loud noise while the gears where changed to drive. Vehicle would no long to forward, we were able to put it in reverse and get out of the way of traffic.the transmission needs to be replaced at 41,000 miles.
My transmission is going out at 52,000 miles, and since i don't have an extended warranty, i'm stuck with the bill.this is unacceptable that a transmission on a new vehicle is defective!.
Transmission problem - problem began with some"rough" shifts, noticeable at 20 and 40 mph. When went to merge onto tollway, car was unable to go above 40 mph, until as i was about to pull over, car jerked and began to accelerate. I knew something was seriously wrong with car then, so made appointment at dealership.it has been at dealer for 2 weeks waiting for a new transmission. Driver sliding door doesn't always want to close. Try to close, and it either clicks, or closes a couple of inches and then reopens. Shake car, and eventually it will close. It is at dealership for the 4th time, in hopes of a repair.what happens if can't close door at all? can't drive car full of little kids with door open.fuel pump wouldn't work, car had to be towed from a parking lot.no prior warning to this problem, what if this happened while driving?
First: while traveling 70 mph on an interstate in nc our van died. After safely pulling over, crossing 3 lanes of traffic, we had the van towed home to va and the mechanic said he changes 7-8 transmissions a week in ford windstar vans. We had fallen victim to this. We still have problems with the o/d light coming on and having to add transmission fluid frequently. Second: our van interior and exterior lights dim and blink at random. The alert will also come on saying one of the doors is ajar leaving the interior lights on and doors unlocked. It will randomly change doors while driving. Now the rear turning lights do not flash, the locks do not work, the interior and back exterior lights do not go out even with the key off and out. There will be random beeping and buzzing noises. The rear heat/air turns off and on at random even with the controls in the off position. There is a clicking under the dash when the rear heat or air is running. On inspection the mechanic found the alarm wires under the dash bare, unhooked, and exposed. He taped these hoping it would solve the problem. It has not. The local ford dealer is not reputable. It is a well known fact in the community that they break something else while fixing another to ensure a return visit. We have to travel 45-60 minutes to another dealer and they are so busy because they have to provide service for a large rural area. Ford has never acknowledged phone calls or letters sent to them. We feel stuck with a lemon!
Awful noise coming from front of vehicle with tendency to stall.towed to lee myles transmissions, with diagnosis of a separated 1/2 drum asm epc solenoid.repair cost $2148.03 minus $180.28 plus tax for a transmission cooler with labor.
The transmission failed.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While traveling onhighwayheard a noise underneathvehicleand transmission locked up. Vehicle had to be towed.
1999 ford windstar van. Consumer states problem with front end shudders on acceleration, sometimes doesn't move at all when gas is pressed *tgwthe consumer stated she took the vehicle to the dealer for a recall and shortly thereafter, problems developed. Four days later, the dealer informed the consumer the vehicle needed a new transmission.
Automatic transmission will shutter when speeds reach 35-50 mph.dealership has made 3 to 4 attempts to rectify failure, but problem still exists.
The overdrive off light started flashing on the 27th of dec.2001 and the vehicle was very hard shifting through the gears. On the 28th of dec. 2001 my wife was taking it to the dealer when the transmission had a catastrophic failure on a 2 lane roads steep hill on a curve, the vehicles engine revved up to redline and the vehicle started rolling down the hill no gear would engage.ford did pick up all but 495.00 of the repair cost,but i still found it my obligation to inform other entities of this failure. The indian head ford dealers service dept. Was very helpful and i have no problem with the service just the product.
Constant transmission shudder during upshift.unlike the tsb dealing with shudder while cornering, this problem occurs all the time.mechanic indicates that likely cause is failure of the piston in the foward clutch.a very common problem in windstars. Consequently, it causes insufficient acceleration form a stop making crossing intersections unsafe.
Premature transmission failure with no warning.dt
My wife was proceeding from a stop,pressed gas and heard a pop or banging sound.car would not move in forward gears,only in reverse.towed to dealer.haven't heard from them yet.but by my reserch into this it appears to be a common problem.vehicle has 39,000 miles,never abused.ford should do something about this before someone is seriously hurt.
Just about everything that can go wrong with a car, i've experienced it as the owner of this 1999 ford windstar lx.i've had transmission work done, brake work, replaced tires (twice in 2 years), replace the battery and the starter.i came to this site because the car wouldn't start, wouldn't take a jump, wouldn't make a sound.i called to have it towed and the gentleman jiggled the keyin the ignition and the car started.a few days later the same thing happened again.this time no one could start it.testing the battery and primary parts for starting the car proved that these parts were all functioning normal.a few hours and $127.00 later (not including the cost of towing the vehicle) i'm told the problem is with the anti-theft device.it is broken and needs to be replaced to the tune of about $900.00 with a 90-day warranty.recommendations to me were to get rid of the car."this particular part in all ford vehicles is poorly built."i haven't decided what i'm going to do at this point, however, i feel pretty sure my decision will not involve staying with ford.
Consumer was at a red light of a major intersection, heard a very loud explosion sound, and the car wouldn't move.transmission literally exploded for no reason and no warning.danger because of our location causing traffic problems.car only has 55000 miles on it.we had the trans rebuilt - steel part exploded.costing consumer $2400.ford is not willing to help or acknowledge safety problems when a car just dies - could cause major accidents and injury, especially when you don't know when it's going to stop or die next on you.afraid to drive it now with my family.second time in 4 months this car has caused problems on a major interstate and intersection.
Total failure of transmission occurred at 35 months/48,000 miles - ford's response "tough luck"!
Vehicle was parked in the driveway and without warningvehicle popped out of park into reverse. No one was hurt, dealer had been notified.
At 33,000 miles, sudden transmission failure.rebuilt at a local shop for $2600 ... Ford contacted, but refused to stand behind its product.
1999 ford windstar transmission went up. Consumer states that the control arm fell off in march. Consumer again stated the transmission needs to be replaced again.
Automatic transmission failure at 75000 miles.sudden loss of forward gears.reverse works.this transmission was replaced at 21,000 miles and has been rebuilt at the ford dealer as well.the windstar transmission is a lemon. *la
Vehicle was in park when transmission jumped gears,going forward on its own.the dealer replacedtransmission . Manufacturer notified.
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Transmission problem with 1999 ford windstar on several occasion.(transmission slippage)these problems have existed since the vehicle was first purchased;engine trouble, vaporization leaks, and a broken gear.there were also worn front brakes, steering was inoperative, and there was a vacuum leak due to the upper intake manifold. *sc
Transmission failed.yh
Transmission in '99 ford windstar failed after 85,000 miles
Consumerhad problem with transmission twice. Transmission wouldn't shift due to a cablebeingloose, anddealer replaced transmission twice. Also, dealership replaced a cable on the sliding door, and instrument panel performs erratically.
Abslight is on continuously. Overdrive jumping in and out of gear after driving it 30 minutes or more. I read the recall and safety report that brake fluid leaks on the abs switch connected to the master cylinder which can cause a catastrophic fire. I didn't receive anything in the mail from ford on my vehicle on this problem as of yet. Also the coolant line that ran under port injection was welded leaking water where it connects to the thermostat housing.
1999 ford windstar 3.8l v6 99k milesdriving to work transmission stopped working to make the vehicle move forward.it only would work in reverse.this is a common problem with windstars please reference this website http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/windstar/2000/transmission/.
While traveling at 30 mph consumer heard a loud bump noise. Felt like the vehicle wanted to stop.dealer stated transmission needed replacement.
First indication of problem was "rattling" sound going downhill @ about 60 mph.sounded like muffler came loose and was dragging on pavement, except the noise was coming from the front of the car.after investigating and finding nothing, proceeded to drive to destination (about 12 mi).rattle continued off and on; overdrive off light on dash started blinking off and on though od was engaged.drove to a ford dealer (university ford, peoria il).they found"transmission full of debris" and replaced the transmission under the original warranty.
Transmission failure started while on highway @ 60 mph.sounded like muffler dragging on pavement, except it came from front of van.was able to drive to nearest ford dealer -- about 12 miles.dealer reported transmission "full of debris" and replaced it (part # xf2z-7000-barm).
Start vehicle put into drive, vehicle will suddently lunge forward (a sudden thrust) without touching the gas pedal. This happens atleast 95 per-cent of the time when vehicle is started. Vehicle has been taken to ashley ford, 395 mt pleasant street, new bedford, ma, 508-996-5611on more than one occassion, this last time 04/16/02 they stated that it was the transmission, and they ordered a new transmission, which is to be installed. On 04/15/02 auto was in my garage started it up put it into gear and it lunged forward almost striking my wife who was walking into the garage from the side, i park my auto facing the street, as i back it into the garage. I believe this is a serious problem have complain to ashley ford several times about this matter. I feel that it may be something else other than the transmission. (tiresize: p215/70rx-)
Transmission failure.
My van was barely out of warranty when the o/d off light began flashing and the check engine light came on. The ford dealer told me that the check engine light was a result of a broken sensor weld on my intake manifold to the tune of approx. $900. They also stated that the o/d off light meant that the entire transmission needed replaced to the tune of $2,700. All this for being 1 month and 500 miles out of warranty. Plus, i see that many people with ford windstars are experiencing the same thing at 35,000 miles and 70,000 (twice) so i see that i will undoubtedly have something to look forward to when the warranty runs out on the transmission... Almost like the darned thing is deliberately designed to create a huge repair bill the moment it is out of warranty.
1999 ford windstar with approximately 59,000 miles had unexpected transmission failure while driving at low speed.vehicle lurched "like it had hit a box" while accelerating from a stop sign.vehicle was immediately stopped to check for any debris; none found.upon re-entering vehicle, it could not be driven forward in "drive."vehicle could only be driven in "reverse" gear.vehicle towed to ford dealership and it was determined that entire transmission needed to be replaced.preventive maintenance was performed on the transmission by same ford dealership in november 2002.two of our in-laws also own 1999 ford windstars, one of whom is now on it's third transmission, and the other is currently experiencing occasional "slipping" of the transmission during acceleration. *nlm
When putting gear in reverse vehicle went forward. Consumer had to put gear back into park to reshift.consumer statedthat gears operated roughly.
Less than two months after purchasing our van we had to jump start it and lost the cable on the power sliding door. Since then the car's engine was worked on but still stalls out sometimes.the transmission still jerks in park.(they couldn't find a problem.) for the power sliding door, after a new cable,numerous adjustings,alighnments and two control modules put in. It stillworks eraticley and the dealershiprefuses to see a problem. The door will not open, when it finally opens it will not shut. When it is closed it does not latch and the interior and door ajar lights stay on. It constantley makes a racket and popping noise. On occasion the door opens while driving. I have three small children and this is a saftey hazard!!working with a ford rep he states there is nothing they can do but to bring it in "again" for repairs. But they reallycan't see a problem. He did state that they would give me 1,500 rebate towards another van or trade in. I told him i wanted this unsafe vehicle mashed no further owners. He said that would not happen.after looking at your report on 1999 and 2000 windstars and the same repeated problems with engines and sliding doors.then comparing to other makes of mini vans and there few problems. I would not want to own another ford!! i will be submitting this problem to the dispute settlement board. I'ts to bad ford does not stand behind there products.
While slowing down to 25 mph the vehicle stopped going forward.vehicle was able to go backwards, but not forward.vehicle was towed to a mechanic,whodeterminedthat a new transmission was needed.
Filed for lemon law going to arbitration. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
On numerous occasions, both rear doors have failed to open.one time one of the rear doors spontaneously as i was driving down the highway, and had a child in the back seat.problems have been fixed each time by dealer under the warranty but problems reappear every time.
Dt: the contact states that 1999 ford windstar lx had a transmission failure. The van was at a red light and when the owner pushed the accelerator to go, there was no power. The owner had to push the van to the side of the road. The van has not been taken in for repairs. There are no available openings in dealerships. The owner has not contacted ford.
Gas gauge hasn't worked a while, and transmission failed a few days ago.
If you proceed uphill and come to a stop to park, i place set the emergency parking brake before i put the van in park.when i leave i put my foot on the brake put the van in drve or whichever gear i need and i get an extremely loud clunk as if the trans. Is going to fall out.while going uphill, once at approximately 5 to 10 mph and a second time at 45 to 50 mph the transmission slipped for a second all together.then it jumped back into the gear it was in previously, not berfore actually slowing down and almost stopping.i brought the van nto the local ford dealer to be looked at and within a few hours they called me for pick up and said there was nothing wrong.i find that hard to believe,i've been around cars all my life and that sound is not normal and the things that have happened are not normal.i called the dealer and he said it sounds like it may have loww tranny fluid.that has been checked and that is not the case.i feel like i'm getting the run around here and am not gettting any sound answers as to why this happens.i also just found out today from the person at the dealership that the windstar has many technical bulletins out regarding the transmission.i feel a little left out of hte crowd here.i'll be taking my family on a vacation back to minnesota and i want to make sure thevan will make it.after all thats why we pay for the warranties now isn't it.thanks for your help and guidance with this issue.
Transaxles failed only 2 miles after being serviced by dealer, phil long ford invoice #focs570297. Service concluded "power-flush", item h. Parts invoice lists 14 "units of trans fluid @ $3.28 per unit. The manufacturer's owner manual lists maximum dry capacity as 12.25 quarts. The owner's manual also says "...while overfilling can cause foaming and loss of fluid. Either condition will cause transaxle damage." *ph
We just had to replace the transmission in our 1999 ford windstar.it has 107,000 miles on the odometer.when we had 63,000 miles, we had to replace the power steering rack.this is a very expensive vehicle to own - especially with the expensive repairs that it requires.
I was sitting at a traffic light and went to pull away when the light turned green. There was very loud noise, like an explosion, and the van lurched forward. At first i thought another driver hit us and i was bracing for the impact. Fortunately, we had not been hit, but the van would not move more than a few feet at that point. I managed to pull as far over as i could in the traffic lane, although i could not reach the shoulder, and turned on my hazards. There had been no warning at all that anything was wrong with the van at that point. No warning lights, no leaking fluid, and it was still running-it just wouldn't move forward or reverse. I had been driving it all day, and i am the primary driver. The transmission seemed to be working just fine up until that point. I had not noticed any slipping or any other problems. Once it was towed to the dealer, we found out that the transmission had totally failed and we are now paying $2600 for a remanufactured transmission. The van has 89,000 miles on it currently, and we did have an extended warranty than ran out at 75,000 miles. We have had the power steering unit replaced already, in addition to ford sending mechanics out from michigan twice to repair our automatic sliding doors, which had been malfunctioning since we bought the van.
Consumer applied accelerator at intersection engine revved, but vehicle would not move. Dealer rebuilt transmission. In july 2002, transmission would not shift into gear at start up, again transmission was rebuilt.
At approximately 79,000 miles, transmission failed catastrohically. I was stopped at a red light, and proceeded forward when the light changed. Almost immediately, i felt a violent forward jolt, then the vehicle would no longer go forward, though it would reverse. I had vehicle towed, and was informed the transmission needed replaced, costing $1800 (and that was with a discount for being frequent customers.)also, the o/d light began flashing days after we bought the vehicle used in 2002. Dealer repaired free, but informed us that the wiring harness connected to the o/d switch rested on the engine, where normal vibrations caused it to wear through and fail. The technician called it a "design flaw."
For thesecond time in 2 years i am replacing the transmission onthe 1999 windstar. Both times it just stopped working,, but wasable to get car to safety. Now on second transmission overhaul at a cost of $1700 for he first time , and 1$400 the second. The mechanic said there was no reason for the failure.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the transmission slipped and the check engine light was illuminated. The failure had been occurring since october 2010. The vehicle also stalled when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000 and the current mileage was approximately 126,000.
The vehicle began shifting erratically and was revving up when being driven, the dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem.nlm
Consumer was at a traffic light and went to take off, but vehicle did not move forward.consumer's husband worked for ford, and determinedit was due to failure of transmission. Vehicle will not move in drive gears due to metal presence in the transmission fluid.
Problems with vehicle's transmission and rack and pinion.*mrthe rack and pinion type gear had to be replaced at 71,900 miles. One month later while at a traffic light, the consumer stepped on the accelerator and the vehicle did not move, the vehicle was towed to a near by mechanic shop where the transmission was replaced.
While driving vehicle i came to a stop at traffic signal.when signal turned green i had no forward vehicle only made noises from the transmission.this incident occured without prior notification. This incident caused me and my family to be stranded also rendering us without a vehicle for 2 weeks. Dt
Stopped the vehicle to make a left turn, when i pressed the accelerator the vehicle did not move then jumped into gear violently.i managed to get teh vehicle into a parking lot where a loud grinding noise could be heard with the engine running and gearshift in park.i moved the gear selector into different gears and car would not move.the car had a history of noise when shifting from park into any gear, especially when parked on a incline.the transmission also downshifted harshly when decelerating to coast through a turn.both issues were reported to the dan wachtel ford in athens, al that services the vehicle.the transmission was flushed and had the filter changed twice, the secon only 8000 miles before this incident.dealer reports that the car needs a new transmission with only 58,000 miles on the car.i purchased an 5 year/70,000 extended warranty when we bought the car, but of course the warranty has expired and i am looking at a $2800 repair bill.i looked at the ford service bulletins and other complaints through this site and there seems to be a history of the same type of occurrences with the windstar and the transmission.seeking assistance from dealer and ford since vehicle has been maintained, has low mileage considering it is 6 years old and has a history of such events.
Unknown exact problem at this time grinding noise after the engine has been started and nothing else has been touched.sounds either like gears are shifting like a stick shift car in the wrong gear or like you trying to start the car after it has been started.
While drivingtransmission would start to shutter at high speeds.consumer stated that at 52000 milestransmission should not need replacing. Please provide any further information.
Going from park to drive on an incline, transmission grates and difficult to put into gear, valves rattle when accelerating, van accelerates up to 20 mph without touching gas pedal, popping sound in steering when turning, makes grinding sound when accelerating, dealer has not been able to fix problems, also rear sliding door was in a completely different color from the rest of the interior, engine vibration.
Driving locally at low speed, upon accelerating from a stop light, the vehicle experienced an abrupt transmission failure.no prior symptoms, just a loud bang and then it would not move forward and had to be towed.dealer where the van was purchased and serviced at offered no recourse as i am out-of-warranty!in process of getting estimates to replace transmission.
Leaving a filling station and returning to the street attempting to stop because of traffic the transmission made a grinding noise, the car kept moving, the engine was not reving up but the van kept moving, i steered to the right as much as i could i was almost side siped by a 18 wheeler. After reaching the street i let up on the brake pedal and the van coasted to a stop.i took it to the garage today and they check the abs brakes but found nothing wrong.it appeared to me that when i stepped on the brake the transmissionstyed engaged , because when the car came to a stop the grinding noise stopped.the garage did not check the transmission, they felt it couldn't happen. I'm 74 years old in excellent health. The motor was not reving up so i did not have one foot on the gas peddle, as they assumed i did. I triedsat with 1 foot on the gas and the other on the brake and the car would not move. So in my opinon it had to be in the transmisson. If that 18 wheeler would have hit me they would have saidthe driver failed to stop, and my wife and i would have been dead .
Our 1999 ford windstar has 51,000 miles and transmission has failed.yesterday (4/8/05) while driving kids home from school the van made a loud clunking noise and would not go into forward or reverse.was able to roll to shoulder.we replaced battery a month ago, and while driving over the bay bridge (maryland) easter sunday our headlights and dashboard lights began to dim and van seemed as if it was going to stall.by the time we drove 4 miles to home all lights were out and car was sputtering, wouldn't start.we then replaced the alternator.theo/d light has been flashing.interior lights stay on sporadically as well as door ajar light when all doors are closed.interior lights sometimes don't come on when van is parked and doors opened.no rhyme or reason to this.tires have been replaced twice due to abnormal wear.we are getting quotes of between 1,600 and 2,800 for transmission.also windshield cracked where mirror was reattached after it fell off.when we were just over 3 years and at around 25,000 miles, all dashboard warning lights came on also while driving on bay bridge.took van to dealer (bob bell in glen burnie, md) and they said they'd have it done that day but kept it a week.i threw a fit and got a loaner - a tin can on wheels.ford eventually covered some of the repairs through a 'special program.'i cannot beleive there has been no recall on these pieces of garbage with the number of transmission failures i see on this website.nhtsa should force ford to take responsibility for this nonsense and pay for these outrageous failures.we also have a ford pickup and will never buy another ford product.henry must be rolling over in his grave.
1999 ford windstar, transmission experienced a complete failure.78,000 miles, no warning given. Dealer quoted $2500.00 for rebuilt tranny. As i understand, this vehicle has been plaqued with drivetrain problems. I would like to see ford be forced to repair/replace/reimburse owners for repairs that should have never been necessary.
Transmission shifts hard from 1st gear to 2nd gear.transmission downsihfts hard to 1st gear at times.problem has continued to get worse over time. At first just a little bump feeling but after about 40,000 miles got worse and now at 150,000 car is not drivable.problem occurs almost all the time, 95% or more of the shifts.transmission has been serviced with filter and fluid change every 30, 000 miles but the problem does not go away.will try a neutral safety switch but may have to replace the transmission if that does not clear up the problem because it currently is not safe to drive.
While driving the transmission failed while the consumer attempted to down shift.*nlm
The transmission failed at 56,000 miles and the second transmission has failedwith 39,000 mile on it. Ford and the dealership are refusing to do anything.there is no acknowledgement on their part that there is an inherent problem with1999 windstar transmissions. After much internet research< i say there is !
Car only has 72000 miles. Had car at dealership from march 17- march 24 for various problems. They replaced a tie rod, 2 control arms for $1100 and when that did not fix the problem, replacedthe power steering pump and the steering rack.car was still not right - had appt to bring back in on friday april 1st. On march 30th, i was accelerating at a stoplight and the vehicle had an abrupt transmission failure. (when we got it back from the dealer it had a vibrating issue but we did not have warning this was coming) just a huge bang and then it wouldn't move. The police had to help me remove the vehicle from the intersection and assist with my two small children. It had to be towed at my expense $70. Warranty expired at 60k. Took it to another repair establishment (due to issues with the dealer) - will be $2200 to rebuild entire transmission. Will be contacting manufacturer.
The overdrive light began flashing when driving at highway speeds.an electronic diagnostic test performed revealed the failure of the torque converter clutch and the stator.the recommended action was to replace the transmission, at a cost of $3,086.72.a transmission shouldn't fail at 65,000 miles.
When applying brakes to slow down, transmission would make a loudsound. And vehiclewould accelerate. Then transmissionwould make againthe samenoise & then it would jerk. Been to dealer & mechanic could not locate cause of noise.
1999 windstar ,98k, complete transmission failure. Went into reverse , but not into any forward gear. I've meticulously maintained this vehicle, never towed. Have owned cars for 30 yrs, never had a vehicle this bad. Will never buy ford again.
Pulled up to an intersection, put the van into park, got out to close the rear hatch. Got back into the van put it into drive and i heard a loud thunk and the van rolled into traffic. I hurried up and put it into reverse and thank god it worked. I was almost hit by another car moving at about 50 miles per hour. The shop that's rebuilding the transmission said that the (sungear) welds had broke and that they had repaired several ford windstars with the same problem of broken welds on the sungear. It seems that ford has known about the problems with their transmissions, but have not offered any recalls for their defects of these bad welds on the sungears or the other defects in their transmissions.
The vehicle started to make noise while driving.the gears would not move.the vehicle was towed, and the transmission was found to be defective, and was replaced.*sc
I was in my garage.i placed the windstar in park.i left the engine running,opened my door and walked to the back of the van.i heard a clunk which apparently was the transmission shifting into reverse.the van immediately took off and the door caught me and slammed me into the garage wall and broke backwards.it drug me out the garage and i fell off.the van then proceeded down the driveway across the street.it damaged the neighbors yard, mail box, cable box and shrubs.it slowed on a berm and i was able to jump in and stop it.i moved it from reverse to park, turned off the engine and went to the emergency room with bruises and sprained wrists.
The transmission on our 1999 windstar has failed prematurely.i have done some research and have found out that this is a common problem with this model vehicle.i am seeking reimbursement for the repairs from ford motor company.i would appreciate any information you can give me regarding complaints filed by other ford customers who have had the same problem.thank you.
1999 ford windstar with 63,000 miles transmission failure
Vehicle stopped for a light, and when attempting to take off, vehicle would not move. Consumers foot was pressed on gas pedal, and vehicle just made a noise and would not go. Consumer adds even though recall 00b51 was performed on vehicle, the tranny, which is possibly related to the recall, failed.
When making a left turnvehicle stalls. It is hard forconsumer to keep control vehicle. Dealer notified.
Transmission would shift properly into gears. Problem of shifting was intermittent.steering is leaking fluid. Took to dealership,mechanic could not locate cause of leakage or reason gears would lock up.
1999 fordwindstar steering rack replaced at 62000 miles, transmission replaced at 75000 miles and intake gasket rplaced at 75000 miles.
I drove my 1999 ford windstar lx with my mother and my family (my 2 children, my nephew and my daughter's friend) to erie, pa to visit my sister's family for 2 days, then to splash lagoon for 2 days.this was a 230 mile trip, each way, from my home is elmira, ny.we arrived there without incident. All fluids were checked before we left and were in prime condition. The following day, we got in our vehicles to go see the 15 miles of beaches along lake erie.about a mile down their road, we went to cross a 4-lane high-way, when my vehicle stopped dead in the middle, almost killing all of us because traffic was coming from both directions.my vehicle woudn't move forward no matter what.the transmission failed, abruptly, without any advance notice, whatsoever!after much online research, i soon realized my unfortunate situation isn't unique to ford windstar owners!this "sudden transmission failure" is very common.we could have all been killed.my brother-in-law had to drive my vehicle back to his house in reverse, as that was the only gear that worked.after the failure, the fluids were checked again, and all was still full and in good condition (we saved these), however, he thought that maybe the filter might need to be changed, so he did so, replacing the used transmission fluid with brand new.knowing we should not have work done to the vehicle for risk of voiding the $1,948.00 extended service warranty i purchased from the dealership at the time i bought the vehicle (less than 3 years ago), we decided to have the vehicle towed home.
When parked on a hill, the vehicle rolledback.when the vehicle rolled, it went a big field and caused damage to the drivers door and muffler. The second incident, the vehicle was sitting in the consumers driveway on a little hill when it rolled and hit a tree and caused damage to the fender and bumper. The consumer stated when both accidents happened the air bags never deployed. Also the steering wheel never locked.
Transmission on our 1999 ford windstar had to be replaced costs us 2500.00.car has only 56,000 miles on it.
There have been no problems with the van since purchase, but then randomly while driving home from work the od light started flashing.the transmission seems fine, shifts a little roughly into first gear, but all other parts are fine.i have had the transmission serviced, and the light still flashes.
Consumer states vehicle will not go into gear. Had vehicle towed.transmission failure.*mr
Overdrive light will flash repeatedly after approximately driving 20-25 miles on the highway.when this happens, rpms increase and van attempts to lunge forward.also, while putting van into gear loud clunking noise.transmission was flushed completely, but problem persists. First occurance at 61,000 miles while driving family back from vacation.2nd occurance at 63,000 miles and 3rd occurance at 63,800 miles.
Sudden loss of power being transmitted from the engine to the wheels (later determined to be a failed torque converter that also destroyed the transmission).
My wife called me at work stating that there was a grinding sound coming from the van as she parked it in the garage.i went home and popped the hood and did a visual inspection and discovered nothing.i was going to stand in front of the van and listen while she started it to see if i could pinpoint the sound.she was concerned that i should not be near it in case "something blew up".i agreed and decided to start it myself and see how it sounded.as i started the van it surged forward (while in park), made a terrible grinding sound, and i had to slam on the brakes to stop it.it just touched the chest freezer in front of it in the garage.i immediately shut it off.started it again and there was no sound and the engine run smoothly.tried all the gears and got nothing.had it towed to the dealer who tore it down and stated the planatery gear had seized.had i stood in front of the van to listen as my wife started it i would have been smashed as it surged forward.seems very dangerous for the vehicle to surge like that, even if the transmission fails.
Windshield cracked while driving slowly. After taking it to get a new one put in we found that it was never sealed/mounted on the bottom. Absolutly no adhesive contact what so ever. Also at 28755 miles the o/d light started blinking and the car clucked while making turns and the transmission was replaced under warrantty and now at 37000 miles it doing them same thing again.
I pulled out of a restaurant parking lot into a roadway median so i could merge into traffic.we felt a jolt and heard a loud "thunk" sort of sound.the engine revved up high suddenly, but we weren't moving much.i let off the gas. The van rolled for a bit, but once we stopped it wouldn't go any more.no gears at all.dealer advised we need a new transmission.warrenty just expired.only 43,000 miles. I called ford and their response was along the lines of "yeah, that's a real shame."
Consumer noticed condensation in headlights.dealer has been contacted.technician stated that the headlights needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that the entire headlight unit had to be replaced.after the three year warranty expired, the transmisson had to be replaced.the engine light had come on, and was told that it was the sensor.*scc
While driving consumer heard a loud "popping" sound. When putting the vehicle in drive it went into reverse.
Transmission forward drum broke, had to be replaced.
I was stopped at a 4-way stop, started to accelerate and heard a loud bang from the engine compartment.i then had no forward gears, but reverse still worked.the vehicle was towed to a local ford dealer, who informed me that i needed a new (remanufactured) transmission at $2500.the vehicle has only 43,423miles and has been regularly maintained.i contacted the ford customer relationship center, but was offered no assistance or "goodwill" because the warranty period had expired.the number of 1999 windstar transmission failures reported at nhtsa and other websites appears to be inordinately high.
The intake manifold gaskets and transmission have been replaced in the consumer's 1999 ford windstar.
Power train:automatic transmissiontransmission failed at 63,000 mi.mechanic informed us the planetary assembly has catastrophically failed,total will be about $2,500 for a rebuilt trans. Preformed all maintance for the trans.at 40,000 mi. This should not happen at such low mileage. Will ford have the integrity to stand behind its products? will nhtsa force a recall due to the high number of failures on these vans? ps. Ford says no to any help. I even offered to pay for labor if theypaid for the transmission. Still no.
1999 ford windstar. Consumer writes to express discontent regarding ford motor company *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle had transmission and engine problems. Also, the vehicle failed inspection, due to a rusted subframe.ford offered to buy the vehicle back from the consumer.
Van was purchased less than 2 years ago, has been in and out for repairs at least 5 times, the first being within 3 weeks after it was purchased.i am a female so do not know the exact nature of the problems, but believe they were all related to the transmission, which has already been replaced.we continue to experience the same problem each time it needs repairs.hard jerking when you slow down to stop and when you accelerate to go after being stopped, will go dead at times when you are idiling.we just had the alternator replaced a week ago and we out of state when the problem resurfaced 3/15.
Transmission failed, seal broken; and transmission fluid pumped onto highway, caught fire underengine compartment; transmission to be replaced; common occurrence with this model; please recall.
Transmission "lurched" infrequently from day of purchase.i was told this was normal for a windstar.transmission failed suddenly and without warning while in traffic.no accident occured buteasily could have.dt
Abs light, o/d light in dashboard coming on. When vehicle purchased as used car these items showed up on the drive home after purchase. Veh has been in to ford dealership garage 4 times. Brakes were working fine at that time. 3 months later brake light come on. Check and find that brake fluid is leaking from multiple locations. One being the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2b264) located under the master cylinder. Upon removing this plug i found brake fluid in the connection. Looking below i found brake fluid on the wiring harness below the switch and on the metal panel, where it had actually began to rust. Believe this harness is the power steering wiring. Brake pedal in cab now goes to the floor before brakes are applied. There is a hissing sound when this is done. Believe that the master cylinder is leaking fluid into the brake booster as well and has destroyed the gasket in there as well. This happened while my wife was driving. Thankfully all of this happened without causing an accident considering i transport my 3 children and wife in this van.
Sudden transmission failure on a 1999 ford windstar. The transmission suddenly failed while being driven by a ford dealership technician while test driving the vehicle after replacing a defective air intake manifold. Vehicle mileage was 32621 miles. While there was no accident envolved, the suddeness of the failure of a major drive component presents the hazard potential that needs to be investigated. An internet search has revealed significant numbers of complaints of similar premature and sudden failures on this vehicle and other model vehicles that use the transmission found in this vehicle. This complaint is being filed in order to bring it into the federal data base in order to determine if a recall of this transmission is warranted. I have the replaced components and would like to submit them for test and analysis if this agency is interested.
One day everything worked fine in the car, next day,the car won't shift properly in all gears and shudders while at a stop.two different repair places have told me it is definitly a failed transmission.i'm currently at 49k miles on the car... Way too early for this to happen.according to all the posts at cartrackers.com, lots of others have also had the same problem with ford winstars.
While driving the consumer heard a popping sound.when depressing the gas pedal, the vehicle would not travel forward and when the vehicle was shifted into reverse the vehicle moved backwards.the mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced.*sc
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.the overdrive light illuminated at random in the vehicle.the contact would have to restart the vehicle in order for the light to dim.once the vehicle was restarted, the light would remain off for 4-5 miles before illuminating again.the contact noticed that the rear hatch was open, so he exited the vehicle to shut the hatch.once he got back in the vehicle, he placed the gear into drive, but the vehicle did not move.the vehicle made a loud clunking noise that never occurred in the past.the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and a mechanic rebuilt the transmission.the mechanic stated that the sun gear wells in thetransmission became detached, which caused the transmission to fail.the vehicle is currently being repaired.the contact believes that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect.the current and failure mileages were 144,000.
My 1999 ford windstar with 95000 miles experienced complete transmission failure due to three now updated problems that ford does not want to recognize or be responsible for. The first is a shudder during the 1-2 upshift caused by a faulty solenoid which is now updated in the reman transmission. The second is a faulty torque converter that was also an updated item and causes my van to not want to shift at the appropriate times. The third is slipping which occurs at highway speeds and is caused due to a faulty clutch piston which is also an updated item in all remanufactured transmissions for that make and model. For it to be a coincidence that all three caused premature trnsmission failure and all three also to be updates is undeniable evidence that the original transmission was not engineered correctly or not manufactured correctly. This should be recalled or be covered by extended warranty because after reading bulletins and similar complaints it is clear that ford know all about this and is trying to just cover it up.
We replaced the transmission on our 99 windstar 4 weeks ago...two days ago the power steering started grinding and we brought it in for repairs...replaced the power steering pump within 30 miles of the dealer the noise in the power steering came back and after paying $800.00 for the power steering pump they want to now charge us $600.00 to replace the rack...in the last 4 weeks the repairs on the windstar have been over $4000.00... This on a vehicle with less than 70,000 miles...i have pages of windstar owner complaints of the same nature...the transmission and the power steering on the windstar is faulty and i hope ford listens...this will be the last ford we purchase!*la
Transmission fail-forward clutch piston.stopped at stop sign and when i put foot on gas to go it just raced the engine.gears would not engage. No forewarning and only 33,000 miles on a lightly driven car!called ford dealer and corp. And they won't do anything.from what i read this is a very common occurrence and had i pulled into traffic this morning and lost it i would be writing this from a hospital!!!i think this needs to be brought to fords attention!i will be out of almost 2500 when this is over....money in these times that i cannot afford! *nlm
When putting vehicle in gear, a loud metal-to-metal "clunking" noise is heard from transmission. Dealer says in normal.
I have a 1999 ford windstar xl. And the o/d light flashes on and off when i put my feet on the gas and it cause the van to shift in gear very hard. And when i get over 55 miles per hour it also does the same thing. It happens everyday. The van goes into gear very hard and it is hard for it to pick up speed when i take off. It stalls.
No warning prior toforward sun gear failure , gear had sheared off at welds cleanly.
Transmission bangs hard from 1st to 2nd gear and overdrive light comes on saying od is off. This started a few months after i bought it in late 2001;it was fixed by the dealer. It started again in early 2006. Miller ford refused to do anything about it. It was just out side of my 4 year warranty but still within the mileage. (79,000). I took it back again in 2008. They still wouldn't do anything for me. Took it 2009 they looked at it, charged me $400.00 dollars and said i needed a new radiator and transmission. Oh well. No more fords.
1999 ford windstar experienced a sudden transmission failure at 114,000 miles despite having absolutely no prior issues of this nature.i was at a red light approximately 1/4 mile from the on-ramp of i-25 when the vehicle shuddered and jerked before accelerating; after pulling over to check for damage (as i was sure i had hit/run over something), i found nothing unusual and proceeded onto the interstate.the vehicle operated normally for approximately 25 miles at freeway speed until i was stopped at a red light.upon trying to accelerate, the engine would only rev regardless of the gear i used, at which time i contacted an automotive shop to tow the vehicle.currently, i am awaiting a call from the shop after their full diagnosis, which i will update this complaint.a sudden problem of this magnitude is perplexing as well as potentially costly.after reading pages of complaints similar to mine, i have no doubt that the high(er) mileage of my vehicle at the time of this incident speaks to the level of regular maintenance i have provided.please consider seriously investigating the numerous complaints similar to mine before a life is taken as a result.
I lost all acceleration while in the outside lane on the interstate.fortunately i was able to coast to the emergency parking lane without incident, however, without the ability to accelerate (no gears at all) it could have been quite dangerous on a busier stretch of highway.i was towed to the nearest ford dealer and had to replace the transmission pump, shaft, valve body and seals.
While driving 45 mphtransmission failed. As aresult, the forward gearsbecame inoperable.
While shifting vehicle into park vehicle would not engage properly. Vehicle was serviced, and technician replaced steel plate and reverse clutch. Please provide further information.
Vehicle transmission went bad at 42,000 miles, ford windstar- manufacture would not assist in repairs, caused family to be stranded in remote area.had to have a new transmission installed.have had numerous other problems with the windstar.
We have owned our 99' windstar since the day it was new, and at first loved it. But there seems to be a major problem with the transmission and as i have found out with ford employed investigators the 99' was a bad year for many areas to include the transmission. Our transmission goes into default limp-home mode(overdrive flashes on and off continuously rpm's increase and shifts hard). At 5 miles after starting up and getting under way. The dealer told me the best repair to the problem was to "drive the van till the trans dies" as this was an easier fix than the bad computer module. Supposedly cheaper as well. I strongly urge everyone in the windstar transmission predickament to spread the news as ford should correct this known problem befor it kills someone.
While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to a body shop for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the transmission needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.
Only 28,000 miles on car driven by elderly father a few miles every day for past 7 years. No indicationof problem with transmission before this incident. Pulled from stop onto state road at point where a blind curve/no site distance for oncoming traffic-speed limit 45 mph. Car jerked forward and transmission failed, no forward gears, leaving car sideways across 2 lanes of oncoming traffic. Got car to go in reverse to get off road which created an even more dangerous situation for me and all oncoming traffic. Told will cost $2,500 for re-built transmission. Ford sent standard reply to my complaint suggesting go to dealership and have checked out. Amazing that no recall has been issued or anything been done after seeing this and numerous websites with same complaints. So many of us lucky. How many deaths does it take before action will be taken? have been a ford owner for years and will never, ever buy ford again.
My wife was driving our 1999 ford windstar and without any prior events, the transmission started to "slip" when taking off from a start.she promptly drive home 1.5miles and by the time she got home the van could not be driven because the transmission shuddered so bad when you stepped on the accelerator.we had the van towed the next day and were given news of a transmission failure and a $1900 repair bill.the car only had 57,000 miles.
Transmission failed while shifting from park to drive.a loud squeaking noise wa coming from the front.consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced.
Vehicle experiences sudden acceleration on its own up to 15-20 mph. The accelerator pedal does not have to be applied. On occasion transmission appearsto be between gears..
Van was returned to dealer to fix a minor problem with the transmission. When slowing down and thenaccelerating, the transmission would jump and jerk into gear. Ford elected to replace the transmission. Then the technician discovered the steering problems and replaced the rack and pinion. Then discovered the lower steering assembly was defective. Therefore, they have had my new van in the shop for 3 weeks.
Complete transmission failure at high speed on highway.sudden hot smell coming from vehicle.pulled off highway under power, no appearance of smoke, fluid, or other issue.attempted to re-enter highway and found that vehicle would go forward with selector in "n"-no other gear positions worked.vehicle moved to safety off highway (ford dealership).complete transmission failure after moving to dealership. Note:this is the second transmission failure in this vehicle.original transmission was replaced in 2001 with ford rebuilt trans by ford dealership.
1999 ford windstar sustained major transmission failure without any prior symptoms. Vehicle was parked in driveway and shifted into drive, a loud noise was heard followed by severe grinding. Transmission was found to be filled with metal and required overhaul.vehicle had just over 75000 miles and has never been used for towing. Repair costs were over 2000 dollars.
Transmission jerks harshly into second gear after slowing down and accelerating especially on incline. Dealer replaced solenoids and torque converter and problem still exists. After returning to dealer they state it needs a new transmission. Steering makes loud grinding noises when turning. Dealer replaced tie rod, problem returned after 1 week. Dealer then replaced rack.
Automatic transmission failed @ 71,000 miles, 3 1/2 yr old vehicle.reverse still worked, forward gears acted as though in neutral.
I backed out of my driveway, put van in drive, reached about 25mph, van just locked up(tires did not roll)...threw me forward.i put the van in reverse, then back in drive, but it still wouldn't move forward.backed back into driveway and contacted ford dealer.am now told "the transmission is broke". On a car only 2 years old.ford motor company should make this wrong, right!
Consumer has been experiencing ongoing problems with following parts: 1. Automatictransmission slipping in lower speed;2. Steering would make a popping noise only in wet conditions, and 3. Starter woud grind when starting vehicle. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
Transmission problem - problem began with some"rough" shifts, noticeable at 20 and 40 mph. When went to merge onto tollway, car was unable to go above 40 mph, until as i was about to pull over, car jerked and began to accelerate. I knew something was seriously wrong with car then, so made appointment at dealership.it has been at dealer for 2 weeks waiting for a new transmission. Driver sliding door doesn't always want to close. Try to close, and it either clicks, or closes a couple of inches and then reopens. Shake car, and eventually it will close. It is at dealership for the 4th time, in hopes of a repair.what happens if can't close door at all? can't drive car full of little kids with door open.fuel pump wouldn't work, car had to be towed from a parking lot.no prior warning to this problem, what if this happened while driving?
While driving a van full of 6 young girls to a sports practice, the van started jumping when slowing down and accelerating.we stopped at a stop sign and then the car would not move in drive .suddenly, it jumped into drive, all the while , my carfull were very upset and thought we were going to crash.i barelymade it to the practice parking lot.the van was jumping the whole drive.it then stalledin the driveway.i attempted to turn the car back on but there came a very loud, scary noise from the engine.i got it on, but it would not drive in drive, only in nuetral.i had to be towed.it was a major hassle.i came to find that th e transmission had gone at 72,000 miles.i had been complaining to the dealer that the engine light was always on.it was evaluated and they said it was a sensor problemthat all started at about 30,000 miles.come to think of it, the van "jumped from gear to gesr since day 1".ford motor company will also be contacted.it seems pretty fishy that there are so many complaints about the same thing.
Overdrive light began flashing on and off. Pulled over immediately and checked transmission fluid, which was slightly low. Drove 8 miles to automotive store, purchased fluid and refilled. Problem alleviated for two days, then overdrive light began flashing again. Disconnected battery to reset systems. Two weeks later overdrive light began flashing again. Noticed rpms were up to 3 at 69 mph. Took van to our mechanic, who told us the overdrive was failing. He then referred us to local ford dealer, who confirmed the overdrive was failing and entire transmission would have to be replaced. Contacted ford motor company who told us financial assistance would be up to the dealership that inspected the transmission. They offered no financial assistance. Price 1,800 for new transmission, not including labor. When driving home from the dealership, engine began stalling at low idle speeds. Engine dies during take off or acceleration at low speeds. Our mechanic inspected van and could find no engine failure problems. Suspects association with transmission failure. Van is high milage, but had 66,000 miles when we bought it in 2000. Has been well maintained and is only 3 years old. This seems to be a common problems with ford windstar transmissions. In reading some of the other owners' stories, i feel very lucky my transmission went out slowly and gave us warning. Does someone have to actually get killed because of these problems before anything is done to make ford correct the problem? considering most minivans are used to transport families, it seems that immediate action would be taken to correct an obviously life-threatening problem.dt
Transmission has been replaced twice! first time when we brought it in to dealer - they had no idea what could make the rattle sound (warrenty was still in effect).it was happening around 40mph - whole front end would rattle.they had transmission "expert" look at it and they said that it was not the transmission.about 10,000 miles later - wham! could not drive.took it back (after warrenty expired) and transmission "expert" says it is torque converter and it would need new/rebuilt trans - not covered under warrenty.i went else where for the repair, not a cent more to ford - ever.next, after i got my trans rebuilt by 3rd party, it failed again 25,000 miles later.they got all the updates, etc - and trust me, they do a great job on trans (they repair fbi cars). After 2 rebuilds later - we are up and running again - but, if someone offers me money for this car, they can have it! found on road dead - (and changing the name to freestar does not help the cover up)
There is a "skip" in the transmission that is a hard thud when it happens.i took it to the dealer, after several days and over 100 miles they "found" the problem and fixed it.it started to do it again about 6 months later.i just recently took it in for the console lights flickering when accelerating and told them again about the "thumping".they charged me for the diagnoses of there's nothing wrong, it's the a/c compressor that runs all the time.also the brakes squeak horribly when you first start out with it for the day.they said the brakes rust and there wasn't anything they could do about it, that's just the way it goes.the date i'm using is an estimated date of when things first occurred.
While driving 30-40 mph heard a whining noise. Dealer determinedfirst and second gears have gone out. Transmission needs to be replaced.
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The consumer stated the vehicle rolled off a hill, went across the highway into a field there was damage to the drivers door and the muffler. The second time the incident happened the vehicle was in the consumers driveway and crashed into a tree, the vehicle sustained damaged to the fender. In both cases the consumer stated the air bags did not deploy.the steering wheel never locked on the vehicle as well.
Automatic transmission gears were reduced to metal dust.dt
Car went "clunk" then wouldn't engage transmission while i was in the middle of heavy traffic.had van towed to dealer; transmission replaced -- had to extract a broken bolt from the exhaust manifold.
The vehicle began shifting erratically and was revving up when being driven, the dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem.nlm
Complained to ford about transmission while vehicle was under warranty. I was told there wasn't anything wrong with transmission. On sunday 06/11/06, while exiting parkway the transmission went on the vehicle.the vehicle was purchased with only 17,000 miles on it in 7/01,vehicle now has 65,000 miles. Warranty expired last march, ford refuses to help with the cost of repair for transmission.
While driving on the hwy (60 mph), the od light started flashing and message board showed check message. I pushed info button, and txt. Message disappeared. I pulled over to first lane and observed a lot of smoke in the rear mirror. I stopped the car and observed fire underneath the car. Fire continued for app. 4 mins. And extinguished slowly. Car was towed to dealer, which has stated that transmission has been overheated and has to be replaced. I have checked some other customer complaints and it looks like ford has a common problem with windstars. Luckily me and my two children came through this incident unscathed but it can be a very serious situation. Have been told that i will have to pay for a new transmission. No help from dealer and according to other customer complaints it seem like ford also is very reluctant to look into such problems.
Abrupt transmission failure without any previous symptoms - failed to engage forward or reverse.
While slowing down and then accelerating, transmission jumps and jerks into gear.
Transmission problem - problem noticed immediately after purchase date - problem with slow shifts noticeable at 20 and 40 mph. Grinding noise prevelant at these stages. Dealership said was normal. Around 25000 transmission began to experience "quick" shifts from acceleration, popping noise from one gear to next as transmission tries to determine appropriate gear for 5-10mph. Grinding at 20 and 40mph steadily becoming worse. Again dealership indicates normal. At 27mph transmission is beginning to jump into reverse. Shifting of gears - bang bang bang. Much worse. Many trips to dealership yeild same response. "new engine, no problems, or yes the engineers hear what you hear but no problem" i am afraid that with 2 children and my wife that transmission will quit putting them in an unsafe predicament. Notice that there are other complaints that outline the same or similar problem. Ford unwilling to recognize.
While driving a fire was observed by third party motorist. The fire emitted from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to world ford in pembroke pines, florida, for an initial assessment. According to world ford, thevehicle showed heavy transmission fluid leakage, but no obvious sign of fire or fire damage. The manufacturer declined to permit ford to work on the vehicle pending evaluation/inspection by nhtsa investigators to determine cause of fire, which may or may not be related to obvious transmission issues.*nlm
Complete transmission failure at 75,000 miles. Relaced transmission totaling $2,544.00.
While sitting in traffic the driver applied the accelerate pedal the vehicle rolled backwards then stalled. The driver tried to restart the vehicle, but failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver a sun gear inside of the transmission needed replacing.please fill in additional information.
Upon starting driver shifted the gear on the steering column but no movement of the van occurred.also, transmissionwill make a clunking noise associated with the problem.
While driving on an interstate highway, the transmission in my wife's 1999 ford windstar se broke without warning, causing the vehicle to decelerate in morning rush hour traffic.the vehicle is currently being evaluated for repair cost.
Consumer stated that while vehicle was in park the vehicle will jump out of gear into reverse causing an accident and damage to the vehicle. Dealer notified. Ts
Dt: contact stated after driving for about an hour the od light illuminated.the vehicle was smoking fromunderneath. The contactwas able to pull the vehicle off to the side of the road . The fire department came and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a dealership to be inspected. The dealership stated there was no damage to the vehicle as a result of the fire. Also, theystated the fire could have been caused by transmission fluid leaking on the catalytic converter. While driving at a later timethe dashboard light illuminated again. The vehicle was then taken to a local mechanic, who determinedthat the automatic transmission was causing it to smoke.updated 12/7/2005.
Updating complaint 10116674 - mechanic informed us the planetary assembly has catastrophically failed and says this is ridiculous for such a low-mileage vehicle.he stated there must be a manufacturer's defect.he will save all ruined parts - total will be about $2,300.will ford have the integrity to stand behind its products?will nhtsa force a recall due to the high number of failures on these vans?the consumer still did not receive a response from ford.there was a planetary assembly problem with the consumers 1999 ford windstar.at 51k miles, the planetary assembly had broken and needed to be replaced along with the transmission, torque converter, sun gear, solenoid and the reverse drum. *sc
While driving, the transmission failed which caused the vehicle to only move in reverse.
I took it to the dealer they said they fixed the problem but he transmission still slips.the last van i had did the same thing it was a 1998 windstar.they told me there was nothing wrong with it and in 3 months i had to have the whole thing rebuilt.*nlm**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*768017
My transmission on a 1999 ford windstar is leaking from the bell housing on the transmission, as well as slipping through the gears, this is the second time it has happened within 50,000 miles. I have also noticed that from where it is leaking from the transmission, my catalytic converters affected by the fluid that is on it as well, consistently burning off as it gets hotter.
I was at a stop light at a major intersection and when the light turned green i heard a loud sound.i tried to accelerate but my car would not move forward.the engine just revved.i thought i ran something over due to the sound so inspected got out to inspect the car.i found nothing.i got back into the car and turned car off and turned back.the car would not drive.i put the car in reverse and managed to get off the road.i had the car towed to the dealership.i was told by the dealer sutton ford in matteson il.that the transmission just broke and would cost me $3000.00.i have had this car less then 2 years.i had an extended warranty that just expired a few months ago.my obd light was on but was told by the dealer it was a sensor.they could turn it off but it wasn't anything major.after reading all the complaints i'm sure it is major. Since purchasing this car, i have had to replace tires at least every six months, major engine repair, alternator repair, as well as spring replacement.overall, i've put more then $3000.00 in repair not including the repair of the transmission i now need.i loved my windstar but i am now discovering that it puts my life endanger to drive it.my two kids were in the car when this happened and i feared someone would hit my car.the worst part about all this is i am unable to get rid of this car as i still am buying this car.i am unable to refinance the difference.i was told to just scarp the car by the dealer and just get another car as i am even more in debt trying to repair the car. I don't want to ruin my credit so there has to be another solution.ihave no inkling how i'm going to manage to get 3000.00 for a new car and pay my bills and find an alternative method.i really would appreciate it if ford would just do the right thing fix my transmission.split the cost. I did damage my car in the mist of all this and just want to be able to drive to work until the car is paid off.
1999 windstar,. Paint peeling on front hood, replaced the following: transmission (4 times), inner and outer tie rods (2 times) power steering system, intake manifold gaskets and system(twice), interior lights that flicker intermittently and stay on for periods of time for no reason.
Transmission sun gear sheared from housing. Required transmission overhaul and parts totaling $1855.00. Vehicle starting from a dead stop at intersection. Driver heard a noise from the transmission at the point of failure. Stranded vehilce in intersection. Reverse worked but all forward gears inoperable. Part design appears to be week inthe area that a gear mounts to metal housing.
After coming to a complete stop hit gas pedal to pull off and vehicle would not accelarate.also, transmission had blown. Had transmission replaced 3 times; however,problem still occurred. . contacted dealer.
Grinding noise which is in time with the tire rotation, dealer is assuming there is a problem with the transmission, vehicle has not been inspected yet.*mjs
I have contacted ford to see if i could get some help and they have been giving me the run around. No safety defect mentioned within summary.
I have mechanical experience and maintain my vehicles religiously as i like to keep them as long as possible.we have a '99 ford windstar and at 30,800 miles the transmission gave out as my wife was driving through a busy intersection.she described it as a loud "bang" and then it would not go any further.after having it towed to the dealership they advised we had worn out the "clutches" and the transmision needed to be replaced.i had just driven the vehicle on a ski trip vacation the week before and the transmission did not slip or have any problems, something inside the transmission broke without any prior warning and left my wife and kids stranded in the middle of a busy intersection.after researching on the web and verifying through some connections i found that this is a consistent problem with these transmissions and it usually occurs between 30k to 50k miles.the dealership tried to make us pay since it was 800 miles over the warranty but after much deliberation they agreed to "let" us purchase an extended warranty and gave us a rebuilt transmision.we had the vehicle in several times previously for transmission recalls and performance issues.we never tow anything with our van and my wife mainly drives around the area to work and transporting our children.where my wife was stranded was on top of a hill in the middle of a 6 lane highway intersection and not only do i feel this is a quality issue perpetuated on ford customers but a safety issue also as was demonstrated at this time.
Van was running in park and jumped from park to reverse.pinned my leg to a tree, then threw me to the ground and then proceeded into my garage through the closed door.it then stopped.
While driving down the interstate, moving at a speed of 65 mph, the fuse (10)controlling the speed control module, abs module, brake shift interlock solenoid,powertrain control module, etc. Etc. Blew. Instantly, i had no speedometer, abs light came on and my rear a/c began blowing on its own. I have since replaced #10 fuse and it has blown repeatedly. Since this past friday, i have also learned that my cruise control is no longer functioning. I have done the research and have found from my fellow ford lemon owners, that this is not an uncommon occurance. I will be replacing the cruise control switch and/or brake pressure switch (which is located by the master cyclinder; which commonly seems to have a short in the circuit due to the wonderful job ford did designing their vehicles.
While driving 60mp vehicle stalled out and died without warning ,resulting in loss of vehicle control.after vehicle had stalled out"low oil pressure" indicator light flashed.dealer inspected vehicle. Dealer could not figure why vehicle stalled, however stated that the pcm was canadian or europian made so it was replaced.
The transmission coolant line busted, the dealer replaced the line with a rubber hose and two clamps instead of replacing it with another line, the replacement hose has begun to leak.nlm
Consumer pulled off of the road to a vegetable stand and vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment, fire was found to have resulted from faulty cooling lines, claim 59-v539-348.
On the highway up the hill i notice smoke coming out from behind my van and when i haltedi notice transmission oil coming underneath my van and i call road assistance.
Failure of transmission at highway speed; fluid spilled onto road caught fire under engine compartment; complained to dealer about hard shifting from 1-2; and van surging forward when coming to a stop; dealer claimed no problem performed b51 service update prior to problem; overdrive slips in and out on incline; requires remanufactured transmission.
Consumer pulled off of the road to a vegetable stand and vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment, fire was found to have resulted from faulty cooling lines, claim 59-v539-348.
Two problems occurred in one month. First, the power steering went crazy. The ford dealer told me that it was leaking and had to replace the entire power steering assembly. But i was not sure because i do not know if ford dealer was trying to rip me off. Then i took it to carx in racine, wi to take a look at it. He said same thing but he can't fix it because he had to order the part. Then i decided to wait and leave. About 2 miles later, the transmission blew up in the middle of the road. The engine was running but can't drive or gear. I had it towed to towne ford inc. In racine, wi. The towne ford inc said that he found the problem. The problem was one of the gears snapped off the metal part. They had no idea why it happened. So, my option is to replace the entire transmission instead of several parts because of the cost and warranty coverage.but my van isn't old yet. It is 1999 ford windstar and it has 50,000 miles on it. It is still kind of new. Why did the transmission blow up at 50,000 miles? what is the life expectancy on transmission? by miles or age? also, why did power steering get leaking?
Dt*: the contact stated while engine was running with the transmission in park, the engine engaged and the vehicle moved forward hitting another vehicle parked in the driveway. Some damage was caused to the other vehicle. The column shift indicator was still in park. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer however theservice dealer and the manufacturer have not determined a cause for the problem.
The vehicle when parked at any degree of incline or decline has had repeated tendencies not to shift out of park. On this occasion, i had the vehicle on ramps changing my oil and went to put it in neutral to level it out. The vehicle appeared to have gotten stuck in reverse and neither the foot brake nor the emergency brake would stop it. It would not let me shift into any of gear until it reached level ground. I had an appointment with the dealer to look at the transmission on may 31, 2007 because i had been having trouble with the transmission shifting very rough and feeling a jerking sensation when i shifted from park to either drive or reverse.
Park to reverse injury.
Fire under hood:previous electrical problems:interiors lights coming on and staying on, dealers unable to find problem or duplicate. Radio turning on and changing stations, components on its own.replaced on 03/06/2000.sliding doors opening while vehicle is moving and refusing to close. Dealer unable to find cause.computerizes keys not working in ignition on two occasions.system being reprogram both times.am side of radio not working at night five days before fire.noted that when headlights are turned off, am works, but when turned back on nothing but static. 2)transmission:several occassions it would hardly pull up a hill,others the car would stay at one speed although my foot was not on the accelerator.extra braking was needed to slow vehicle down or stop.3)computer module replaced several times and still worked erractic through 08/16/2002.4)speedometer cluster performed erractic until relaced to include mileage doubling for any mileage driven on a given day.5)suspension problems:spindle connecting rod replaced 03/07/2002,struts and ball joints replaced 05/29/2002,and lower arms and tie rod ends replaced 06/07/2002.
Gear was put into neutral without applying the brakes which caused the vehicle to take off with children in the vehicle and run into a creek. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Vehicle was parked in the garage with the emergency brakes on and in park, there was loud popping noise, andcar apparently engaged in gear and proceeded to go out of the garage, dragging ms davis . Car went several hundred feet and then stopped on an incline. Emergency brake was still on, and the indicator showed in park.contacted dealer,and dealer suggested to contact manufacturer.
After placing vehicle in parkconsumer enteredhouse and he was notified by his neighbor that vehicle wasonroad. Vehicle must be in park beforekey can be removed from ignition.
While parked vehicle jumped from park to reverse, pinning my husband against a tree and threw him to the ground and proceeded through the front of our closed garage.
The mechanic found the torque converter had failed and spun brass off and ruined the whole transmission. *yd
Transmission jerks harshly into second gear after slowing down and accelerating especially on incline. Dealer replaced solenoids and torque converter and problem still exists. After returning to dealer they state it needs a new transmission. Steering makes loud grinding noises when turning. Dealer replaced tie rod, problem returned after 1 week. Dealer then replaced rack.
While driving 65 mph, the over drive light appeared on the dashboardand remained on. Black smokepoured out of the exhaust pipe . Consumerwas able to pull over and drive the vehicle homeby pouring a quart of the transmission fluid into transmission cooling unit and lines.consumerhad a mechanic inspect the vehicle, andmechanic determined that torque converter neededto be replaced due to worn out parts.
Transmission shifting problem, no leak.had speed sensor replaced and while there had fluid flushed and changed.the day after returning home with vehicle noticed small amount of fluid on carport.returned to dealer within 2-3 days.was told that maybe some fluid had spilled while changing.several days later noticed much more fluid on carport.returned to dealer.now they say the torque converter seal was cracked.it was not leaking at all before being serviced.this seal just mysteriously decided to leak immediately after the transmission was serviced?
First, the o/d light flashed. A few days later, whie driving on the higway with all my kids in the van, i saw tons of smoke coming from behind the van. I pulled off the highway and saw all the transmission fluid pouring out under the front end. I drove to an exit, called for a ride home (it took two separate drivers to come and get me and the kids!) and got the van towed. The torque converter clutch went, and then caused the transmission failure as well--at 74,000 miles. Every garage i called said that this is a bad transmission, and they replace/rebuild it all the time.
On oct 30, 2004 engine light came on toke to dealerleaking head gasket costing $459.00 now the transmission has failed which is going to cost 2398.00 to fix two major repairs in 2 weeks this is crap ford so fix the problem with a recall.
The mechanic found the torque converter had failed and spun brass off and ruined the whole transmission. *yd
While driving my 1999 winstar the overdrive light came on, so i looked in my rearview mirror and saw smoke comming from under the vehicle.so, i pull over to the side of the road and stop, transmission fluid was leaking out.my winstar van broke down out side of nashville, tn with 70,401 miles on it.the costs at john barker's two rivers ford in nashville was $2017.81.
The rear axle beam on a1999 ford windstar (87,032 miles) cracked and snapped into, causing both wheels to pitch the bottom of wheels outward resulting in unstable vehicle control (at highway speeds could cause an accident). Ater inspection of failed parts, i believe ford has a manufacturing process that creates stress risers in the part that lead to premature failure. I have the parts and can email a ppd file that shows the failure surfaces. The dealership talked to ford customer relations and did pay for half of the repair. Ford customer relations do not want to put me in contact with their engineering department to discuss this issue. I conduct failure analysis for a fortune 100 company and have concerns with the safety of this product. The replace part is manufatured exactly like the original failed part.i did find a report on the internet that describes an accident caused by the same failure.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While the contact was driving approximately between 60-65 mph, the rear end of the vehicle began to sway uncontrollably. The contact was able to gain control and the vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The rear tires were tilted inwardly. The vehicle was towed to anindependent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated the rear axle support fractured. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 127,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving approximately 15 mph, he heard a bang noise, and then he experienced difficult steering.he noticed that the tires were bent inward. He took the vehicle to a repair shop. The technician stated that the rear axle assembly had cracked. He was waiting for the parts to be shipped for repairs. He had not contacted the dealership nor the manufacturer to-date. The current and failure mileages were approximately 148,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact heard a loud scraping noise coming from the outside of the vehicle.suddenly, the rear suspension collapsed. The contact inspected the vehicle and detected that the rear axle fractured in half. There were no prior warnings of the failure. The vehicle was towed to a safe location. The dealer was notified of the failure yet the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 113,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle began to smoke in the rear with no warning signs from the dashboard. She smelled something burning and drove onto the emergency lane. Everyone was able to safely get out of the vehicle and a tow truck was called. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and then to the dealer. The dealer advised her that there was a total fracture in the rear axle. She was advised by the dealer that it would take 4 weeks to get the parts.the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 104,000.
We know of no incident that could have caused this failure. See photo in email. No safety defect listed.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar sel. The contact statedthat the rear axle fractured in half while driving at approximately 25 mph. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the contact was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The current and failure mileages were approximately 150,400.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact was advised by a mechanic that the rear axle was rusted and was almost entirely cracked. The mechanic stated he observed the failure often in this type of vehicle. The failure mileage was 132,000 miles and the currentwas 132,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.the contact stated that the rear axle on his vehicle cracked completely.the vehicle was unable to be driven.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the repair would cost $1,641.the contact cannot afford to repair the vehicle.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 45,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.during routine inspection a mechanic stated that the rear axle had fractured. Prior to the inspection no symptoms were present. He was in the process of having the vehicle repaired at an of expense $1500.00. He contacted the manufacturer, but no assistance was provided. He still has possession of the failed component. The failure and current mileages were 116,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while inspecting his vehicle, the contact noticed a crack in the rear axle.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 90,405.
Consumer was driving through an intersection and while making a left turnpassenger's side front wheel came off, pulling the axle out of the transmission.vehicle has front wheel drive. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was told that the sub frame had to be replaced. ......according to a few dealerships the subframe has ha dnumerous problems causing the manufacturer to alter the manner in which the tie rod is mounted on the windstar subframe when the tie rod failed rusting completely off . Vehicle was pulling out from a stop sign makingaleft turn when the wheel shifted and brought vehicle to a complete stop. If it happened earlier it would have happenedat 55 which would have been much worse. Cost by ford was $1155.00.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated the vehicle would wobble abnormally when driving at various speeds. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where he was advised that the rear axle was cracked. The failure and currentmileage was 114,952.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a strange noise.he inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle was cracked in half and the rear tires were bent.the manufacturer stated that there was no recall available and the vehicle was over the warranty mileage; therefore, they would not assist with the repair.the vehicle has not been repaired.the current and failure mileages were 87,000. Updated 04/13/09.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact statedwhile driving approximately 30 mph, there was an abnormally loud pop. The contact discovered that both rear tires were flat. The rear axle was also fractured in half and hanging from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where both rear tires and the axle were replaced at the owners expense. The manufacturer was not been contacted. The failure and current mileages are unknown.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the rear end suspension collapsed. The contact noticed the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle towed to an authorized dealer where the rear axle and rear shocks were replaced. The failure and current mileages were 152,565.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact was driving at 55 mph when he traveled over a road bump. The contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle spun at 360 degrees five times before crashing into a guardrail. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the contact was informed that the rear axle had fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate current and failure mileage was 105,000
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact was driving at approximately 35 mph when he heard a loud popping noise; he immediately pulled over. He then drove the vehicle to a local repair shop where he was informed that the rear axle support bar was cracked. The contact called an authorized dealership who told him that he would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 102,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. When the contact attempted to drive 5 mph in reverse into a parking space he suddenly noticed a large popping sound in the rear of the vehicle. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that both rear tires were bent inward. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the rear axle needed to be replaced due to rust. There were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 118000. Updated 06/29/10 updated 07/06/10.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact noticed that the rear axle on the vehicle was cracked on the bottom. The contact had not driven the vehicle since locating the crack in the axle. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer when the complaint was filed. The failure and current mileages were 170,000.
Pink fluid is leaking from the vehicle, dealer replaced the power steering unit and the transmission seal, vehicle is still experiencing small amounts of leakage.*mjs
While driving on interstate highway the rear axle broke on 1999 ford windstar. Almost lost control but managed to get to side of road safely.this is a life and death problem where all of these axles need to be replaced !
Transmission on our 1999 ford windstar had to be replaced costs us 2500.00.car has only 56,000 miles on it.
The vehicle's check engine light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the fuel filter.the alternator, right inner cv boot, abs module, and brake master cylinder were replace.
Vehicle stopped for a light, and when attempting to take off, vehicle would not move. Consumers foot was pressed on gas pedal, and vehicle just made a noise and would not go. Consumer adds even though recall 00b51 was performed on vehicle, the tranny, which is possibly related to the recall, failed.
My wife called me at work stating that there was a grinding sound coming from the van as she parked it in the garage.i went home and popped the hood and did a visual inspection and discovered nothing.i was going to stand in front of the van and listen while she started it to see if i could pinpoint the sound.she was concerned that i should not be near it in case "something blew up".i agreed and decided to start it myself and see how it sounded.as i started the van it surged forward (while in park), made a terrible grinding sound, and i had to slam on the brakes to stop it.it just touched the chest freezer in front of it in the garage.i immediately shut it off.started it again and there was no sound and the engine run smoothly.tried all the gears and got nothing.had it towed to the dealer who tore it down and stated the planatery gear had seized.had i stood in front of the van to listen as my wife started it i would have been smashed as it surged forward.seems very dangerous for the vehicle to surge like that, even if the transmission fails.
There are several problems with out now three year old windstar that have either been corrected temporarily or not corrected at all.the most persistent issues are with the drivetrain in particular the transmission which shifts erratically when going around corner or climbing hills at low spead.the recall was performed at 25k but the transmission continues to operate poorly.ford has offered no solution or warranty extension for these problems.the engine problems to date revolve around the innability to use regular or mid grade fuels as advertised on the vehicles sticker, we have been offered a valve cover replacement for $500 but in speaking with other windstar owners this only fixes the problem temporarily.also it seems to me this is a defect that ford should fix not the owner.the other persistent problem is with the direver side power door, in hot temperatures the door does not close completely and pops open when driveing.the dealer has repaired this several times and while better that in was it continues to be an intermittent problem.we are frustrated with the probelms this vehicle has experienced including the replacement of the entire power steering system, rack, pump and hoses and more frustrating is fords unwillingness to stand behind the vehicle and its fault.our overwhelming concern is that the transmission and engine will both fail before we have received any usefull value for ourmoney.ford needs to be held accountable for the products they develop, i hope you will be able to enforce some type of coverage or warrantee protection for the consumer.
Consumer had just stopped at a stop sign, and was gently accelerating into the intersection when something pooped and the vehicle would no longer go foward, consumer was informed that the breakdoen was caused by the failure of the weld which holds the drum and the secondary sun gear together.*yd
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the over drive warning light will come on and if will be hard for the consumer to shift gear on the vehicle. Dealer will be notified ts
Transmission, sliding door, driver door, rack and pinion, steering pump, intake manifold, front suspension upper link, world's fastest declining vehicle value, world's worst customer service and satisfaction representatives.
Consumer stated the overdrive light illuminated on 4 occassions, the dealer replaced both axle seals and the transmission servo was leaking, also the vehicle would not shift properly at times, after the third attempt to try and correct the problem, the dealer installed a rebuilt transmission, however while driving, the overdrive light illuminated and there was a burning smell coming from the vehicle, smoke began coming inside the vehicle,the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic shop and consumer was informed that the transmission had failed, the vehicle was then towed to the dealer where the transmission was replaced for the second time, however after the transmission was replaced, the dealer informed consumer that the vehicle caught fire and was engulfed in flames, they were trying to find the cause of the fire which had started in the engine compartment in the area of the transmission.
Consumer stated the transmission had to be replaced.
The transmission failed and the consumer brought the vehicle to the dealer for service as part of recall, the dealer indicated the recall was not transmission related and wanted to charge the consumer for fixing it.
We were driving on the freeway in ohio without any problems. Upon exiting the freeway we stopped at a stop sign and barely accelerated and the van hesitated and we barely made a slight turn into a gas station when the van would not switch into gear. We managed to nurse it into a parking spot and put it in park and there is where it stayed, unable to shift into any other gear. We were on our way to florida from michigan. The van only had 53091 miles on it and was maintained well. We had the van towed to a dealer and were told the transmission needed to be replaced due to a faulty sun gear. Upon further questioning we were told that something not welded properly just "broke loose" and destroyed the transmission.
The transmission failed and the consumer brought the vehicle to the dealer for service as part of recall, the dealer indicated the recall was not transmission related and wanted to charge the consumer for fixing it.
Consumer had just stopped at a stop sign, and was gently accelerating into the intersection when something pooped and the vehicle would no longer go foward, consumer was informed that the breakdoen was caused by the failure of the weld which holds the drum and the secondary sun gear together.*yd
Transmission experienced a leak.nlm
I contacted ford corp.3 editions of owners manual says 99 windstar comes with auto.lock.retractors on the 3 pt seatbelts... (how many 99 windstars are on the road?) ford sales information book (which every salesmen gets) says alr is standard equipment on 99 windstar. (how many dealerships & how many salesmen, not to mention mgmt?) thousands of drivers t h i n kthey have this safety feature and its not there (but it's in writing... In their owners manual).ford won't change the belt retractor for me.please respond.psi was told by ford engineer to"disregard bigbird safety card.alr's did not apply to my car."they wouldn't even send me anything that my existing seatbelts are safe and properly working... I guess putting it in writing means nothing..so much for ford means safety first.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact statedthat the rear, driver side sliding door would not close. The dealer replaced the alternator but to no avail. In addition, the abs warning light remained illuminated and the front driver's seat belt was covered in an unknown oil each time it was retracted. The dealer was unable to repair any of the failures. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 95,000.
The ford windstar does not have the switchable retractor seatbelts installed on the exterior, rear lap and shoulder belt combination seatbelts; although ford paperwork shows that as standard feature in the 1999 windstar and the owner's manual on this vehicle says that this type of seatbelt is installed.the manual describes the method of installing a child safety seat as though this type of seatbelt is installed (page 130 - 142 in owner's manual).if the installation of the car seat is made according to the owner's manual the car seat will not be secure. This is because an emergency locking retractor is used on all seats in the windstar.i verified this with doree collett at 312-324-8914 (a child car seat safety consultant).the installation of the child seat in the rear windstar seats can be made safe with a locking clip until the correct seatbelts are installed.i have contacted the manufacturers customer service numerous times.i was told the owner's manual is only a general guide and that it will not tell me what is on the vehicle.this may be true, but car seat instructions direct owner's to refer to vehicle owner manuals for installation and as i've stated previously - following these instructions would direct a person to make an unsafe installation of car seats.(note: it took me a great deal of time and persistance to even begin to get help from ford on this issue.i am now using the locking clip, but i am certain other kids are securred iaw the owner's manual and are not safe).feedback on my report/analysis or action being taken would be appreciated..
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.the contact stated that the front driver side seat belt and the rear middle seat belt will not lock.ford stated that nothing could be done because it was not a safety issue and advised her that she would be responsible for any costs.the current mileage is 169,000 and failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the safety seat belts failed to latch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Seatbelt on passenger side (front seat) of 1999 ford windstar rubbed plastic sleeve (where seatbelt retracts down into doorpost cover) causing excessive wear on the plastics edge causing it to be rough and jagged, which caused 1/4" of fraying into the edge of the seatbelt which continues to cut into the belt with each use.there seems to maybe be some kind of defect with the design.the drivers side has a warped (not supposed to be like that) plastic piece above the belt which pushes the belt away from the edge of the sleeve (hard to describe), making it not rub against the edge of the sleeve, so no problems with the drivers side seatbelt has developed.
When moving rear seat to middle position behind driver, there is no place to buckle the lap belt.in the rear position there is, vehicle is adverstised and owners manual shows that you are able to swap middle and rear seating.this is a serious safety defect.
The front seat belts get lightly pinched between the interior door panels lower storage bin and the carpet on the floor. This can cause someone to think that their seat belt is on correctly when in fact it is not providing them any protection at all. The 12-18" of excess slack that is caught between the interior door panel and the carpet could allow a person to not be secured tightly in place during an accident.
The vehicle's seat belts do not lock. Yh
Vehicle came with a different type of seatbelt than what it was stated in the owner's manual.the manual stated thatvehicle should have the automatic retractable seatbelt.
The vehicle's seat belts do not lock. Yh
While driving 55 mph consumer applied brakes. Then, lost control of vehicle. Vehicle went into ditch and rolled. Rear passenger's side seatbelt latch plate broke, and passenger suffered 11 fractures/ driver suffered minor injuries. Vehicle was totalled.it appears the seat belt on the second row captains chair did hold during part of the rollover because occupant had marks from the seat belt
Passenger's rear middle row seat belt malfunctions when a css is buckled.a week later, seat belt will unbuckle, which won't restraintcss properly.dealer is replacing the buckle.
Driver's side buckle harness has broken with normal use. Dealer has been notified.
Front passenger seat belt latch did not lock into the buckle assembly. Consumer took vehicle to a repair shop to fix the seat belt last year.two weeks after the repair seat belt failed again.consumer recently contacted the dealer, who informed himseat belt could be fixed atconsumer's expense. Problem was not fixed because the consumer was unable to pay the amount that the dealer required to fix the seat belt.
Rear and the middle shoulder seat belts get tight on the consumers when putting the seat belts on. Consumer have to keep taking the seat belt off and keep putting back on because everytimehe moves the seat belt gets tighter.
The rear seatbelts on both sides have cracked when installing car seats, it has happened to each side once, reported to ford, no reply, replaced by dealer.i should not be able to break this piece putting in a car seat and tightening it.other probem, several times vehicle has died at a stop in major intersections and then will not re-start, will turn over but not fire, like it is out of gas.had it into dealer twice and they say they cannot find a problem.
Dt*: the contact stated upon purchase of the vehicle it was noticed the black clip on the seatbelt of the rear driver side seat was fractured causing the seatbelt to be inoperable when attempting to install a child safety seat.the vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the entire seatbelt needed to be replaced.
Consumer noticed about three days ago that the right seat belt on the middle bench seat did not latch.the consumer will contact the manufacturer.the seat belt did not always latch.the consumer did not allow anyone to sit in the seat.*scc
The vehicle was rear ended and driver's seat failed. It fell completely back on the middle row seat. Usually my youngest child (baby at the time) would have been (in her child seat) in the middle row and i'm sure she would have been killed if she had been in the van that day.
There is a sharp metal piece that sticks out ofdriver's seat, cuttingconsumer when entering and exitingvehicle. Dealer notified.
Drivers side seat has a piece of metal that has pierced through the seat.took vehicle to dealer, and they stated part wasno longer available, and seat would be patched up. Metal is dangerous and tears clothes up. Please provide any further information.
The power captain seat was replaced due to a defect in the frame, consumer states since the replacement, the armrest will not stay attached to the seat and while driving, the armrest will just pop off, throwing the driver off balance.
While stopped at red light, our ford windstar was rear-ended by a ford focus estimated to be going 50-60mph. Both of us in the front seats suffered severe calf muscle injuries. We believe these were caused by the manual seat adjustment bar that runs the full width of the seat. We were both wearing seatbelts.an additional note: the driver's seatback broke on impact.is there any history of leg trauma caused by seat hardware in rear-end collisions?
Drivers side under seat airbag impact sensor was not mounted firmly to floor.it was just dangling from the wiring harness, effectively disabling the airbags.dealer looked at seat pedestal and determined that the wrong seat mount was installed at the factory.dealer is installing the correct seat mount.i am not convinced that the passenger side airbag wiring has been done correctly either.
After purchasing van, not even one month later all lights started to turn onengine, abs now n andits a rear light on gauge panel also we are in the middle of trying to get decent price for the freeze plug whichalso needs to be replaced because there is a leak of coolant from the bottom of van. Other wise its ok to drive. One i thing i didn't mention is the seat its struck it wont move back or forward with the electrical button.
The power captain seat was replaced due to a defect in the frame, consumer states since the replacement, the armrest will not stay attached to the seat and while driving, the armrest will just pop off, throwing the driver off balance.
A sharp piece of metal was protruding from the driver seat back (left side at hip level).*nlm*scc
Horn is very hard to deploy; sweet spot too small and requires excessive effort. Cannot be used quickly. Ford corporate refused to respond to my worries about this. Also seatback lever springs middle seats back so hard i have been whacked in the head so hard i saw stars.
Front and back seats are unusable due to frozen adjustment lever.yh
18 visits to service dept since we bought van;6 in the last 5 weeks for power sliding doors not shutting.
Power sliding door would intermittently open while driving, or will not open when needed; vehicle been in the dealer shop on six occasions, and problem still occurring.. Consumer also states back seat collasped backwards, also battery dead from shorts in the wiring, light in the inside is on when it should be off , and also doors that may or maynot operate while vehicle is in motion, also getting false signals on instrument panel.
Seatback springis too strong. The seatback swings forward when handle is pulled. Dealer aware of problem. Cannot remedythe problem., and problem still exists.also,horn in center of steering wheel, censor in horn is too small, causing difficulty in use of horn. Proviide further information.
Both passenger and driver seat backs failed in a rear end collision.
The major complaint, the driver's seat, has been reported to both ford motor company and the dealership - neither of whom has seen fit to acknowledge my existence on this planet.the seat will not adjust (lever apparently has a perpetual short) - which means i can't see comfortable over the steering wheel.
Abs light is on
The abs light comes on intermittently for the past year. I had it checked by a mechanic and all sensors are functioning properly.
We were pulling into a parking lot and smoke came from under the hood. I immediately shut the vehicle off and raised the hood. I am familiar with automobiles and determined that it was not oil or coolant smoke but an electrical burn in the making. I rapidly disconnected the battery and called for a tow truck and had the vehicle towed home. At the house, i reconnected the battery and nothing happened,then drove it for about 5 miles and the smoke came back. I immediately took the vehicle back to the house ( was very close) and disconnected the battery again. The smoke is coming from the abs controller. I have done some online research and determined that there is a recall on this issue, so i called ford. They told me that my vin was not included. I then called the factory help line and advised them of the situation. They wanted me to take the vehicle to the dealer, pay the bill and submit it for consideration. I am not included to do so, as i am afraid that the vehicle will catch fire.
Abs and trac failure lights come on, windows won't go up and down, cruise control cuts in and out and the check engine light flashes when cruise is on. Ford refuses to deal with this situation and stand by their product.
The abs warning light comes on intermittently while driving, for no apparent reason, if it comes on, it will sometimes go off during the trip.sometimes doesn't come on except during start up.
The abs light constantly turns on after driving it for a couple of minutes. This is a problem that repeats itself every time i drive it.
Abs light comes on and goes off as one drives. It stays on when it is hot outside but does not when it stays cold outside. When light is on there is no abs brakes. One would think there is a short in the system or a ground issue.
The abs light stays on and the brakes make a loud noise (sounds like an electrical issue)when stopping. I checked the pads and rotors and they appear fine. I have bleed the brakes to try to resolve the issue but it didn't help. Not sure of the original incident date as i bought the van used a few months ago.
While driving on my way home the abs light came onmy ford windstar 1999.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the abs warning light illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The vin was unavailable.
The dealer located in the sandy spring rejected to the take remedy action on the recall 09s09. I complained to the dealer service department that the odometer is malfuntioningwhen it is in operation. It suddenly cause unknown acceleration when using the cruise control. It is also found out the brake hose is leaking as results of the speed control modification system by the local mechanic shop.
Problem first occurred in the middle of a snow storm. Abs light would randomly come on while driving with the code c1185. Problems mostly occur in cold weather. Could be very dangerous if the unit stopped working while stopping on a slippery road.
The abs light periodically comes on.the brakes, for no reason, occasionally seem to go into abs mode (and seems unrelated to the light being on or off).the brakes get softer and seem to pump.i've experienced real abs working when braking in north east ice and snow.i'm now driving in the south and the braking seems pretty close to what i remember for actual abs actuation.i replaced the master cylinder and had a complete fluid change but to no effect.
Abs light came on when i started the van.
My abs light has been on since i bought this car and now i am hearing about many other people with the same problem.is it dangerous?
The abs lights comes on after the speed of the car goes above 5-10mph.
Abs warning light stays on, don't know if brakes are working properly.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 140,000. The vin was unavailable.
The abs lights starts to blink then the traction control light comes on and then the lights are on until the vehicle is shut off.
The abs warning light comes on intermittently.ford dealer said that the abs module was failing, that it would work sometimes and sometimes not, until complete failure.also told me it was safe to drive even if the abs system did not function.i had the funds to pay for the repairs, the ford dealer seemed reluctant to do them, so they did not fix it.
I have been having this problem for about 7 months. The abs light comes after 2 minutes of driving and it stays on till i shut off the engine. I have taken it to mechanic to see if its something simple but replacement would cost too much. So far i have been driving it. Whether or no its safe-don't know. Hoping the brakes would still function correctly.
Abs light keeps coming on and off.
Skimmed to a stop,vehicles are dangerous,brakes tied up and would not respond took it to have it checked out advised system was good,now i read you guys are having this problem and it happen to me,proving its a defect i want to be given credit for a new ford windfree.
I have a 1999 ford windstar and my abs light stays on until i turn the vehicle off. The minute i turn it on and begin moving the abs light comes on and stays on.
Abslight stays on.
My abs light keeps coming on. It goes out when the car is turned off but comes back on after driving a coupl of miles.
Brake pedal low, i see brake fluid leaking from switch at master cylinder. My wife drive the van its not safe. Ford should have a recall .
Abs light is on, cruise control stopped working suddenly, three of the windows stopped working suddenly.power locks stopped working also.
The abs controller for this vehicle has stopped functioning.this is a known defect with this model.the causes are either poor soldering on or damage from fluids to the controller's board.without abs, the vehicle is significantly less safe and i've experienced five incidents where i and my passengers narrowly escaped serious injury due to ford's and the nhta's unwillingness to rectify this flaw.
Abs lights been on and off intermittently for a very long time since i've owned this van ford need to fix these.
Abs dash light is always on and there is no abs function onice.brakes function okay otherwise. The loss of the abs feature is troubling as i have to drive on the interstate as well as rural roads which don't get cleared quickly in the winter.local ford service writer indicated approximately $99.00 to hook up to tester with no guarantee of repair, just cancellation of the code!!!i have run into numerous problems with faulty ford connectors, (cruise control malfunction, fuel gauge giving incorrect reading, running out of gas with gauge showing 1/4 tank, requiring a tow!).
Abs brake light on and/of at will, not consistant.fear of abs not functioning in the event of abs being needed.
My battery has been dying due to bad sensors, when i did getit started it became stuck high revving ,the car acceleratedand smashed into the curb in front of me, and the brakes wouldn't work so even when i stepped on the brakes to put in reversethe car went flying into the curb behind me, i finally got the vehicle to a complete stop by pulling up the emergency brake. Then i had the car towed to my house.
Abs light is always on.traction control light is also always on.
Abs light on and speedometer failure
Abs lights come on randomly, abs no longer work at that time. Especially dangerous on ice.
Abs light keeps coming on. Replaced all speed sensors and front axle tone rings even rebuild the abs control module. This is costing me allot of money and the abs light still come on even after i have completed all the necessary repairs. Ford needs to recall these windstars to make the necessary repairs for these vehicles.
Abs light will randomly turn on during vehicle operation meaning abs system is not working.
Abs light illuminated a few months after a recall was complied by ford.the recall consist of replacing a brake pressure switch, cruise control part, and abs module.
Abs light continually comes on, many repairs have been made by mechanic and light still comes on.
Abs light illuminated on dash.
Bought the van used and was driving home after purchasing it the abs light came on stays on can not seem to figure out why.
The abs light goes on and off since the vehicle was purchased. The brakes have been checked several times and we were told they are fine. However, the light goes on and off. This would make any driver nervous to constantly worry if there is a brake issue especially with the family with you. Also, the speedometer and the tachometer has starting randomly bouncing around like crazy. It does not happen at a certain mileage either. After a minute or so, they start to function again. This began about a month ago. I have read several blogs of many fellow windstar van owners that have been experiencing the same problem for years. I believe that ford needs to step in and rectify the problems. Ford should stand by there product and fix the failing parts. Does there have to be a serious injury or death before a recall is done!
The abs is coming on as i come to a normal stop which causes the braking distance to suddenly increase just as you're about to stop.you have to take steps to avoid hitting the car in front of you due to the abs errantly engaging.
Abs light traction control light and battery light oncauseabshcu and ecu bad.
Abs light comes on after engine warm-up and remains on.after engine compartment has cooled, light is off at restart.it will then come on again after engine warmup.speed control is intermittently inop.
The abs light went on after operating the windstar for approximately a mile. Since i new i could continue to operate the vehicle safely, i completed my errands and returned home. When i arrived home i felt excessive heat from under the vehicle and upon inspection found that the right front brake was engaged. The other three brakes were in normal position. I had to replace the front rotors, pads, and right front caliper. I also replaced the brake fluid as it smelled burnt. With the abs module connected, the front brakes would lock, so i had to disconnect the abs completely.
Abs light turned on again and goes off when vehicle is turned off. Light indicated that abs is failed,brakes become poor under this condition.brakes do not stop windstar well when light comes on all the time.
Went over rumble strip on roadway and abs light came on, brake pedal became hard to push. This happened on monday 9/22/2014 my mother in law who owns the vehicle said that this had been happening quite frequently over the past few months. I put my scan tool on the vehicle and got 3 abs codes c1235, c1236, and c1185. The first two codes pertain to rear wheel sensors and the third pertains to a power relay for the abs. We have found paper work for three recalls, one related to sub frame corrosion one for the rear axle, and one for an abs sensor wire. From what i have been reading this problem could be related to the first abs problem with the harness replacement.
Abs power relay output circuit failed and my abs light stays on. We think the abs is inoperable.
Abs light randomly comes on and will stay on until car is turned off.
Abs and traction control lights come on and will not clear with a scan tool. There are 11 codes showing, all to do with abs/traction control. Normal braking seems fine, not sure what will happen witha skid or loss of traction in ice or snow. I am told there is a recall on the brake system on this van. Do i need to be concerned about these warning lights?
The brake abs light came on again. Had been on and off during the morning. In town and stopping for a regular traffic light-during the beginning of the stop that was on a wet road - traveling 28 mph: windstar van locked up right rear tire and vehicle did not stop - tire skidded -wheel / tire was locked and screeching while all the other tires were turning. Van did not stop as expected and took about 125 feet to stop - all the time screeching the 1 right rear tire. Vehicle just would not stop. I was shocked.never happened before in all the years. Owned for about 14+ years.i am the original owner. Purchased ford windstar new.abs light remains on.it was as if i had no brakes then.i did not understand why the other 3 wheels / brakes did not slow and stop the vehicle?the windstar finally did stop and i was right at the stop line at the traffic light. Very scary.
My 19yr old daughter was traveling to new jersey from indiana on rt.70. When using the cruise control attempted to exit for a rest stop when she applied the break the abs light came on and the cruise control did not disengage.she had committed to the exit ramp thank god she was able to move back off the ramp just in time to miss the over pass barrier.she had to ride the shoulder shutting down the ignition once she did that she was able tob resue.she did not use the cruise control again and butthen the engine light came ona cold start.i check the code and dtcs found wade bank one and two lean found a bad pcv valve and replaced it.but when reading the codes found 9 additional codes c1185 c1198 c1194 c1254 c1256 c1250 c1242 c1214 and c1210. I then called the ford dealership and checked for recalls.finding 3 i followed up having two being serious and having to do with speed controlrear subframe and rear support.when asking the service advisor what these codes meant he had no clue he said and without a costly scanner charge the tech had no idea. So as always i hit the inter net andeasily found numerous complaints. . . I was a service advisor for honda for 5yrs and a tech for 10 prior.i never put my customers life on the line wth? is ford teaching these men?i will have to inspect and repair this vehicle myself being disabled this will not come easy.i don't trust them at all anymore.my family's life is to important to have a money hungry company kill them.and once repairs are finished i will sell it and buy a honda.yes honda is not perfect but i have never seen the company ever mislead customers intentionally as this and when they messup they cover their customers and fix it right.unreal.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made award of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
My abs and trac off light are on all the time causing 11 abs fault codes, c1185, 1198, 1194, 1254, 1256, 1250, 1242, 1214, 1210 1410, 1404. I have cleared all the codes and in a 2 week period they all set again,all are related to the 1185 (failed relay solder joint) module failure.
Abs light comes on and off along with overdrive light.
Abs light illuminates often when encountering a bump on the road, but usually just randomly. Light is always off when the engine is started. Initially the light would not come on again for several weeks, but over time the light now always comes on after a few miles. Abs dtc code is c1185.
The abs light turned on and won't go off. I have taken it in for repair and i have not been able to get the problem fixed.
The abs light is on constantly.this indicates that the abs brakes are not working at all and is a significant safety issue.
Braking distance suddenly increased -dashboard abs display 'on'.
The abs light goes on about 5-10 minutes after starting. When carshut off & restarted abs light is off and then goes back on after a few minutes.
The abs light came on and will not go off. Checked with ford and on-line and see that the abs light and system are being reviewed for possible product defect.
The abs light comes on randomly while driving.ford dealership determined that the abs module was bad, and replacement would cost $1250, however, i would be safe driving it without the repair.the regular brakes would still function correctly, i just would not have the anti-lock brake system.because the vehicle is 14 yrs old, i opted not to have the repair done at this time.
Abs light is on, has been on for the past 4-5 years that i am aware of.my mechanic is having a hard time tracking the problem down.the engine seized, despite regular maint, requiring a rebuilt engine from ford.
I was driving my van and i tried to stop and could not stop and hit the back of another car had feet all the way down on brake and van would not stop!! i was terrified and my 10 year old lil girl is traumatized!!!!
Abs light has been coming on for years.ford tech could not fix, and has cleared the following codes on several occasions - all related to the anti-lock braking system: c1185, c1194, c1198, c1210, c1214, c1242, c1246, c1250, c1254.
Abs light came on. And now it stays on all the time.
The abs warning light on the dashboard began glowing.
It appears to be an electrical problem.new brakes pads on front, system was bled of air, brake pedal has normal travel. Abs may not function.
After purchasing van, not even one month later all lights started to turn onengine, abs now n andits a rear light on gauge panel also we are in the middle of trying to get decent price for the freeze plug whichalso needs to be replaced because there is a leak of coolant from the bottom of van. Other wise its ok to drive. One i thing i didn't mention is the seat its struck it wont move back or forward with the electrical button.
Abs light came on continually for the last 6000 miles.brought the vehicle to ford in plainville, ct and they told me there was no recall and the cost was to include a new computer for an unreasonable dollar amount.still not corrected and i understand that the abs system is not working.have checked other owners and they have the same problem.also have a cruise control system that is not working.have been told that i need a new harness for a cost of over #300.still not activated.
Ongoing failure of fuse that controls the speedometer/ac and abs. Leak from under master break cylinder onto switch. Fixed by repair shop. 1999 ford windstar.
I was having trouble with the dashboard on my 1999 ford windstar last spring. All the gauges would go wacky and the abs light would come on. I took it into the luther ford dealer in fargo, nd and they could not figure it out. Offered to replace front board where the gauges are for no charge i would just pay for the labor. I said no. Went this way all summer and then the rpm needle just quit. This van has given me so much trouble regarding the wiring. I also had to replace the board in the back right panel of the van. And am always replacing light bulbs in the back. Disgusted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i did take it in for the recall. The abs light is off now. Do i have abs???????????i felt they just wanted to get rid of me.
We were driving when we smelled something burning. The abs brake light displayed on the dash and smoke was coming from under the hood. When we stopped and lifted up the hood there were flames in the engine compartment. There is what we think is a sensor under master cylinder it was on fire.
1999 ford windstar.abs light appears on dash randomly.this indicates that something is wrong with the abs system.through research, i have noticed that parts near a circuit board are getting hot causing expansion causing the abs system to malfunction.this could cause a fire and furthermore the brake system isn't functioning the way it was designed to.i carry my precious family in my van.ford needs to address this serious issue.
I own a 1999 ford windstar.the mileage on my car is 98,000.two months ago my abs brake light would not switch off, then my odometer quit working as well as my speedometer.i took it to a mechanic who said he has seen this problem in many ford windstars and would not even work on it due to the complexity of the problem.he said what happens is that the brake fluid leaks causing some kind of issue with the electrical system which ends up being very expensive to fix.in my research i have learned there are many other people with this exact problem.it seems like the brake fluid leak is a defect in the system.
1999 ford windstar 135,000 miles. Used for sales.master cylinder (abs) light on and short at line running into master cylinder. Pulled fuse after blowing several. Affected part of dash (speedo, and odomiter) and cruise now does not work.had my son confirm were smoked wire was while putting in new fuse and watching under hood with my son starting van.note:same problem as see in news reports on other ford productsbut windstar was not listed. My mechinic does not do wiring but he did point out tosted harrness and connection at master cylinder.
Abs light comes on at times.has done this since about 30,000 miles and van has 150,000 currently. At first it would randomly come on about every other month and i thought that was normal, now it comes on every other day or multiple times a day.abs computer is defective and needs to be replaced.failure codes that are in the abs computer:1145rf wheel speed input circuit failure1185power relay output circuit failure1198lf isolation valve circuit failure1194lf dump valve circuit failure1254rr isolation valve circuit failure1246rr dump valve circuit failure1250lr isolation valve circuit failure1242lr dump valve circuit failure1214rf isolation valve circuit failure1210rf dump valve circuit failureas you can see from the codes the abs computer has failed.the abs computer will be deactivated until a replacement can be installed.
1999 ford windstar - abs light- intermittent, no apparent cause.. Reduced brake function. Happening for more than 4 years, brakes, sensors, master cylinder replaced. Still get the abs light without a reason. Ford says "if there's dust in there, the light will come on.." really? so why does it come on when it's raining too?
Recall id# 09v399000 was completed few months ago, nowabs on dash is on few minutes after the vehicle is put in motion. Dealer pinpointed trouble to abs control module. Overheating of the board could be the result of the leaking scds on the module connector. Dealer wants to charge me $ 1,000 to fix the problem.
I have a red brake light intermittently illuminating, and my cruise control quit working. The brake switch just below the master cylinder has evidence of leakage and it is seeping onto the wiring and speed control box. If it continues without service serious damage is eminent.
I have a 1999 ford windstar, 3.8l engine. Abs brake light on, no speedometer, no odometer, no air conditioning. Took to a repair shop, they found fuse #10 was blown. Replaced the fuse and smoke started to come up from the master cylinder area, he removed the electrical connection plug for the brake pressure switch located on the bottom of the master cylinder. Thankfully this did not occur while my wife and children in the vehicle, so no one was injured. I have read on the internet of several windstars with this same problem, and believe ford should do something to rectify this problem.
Abs light comes on in my van after the car warms up.each day when i use the vehicle the abs light is not on, after the car warms up, the light comes on again.i found information about the ecm is defective and the circuit board warps when heated. The issue is caused by heat in the abs (anti-lock brake system) ecm (electronic control module) (2c219) module causing expansion of a large aluminum plate (heat sink) in the ecm which is attached to the ecm main circuit board at all points. The expansion occurs when the unit gets warm especially in the summer months and causes intermittent electrical connection in the unit because the fragile board is being stretched and malformed. The code most commonly scanned by professional mechanics is code c1185. Seen by us owners as a yellow abs brake light.
My abs light is on, brake light comes off and on, now my speedometer and the rpm meter are not working...
The abs light comes on when the car has been running for over 30 minutes.received following codes.c1185c1194c1198c1210c1214c1242c1246c1250c1254.
Increased braking distance.the abs dash light is on at this time.it is an intermittent problem.sometimes it is on and at other times it is off.it is on more than it is off.my mechanic stated that the abs ecm is bad and needs replaced.
I have a 1999 ford windstar sel with traction control that i purchased new january of 1999.it has never been outside of southern california and is stored inside.current mileage is 140,000.this abs problem started after warranty period expired at approx 39,000 miles.the van developed an "abs" light and "trac off" light.dealership diagnosis was a "faulty abs master relay" (code c1185 as well as several othersrequiring a new abs module to the tune of more than 1200$.with the other problems ie: having to replace the vacuum hoses, intake manifold, valve cover, door seals, heater blend door, interior light flickering, andtransmission 3 times over the last 9 years, this was one fix we elected to forgo as i perform all maintenance outside the dealership and this si a dealer only fix. I have been following this for years with interest and just now decided to file as there appears to be thousands with this same problem.dash lights have been on for the last 100,000miles.apparent problem as found on web - abs ecm failure - abs brake light.the issue of theabs brake light is critical in that the abs brake system does not function as designed by ford. The issue is caused by heat in the abs (anti-lock brake system) ecm (electronic control module) (2c219) module causing expansion of a large aluminum plate (heat sink) in the ecm which is attached to the ecm main circuit board at all points. The expansion occurs when the unit gets warm especially in the summer months and causes intermittent electrical connection in the unit because the fragile board is being stretched and malformed. The code most commonly scanned by professional mechanics is code c1185. Seen by us owners as a yellow abs brake light.
This is a follow-up complaint, regarding ford recall 09s09, the speed control deactivation switch (scds).our 1999 ford windstar was serviced on 11dec09.the vehicle's abs dash light is still coming on, indicating that the system turned off.lately, the abs light is coming on more frequently, within minutes of start-up and a short driving distance (within a mile away of the previous starting point).as a result, the vehicle does not have abs braking capability or traction control capability (as the traction control turns off along w/ the abs system). The recall service was completed by performance ford, 11910 w. Dodge road omaha ne 68154.at this time, we are considering another repair shop, as we believe the ford dealer failed to adequately repair the recall and have subsequently put our family at risk.the dealer inspection found the following upon initial repair:found switch leaking with no heat damage.inspect servo switch no heat damage and no heat damage to abs connector applied grease to both connectors ok after repair.please press ford to have their dealers complete the recall and repair as necessary, because they are not completing the work as promised.
The antilock brakes light stays on,and abs does not work. Ford did recall related to the brakes fluid causing a fire, now the cruise control does not work.abs is a safety issue . This is a manufacturer defect and should be corrected. Please don't wait until more people die. Recall this shabby workmanship.
Braking distance suddenly increased with yellow abs brake light coming on.this is critical in that the abs brake system does not function as designed by ford. The issue is caused by heat in the abs (anti-lock brake system) ecm (electronic control module) (2c219) module causing expansion of a large aluminum plate (heat sink) in the ecm which is attached to the ecm main circuit board at all points. The expansion occurs when the unit gets warm especially in the summer months and causes intermittent electrical connection in the unit because the fragile board is being stretched and malformed resulting in code c1185.
First occurrence of the abs light coming on resulted in producing diagnostic codes of c1185 c1242 and an abs rear sensor code. The abs light was very intermittent at first but now has become much more frequent. The light will display more so on bumpy roads and hot days. I depend on my abs system because i am handicapped and live in northern climate (snow and ice conditions). I can know longer depend on my abs system to help prevent an accident or an impact.
Transmission problem with 1999 ford windstar on several occasion.(transmission slippage)these problems have existed since the vehicle was first purchased;engine trouble, vaporization leaks, and a broken gear.there were also worn front brakes, steering was inoperative, and there was a vacuum leak due to the upper intake manifold. *sc
1999 ford windstar abs electronic control module failure.abs warning light in dash has become illuminated and diagnostic codes indicate abs ecm relay failure. Failure is due to a poor design, and poor materials choice in the construction of the anti-lock brake system electronic control module. Module failure effects the traction control system and results in unexpected, random braking of the vehicle.removal of fuses of circuits 101 and 102, de-energize abs system and traction control and makes the vehicle operable again, without abs brakes or traction control.
* vehicle leans since purchased sept 13, 2003. * allignment problems. * transmission does not properly change gears. * low treads on tires. * a frame problems. * suspension steering makes a clunking noise. * brakes must be pumped to stop, and make a ticking noise when applied. * vehicle has overheated. * power steering fluid leaked. * gears do not shift properly. * primer scotch guard on seats wearing after coat applied.
Connector coming from the bottom of the sensor onthe brake reservoir on my 1999 windstar 3.8 liter is burned - melted.this caused the brake light to come on and the abs to shut down and the light to come on. Also, the a/c doesn't work and the fans don't work.
The abs system light comes on when car operating temp or outside air temp is warm.reported to ford on numerous occasions & they tell me it's my problem.i believe that ford has produced a faulty part which has been well documented by other windstar owners on ford forum sites etc.apparently when the abs board gets hot, one of the electronic parts separates causing the fault error code.i think ford has some responsibility with this issue and should issue a recall to fix the problem!
1999 ford windstar minivan abs light keeps coming on which is blowing a fuse causing my speedometer, odometer and cruise control not to work.after much internet research this looks to be a common problem with catastrophic results if not disabled.after reading these results i immediately had someone disconnect the abs module under the hood which disabled my abs brake system to prevent a fire.in turn my odometer and speedometer are now working but more importantly a possible fire wasprevented!i would appreciate attention being taken in this matter seeing as how it is not the first time this problem is being reported.
Antilock braking system and traction control randomly disconnect resulting in loss of traction and unanticipated skidding.
I am filing a complaint on the abs light in my 2001 ford windstar se sport. The abs light and brake light both come on sporadically as i drive the van. The research i have done indicates this is a failure of the ecm, which can cause greater distance travel in an emergency stop. I also own a 1999 ford windstar lx, which has the same abs light indication. During a full speed (75 mph) emergency stop in december of 2009 with my 1999 ford windstar lx, i skidded on the interstate and lost control, ending up on the left-lane shoulder before coming to a complete stop. The 1999 windstar also had sporadic abs light indications (6 months) until the light remained illuminated constantly beginning in late 2006. It is my understanding that the ford windstar has this issue regularly. In fact my fiancee is considering buying another 1999 ford windstar lx and the abs light is also constantly illuminated in that van as well. I believe this to be more than a mere coincidence.
Braking distance suddenly increased and abs was not reliable.abs would activate when turning on dry roads.back up radars and traction control also stopped working.speedometer is erratic above 55 mph.
The abs light goes on in the car without any warning.
Abs light on.
Our abs light continue to be on and we had brought it to the mechanic several time, however we could not understand why it was on since the brakes was all newly changed.i found out through researching and the failure of our speedometer, mileage counter and ac control died on us yesterday, 08/05/08 while driving that there is an issue with the brake differential deactivation switch can cause a leak and short out fuse 10.sure enough we had one.thus i am writing to inform of this problem.i am not the only one according to my research that this has occurred to several other vehicle owners. And what scares me the most it can cause fire especially i have 2 children one of which is a toddler age who sits in a car seat that could get caught in the vehicle.
We recently purchased a used 1999 ford windstar sel minivan. We took it to an auto shop to have an oil change, and air filters replaced. Upon returning home that evening, we noticed and smelled smoke from underneath the hood. When we went to look at it, we found white smoke coming up from behind the air filter and in front of the master brake cylinder. We thought that some fluids had been spilt and were simply burning off. When we went to drive it later that evening, the entire inside of the vehicle went dark. All of the interior lights, the odometer, speedometer, computer station, radio, climate control, windows, door locks, a/c, instrument panel, cruise control, and turn signals stopped working. We made it home safely as the head and tail lights were still working.upon inspection the following day, we found that the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) developed a leak. It had been leaking for some time and had literally eaten away the electrical plug. The wires had beeneaten through as well and had crossed and caused the short.
1999 ford windstar abs malfunction - abs and check engine lights illuminated.after skidding and striking a pole while parking, i brought this to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and described to problem as an annoyance at worst and that the vehicle's brakes work fine, the vehicle is safe to drive, and recommended not spending $1000 to fix the problem.when pressed for details, the dealer said that the abs ecu ($1000 part) has failed but no big deal.just the anti-lock portion of our braking wasn't working.i think this is a pretty big deal consider abs is required for vehicle safety and the vehicle may not pass licensing inspections.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact statedthat the rear, driver side sliding door would not close. The dealer replaced the alternator but to no avail. In addition, the abs warning light remained illuminated and the front driver's seat belt was covered in an unknown oil each time it was retracted. The dealer was unable to repair any of the failures. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 95,000.
Intermittent abs warning light. Already had vehicle serviced for recall 09v399000, but continue to get intermittent abs warning light.
1999 ford windstar abs light.
I start my 99 ford windstarwith my wife inside the vehicle and my two daugthers and my son when i saw smoke comming true the hood then i open the hood and my surprise was the brake pressure differential deactivation switch on fire i was so scared then i just take my kids and wife out of the vehicle and comback to stop the fire thanks god i havefire extinguisher close but we have to stop this from happening to someone else.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the cruise control, speedometer, odometer, tacometer and the fuel gauge were inoperable. The contact also stated that the anti lock braking light was constantly illuminated. In addition, the contact had to replace the brake fluid numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to have the failures diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Cruise control deactivation switch leaking break fluid.
1999 ford windstar: the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) has leaked an excessive amount of brake fluid. The fluid accumulates on the power connectors for the abs brake system which are powered by fuses 101 and 102 and are both 40 amp. The cruise control has failed and we are fearful that this leaking brake fluid will causea fire.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact was driving 35 mph when the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the contact was advised of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and referred to the dealer. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where the rear axle was repaired under the recall. The contact stated that while leaving the dealer, the brakes locked abnormally and the vehicle was left with the dealer for further repairs. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and no longer wanted ownership of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 110,000.
I am having lots of troubles with 1999 ford windstar since the day i bought from dealer (lew webb ford, garden grove). 1. Currently my van has manifold leakage. This has occurred immediately after the ford dealer fixed my transmission leakage. The price quoted is $1200 out of which i have to pay $540. I have already spent lots of money in maint & repairs. Before this i had to take my van to dealer for following problems:transmission leakage at 37000 miles. Front & back brakes at 37000 miles. Electrical system failure. Couple of recalls.currently it has approximately 50600 miles on odometer and i have been communicating to & fro with dealer. For the current problem dealer has offered me 55% in assistance. But my problem is i am wasting lots of time, money & energy to have all this problems fixed. I would prefer to hand this van back to dealer or atleast get more assistance from dealer or ford company. Please advise me of any further action i should take. My phone number is[xxx].thanks in advance for looking into this matter. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Loss of brake fluid, brake light on after service,brake light red, 15 amp fuse blowing out, smoke coming from under the hood or from engine compartment,speedometer and odometer stopped working, cruise control will not activate or deactivates without warning, abs warning light is on.
Abs light came on and lost control of the vehicle during a snow covered road causing the vehicle to spin 180 degrees.which could have caused a fatal t-bone accident on a busy road.luckily i was on a secondary road. I had my children in the van at the time.
"braking distance suddenly increased.
Abs light almost constantly on in my 1999 ford windstar lx, 3.8 liter.
Brake fluid leaking out of the speed control brake differential deactivation switch.possible fire hazard.
Brake pressure deactivation switch leaking fluid causing cruise control not to work and possibly causing problems with the ecm control module. Also a possible risk of fire caused by the leaking fluid into the wiring for the ecm control module causing it to short out. Abs brakes not working due to faulty ecm control module. Parts have been priced,but no repairs have been scheduled yet due to a lack of money to pay for repairs.
Abs traction control lights are on and off intermittently.
Just about everything that can go wrong with a car, i've experienced it as the owner of this 1999 ford windstar lx.i've had transmission work done, brake work, replaced tires (twice in 2 years), replace the battery and the starter.i came to this site because the car wouldn't start, wouldn't take a jump, wouldn't make a sound.i called to have it towed and the gentleman jiggled the keyin the ignition and the car started.a few days later the same thing happened again.this time no one could start it.testing the battery and primary parts for starting the car proved that these parts were all functioning normal.a few hours and $127.00 later (not including the cost of towing the vehicle) i'm told the problem is with the anti-theft device.it is broken and needs to be replaced to the tune of about $900.00 with a 90-day warranty.recommendations to me were to get rid of the car."this particular part in all ford vehicles is poorly built."i haven't decided what i'm going to do at this point, however, i feel pretty sure my decision will not involve staying with ford.
Braking distance suddenly increased, abs light on. While at the dealership for other issues, they checked the abs system, said a new ecm would fix it... $300 part!!!! this seems to be a very common issue on the windstars.
1999 ford windstar with antilock brakes.after driving the car the abs dashboard warning light comes on and stays on.turning the car off and starting it again makes the abs warning light go off and it usually stays off.this is an intermittent problem and occurs every few weeks.when the abs dashboard warning light is on i experience increased braking distance.
Abs module system failure and electrical fire due to pressure switch leak.according to ford, 1999 model yearwindstar is not part of recall but my vehicle exhibited the same failure as other model years as listed on the www.fordwindstarrecallinfo.com website.
The abs and traction control lights go on and off intermittently.turning off vehicle usually resets.they will come back on when driving after a while and many time after hitting a bump.
*cruise control stopped working beginning of 2011, never came back on. *abs light turns on/off intermittently. Started about 1 year ago; 5/2010.*side door locks don't work correctly and get stuck (have to manually pull them up). Started approx. 7/2010.*passenger door does not unlock from the outside with automatic lock button or keys.started approx. 1/2011.*heater only works in back, not front.started approx. 10/2010.*open regulator window loosened and broke off, shattering, while on interstate. Bought replacement window, but the regulator assembly does not come in single parts, so i have not purchased a replacement plastic securer to hold the rear of the window on. 5/7/2011.i feel there is more i'm forgetting, but i can't think of anything at this time.
Brake leak under master cylinder. Can apparently cause other items to falter if not fixed and can even cause fire in the abs circuitry.
Abs light on dashboard keeps coming on..1999 ford windstar...no problem with brakes.. Just light keeps coming on....is there a recall on this problem... Thanks.
Intermittent problem: problems indicated by on boardmessage center reads "check brake lamps", "check tail lamps" check head lamps" check rear turn lamps", "check front turn lamps", noticed that interior lights will not work, auto locks will not work, key remote will not lock or unlock vehicle or open doors. Get no codes from o b d ii. Scanner. Have replaced battery because it was 6 years old and wasn't putting out proper amps. Thought would solve problem. It didn't. Thought disconnecting battery for 30 min. Would reset computer. Seamed to work a couple of times, however, now believe it was just coincidence. Sometimes when i start the vehicle everything is fine, however while driving, the message reappears and none the above mentioned, no longer work again. This is a driving hazard.
Irregular braking, experienced as an odd, slipping lurch at the completion of a stop occasioned investigation of a supposed braking problem by our mechanic. Previously noted was the misalignment of the steering wheel about a quarter turn from vertical during straight-ahead driving. After checking the brakes the mechanic was puzzled by a rubbing noise he had heard on his test drive. While repositioning the car to investigate, the engine cradle suddenly separated from the sub-frame and dropped to the ground, wrenching the steering wheel forward and disconnecting the steering mechanism from the wheels.ancillary damage is as yet unassesed. The cause of separation was massive,evident corrosion where the engine cradle attaches to the sub-frame. This vehicle is located in a "salt-belt" state.
99 ford windstar, scds switch replaced,no brake lights, cant get shifter out of park, blower wont shut off with key removed, headlights come on when you shut the door with key removed and switch off. No speedometer or tach.
I had recall# 09s09 performed at lithia ford in roseburg, oregon on 4/16/10/. Since that date the following issue has continued to arise, braking distance suddenly increased. The abs warning dash light keeps coming on. This issue was not addressed with the recall.
Abs light comes on intermittently.
I bought this car used and from the day i drove it off the lot i have put a few thousand dollars in it. The engine light keeps coming on with codes 171/174 lean on bank 1 and 2 i have replaced the o2, the egr, the differential, i have had the upper intake gasket replaced and the egr hoses cleaned. The light still burns. I have had nothing but trouble with this car since buying it and i will never buy another one.i also had to replace the brakes, the struts and the stablizer bar , as well as one of the tie rods. This van might look great butit runs like crap we have spent enough on this used van to have bought a new one.*la
My 1999 ford windstar still has a abs light on after taking it to the dealer (don selly kalamazoo mi) and pointing out the abs light, the recall and that we are noticing it takes much longer to stop this vehicle then it used to.
Corrosion related failure front right sub-frame. Loss of steering control, right front wheel shaking, right front brake locked up. Also abs brake lights on in dash, abs no longer works, traction control light on, works no more.
Abs light came on without warning.
The consumer complained about an alignment problem. The vehicle pulled to the left and made a ticking noise underneath the vehicle when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was constantly in the repair shop but the mechanic are was unable to solvethe problem. Also the check engine light illuminated.
1999 ford windstar.began leaking brake fluid from scds onto transaxle and down firewall.scds has since been replaced under recall.once i became aware of the scds problem i found brake fluid splattered all around the master cylinder area of the engine compartment.concurrent with the leaking fluid, i noticed the abs light would sometimes come on, the speedometer became erratic, the "o/d off" lamp sometimes flashed, the cruise control was often non-functional.all of these things have gotten progressively worse.the abs light now comes on almost instantly, thus i have no anti-lock brakes, an obvious safety issue.the speedometer is always erratic and jumpy, thus it is difficult to tell my actual speed.the cruise control tries to follow the bouncy speedometer, as thus is useless.
April 2008 lost fuel pump, and guage for gas level had fuel pump sending unit and filter replaced but gauge didnt come back it stayed on as a low fuel light permanently. Brake fluid leaking or excessive use by braking system had to fill about once weekly brakes though they had been replaced would just go out with no warning abs light wasnt indicative due to fact its lighting up and staying lit was errratic. Replaced braking system and front end components (linkage pins gone, rotor that had gotten very hot and possibly started on fire due to brakes going out and heavy breaking needed to avoid accident death had to pump brakes rapidly to try to stop sometimes unable to stop brake pedal would stick on hard pumping when attempting to stop passenger side sliding door lock engaged and unable to engage.
My abs light started to flash and is now on constant,my brakes work but not the greatest. My air bag light will start to flash and then come on constant once the vehicle is shut off and restarted the light usually stays off but will do this at random. I have had on several occasions where i hear a popping noise in the front end while making turns. We have replaced most of the front end and still have the issue. I also have a problem with it idling real fast then down to nothing it bucks and sputters when plugged into a computer it says the vehicle runs lean so we replaced the o2 sensors and things and it did not help. I do not feel safe driving my vehicle at all most of the time however i need to get to and from work and the scary part is i have to haul my children and the elderly person i care for around it . Very disappointed ford[xx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Bought the van in sept. 2002 with 55,000 miles, engine light came on within a week of having it. Took it back to car lot where we bought it, they took it to the ford dealer, couldn't find anything except that it came up a lean code they told me i didn't know how to put gas cap on the right way. That is not the problem. Kept dealing with light on to this day. May 2003 had to have the transmission replaced, got it back starting having same problems,took it back they said they forgot to replace a wire, still having problems to this day with transmission in fact oct. 2010 had to have it towed they said shavings found in motor will need transmission replaced again. Dome lights flash all the time. The gauges go haywire all the time, peg from one side to the other. Had that replaced and did it again. Took it in for recall dec. 28,2010cracked rear axle still at dealer. Now just heard that the recall for sub frame will get papers in feb. Guess it will be there longer. Our dumb mistake we bought another windstar in sept. 2010 a 2003 all we could afford, that has problems with abs light. Told over $800 to fix. We need two new cars, don't feel safe in either.
Abs brake light continuouslygoes off and on sporadically. But more importantly during my annual car inspection it was discovered that my subframe is dangerously rusted through and will cost 1,200 to replace it with a used one. I question how long a used one will last since it has been said that the a/c drainage hose is directly over it and most certainly the cause.. This definitely has recall written all over it. It is extremely dangerous if the engine falls or anything else and control of the vehicle is lost. The car being built with the a/c drainage over the subframe allowing such an important part of the car to rust is so neglecting and irresponsible. What is taking ford so long to recall this problem. I read a million similar incidents with the same year make and modeli have.... 1999 ford windstar lx currently 90,500 miles.
My cruise control stopped working on my 1999 ford windstar van, i would smell a electrical fire smell after driving it and a little smoke under the hood. My dada and myself checked and found a small brake fluid leak that was getting on a electrical connection. This was also causing some fuses to blow. I went online and found out it was the abs ecm module switch under the brake fluid reservoir. I purchased a new switch and replace it, and have not had any more problems with it.
Vehicle: 99 ford windstar lx.problem: the abs light has been turned on and off from time to time for about three years. The light will be on randomly while driving. It can be shut down after the vehicle is turned off and then restart. The abs light will be turned on again at any time while driving. The reported vehicle has been send to ford dealer for diagnosis. The service department determined that the problem was caused by a broken front tone ring. After the tone ring is replaced, the abs light is turned on as soon as the vehicle was moving on the road.
1999 ford windstar. Last week of july/2009, had ford dealer replaced front rotors & pads + rear shoes & machined rear drums. Within 1st week after brakes job abs light began cycling on & off. After the 4th week, the abs light stayed solid. Cruise control is also not functioning. Ford dealer says might have to replace abs control module. Read somewhere that controls of these two components might be affectedby brake fluid leaking from master cylinder into a switch thereafter moisture will accumulate in the switch causing a short blowing fuse #10. Also read that this brake fluid leakage might lead to a fire subsequently. Repairs have been quoted to be high. Will repair once have sufficient money saved.
My abs light comes on daily. Within a few minutes of start up.
Abs light keeps on turn off and on, tacking light keeps coming on. Replaced brakes twice.
Abs and trac off lights come on when driving.
I am seeing an intermittant yellow abs light come on on my 1999 ford windstar se 3.8 liter.it comes and goes, after seeing the pictures of what can happen and that my indications are symptomatic or this i had to report it.the brakes are still working and the light does not remain on continually.i will take it in to have it fixed and wait for your findings.
Yellow abs light on even after recall fixed by ford.the braking distance has increased even though there are no propblems with the brakes.the abs isn't working .
I have had a lot of electrical problems with my 1999 windstar se.the inside fan goes on when opening/closing doors, lights flicker off and on, for no apparent reason, my master cylinder leaks and i have had abs problems. We've replaced the rack and pinion three times. I love my van, but it has a lot of problems. The horn only works on occasion which caused me to be backed into!
The abs light keeps coming on and it is intermittently.we have had the abs checked and told it is fine, but it makes no sense that the light keeps coming on.incidents have been ongoing for the last 4 or so years.
Ford windstar after recall, link has been installed. Abs light still turned on and leaking brake fluid under link that was installed by ford dealer.
Abs light, o/d light in dashboard coming on. When vehicle purchased as used car these items showed up on the drive home after purchase. Veh has been in to ford dealership garage 4 times. Brakes were working fine at that time. 3 months later brake light come on. Check and find that brake fluid is leaking from multiple locations. One being the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2b264) located under the master cylinder. Upon removing this plug i found brake fluid in the connection. Looking below i found brake fluid on the wiring harness below the switch and on the metal panel, where it had actually began to rust. Believe this harness is the power steering wiring. Brake pedal in cab now goes to the floor before brakes are applied. There is a hissing sound when this is done. Believe that the master cylinder is leaking fluid into the brake booster as well and has destroyed the gasket in there as well. This happened while my wife was driving. Thankfully all of this happened without causing an accident considering i transport my 3 children and wife in this van.
1999 ford windstar abs failure, braking distance suddenly increased.
Catastrophic failure of the brake abs unit leading to brake pedal going to the floor with total loss of brakes without any warning. Brakes were fine when van was started. At some point pressing on the pedal resulted in absolutely no braking effort being applied to stop the vehicle. When vehicle was stopped using emergency brakes and evasive maneuvering (thankfully without an accident) and shut off the abs pump continued to run until fuses for abs unit were pulled to cut off power. Vehicle had to be towed to repair facility. This is a severe safety issue that could lead to injury or death since there is no warning that anything is about to go wrong that causes driver to lose all brakes.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility but the mechanic was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. In addition, the speedometer would fail intermittently. The dealer advised that the vehicle was under recall but the recall did not pertain to the failure the contact was experiencing. The manufacturer was not contacted.the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 156,055.
Abs light comeson and off. We did take our windstar in for the cruise control recall, and the switch was leaking. The ford dealership said the there was no damage to the abs harness or module. The light probably comes on 3-4 times per week.
Abs light still coming on after repair made at dealer.
Abs light on/off intermittently. Module replaced by ford dealer twice. Light still keeps coming on.
Consumer applied brakes at 55 mp and, brake pedal felt normal.abs system never kicked in. Consumer lost control of vehicle, went into ditch androlled over.passenger suffered 11 fractures/ driver minor injuries. Vehicle was totalled.
On my 1999 ford windstar se, the antilock brake system ecm is defective because the computer board is mounted on an aluminum plate which expands from engine and summer heat, causing the dashboard abs light to come on and possibly failure of the abs system.
Whiledriving at about 10 to 25 mph, if consumer puts on brakes or slows down,will experience a loud bang. Consumer says this is a very scary sound.
Power steering under carridge wentout which taken the power steering to the wheel. Vehicle is at the dealership waiting for parts.the stereo system failed. Brake makes grinding noise.the rear door light keeps falling down wheneverthe door closed.
Whenbrake pedal was applied during a turnwheels locked up.pedal was normal,and the brakes did respond. Dealer has been contacted.
The abs warning light activates intermittently (it might be fine for a couple of days then will suddenly come on).when the vehicle is shut off, the abs seems to reset and the light will be off when the vehicle is restarted. The code is c1185.my mechanic wants to replace the hydraulic pump and ehcu ($1000)the vehicle is a ford windstar 1999 se 125,000 miles.
The vehicle's check engine light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the fuel filter.the alternator, right inner cv boot, abs module, and brake master cylinder were replace.
While pulling up into driveway, going slowly,applied brakesand vehicle didn't stop, itcrashed into the garage door.contacted dealer. Consumer was told that abs brakes were okay.
Anti-lock brake light went on. I drove it this way for two months. 15 codes in the system. Ford dealer states it's the hydraulic and electric box. To repair both would cost 800.00 or so, which is including labor and parts. States it'sa known problem of 1999 ford windstars. I have no anti-lock brakes when the abs light is on. Declining to fix at this time, but a huge liablility for myself. Possiblity of brake failure not discussed at this time. I have already had to repair the upper intake manifold 500.00+ (at a ford dealer) and also had the door ajar problem, which was fixed at home here for 0$. This is the third and final problem listed on consumer reports that this vehicle is known for.
While driving at 35/40 mph the brake warning light came on and the abs failed.the consumer applied the brakes and the abs engaged without cause. The parts replaced is unknown. The check engine light also appeared on dash. Ts
Vehicle has had intermittent brake failure, pedalwent to the floor at any speed. This has happened 20-25 times. Vehicle taken to dealer 4 times, could not find acause.
Abs brake problem; while approaching a stop sign and applyingbrakes on a residential street,brake pedal went to the floorboard, van kept going and crashed into a parked vehicle. This happened on a smooth and dry road surface.van is being repaired by the dealership.please provide any further information.
Approached stop sign and pressed brakes which made a loud grating metal sound which had never happened before.as i slid into intersection i flipped gears to park which finally stopped the car. Took car to dealer and was told the rear brakes were practically unused and the front brakes were worn out which led them to believe the rear brakes were not connected or functioning and had not done so for some time.ford refused to cover this under our bumper to bumper warranty even though there is obviously some type of defective faulty part involved.luckily no accident came of this incident.
Abs and brake lights would turn on at times while driving at various speeds.added extra fluid in brake reservoir (over filled) and brake light stopped turning on.abs light used to turn on about 2 times a months with 38000 miles on the car. Now light turns on almost all the time with 1400000 miles on the car.brakes have been completely replaces, calipers, pads, rotors and all other worn parts. All front suspension parts, including struts are new. Rear has new shocks and brake parts as well. All brakes properly bled but the abs light continues almost every time it is driven.car is driven daily.mpg was about 21mpg average before 35k miles but now only about 17 mpg.engine and transmission has all maintenance completed on schedule - transmission mercon v fluid replaced each 30k motor oil by schedule in manual.car has had other electrical problems - like the dome light turning on randomly while driving down the road - this is very dangerous at night.i do not know if the two problems are related.also the rear ac would turn on randomly since new, but ford said they could not find the problem.i finally figured it out - the dash control switch for the rear ac is incorrectly maid and the lever goes past the off position.this causes the rear ac to randomly turn on and would probably be considered a short.the car was purchased new in 1999 from hub city ford in lafayette, la.there appears to be several electrical shorts in the van that they were never able to diagnose or fix.is this dangerous?the clicking sound from the rear ac system? the abs randomly turning on? the mpg dropping so drastically when the abs started turning on? the front of the car sounding like it is hitting large bumps in the road when there are only minor imperfections?this has continued for over 100000 miles and we would like to know if it is dangerous or just an extreme irritation.guillory
Brakes failed and was unable to stop.put vehicle in park while moving, and finally stopped on sidewalk, at a school where the problem could have been desasterious.
Whenbrakes pedal was applied vehicle accelerated instead of slowing down to stop as it should. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and could not find the cause.
I have had more than 4 problems with this car in past two years that have been major problems. I would just like to see if other people have had as much problems with the steering and the van it's self.
On two occasions the brakes in my 1999 windstar failed.both occasions involved damage to my windstar.the first accident occured in november 2002 and in that accident two other autos were involved.in both accidents the brakes did not engage even though i stepped on the brakes hard.i told the dealer (koon's ford in falls church, va) on both occasions that the brakes did not engage properly.they told me nothing was wrong with the brakes. I felt so scared driving my windstar that i just traded it it at a big loss (us$4,000 trade in) for a new 2003 toyota sequoa. I took possession of my new auto today 1/18/03).the brakes simply did not engage on these two occasions.while they worked fine at other times.this is a problem that needs to be looked into.
The abs braking system on my 1999 ford windstar has been malfunctioning for about the past 6-9 months.they will come on at inappropriate times (when conditions don't warrant the use of abs brakes) and will stop working altogether at other times.the cruise control has not worked for about the past year and a half and the speedometer intermittently works.brake fluid is leaking down under the master cylinder in my engine-all over wires.the constant problems with the abs braking system are causing unnecessary wear and tear on my brakes making constant replacement a necessity.i have disconnected the abs braking system in my van in order to prevent a fire or catastrophic failure of the brakes that would endanger my family.
Travelling at approx. 43 mph speed and applied brake.vehicle accelerated instead of slowing down to stop as it supposed to do and caused auto accident.at the time of accident, vehicle had only 2 person, if the mini van was fully loaded with max. Wt., result could be much worse.tried to test the brake again on a straight asphalted highway under the same speed and condition, pressed the brake pedal, vehicle accelerate first and then slow down to stop in long distance.
There is a "skip" in the transmission that is a hard thud when it happens.i took it to the dealer, after several days and over 100 miles they "found" the problem and fixed it.it started to do it again about 6 months later.i just recently took it in for the console lights flickering when accelerating and told them again about the "thumping".they charged me for the diagnoses of there's nothing wrong, it's the a/c compressor that runs all the time.also the brakes squeak horribly when you first start out with it for the day.they said the brakes rust and there wasn't anything they could do about it, that's just the way it goes.the date i'm using is an estimated date of when things first occurred.
-the contact had a 1999 ford windstar with an odometer reading of 95000 milesandthebrakesfailed.the contact stated that when she applied the brakes at any speed the vehicle will not slow down ,and she would feel a pulsating vibration. The contact said that the anti lock brakelight stayedon at all times, andthebrakepedalwent to the floor before the vehicle stopped. The weather has not been a factor when this occurred.. The contact tookthe vehicle to a repair shop,and they stated that they had fixed the problem, but did not give her a repair order.
Leaving a filling station and returning to the street attempting to stop because of traffic the transmission made a grinding noise, the car kept moving, the engine was not reving up but the van kept moving, i steered to the right as much as i could i was almost side siped by a 18 wheeler. After reaching the street i let up on the brake pedal and the van coasted to a stop.i took it to the garage today and they check the abs brakes but found nothing wrong.it appeared to me that when i stepped on the brake the transmissionstyed engaged , because when the car came to a stop the grinding noise stopped.the garage did not check the transmission, they felt it couldn't happen. I'm 74 years old in excellent health. The motor was not reving up so i did not have one foot on the gas peddle, as they assumed i did. I triedsat with 1 foot on the gas and the other on the brake and the car would not move. So in my opinon it had to be in the transmisson. If that 18 wheeler would have hit me they would have saidthe driver failed to stop, and my wife and i would have been dead .
Vehicle has been experiencingthe following problems: 1. Steering column out of alignment, causing difficulty in steering; 2. Power steering pump making grinding sounds when engine is cold and, intermittently, when the engine gets hot; 3. Ongoing problem with windshield fogging up anddealer is unable to correct the proble;.4. Brake pedal goes to the floor before stopping,causing extended stopping distance; and 5. A loud sound coming fromthe front of vehicle. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.
The abs motor switch became stuck while braking and resulted in noise from the abs system.the consumer turned the vehicle off but the noise persisted. *nlm *nlm
Abs module wire burned out; odometer and speedometer did not work.
Front heater does not work.thumping noise from dashboard.dealer (person ford, laverne, ca) wants $500 to replace heating valve/flap. Abs light stays on dealer could not figure out the cause.
1999 ford windstar brake, abs brake stays on, cruise control went out, and speedometer/odometer went out.fuse blew and continues to blow.ford has a redesigned brake pressure switch, but will not say it is a recall.
The abs light continues to come on and after investigation the mechanic indicated that the ecm needs to be replaced.the abs light comes on every day and the braking of the vehicle is reduced.have not replaced the module as we can not locate one locally.
The abs warning light activates intermittently (it might be fine for a couple of days then will suddenly come on).when the vehicle is shut off, the abs seems to reset and the light will be off when the vehicle is restarted. The code is c1185.my mechanic wants to replace the hydraulic pump and ehcu ($1000)the vehicle is a ford windstar 1999 se 125,000 miles.
Abs brake light issue.
Abs light comes on frequently.ihad the problem checked twice, the first time numerous codes occurred, it was reset and a switch was replaced.auto shop cannot find anything wrong with the abs. I keep taking it in at a cost of $70 each to have the problem rechecked because the abs light still continued to come on. Ihave written to ford corporation and local ford dealership where i purchased vehicle.
First occurrence of the abs light coming on resulted in producing diagnostic codes of c1185 c1242 and an abs rear sensor code. The abs light was very intermittent at first but now has become much more frequent. The light will display more so on bumpy roads and hot days. I depend on my abs system because i am handicapped and live in northern climate (snow and ice conditions). I can know longer depend on my abs system to help prevent an accident or an impact.
Abslight is on continuously. Overdrive jumping in and out of gear after driving it 30 minutes or more. I read the recall and safety report that brake fluid leaks on the abs switch connected to the master cylinder which can cause a catastrophic fire. I didn't receive anything in the mail from ford on my vehicle on this problem as of yet. Also the coolant line that ran under port injection was welded leaking water where it connects to the thermostat housing.
Vehicle: 99 ford windstar lx.problem: the abs light has been turned on and off from time to time for about three years. The light will be on randomly while driving. It can be shut down after the vehicle is turned off and then restart. The abs light will be turned on again at any time while driving. The reported vehicle has been send to ford dealer for diagnosis. The service department determined that the problem was caused by a broken front tone ring. After the tone ring is replaced, the abs light is turned on as soon as the vehicle was moving on the road.
Abs light keeps on turn off and on, tacking light keeps coming on. Replaced brakes twice.
Abs light came on without warning.
The abs light does not turn off when the vehicle is started on an intermittent basis, consumer unaware if the system is faulty of the light.*mjs
Abs light comes on more and more often. Stopping and restarting the vehicle eliminates the problem for a week or two.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving 15 mph the abs light and traction warning lights were illuminated on the instrument control panel.she restarted the vehicle. The dealer was notified, and she was advised that the abs control module needed to be repaired at an expense of $ 825.00 dollars. The failure mileage was 100000. The current mileage was 101000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.
Frequent abs and trac warning lights after vehicle warms up. Almost always off initially.
Passenger side brake light went out, took it to the ford dealer and found the rear electronic module bad.rem costs $740 for removal and replacement.whatever happened to keeping things simple?this is a disgrace that the auto industry makes all of these terrible engineering enhancements for their bottom line but will not produce cars that are more fuel efficient to reduce global warming.what a joke this situation is and hopefully, the nhtsa doesn't oversee these senseless designs and approves them.
While driving down the interstate, moving at a speed of 65 mph, the fuse (10)controlling the speed control module, abs module, brake shift interlock solenoid,powertrain control module, etc. Etc. Blew. Instantly, i had no speedometer, abs light came on and my rear a/c began blowing on its own. I have since replaced #10 fuse and it has blown repeatedly. Since this past friday, i have also learned that my cruise control is no longer functioning. I have done the research and have found from my fellow ford lemon owners, that this is not an uncommon occurance. I will be replacing the cruise control switch and/or brake pressure switch (which is located by the master cyclinder; which commonly seems to have a short in the circuit due to the wonderful job ford did designing their vehicles.
1999 ford windstar 3.0l 4sp auto. Anti lock brake control module (tested at my expense $70) has gone bad, seems to be a big problem as many people have reported this.i have no odometer, speedometer or anti lock brakes. The engine also shuts off on its own on occasion, don't know if that's related or not. Van runs good otherwise, has 107000 miles on it i think, since the odometer hasn't worked for 3 months.i cant even get a replacement module unless i go to ford and then i have to pay to have it programmed too. Its shameful how much of the gauges are affected.i could live without the antilock, but i need a speedometer, my van is dead in the driveway until i work enough overtime to pay for something that shouldn't have gone out.
Brakes fade almost resulting in accidents due to extended stopping distances.
Brakes fade almost resulting in accidents due to extended stopping distances.
Front brake caliper on driver's side froze up. Brakes were worn down and were not working properly. Contacted dealer to have brakes checked because of recalls.dealer never did service, and was told nothing was wrong with brakes.consumer went to another dealer and found brake problem.
Vibration is felt by the driver upon pressing brake pedal.yh
At 3000 miles brake pads were squeaking, yesterday while drying consumer pressed brakes and there were no brakes.
While applying the brakes vehicle vibrated uncontrollably.consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection.mechanic determined that the rotors needed to be rotated.mechanic rotated the rotors, and the problem recurred.
Premature wear ofbrake rotors. Dealer has been notified.
The brake fuild leaked into the wiring causing the vehilce controls to malfunction. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any additional information.*nlm
I own a ford windstar esl 99, yesterday the wires of the sensor of the brakes fluid burned, i was lucky to be in a tire shop and they checked and disconnected it. I was told by a mechanic the van is on recall, he has sent me different articles from the internet about ford fires recall that includes my vehicle model. Calling ford recall information they saidvin# doesn't shows any recall. They took the complaint that i'm asking ford to repair it even it is not in recall as they said but it is listed in other sources, they will investigate and let me know by mail in 10-15 labor days.i will have to take my van to a ford dealer for my safety as i can't drive it without the sensor working properly.i want to complain in order to accelerate the ford reimburse and that they include the 99 windstar esl in their list, as it is in others, even attorneys having lawsuits currently against ford. It happens to me already, and my experience could have been terrible.the failure didn't make any more damage than wires burned, so far.i need them to respond properly as this is a manufacturer failure with high safety consequences. Thank you,
The vehicle's check engine light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the fuel filter.the alternator, right inner cv boot, abs module, and brake master cylinder were replace.
On july 1, 2007 during the operation of my 1999 ford windstar, smoke started coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was stopped and shutdown at which timethe smoke stopped. The engine compartment was inspected by myself at that time and i found nothing that appeared abnormal. Restarted the vehicle and the smoke did not reappear but the odometer readings went to dashes, speedometer was inoperative, the abs light was on, and the air conditioner was inoperative. Drove the vehicle home and performed a more detailed inspection of it. This inspection revealed a blown fuse, as #10 of the interior fuse block. This fuse was replaced and the vehicles ignition switch was turned on, again smoke came out from the engine compartment of the vehicle and i determined at that time it was caused by the cruise control deactivation switch connector. The ignition switch was turned off immediately and the connector was disconnected from the deactivation switch located on the brake master cylinder. I found the connector both internally and externally wet with brake fluid.the connector showed signs of overheating as it was partially melted on the inside. Cleaned all the brake fluid from the deactivation switch connector and the deactivation switch itself. I left the connector disconnected from the switch and turned on the ignition switch. This resulted in no smoke from the engine compartment. The connector was left disconnected from the switch but the vehicle will not be used until i have performed or ford performs repairs to it. I found that ford had recalled several vehicles for what appears to be the same problem that i have with my 1999 windstar but it was not on the recall list.i feel that this could have developed into a dangerous situation for my family.i would like to state that i am a certificated air frame and power plant technician by the faa and have worked in that capacity for 28 years for fedex express on their aircraft.
Shifted from park to drive and entered into traffic lane. Pressed down on gas pedal but all that happened was engine revved up but vehicle would not go forward. Luckily, there was light traffic or i would have been hit. A helpful person pushed me to a safe place to park. I started the car and found that only reverse worked. No forward motion when put in drive, 2 or 1. I checked transmission fluid level and it was at proper levelhad vehicle towed to my house. Searched online and found this is a common issue with 1999 windstar's. Called a transmission place and told them what happened and was told i likely had suffered a transmission failure and needed a new transmission.i'm the second owner and the vehicle has approximately 125,000 miles on it.also,the brake master cylinder failed in october 2014.updated 03/28/16.
Without warning, the brake pedal went to the floor.my daughter was unable to stop and collided with the vehicle in front of her.the brake fluid reservoir is full.the car was serviced regularly but had no recent brake work completed.i have been told that the master cylinder completely failed.the party that was struck is now claiming injury.we do not know the severity of their injuries.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.the contact took his vehicle in for a routine inspection and was informed that brake fluid was leaking from the master cylinder.he called the dealer and manufacturer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 99v147000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder) and was informed that his vin was not included in the recall.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 83,000.
Due to the design and location of the brake pedal, occupant with a large standard foot size canpress the brake pedal and the gas pedal at the same time, which may result in sudden acceleration.
The brake pedal and the gas pedal were designed too close together, which made the vehicle difficult to drive.*nlm.
When the brake pedal is applied the pedal goes below the level of the accelerator pedal, causingdriver's foot to hit the accelerator pedal when trying to stop. Ford has been contacted. *ml
I had the rear axle replaced by the recall, and which i paid $300 for the work. The axle now does not align properly and i have been told that shims are required. Without them the rear axle eats my tires. Ford has a policy to my understanding that new parts installed by ford have a lifetime warranty. I believe that ford should fix or pay for this work so as to make my van safe, why should i have to repair an axle that was just replaced less then 10000 miles ago.
The engine carriage is rusted out, and the rear axle is cracked due to rust. The main arm of the ball joint is completely pulled away from the frame because of the rust. I contacted baab ford in reed city michigan, because i was told by the mechanic i took it to originally that this was a recalled product. Baab ford told me yes it is a recall issue, but no they wont fix my vehicle because the vin doesn't come up as one of the vehicles effected by the recall. I contacted ford motor company as they had advised me, ford motor company told me, my vehicle isn't on the recall list, regardless of the fact that it has both of the problems that 1998 - 2003 ford windstar was recalled for. The vehicle speeds up whenever it hits a bump and also pulls towards the center line especially on slippery roads or where loss of traction occurs. It also wears out tires every 2 weeks.
Took my van into midas for an oil change, the mechanic called me out and showed me the k frame is rotted and hangingoff the vehicle on passenger side of vehicle. This is also caused additional front end damage. Mechanic told us do not drive this vehicle. It has been sitting in the front of our house since.
1999 ford windstar lx.engine cradle failure at mount point passenger rear.reference nhtsa # pe10026.i am in the same situation.the passenger rear engine cradle mount has failed causing steering problems and loss of control.the passenger tie rod and control arm are now bent.at this point the vehicle is not safe, but i am forced to drive it.the vehicle is pulling severely to the left.this condition is worse on acceleration due to the bent steering components. The failure occurred while driving @ 50 mph causing difficulty steering.
This vehicle was serviced at 102,654 miles, in march-april of 2011 by koons ford of maryland, (invoice#w70829, dated may 5, 2011) in response to ford recall, related to "broken front subframe" and "collapsing rear axle".--front subframe was, at that time, broken on the right side, due to rusting. Replacement was not done, instead it was patched via a bolted together "clamshell" reinforcing device. It now has become apparent that after using the vehicle after this initial frame separation, the metal of the left side was unduly stressed, and has now broken at its weldment point, resulting in an unsafe vehicle, that swerves to the left, if brakes are applied while in motion on the street or other roadway. Wheels are no longer kept in alignment, with left front wheel free to move to the front or rear, in response to applied stress! this subframe failure affected many such vehicles, and it has become evident that inspection and repair was inadequate, resulting in a new, unsafe condition! (subframe should have been replaced, due to stress!)-photos are attached, showing displaced frame, and separated weld joint.
I have 3 problems with my 1999 ford windstar which currently has 60,000 miles. One of them is the glass in front when i'm driving in the rain i have to turn on the wipers the driver's side in the middle part of the wiper stays wet while the passenger side cleans very well. The other problem i've always had is the powersteering when i'm driving, i'm going to turn to the side and the car turns off the guide gets hard and i can't straighten it to turn it on again. The last problem is the transmission, one day the family went all together in the car and shortly after we realized that it was overheating we parked in the grass we turned off the car and the part of the engine caught fire after the accident we realized that the transmission liquefied oil. I had the transmission repaired and began to give some tiresome every time i changed gears. The car is currently parked with the damaged transmission. I understand there is a recall for this transmission
Consumer has been experiencing ongoing problems with following parts: 1. Automatictransmission slipping in lower speed;2. Steering would make a popping noise only in wet conditions, and 3. Starter woud grind when starting vehicle. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
Lived in the salt belt state of pa. Frame rusted out and i lost steering control and almost had an accident.this is a known issue via nhtsa action number: pe10026 and i would like ford to recall and fix this at thier cost.
Heat failed in july, pin to flap in evaporator case assembly had broken off.whole assembly has to be replaced requiring tearing apart the dashboard.part alone cost $326.40check engine light kept coming on - found pressure leak at gasket.had complained about engine sluggishness for years and was told the computer could find nothing wrong...after gasket was fixed, no more engine sluggishness.ford would not cover saying the problems could not be tied together to justify warranty repair!!power steering went.first attempted flushing system.after failed again, replaced pump, after that did not fix the problem, had to replace entire system.ford replied to my request for coverage that this was the first case they had heard of this problem in a windstar and to keep my receipts so that i might get consideration if they do something in the future.i feel these problems are excessive for a 50,000 mile car...ford agrees but says the average number of problems is much lower so they still class their car as very reliable!!!
Consumer stated that the power steering fluid constantly leaks diminishing ability to proper control vehcile while driving.mechanic advised that the steering "shield" failed causing the fluid loss. Mr
Noticed vehicle unstable while driving.diving left or right during acceleration and braking.upon investigation found complete rust-through separation of sub-frame at rear body mount on passengers side.right control arm mount on sub-frame is also badly rusted.entire subframe is able to move front and back on the passengers side resulting in erratic vehicle movement while driving.fortunately we caught it before something really bad happened, but this is definitely a safety defect, and could have had disastrous results.
Subframe gave out, engine dropped and car was towed to my home.i had just exited a highway going 55mph. I was driving the to car to attend a work related event early evening.i drove past the entrance and proceeded to turn around on the road.as i approached theintersection the van lost power. I stopped being able to steer and brake.i turned hard on the steering wheel to move off the road.i was able to pull into a turn lane and fortunately there was very limited traffic on the road.the car came to a full stop on its own and there was a loud scrapping noise coming from under the front of the car.i was towed to my home.the tow driver stated the" subframe had given away and was dragging on the ground.it required a flat bed truck to tow.my mechanic confirmed the subframe had collapsed .the cost to fix was prohibited and i was concerned about the safety of the vehiclei contacted ford about the problem and they responded that there was no recall at that time.the car remained in the driveway in the event there was a recall on the vehicle for over one year.i finally decided to donate the car having not been contacted by the manufacturer. I wascontactedthat there was a recall identifyingthe problem in 2011 i am filing this complaint due to the fact that i was financially disadvantaged by the delays of the manufacturer to identify and notify meof the recall ina timely fashion.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle and steering wheel began to wobble excessively. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 119,101.
The consumer stated the vehicle rolled off a hill, went across the highway into a field there was damage to the drivers door and the muffler. The second time the incident happened the vehicle was in the consumers driveway and crashed into a tree, the vehicle sustained damaged to the fender. In both cases the consumer stated the air bags did not deploy.the steering wheel never locked on the vehicle as well.
On the 21st of dec 99, my wife was involved in an accident in our windstar.this accident could have been avoided if the horn were useable.the way the horn button is now you will have a difficult time trying to find the exact spot to push to get the horn to sound. When time is critical in the outcome, searching for that exact spot isn't a player.this was the case on the 21st.when an individual tried to cross the highway he hit our van on the right side causing $6500 in damage.prior to the impact she tried to hit the horn but could not find it when it was needed most. We are almost 100% positive that if she could have found the horn she could have sounded it, and the other driver would have seen her coming.luckily my 18 month old and 5 yr old daughters were not with her at the time. Now i have a $30,000 minivan that will never be of any value again. Sure it will be fixed, but who would ever want a vehicle like that that has had extensive damage.i guess thats my loss though.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the entire front suspension and steering mechanism malfunctioned and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure mileage was 216,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving 50 mph the vehicle lost power steering.the contact has not had the power steering diagnosed.the failure mileage was 177,000.
Was driving around 40 mph, realized the van had a weird odd steering problem swerving to left and then to the right. I made it home then looked towards the back rear axle i seen a real large crack in the rear axle. The van back side was sitting really low like the axle was about to completely crack. Im not risking driving being a safety hazard. I seen there was a recall for it but ford says its not valid. I found many other people having the same issue similar to mine. Would like this issue resolved, i shouldn't have to repair a issue that is fords problem with salt on roads during the winter corrodes the metal of the rear axle for it to crack was the recall i found.
I bought a 1999 ford windstar lx it had 130000 miles on it when i bought it it was making a weird noise when i would turn so i had the power steering pump replaced but it continued to make the noise then a couple months later it became very hard to steer almost impossible to turn and still making the noise so i am now being told its the rack and pinion and also being told by a few different mechanics that they have seen this problem before its very unsafe because its all of a sudden you cant turn the wheel as im investigating further about this problem there is other similar complaints something has to be done now im going to try to replace it but am looking at purchasing a used one and am concerned that it will have the same problem and i might not be able to turn causing a major accident so to me this is a major safety issue that should be addressed to ford. *ln
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was abnormally pulling to the right in would sporadically become stuck in park. On a separate occasion the contact was driving 30 mph when the check engine and overdrive warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown repairs were performed yet the failure persisted after the repairs. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times where several unknown repairs were made but to no avail. In addition, the contact stated that the battery was replaced five times and the she was recently made aware of two open recalls on the vehicle; nhtsa campaign id numbers: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). Neither recall repair had yet been performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 127,445 and the approximate current mileage was 150,000.
The transmission went out again on 6-21-03 with just under 60000 miles on van. Both transmission failures wre sudden without any warning slippage etc. Both trans failures left the vehicle with no forward gears, but reverese worked each time. The fluid has been changed properly and the van is well maintained.
The front sub frame dropped down due to rust at the rear attaching points. This caused a loss of steering. The vehicle is a 1999 ford windstar van.i called ford motor company & they said there was nothing they could do, that there is no warranty or recalls for this problem.it seems that this is a serious safety issue. Although there was no accident or injuries, it could very well have caused a serious accident.
When making a turn steering would make a real loud noise. Soon after that steering was very difficult to turn andnoise continued. Contacted dealer, and dealerwas not willing to do anything.
Transmission problem with 1999 ford windstar on several occasion.(transmission slippage)these problems have existed since the vehicle was first purchased;engine trouble, vaporization leaks, and a broken gear.there were also worn front brakes, steering was inoperative, and there was a vacuum leak due to the upper intake manifold. *sc
We purchased the 1999 windstar in dec 1998.from the first weeks of ownership, we have complained about the transmission.dealer changed transmission fluid and said nothing was wrong.problems were as follows: loud clunks when shifting from park to reverse, while foot pressing firmly on brake pedal; transmission hesitates when down shifting going around corners; as a passenger i felt as if the whole car was lunging causing dizziness to motion sickness (did not occur while i was driving); hard shifts between first & second; rear window wiper failed; power steering pump replaced which caused the rack & pinion seals to fail, which resulted in a new rack installed; egr valve rubber boot kept popping off until i placed a small hose clamp to hold it in place; check engine light stays on every since 15,000 miles; o/d button never worked; o/d light flashed repeatedly minutes prior to the transmission going out. Now the ford dealer said i needed a new upper plenum, egr valve, pfe, valve cover gasket, battery cable and this was found while checking the transmission problem.i told them to forget it!$3k is enough to spend on a five year old car!this is all i can think of at this point.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle began pulling to the right abnormally. The contact then received notification of a manufacturers steering recall and the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the vehicle was not repairable. The dealer offered to buy back the vehicle but later advised that the vehicle was able to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired.the current mileage was 105,000 and the failure mileage was 100,000.updated 03/31/11*ljthe consumer also stated the rear axle cracked. For offered to buy the vehicle back. Updated 07/01/11
Steering wheel was making noise while turning. Also,a clunking noise was coming from the engine.dealer repaired problem under warranty.*ml
I have 3 problems with my 1999 ford windstar which currently has 60,000 miles. One of them is the glass in front when i'm driving in the rain i have to turn on the wipers the driver's side in the middle part of the wiper stays wet while the passenger side cleans very well. The other problem i've always had is the powersteering when i'm driving, i'm going to turn to the side and the car turns off the guide gets hard and i can't straighten it to turn it on again. The last problem is the transmission, one day the family went all together in the car and shortly after we realized that it was overheating we parked in the grass we turned off the car and the part of the engine caught fire after the accident we realized that the transmission liquefied oil. I had the transmission repaired and began to give some tiresome every time i changed gears. The car is currently parked with the damaged transmission. I understand there is a recall for the transmission
When the consumer made a turn, the vehicle made a noise.please provide further information.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward violently. The failure would occur sporadically and at any given speed. The vehicle would sway abnormally when being driven and the steering wheel would often seize without warning. Additionally, the contact experienced the vehicle lunging forward and violently jerking when in drive or reverse on multiple occasions.the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure) however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer advised the contact that the timeframe had expired for the contact to have additional repairs performed that had not been scheduled within the required timeframe for the recall repairs. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Updated 8/14/14updated 8/22/2014
The 1999 ford windstars front lower control arm and sub frame (chassis) major corrosion-related fractures. Failure resulted in the loss of steering. In its report to the n.h.t.s.a. Ford said it did not conclude that the low rate of reported incidents involving the control arm indicated a greater safety problem, but the recall would be undertaken anyway to confirm our commitment to safety and to address any potential vehicle owner concerns.
Steering makes a groaning or rubbing type of noise when turning the steering wheel. Doesn't seem to have any impact on performance of the steering but is a god-awful noise and i don't know what it is!!!thanks!!
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure). While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the subframe fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 225,000...updated 05/21/15 the consumer stated that the recall was incorrectly performed. He signed over the title. Updated 11/19/15
Left rear and left front hub and bearing assemblies began making loud humming/grinding sounds suddenly at 51,000 miles. Ford dealership diagnosed and replaced defective hub and bearing assemblies for the standard price as it is no longer under warranty. This item should last much longer without failing.steering pump began intermittently making whining/hissing sounds when the slightest turning input was applied. By the time the failed power steering pump was diagnosed,and the whining was constant, it had caused the rack and pinion seals to fail and steering fluid to leak from the rack and pinion sleeves. When steering fluid got low and steering was no longer power assisted, my wife almost had a collision with a vehicle full of children. Not trusting ford anymore, i ordered the parts myself and hired a local mechanic to replace the power steering pump and rack and pinion. In most vehicles these components should last beyond 100,000 miles. Upon further investigation i found that failing power steering pumps, leading to failed rack and pinion seals, is a consistent problem on 1999 windstars, and that ford is aware of the problem and trying avoid addressing it.
My abs light started to flash and is now on constant,my brakes work but not the greatest. My air bag light will start to flash and then come on constant once the vehicle is shut off and restarted the light usually stays off but will do this at random. I have had on several occasions where i hear a popping noise in the front end while making turns. We have replaced most of the front end and still have the issue. I also have a problem with it idling real fast then down to nothing it bucks and sputters when plugged into a computer it says the vehicle runs lean so we replaced the o2 sensors and things and it did not help. I do not feel safe driving my vehicle at all most of the time however i need to get to and from work and the scary part is i have to haul my children and the elderly person i care for around it . Very disappointed ford[xx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
* vehicle leans since purchased sept 13, 2003. * allignment problems. * transmission does not properly change gears. * low treads on tires. * a frame problems. * suspension steering makes a clunking noise. * brakes must be pumped to stop, and make a ticking noise when applied. * vehicle has overheated. * power steering fluid leaked. * gears do not shift properly. * primer scotch guard on seats wearing after coat applied.
1999 windstar,. Paint peeling on front hood, replaced the following: transmission (4 times), inner and outer tie rods (2 times) power steering system, intake manifold gaskets and system(twice), interior lights that flicker intermittently and stay on for periods of time for no reason.
Ford windstar cracked axle in california.had ford replace the axle----this was not under a recall notice 6 months ago.as it was announced today, we are amazed that california would not be considered a cold weather state (poor designation, given that cars move).we frequented lake tahoe (calif), sierra nevadas (calif), and nevada (have to cross thru snow to get there) in our family's minivan.our repair is already paid for & van sold (this scared us) so my memo is not for my family, but for everyone in the state of california.please reconsider & add ca to your recall.
My 1999 ford windstar began to make loud grinding noises when the steering wheel was turned in either direction. I immediately took it to the dealershipwhere it was purchased. I was told that the rack and pump would have to bereplaced.replaced and the cost would be $1295.00. The vehicle has only 38,000 miles andhas exceeded the three year warranty.
Consumer has a few problems with vehicle & it has been to the dealer 4 times. The sliding door doesn't shut completely & the steering has a noise from the inside around the dashboard. Manufacturer is aware of the problem, but hasno remedy.
Ford windstar xl 1999- front end clunking noises serviced 3-4 times before it was fixed. Repeated repairs to various front end components replaced at my expense including power steering pump, rack & pinion, tie rods, u-joints costing $2000 or more. Continue to suffer from groaning, noisy, & stiff steering. Also ongoing engine pinging upon acceleration after numerous repairs. Random power sliding door function. Metallic rattling, jingling noises from under car both when idling & driving.
Consumer states that she lost control of her vehicle after the steering went out.she indicated that his was not the first time.the first time this occurred the vehicle was repaired by the dealer.now it has gone out again causing her to hit a wall in the garage.the vehicle started pulling to the left and the consumer could not bring it back.the air bags did not deploy.the dealer claimed they repaired the vehicle but the invoice didn't state what was replaced.
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was driven 30 mph, there was a popping noise, and the steering shifted pulling the vehicle to the right.the vehicle was driven to the residence, where the contact inspected the steering and found the steering was turned to the left.when the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, the vehicle was put onto a lift.the subframe was found to be rusted out and had a fracture.the front left tie rod was bent due to the frame failure on the opposite side.the sub frame section supporting the engine and transmission and the left outer tie rod were replaced.the manufacturer was notified.
We have taken this van in for repair fivetimesin one year. The first month we had it the head was replaced. The power steering has gone out for now the fifth time. I actually lost controlof the vehicle due to beingunable to turn the steering. My husband has to drive me everywhere because only he can turn the steering wheel. Each time we take it for repair we are charged a deductible and i can not do this anymore. This is obviously a lemon. Marshall mize ford in chattanooga tennessee is where the vehicle was purchased in january of 2001. They also have performed all service on this vehicle. Ford has not been understanding of why my payments have been late, but when you are having these kinds of issues such as electrical, transmission, air conditioning, and engine malfunctions, it does not take a genius to figure out why a woman with a family who depends on this vehicle as reliable, safe means of transportation is having difficulty. Maybe if their product was of better quality, my children would be in a safe vehicle, and ford would get their money on time.
On two separate occasionssteering momentarily locked up while driving. Feel free to provide any further information.
Too make a long story short.i had about three recall on my ford windstar and now my whole van shut down on me.my computer i guess got it on auto theft lock and i can't even turn over now.it's just sitting in my parking lot just helpless.i have another recall but i cant take it to the ford dealership because i cant turn over.oh yea.it kept cutting off while im driving,don't let me stop at a light it will cut off on me there alot.it does that alot.i bought it from a car lot but he doesn't want to do anything about it.so i lost out of my money.when i turn it also cut off.
Transmission is primary issue has shifting problem at low speed, has over 8 tsb on the issue and has new transmission installed but still have problemthe other issues are clearly common for this model as well, but this transmissionand fords lack of support from their service and dealers is unacceptable.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving 60 mph, there was an abnormal popping noise and the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to sunset ford (11700 gravois rd, saint louis, mo 63127) where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised by the dealer that they would not repair the vehicle due to threats made by the contact and to have the vehicle towed from the premises. Themanufacturer was notified of the issue and advised the contact to take the vehicle to another dealer. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Consumers notice a grinding noise coming from steering after making turns. Dealer has been contacted and notice a hose need to be replace. Please provide further information. Mr
Lived in the salt belt state of il. When i was driving, front subframe falling off and some components were touching the ground due to severe front subframe rusted out. I lost steering control and gear control on a multiple lane road. Ford has never sent any notice to me regarding any recall. This is a known issue via nhtsa action number: pe10026 and i would like ford to repair the rusted subframe and all other broken components directly caused by subfram falling off. Ford refused to provide any car rental by saying ?this is an old recall and we do not give car rental now?.
Driving along when right front started to veer right and wobble. These models are not safe. Ford is aware of this yet, will not honor a recall which affects these models. Although there is a corrosion sub frame break on 1999 ford windstar's and that is exactly what happened( mechanic will testify) to mine, they keep making excuses and will not honor the expenses for their faulty design.my vehicle is a 99 ford windstar in very good shape, new tires battery,etc. It is now sitting in my driveway because of a frame broken thru by corrosion. The front right almost put me into the ditch on the way home. This is a design flaw which was is or should be covered by recall. Ford previously recalled the same models 99-2003 for this exact problem. I have contacted my ford dealer (rapids ford, wis rapids), they said the recall no longer applies. How can this be? this is a very unsafe situation.
While driving vehicle began to make a loud grinding sound that became worse as consumer was driving, consumer was informed by a mechanic that the steering could have been lost, however the steering did go out briefly in dec and may, also the steering column was worked on nov 16, but consumer was informed that the 2 problems were not related, also there was a popping noise around the windshield, which was determined to be pillar molding warped.
Grinding noise when turning.*la
While driving and attempting to turn steering wheel will not turn or become stiff. Driver has to wait a few minutes in order to turn. Dealer says the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. Dealer has replaced rack an dpinionbefore, and problem still exists.
Consumer states while driving and turn either way thevehicle makes a loud noise.ts
When turning left, the steering wheel locks in position. Consumer was able to forcibly bring wheel back in the correct position. This happens intermittently. Contacted dealer and ford manufacturer and they stated there was nothing they could do because problem could not be duplicated. Consumer states that the gear type goes inside the steering wheel post rattles and may be broken.
Vehicle has been experiencingthe following problems: 1. Steering column out of alignment, causing difficulty in steering; 2. Power steering pump making grinding sounds when engine is cold and, intermittently, when the engine gets hot; 3. Ongoing problem with windshield fogging up anddealer is unable to correct the proble;.4. Brake pedal goes to the floor before stopping,causing extended stopping distance; and 5. A loud sound coming fromthe front of vehicle. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.
While driving at 30 mph vehicle's steering fluid was leaking and had to be filled every 30,000 miles to make it home. Please provide additional information. Ts
When parked on a hill, the vehicle rolledback.when the vehicle rolled, it went a big field and caused damage to the drivers door and muffler. The second incident, the vehicle was sitting in the consumers driveway on a little hill when it rolled and hit a tree and caused damage to the fender and bumper. The consumer stated when both accidents happened the air bags never deployed. Also the steering wheel never locked.
I own a 1999 ford windstar lx. I bought it used from a dealer, and it had less the 40,000 miles on it.in the past year, i have had to replace the rack and pinion, the front springs, struts, tie rods and power steering pump. I have spent well over $1,000 on repairs in the past year. I now am told that the wheel bearings need to be replaced.because of all these issues, i have been unable to drive my van for extended periods of time. I have two children who need to be driven to school and other events, and have been unable to do so when needed due to the constant issues with this van. I have researched it and know that this is a recurrent, consistent issue for these vans. Ford should reimburse owners who have had to pay money for faulty equipment.
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While driving the vehicle and turning left or right is big noise , due to a faulty power rack and pinion assembly, dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
Consumer complainedabout tie rod and steeringgear box problems.
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Steering gear topump had broken, causing lost of steering. Please provide further infomation.
When my windstar passes through a puddle of water, power steering is lost for 5 to 10 seconds. If the vehicle is negotiating a curve and enters water during the turn the vehicle would lose control which would prevent the driver from staying within his/her lane and causing a head on collision or exit the road surface.
My wife almost had an accident while trying to steer the car off the garden state parkway exit 102.
Power steering went out briefly in dec. Of 2001.i thought it was due to moisture on the belts.steering went out again, briefly on may 10, 2002.again, i thought it was due to wet belts.steering began to make a loud grinding,whining sound on may 12, 2002.we had our van towed to the dealership.we were told the entire power steering column would have to be replaced due to leaking seals under the van.estimated cost; $700.00.i found a technical service bulletin on your website that fits the description of this problem.do we have any recourse against ford?our van is barely out of warranty.can you help us? our family of six could have been killed.the mechanic at the dealership said that the steering could have gone out completely.thank you for your consideration.jean marie smith.
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I have been experiencing loss of power steering when the vehicle goes througha puddle of water it has a complete loss of power steering for 30sec -1 min. I contacted ford and they are looking into and it is not a saftey issue.please e-mail me if you are having these problems.
Experienced a sudden loss of steering while making a turn in a parking lot.i nearly struck another vehicle. This happened several times, all while making low speed sharp turns.my service representative told me the bearing in the power steering pumps fails contaminating the power steering fluid which then causes the failure of the rack and pinion steering gear.my own research shows this to be a common problem among all ford vehicles using this type of pump.loss of steering while attempting to make a sharp turn is a dangerous situation.
I have had more than 4 problems with this car in past two years that have been major problems. I would just like to see if other people have had as much problems with the steering and the van it's self.
Power steering making noise and loosing fluid. Nlm
Consumer stated the power steering was making a noise, however dealer could not duplicate the problem.
The power steering wasmaking all kinds noises, especially when making a left turn. Also, steerng was real tough.van was brought to the dealership for this problem.problem has not been corrected.*ml
Dt*: the contact stated while driving through a foot of water, or in the rain, the steering locked up.the dealership was unable to determine the problem.
Power steering under carridge wentout which taken the power steering to the wheel. Vehicle is at the dealership waiting for parts.the stereo system failed. Brake makes grinding noise.the rear door light keeps falling down wheneverthe door closed.
While driving the power steering fluid started to leak which made it difficult for the consumer to steer the vehicle.*nlm
Power steering has been making noise for almost two years.it is loud enough that others turn and stare.in addition, it now shudders and grinds when turning the wheel at a slow speed.it is not as easy to steer although it is not as hard as without power steering.i have been continually told ford motor is investigating the problem but it's been almost two years and nothing has been done.i've had several surgeries on my arm/hand and if i totally lose the power steering function, i'm not sure i could maintain the grip on the wheel if i needed to do some fast turning.the dealer has told us that there are many windstars with the same problem and that ford doesn't know how to fix it.i've also been told if i buy another new one, i may have the same problem as they still have not fixed the problem.we are at a loss as to how to deal with this.who in the world would take a trade in car that costs $31,785 new but now sounds like a piece of junk.if i go back to the dealer and buy another windstar, i may have the same problem all over again according to ford.we were obviously sold a defective new product and have been trying to get the problem corrected for almost two years to no avail.the dealer keeps telling us ford is working on the problem and when they figure it out, they'll fix our car.in the meantime, the noise and shuddering/grinding are driving us crazy.the only assistance ford motor has offered is a $2,000 customer appreciation certificate good only at joe machens ford for another ford product.since i have need of a mini van and they are telling me the 2001 or 2001 windstar may have the same problem, i find their offer insulting.i'm very concerned, with the number of miles i drive, that the power steering will eventually fail since it is not as easy as when we first purchased the vehicle.with my arms/hands the way they are, i'm really not sure my grasp would allow for swift turning of the wheel should the need arise.help!!
While driving under wet conditions power assisted steeringfailed.dealer has examined vehicle and determined thatcover under the vehicle which protects the engine needed to be replaced.please provide any additional information / attachments.
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While driving, the vehicle lost power steering which made the vehicle difficult to control. The power steering pump was replaced, and also the wires were burnt. Ph
Power steering pump unit had to be replaced on four occasions by dealer, from 28,000 miles to present. Currently, problem was reoccurring.dealer had been notified. The consumer stated that the power steering problem still exists right now and the unit would be replaced again.
Pink fluid is leaking from the vehicle, dealer replaced the power steering unit and the transmission seal, vehicle is still experiencing small amounts of leakage.*mjs
While driving at 45 mph consumer noticed that the vehicle was runningroughly.several seconds later,engine check light came on.vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informedconsumer that the intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced.the intake manifold gasket was sucked into the engine, causing the engine to bind.dealer also made repairs on front end, power steering, electrical system, and tie rod ends.a 4-wheel alignment was also performed by the dealer.*la
Power steering goes out when it is raining on my 1999 ford windstar.
Teering rack failure on 1999 ford windstar with less than 18,033 miles. Caused unstable condition, includinglack of steering control.
Very loud grinding jet engine sound when turning and also when just idling.the power steering fluid was black with metal chips indicating there was a problem with the pump or rack and pinion.i took it to a dealership and they flushed the pump.the noise went away for one day and on my way out of town, it started again causing me to lose power steering.the noise was terrible and i couldn't turn the wheel.i was one hour away!i have checked and there are 32 reported cases of this same problem.it seems to me that there should definately be a recall on this particular problem!it seems to have been reported for at least a year and nothing seems to have been done about it!please contact me and let me know what i have to do to get a recall done on this!i am now looking at paying more than $800 to replace a part that is obviously defective!please help!dt
There are several problems with out now three year old windstar that have either been corrected temporarily or not corrected at all.the most persistent issues are with the drivetrain in particular the transmission which shifts erratically when going around corner or climbing hills at low spead.the recall was performed at 25k but the transmission continues to operate poorly.ford has offered no solution or warranty extension for these problems.the engine problems to date revolve around the innability to use regular or mid grade fuels as advertised on the vehicles sticker, we have been offered a valve cover replacement for $500 but in speaking with other windstar owners this only fixes the problem temporarily.also it seems to me this is a defect that ford should fix not the owner.the other persistent problem is with the direver side power door, in hot temperatures the door does not close completely and pops open when driveing.the dealer has repaired this several times and while better that in was it continues to be an intermittent problem.we are frustrated with the probelms this vehicle has experienced including the replacement of the entire power steering system, rack, pump and hoses and more frustrating is fords unwillingness to stand behind the vehicle and its fault.our overwhelming concern is that the transmission and engine will both fail before we have received any usefull value for ourmoney.ford needs to be held accountable for the products they develop, i hope you will be able to enforce some type of coverage or warrantee protection for the consumer.
Transmission, sliding door, driver door, rack and pinion, steering pump, intake manifold, front suspension upper link, world's fastest declining vehicle value, world's worst customer service and satisfaction representatives.
While driving the power steering pump would make a loud noise without warning. Dealer notifiedts
1/.windshield wiper is not completely wiping off water on the windshield when it travels at 65 mph only 1/3 upper part of windshield is wiped of. It is very dangerous for driving on the freeway on rainy day.2/ paint is bubbling and peeling of from the hood.3/ the car is humbling and make noise when it is at stop and a/c on (may be the pressure from the power steering pulling).
Consumer states vehicle makes a moaning and groaning noise when wheel is being turned to park, consumer was advised my mechanic that vehicle operates as engineered.
An internal leak is causing bubbles within power steering, affecting the performance. Manufacturer is aware of defect, but cannot solve the problem.
Power steering went out while traveling on highway. Consumer heard a clunking noise underneathhood area.
Power steering keeps going out, making ithard to control vehicle. The dealer replaced the power steering after three timesfailure.
While turning at a low speed, noticed a buzzing noise. Drove 4 miles to agency where van was purchased. Service tech. Stated it was a problem with the power steering pump. Advised not t drive van home. Next day, the tech. Stated that the power steer. Pump needed to be replace (cost of $320.). Two days later, same problem but now with leaking fluid. Dealer refused to tow back to dealership, no rental car offered. Tech. States that the rack and pinion needs replacing - no cost. At same time, advised tech. That car "misfires" at start up, especially in cold weather. Car "scoped" at a cost of $60. Replaced "air-intake valve". Again, two days later, same problem occurs. Agency currently finding parts to replace various sensors. No car for over one week but dealer has provided a rental.
Vehicle is leaking power steering fluid aroundbushing.a mechanic examined vehicle, and stated that problem could be withrack and pinion system. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Hose was replaced at lee jarmon ford in carrollton, tx (different from purchased dealer given above) in conjunction with a failed power steering pump replacement.hose was original equipment sent from another dealer.hose has built in bend causing it to contact exhaust manifold when installed and fail due to heat.failed hose leaked fluid onto catalytic converter directly below and fire resulted.due to proximity to a local car repair shop fire extinguishers were used to put it out immediately.a 2nd hose obtained from ford has same bend.lee jarmon has replaced with 2nd hose and restrained with nylon cable clamps from contacting exhaust.i have advised to use stainless steel clamp since proximity of exhaust will fail nylon clamps.this is clearly a design defect which will result in a fire to the next person who has a power steering hose replaced.my wife and 3 year old were saved by outside observers and the vehicle saved only by luck and quick acting car repair shop employees.
A leak developed in power steering rack which caused vehicle to shake when turning end eventually tolose all power assisted steering.
Binding/klunking/groan when turning when cold weather working w/ ford for over two years on problem /replaced rack, hoses /repositioned power steering hoses/ finally went to arbitration and ford bought back vehicle before going to arbitration board
When making a left turn driver heard a unusual noise coming from front end ofvehicle. Vehicle was taken to repair shop wher emechanic noticed that power steeriing fluid was leaking, andrack and pinion had completely blown out.dealer replaced rack and pinion.please give any further details.
A leak developed inpower steering rack which caused vehicle to lose all power assisted steering. Dealership has examinedvehicle, andwas repairing the problem.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer states that power steering fluid is leaking fast causing the steering wheel to be inoperable. Please provide any additional information. Ts
Transmission would shift properly into gears. Problem of shifting was intermittent.steering is leaking fluid. Took to dealership,mechanic could not locate cause of leakage or reason gears would lock up.
When making turns steering is very tight due to power steering fluid leaking from vehicle.rack and pinionsteering was replaced.
Dt: contact states that there was a loud noise in the power steering that got worse whenturning. It was getting harder to turn. It felt like it was slipping at times. There were metal filings in the power steering fluid. Dealer replaced the power steering gear and a pump. She was told the power steering was leaking fluid. She was still hearing a slight noise when she turns to the left. Manufacture has not been contacted yet.
As my wife was backing our ford windstar into the driveway, a spray of hot oil came from the driver side tire and hit me on the right leg not serious but turned my leg red for a short time. Appears to be power steering fluid as she finished backing up the vehicle into the driveway, the car was making a horrible groaning noise.have added a couple of ounces of power steering fluid into the resevoir. Will drive or maybe have vehicle towed to repair shop.
Power steering pump unit had to be replaced on four occasions by dealer, from 28,000 miles to present. Currently, problem was reoccurring.dealer had been notified. The consumer stated that the power steering problem still exists right now and the unit would be replaced again.
At 36,500 miles power assist pump failed to operate while driving, causing loss of power steering.dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under any recall, andwarranty expired.feel free to provide any further information.
The power steering pump makes grunting/humming noises when the wheel is turned.the min-van is only 3 years old and 44,000 miles.this repair should be covered by a recall.
Car only has 72000 miles. Had car at dealership from march 17- march 24 for various problems. They replaced a tie rod, 2 control arms for $1100 and when that did not fix the problem, replacedthe power steering pump and the steering rack.car was still not right - had appt to bring back in on friday april 1st. On march 30th, i was accelerating at a stoplight and the vehicle had an abrupt transmission failure. (when we got it back from the dealer it had a vibrating issue but we did not have warning this was coming) just a huge bang and then it wouldn't move. The police had to help me remove the vehicle from the intersection and assist with my two small children. It had to be towed at my expense $70. Warranty expired at 60k. Took it to another repair establishment (due to issues with the dealer) - will be $2200 to rebuild entire transmission. Will be contacting manufacturer.
Vehicle has been experiencingthe following problems: 1. Steering column out of alignment, causing difficulty in steering; 2. Power steering pump making grinding sounds when engine is cold and, intermittently, when the engine gets hot; 3. Ongoing problem with windshield fogging up anddealer is unable to correct the proble;.4. Brake pedal goes to the floor before stopping,causing extended stopping distance; and 5. A loud sound coming fromthe front of vehicle. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.
I own a 1999 ford windstar van with approximately 50,000 miles that is used for pleasure purposes only. Two days ago the power steering unit commenced howling whenever the steering wheel was turned. Yesterday i took the vehicle to the ford dealer in arcadia. During the drive to the dealer the vehicle appeared to steer correctly. However, when the service man at the dealer tried to drive the vehicle into the stall he said that the steering had frozen and was almost impossible to steer. Subsequently the dealer, after checking the power steering unit, decided that the pump in the power steering system had failed causing component pieces to pass through the system causing the steering failure.the dealer said the repair would require replacing the pump and all components of the system at a cost of more than a thousand dollars. My concern is the steering could have failed on the highway causing a serious accident. In addition, failure of the power sterring unit at such low mileage leaves the impression that this might be a defect in other cars....thus the report to you. The ford dealer's telephone number in arcadia is 863 494 4848
Had to replacerack and power steering pump.
We replaced the transmission on our 99 windstar 4 weeks ago...two days ago the power steering started grinding and we brought it in for repairs...replaced the power steering pump within 30 miles of the dealer the noise in the power steering came back and after paying $800.00 for the power steering pump they want to now charge us $600.00 to replace the rack...in the last 4 weeks the repairs on the windstar have been over $4000.00... This on a vehicle with less than 70,000 miles...i have pages of windstar owner complaints of the same nature...the transmission and the power steering on the windstar is faulty and i hope ford listens...this will be the last ford we purchase!*la
Hose was replaced at lee jarmon ford in carrollton, tx (different from purchased dealer given above) in conjunction with a failed power steering pump replacement.hose was original equipment sent from another dealer.hose has built in bend causing it to contact exhaust manifold when installed and fail due to heat.failed hose leaked fluid onto catalytic converter directly below and fire resulted.due to proximity to a local car repair shop fire extinguishers were used to put it out immediately.a 2nd hose obtained from ford has same bend.lee jarmon has replaced with 2nd hose and restrained with nylon cable clamps from contacting exhaust.i have advised to use stainless steel clamp since proximity of exhaust will fail nylon clamps.this is clearly a design defect which will result in a fire to the next person who has a power steering hose replaced.my wife and 3 year old were saved by outside observers and the vehicle saved only by luck and quick acting car repair shop employees.
My windstar starting making a whining noise and it began to get worse and worse.he noise was one thing, but the driving of the vehicle became extremely dangerous... It started to pull when brakes were applied.steering became very dangerous.
While the consumer made a turn the power steering pump made a loud noise.the dealer was notified.*nlm
The consumer had to use excessive force when the steering wheel was turned. The dealer stated the rack and pinion and power steering pump had failed.however, they were previously replaced in november 2001 by the dealer.
Consumer stated that while driving a seal blew in the power steering pump which caused the rack and pinion to fail. Ts
My van started making a screeching noise everytime we made any turns, we checked the power steering fluid and it was fine. Van sat in the yard cause it was embrassing to drive with the loud screeching noise and since we had a 2nd car we just left it in the driveway. Then when my husbands car got hit by another car we had no choice and had to drive it. As soon as we try and drive it out of the driveway we new something major is wrong it took 2 people to turn the wheel on the van just to back out of the driveway. So i called my step dad and explained what it was doing and he said sounds like the power sterring pump went out on it so we take it to a very reliable mechanic and found out not only is the power sterring pump bad the rack and pinons are gone also. I can't believe with a van that is not that old to have this happen so quickly.i have been numerous forums about the ford windstar and i see pages and pages of complaints about the same thing i'm dealing with now. What does it take before a company stands behind there product and issue a recall.
Have now replaced the rack and pinion system and power steering pump twice in our 99 ford windstar.first time was at 68,660 miles, and just replaced again at 156,912 miles.have seen other complaints on your website related to this problem and wanted nhtsa to be aware that this is a serious defect in this vehicle.
Steering is making weird sounds which causes noise to progress, steering would become stiff with some binding even after power steering added, condition remained the same.dealer is unable to determine actual cause with replacement of the power steering pump/ tie rod ends, and rack assembly.
Transmission jerks harshly into second gear after slowing down and accelerating especially on incline. Dealer replaced solenoids and torque converter and problem still exists. After returning to dealer they state it needs a new transmission. Steering makes loud grinding noises when turning. Dealer replaced tie rod, problem returned after 1 week. Dealer then replaced rack.
Consumer stated the tie rod was jammed.
Car only has 72000 miles. Had car at dealership from march 17- march 24 for various problems. They replaced a tie rod, 2 control arms for $1100 and when that did not fix the problem, replacedthe power steering pump and the steering rack.car was still not right - had appt to bring back in on friday april 1st. On march 30th, i was accelerating at a stoplight and the vehicle had an abrupt transmission failure. (when we got it back from the dealer it had a vibrating issue but we did not have warning this was coming) just a huge bang and then it wouldn't move. The police had to help me remove the vehicle from the intersection and assist with my two small children. It had to be towed at my expense $70. Warranty expired at 60k. Took it to another repair establishment (due to issues with the dealer) - will be $2200 to rebuild entire transmission. Will be contacting manufacturer.
While driving at 45 mph consumer noticed that the vehicle was runningroughly.several seconds later,engine check light came on.vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informedconsumer that the intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced.the intake manifold gasket was sucked into the engine, causing the engine to bind.dealer also made repairs on front end, power steering, electrical system, and tie rod ends.a 4-wheel alignment was also performed by the dealer.*la
Concerning: 1999 ford windstar with with 59,000 miles.recently our vehicle started making a strange rubbing sound when turning and rapidly started to get worse. We took our van into the ford dealership for service and were told that the tie rod ends were shot. The repairman (at ford) told us that we are lucky we got it in for service when we did. Apparently the tie rods could have broken at any time while driving! the van is well taken care of and i don't understand why the tie rods would be in such bad shape. This seems like a manufacturer concern and certainly a safety concern for all of those who transport their families in a windstar!i'd like to see ford cover the cost of this repair and tell me why my families' safety was put into jeopardy while driving such a new vehicle.
The tie rod knocks when the steering wheel is turned a certain way.nlm
Consumer complainedabout tie rod and steeringgear box problems.
Consumer states vehicle makes unpleasant rubbing, groaning noises when the steering wheel is turned, the dealer informed consumer that the tie rod ends are defective.
1999 ford windstar: tie rod ends degraded at 60,000 miles, sending bits of metal through the seals in the rack and pinyon steering system; generated very expensive repair.could have caused dangerous accident.mechanics first replaced power steering pump , whcih did not correct problem.second repair was replacement of r&p steering system.repair was over $1,000.
While driving vehicle will pull, there will be clicking noise. Then, will lose steering.contacted dealer.rack and pinonsteering went out.
At 71,876 miles the rack and pinion steering and power steering pump failed on my 1999 ford windstar, leaving me without power steering while driving.on a car of this size it is, i believe dangerous to drive without the power steering.
We bought our 1999 windstar in 2002 with only 27,000 miles on it; from the beginning the power steering would groan and make noises.we complained about it to several shops, but we were assured that it was "normal."yesterday the power steering noise was very loud and constant and there was difficulty steering.today the steering went completely out while i was driving to work.the repair shop says it is the rack and pinion.*la
We just had to replace the transmission in our 1999 ford windstar.it has 107,000 miles on the odometer.when we had 63,000 miles, we had to replace the power steering rack.this is a very expensive vehicle to own - especially with the expensive repairs that it requires.
Power steering making noise and loosing fluid. Nlm
Problems with vehicle's transmission and rack and pinion.*mrthe rack and pinion type gear had to be replaced at 71,900 miles. One month later while at a traffic light, the consumer stepped on the accelerator and the vehicle did not move, the vehicle was towed to a near by mechanic shop where the transmission was replaced.
I was driving down the road and all of the sudden i have no warning and no steering. Power steering fluid was everywhere. It took my wife and i too turn ths van into a parking lot. Unfortunately i had my 3 children in this van with me.i have not had the money to replace the rack and pinion or the power steering pump. I am not even sure if i should or not. I also would like to know if there is anyway to know if the previous owner(s) got the recalls taken care of.
Upon visual inspectionconsumer noticed fluid onground and vehicle would make a whining noise.vehicle was taken todealer, and consumer was notified thatrack and pinion steering was broken.
The consumer had to use excessive force when the steering wheel was turned. The dealer stated the rack and pinion and power steering pump had failed.however, they were previously replaced in november 2001 by the dealer.
Steering fluid leaked from the steering rack and pinion. Dealer notified and stated therewas a technical service bulletinon this problem# 01-5-6-6.*scc
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1999 ford windstar.only 60,000 miles, rack and pinion is leaking power steering fluid on both sides.very expensive to fix, and should not be happening with so few miles on it.vehicle becomes very hard to steer, when sitting at a store and you come out, it is hard to steer to get it home.*la
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Car only has 72000 miles. Had car at dealership from march 17- march 24 for various problems. They replaced a tie rod, 2 control arms for $1100 and when that did not fix the problem, replacedthe power steering pump and the steering rack.car was still not right - had appt to bring back in on friday april 1st. On march 30th, i was accelerating at a stoplight and the vehicle had an abrupt transmission failure. (when we got it back from the dealer it had a vibrating issue but we did not have warning this was coming) just a huge bang and then it wouldn't move. The police had to help me remove the vehicle from the intersection and assist with my two small children. It had to be towed at my expense $70. Warranty expired at 60k. Took it to another repair establishment (due to issues with the dealer) - will be $2200 to rebuild entire transmission. Will be contacting manufacturer.
Massive powersteering /rack and pinion leak , difficult to steer at any speed.mr
Transmission, sliding door, driver door, rack and pinion, steering pump, intake manifold, front suspension upper link, world's fastest declining vehicle value, world's worst customer service and satisfaction representatives.
1999 fordwindstar steering rack replaced at 62000 miles, transmission replaced at 75000 miles and intake gasket rplaced at 75000 miles.
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Van was returned to dealer to fix a minor problem with the transmission. When slowing down and thenaccelerating, the transmission would jump and jerk into gear. Ford elected to replace the transmission. Then the technician discovered the steering problems and replaced the rack and pinion. Then discovered the lower steering assembly was defective. Therefore, they have had my new van in the shop for 3 weeks.
While driving, lost the rack and pinion steering control on my 1999 windstar van.only 31,000 miles on the van even though it is 4 years old.
Rack and pinion steering system failed.i have read of numerous other ford vehicles manufactured within a few years of mine having this problem.even a neighbor had the same problem.my vehicle is a 1999 with 56,000 miles.not even 5 years old when the problem occured.this componet should last for a vehicles' lifetime.when i contacted ford, they offered no help.i would love to see an investigation!it cost over $800 dollars to repair, and being that it was replaced with another ford rack and pinion system, i should probably start saving my money now for future repairs.our mechanic told us to not reward ford anymore, and buy from a different manufacturer.
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While pulling into the drivewaywheel locked up. Vehicle towed to the dealer, and they informed consumerthat rack and pinion steeringneeded to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.
Rack and pinion steering had to be replaced at 42,000 miles due to an end seal failure.most of the power steering fluid leaked out within 2 days of the leak.there is a know problem with this by ford they have issued 2 tsb's. This part should never fail at this mileage, it is a poor design with either wrong materials selected for the seal and no life testing was conducted to verify the design.ford should be embarrassed to talk about quality when cramp like this happens.
My power steering just recently started making a grinding noise at 64,000 miles. I noticed that the fluid was low.i filled it up and it keeps losing fluidi found a site on the internet where a lot of winstar owners are complaining about the same. Problem...premature failure of the power steering system.some repairs are over $1500.00. The website where you can view these complaints is www.cartrackers.com/forums/live/fordwindstar/249.html. I hope you can help all of us winstar owners in getting ford to reimburse us for the defective power steering.obviously with so many complaints, ford has a defective product and they need to be held accountable!!
Rack and pinion steeringbroke, and it became real hard to control vehicle.
1999 ford windstar rack and pinion failure could not turn vehicle came very close to a collision this is a known defect also the vehicle is leaking powersteering fluid which is a fire hazard! ford refuses to acknowledge this problem. I have notified ford about the premature failure and they dont seem to care that someone could lose thier lives over ford putting vehicles with faulty parts on the road.
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1999 ford windstar: tie rod ends degraded at 60,000 miles, sending bits of metal through the seals in the rack and pinyon steering system; generated very expensive repair.could have caused dangerous accident.mechanics first replaced power steering pump , whcih did not correct problem.second repair was replacement of r&p steering system.repair was over $1,000.
Rack and pinion steering component is leaking power steering fluid, resulting in loss of ease in control.vehicle has been checked by dealer.
I own a 1999 ford windstar which i purchased new. At 35,700 miles the rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced (luckily it was still under warranty) now at 59,000 miles i'm experiencing the same problem.i also replaced a tie rod, and the front end is always creaking, but no one can find the source.
Rack and pinion was replaced on two separate occasions within 50,000 miles bydealer. However, problem has reoccurred. Feel free to provide any further information.
Rack and pinionsteering failed. Leaked fluid until there none was left. This caused power steering to fail.
I have had more than 4 problems with this car in past two years that have been major problems. I would just like to see if other people have had as much problems with the steering and the van it's self.
I have found too many persons on the internet with the same problem. No safety defect listed.
While driving 35 mph, slowed to make a turn and steering became difficult to turn, making an awkward sound.please describe details.
1999 ford experiencing problems with rack and pinion system, and left lower control arm. *mr all of the hold down buttons were stripped out and stripped in the gear housing causing gear failure. *sc
When making a left turn driver heard a unusual noise coming from front end ofvehicle. Vehicle was taken to repair shop wher emechanic noticed that power steeriing fluid was leaking, andrack and pinion had completely blown out.dealer replaced rack and pinion.please give any further details.
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On 7/29/05, my 82-year old mother,purchased a 1999 ford windstar, with less than 44,000 miles on it. My mother receives minimal social security & i, too, am on social security for disability.we could not affordan extended warranty on top of car finance $200./mo.) we did have a dealership limited warranty of 60 days and 3,000 miles.before that warranty expired, we took the vehicle to be evaluated by our regular mechanic he found only two problems &e actually congratulated us on finding such a great car.we took the minivan back to branford subaru where we purchased it and they made the repairs immediately.now that we are one month and 50 miles over the limited warranty, power steering fluid is leaking.exxondiagnosed the problem as the rack and pinion steering.i had to leave the minivan at bens exxon because the leak was so bad i was having extreme difficulty steering & was losing more than 2 quarts of oil per day.my mechanic found a tsb about it but mantilia ford dealership refuses to fix it because we are past the original 3-year warranty.they referred me to ford corp customer relations who gave me he same answer.obviously, ford would not recommend the replacement of the original steering rack with a revised unit unless the original unit was defective.although that fact is not actually stated in the bulletin, it is very clearly implied.now, here we have an 82 year old and a 59 year old, both on limited income from social security, who took every precaution possible to buy a reliable vehicle and avoid expensive repairs stuck with a vehicle with a defect known to ford motor company but that we cant have ford fix because we did not buy the vehicle within the 3 year original warranty period! i have checked your database and found that out of the first 255 complaints against the 1999 ford windstar, 26 were about the rack and pinion steering!i stopped looking after 255.i am appealing to you to see what remedies can be pursued.
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While driving, consumer could heard a noise coming from steering, just like when power steering was low in fluid, consumer then took vehicle to two different mechanics,they said that problem was with rack and pinion steering that had a leakage. Manufactrurer was contacted at the time, but could not provide any other help.
While in motion, a loud noise emitted from the steering wheel. The vehicle was service by a technician. The technician noticed that the rack and pinion was leaking fluid and needed to be replaced.ts*jg
Experienced a sudden loss of steering while making a turn in a parking lot.i nearly struck another vehicle. This happened several times, all while making low speed sharp turns.my service representative told me the bearing in the power steering pumps fails contaminating the power steering fluid which then causes the failure of the rack and pinion steering gear.my own research shows this to be a common problem among all ford vehicles using this type of pump.loss of steering while attempting to make a sharp turn is a dangerous situation.
Vehicle is leaking power steering fluid aroundbushing.a mechanic examined vehicle, and stated that problem could be withrack and pinion system. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Rack and pinion steeringis not working properly, dealer notified.
Have now replaced the rack and pinion system and power steering pump twice in our 99 ford windstar.first time was at 68,660 miles, and just replaced again at 156,912 miles.have seen other complaints on your website related to this problem and wanted nhtsa to be aware that this is a serious defect in this vehicle.
When making turns steering is very tight due to power steering fluid leaking from vehicle.rack and pinionsteering was replaced.
Sudden loud grinding noise in steering wheel, rack and pinion leakage seal failure. Need to replace rack and pinion before leak damages pump.replace rack and pinion.
My van started making a screeching noise everytime we made any turns, we checked the power steering fluid and it was fine. Van sat in the yard cause it was embrassing to drive with the loud screeching noise and since we had a 2nd car we just left it in the driveway. Then when my husbands car got hit by another car we had no choice and had to drive it. As soon as we try and drive it out of the driveway we new something major is wrong it took 2 people to turn the wheel on the van just to back out of the driveway. So i called my step dad and explained what it was doing and he said sounds like the power sterring pump went out on it so we take it to a very reliable mechanic and found out not only is the power sterring pump bad the rack and pinons are gone also. I can't believe with a van that is not that old to have this happen so quickly.i have been numerous forums about the ford windstar and i see pages and pages of complaints about the same thing i'm dealing with now. What does it take before a company stands behind there product and issue a recall.
Power steering fluid is leaking out of rack on left side.vehicle only has 52,950 miles on it.dealership states there are no service bulletins but according to this web site there are.the dealership should pay for repairs if they have been aware this is a problem.
Two problems occurred in one month. First, the power steering went crazy. The ford dealer told me that it was leaking and had to replace the entire power steering assembly. But i was not sure because i do not know if ford dealer was trying to rip me off. Then i took it to carx in racine, wi to take a look at it. He said same thing but he can't fix it because he had to order the part. Then i decided to wait and leave. About 2 miles later, the transmission blew up in the middle of the road. The engine was running but can't drive or gear. I had it towed to towne ford inc. In racine, wi. The towne ford inc said that he found the problem. The problem was one of the gears snapped off the metal part. They had no idea why it happened. So, my option is to replace the entire transmission instead of several parts because of the cost and warranty coverage.but my van isn't old yet. It is 1999 ford windstar and it has 50,000 miles on it. It is still kind of new. Why did the transmission blow up at 50,000 miles? what is the life expectancy on transmission? by miles or age? also, why did power steering get leaking?
While driving and attempting to turn steering wheel will not turn or become stiff. Driver has to wait a few minutes in order to turn. Dealer says the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. Dealer has replaced rack an dpinionbefore, and problem still exists.
While driving rack and pinion steering malfunctioned, causing complete loss of steering control, cause unknown. Vehicle was taken in for repairs, took a long time for dealer to receive parts, meanwhile owner had to drive unsafe vehicle. *ml
My mechanic has suggested that i contact you, i have contacted ford motor company, and they are not being of any assistance.my mechanic has stated that with the number of miles on my vehicle, the items that have failed should not have, and is unsafe. Please tell me how to go about getting some help from ford motor company thank you cynthia sora. No safety defect listed.
Rack and pinion steering had to be replaced while the consumer was driving.steering froze up, and then it became harder to steer vehicle.*jg
Binding/klunking/groan when turning when cold weather working w/ ford for over two years on problem /replaced rack, hoses /repositioned power steering hoses/ finally went to arbitration and ford bought back vehicle before going to arbitration board
1999 windstar se - steering problems, replaced steering "rack" in march 2003, is already going out again. Reputation of bad "racks", so bad our local ford dealer keeps them in stock. About 52,000 miles.
I own a 1999 ford windstar lx. I bought it used from a dealer, and it had less the 40,000 miles on it.in the past year, i have had to replace the rack and pinion, the front springs, struts, tie rods and power steering pump. I have spent well over $1,000 on repairs in the past year. I now am told that the wheel bearings need to be replaced.because of all these issues, i have been unable to drive my van for extended periods of time. I have two children who need to be driven to school and other events, and have been unable to do so when needed due to the constant issues with this van. I have researched it and know that this is a recurrent, consistent issue for these vans. Ford should reimburse owners who have had to pay money for faulty equipment.
Purchased the windstar used in 2001.after about a year the steering started to make funny (whining) noises and sometimes it would get tougher to turn wheel.at 65k my family and i were driving across country and the power steering went out completely.we had to drive the last 800 or so miles to our new home with no power steering.took it to a repair shop, suspecting the power steering pump and they said it was not bad, just needed fluid.i had checked the fluid when it originally went out and it was low, but not empty.it drove fine (still noisy) for about a month and then steering went out again.i returned to the same shop and again told me that i needed fluid.i told them i had never seen a leak, but i would check every day to figure out where the fluid was going.about three days later i was driving home from work and the noise became very loud again and when i pulled into my driveway i could see the trail of power steering fluid i left behind.i looked under the car and the fluid was pouring out from the boot on the drivers side.i took it to the same repair shop and they said "blown rack and pinion".thanks.
The power steering on this vehicle went out as my wife was rounding a curve. She described it as going off and coming back on. When it stiffened up, she turned harder and it loosened up fast. This caused her to go partially off the right side of the road. She got it home and it would hardly turn while in the driveway. Power steering fluid is leaking from the right side rack and pinion boot. A ford dealer showed me article no. 01-5-6 dated march 8,2001 that discusses this issue and states it is for information only. Thank you for your time and help.
The valve on the rack and pinion steering dried out and now leaks.the entire rack and pinion steering system must be replaced now at a cost of $600.the mechanic told me that it is the 4th windstar he has seen with this same problem in the last two weeks.i contacted ford about this problem and they logged it in but are doing nothing for me at this time.
Severe power steering fluid leak due to rack and pinion failure.
The power steering rack is leaking which causes the vehicle to lose power steering while driving.
Steering rack failure on 1999 ford winstar (internal seal failure - 48,182 miles).
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.the transmission failed while the vehicle was idling at a stop sign.the contact was able to drive home in reverse at 35 mph and the transmission was replaced.the rack and pinion is gradually getting worse and the contact experiences difficulty when turning the vehicle.the dealer stated that fluid was leaking at the boot replacement and the repair would cost $600.the vehicle is currently parked at his residence.the manufacturer stated that the component was not under recall or warranty, so they would not be able to assist.the current mileage was 72,000 and failure mileage was 69,000.
Power steerin rack is leaking fluid.after having to replace the power steering pump ($335+), becuase it burned out due to the failure of the rack, ( leaking fluid through the rack, system couldn't maintain system pressure) i am now faced with having to replace the rack at a cost of over $600.
My 1999ford windstar has suffered a complete steering rack failure with less than 70,000 miles on the vehicle. The service technician informed methe original part was prone to early failure and the replacement component was much improved. However, if there is a flaw in the original part, i feel that ford should pay for the repair.
My van started making a screeching noise everytime we made any turns, we checked the power steering fluid and it was fine. Van sat in the yard cause it was embrassing to drive with the loud screeching noise and since we had a 2nd car we just left it in the driveway. Then when my husbands car got hit by another car we had no choice and had to drive it. As soon as we try and drive it out of the driveway we new something major is wrong it took 2 people to turn the wheel on the van just to back out of the driveway. So i called my step dad and explained what it was doing and he said sounds like the power sterring pump went out on it so we take it to a very reliable mechanic and found out not only is the power sterring pump bad the rack and pinons are gone also. I can't believe with a van that is not that old to have this happen so quickly.i have been numerous forums about the ford windstar and i see pages and pages of complaints about the same thing i'm dealing with now. What does it take before a company stands behind there product and issue a recall.
1999 ford windstar, with 58,000 miles leaks power steering fluid out of left rack. Dealer says common problem with rack and pinion. Makes grinding and squealing sound , constant loss of fluid.
Steering rack replacement (covered under warranty).repair of leak in intake manifold (not covered under warranty).
Sudden loss of power steering...1999 ford windstar 68000 mile need driving pump & rack replaced @ $1000.after speaking with number of friends and visiting forums, note that this safety problem appears widespread.apparent design defect.ak
Had to replacerack and power steering pump.
Transmission jerks harshly into second gear after slowing down and accelerating especially on incline. Dealer replaced solenoids and torque converter and problem still exists. After returning to dealer they state it needs a new transmission. Steering makes loud grinding noises when turning. Dealer replaced tie rod, problem returned after 1 week. Dealer then replaced rack.
Power steering leaking at steering rack on 1999 ford windstar.approx. 63,000 miles on vehicle.intial inquiry with mechanic; replacement of rack.vehicle should not be driven until repaired, loss of power steering at driving speeds can cause loss of control.what is being done regarding this premature failure?
* vehicle leans since purchased sept 13, 2003. * allignment problems. * transmission does not properly change gears. * low treads on tires. * a frame problems. * suspension steering makes a clunking noise. * brakes must be pumped to stop, and make a ticking noise when applied. * vehicle has overheated. * power steering fluid leaked. * gears do not shift properly. * primer scotch guard on seats wearing after coat applied.
Fractured subframe passenger side. Hard to turn right. Steering wheel off set.
Our 99 ford windstar that we purchased, broke its rear bar yesterday. However, we purchased it used from luther family ford in north dakota, they told us that our windstar had spent most of its life up north in ohio, minnesota etc.i looked at the ford windstars under body yesterday and you can easily tell that it has been corroded all along the underbody from the salt.where the rear bar broke you can see rust and salt corrosion very easily, not to mention that the spare tire is completely rusted over from the salt.my wife and i have taken very good care of our vehicle, and have never driven anywhere it is not supposed to and yesterday she pulled out a parking spot and she heard a thud, and then a scraping sound.she called me and i came out and looked at it.i noticed that all across the rear bar area there is a large quantity of rust and where it broke you can see a build up of rust from salt.mainly due to it spending most of its life up north.we did speak to ford, and they mentioned that our rear bar snapped in two, and it was from rust and salt that weakened it to the point of breaking. They however state its not on the list so they will not do anything.we even double checked with luther family ford, and they told us ours was manufactured in one of the plants that did have problems.so even though ford states that it is not one of the vehicles with the problem, i believe there may be a larger underlying amount that they would rather not have to deal with.we had our vehicle towed to our house where are waiting to hear more about this recall to see if any other ones are among them.
I was driving about 25 miles per hour and my real axel broke in half.
While driving vehicle began to make a loud grinding sound that became worse as consumer was driving, consumer was informed by a mechanic that the steering could have been lost, however the steering did go out briefly in dec and may, also the steering column was worked on nov 16, but consumer was informed that the 2 problems were not related, also there was a popping noise around the windshield, which was determined to be pillar molding warped.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated the front sub frame was covered with rust and corroded. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for routine maintenance; however,after it was inspected they noticed the sub frame was covered with rust and corroded. The manufacturer was notified and stated to contact nhtsa and file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 152,000. Updated 01/06/13*lj
The front frame near the right wheel of my 1999 ford windstar has rusted to the point where i have been advised by the ford dealership repair department not to safely drive the vehicle. I have read where there have been 900,000 complaints about this which may result in an recall. The vehicle has only 77000 mile on it and is otherwise in good condition and now is useless unless repaired. I am adding to the complaint list!
1999 ford windstar.consumer writes in regards dealership customer service refuses to repair vehicle main front frame corrosion. Updatedthe consumer stated the manufacturer advised there was no warranty or recall for this vehicle. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance. 07/19/2017
Front cross member on passenger side was discovered to be cracked which could have failed and caused serious injury. Mechanic told me that vehicle was not to be driven unless it could be repaired or replaced. I was able to have a welding specialist repair the crack.
Was driving my 99 windstar south bound at about 70 mph on the garden state parkway and had thought that a tire went flat almost lost control tried to pull left but the van was still going right and almost spun me around and almost collided with three other cars,upon pulling over heard noises coming from rear. Looked underneath and the axle was broken in half. Had to wait over an hour for a tow just to get off the road and then wait for another tow from there. I drive 200 hundred miles daily 5 days a week. It was many only vehicle too.
I was backing my 1999 ford windstar van out of the driveway at 3:45 p.m. On a clear day, sunday june 20, 2010, when, without warning, the rear "axle" broke in half and collapsed. The wheels tilted in. Results on a highway would have been disastrous or deadly.ford shows no recall for this issue, but numerous reports are online of the same problem for the same vehicle models of several model years. No repair report yet, as this just happened a day before this report. I haven't
Power operated sliding door made a very loud grinding noise, then unexpectedly opened, cause is unknown.
Engine sub-frame rotting away.
While driving 65 mph on route 81, the car started reacting to bumps more severely than usual, and then there was a sharp noise at the rear of the car. After parking the car on the shoulder of the highway, wesaw that the rear axle had broken, basically down themiddle. The repairing of the car cost $960.12.
Tl.steering problem 1999 ford windstar comments: dear nhtsa, i have a vechicle safty concern probable loss of steering control on ford windstars 1999-200? below is a responce i recieved from ford, concerning the probelm at the bottom is the detailed concern with a motor mount support plate that is rusting out on theses vechicle. The motor and front end suspension and steering is involved. This is a time bomb, the engine will drop down and you will loose steering control, most likly causing afatal accident. The repair cost in most cases will be an amount more than the value of the vechicle rust is an acceptable probability, but it should not occur in areas concerning steering. Contact wanted to use the complaint he sent in as a email.jo
We purchased a 1999 ford windstar in september of 2002. The dash lights, especially the odometer and radio blink.they will dim and brighten, dim and brighten.there is no specific pattern.it is a random thing.it's almost like there is a short in the wiring or something. The incident date below is today, but this has been happening for months.i have been checking recalls religiously to see if this was one of them.also there is rust under the driver's seat.the carfax report did not show any water damage to this vehicle.it almost appears like this piece did not get painted.
Paint peeling off 1999 ford windstar.
Recent news reports have lead me to believe that i am not alone with the following problem:the rear axel of my 1999 ford windstar broke in half while i was driving onto i-93, north of boston, on december 5, 2009.fortunately the vehicle skidded to a stop on the on ramp just before merging with fast moving traffic.the windstar was towed to a garage, then donated to charity on december 7, 2009.two people were in the van, however, there were no injuries as a result of the structural failure.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle began pulling to the right.the contact heard a noise and the steering wheel was not centered.there were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was related to the main engine cradle assembly.the vehicle was repaired.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.the failure mileage was 125,000 and current mileage was 129,000.updated 11/17/08 updated 11/21/08.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while having routine repairs performed, she was informed that the subframe was completely corroded and fractured in half. The dealer was contacted who referred her to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance since her vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). The vin was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 130,000.
Abs dash light is always on and there is no abs function onice.brakes function okay otherwise. The loss of the abs feature is troubling as i have to drive on the interstate as well as rural roads which don't get cleared quickly in the winter.local ford service writer indicated approximately $99.00 to hook up to tester with no guarantee of repair, just cancellation of the code!!!i have run into numerous problems with faulty ford connectors, (cruise control malfunction, fuel gauge giving incorrect reading, running out of gas with gauge showing 1/4 tank, requiring a tow!).
Lived in the salt belt state of il. When i was driving, front subframe falling off and some components were touching the ground due to severe front subframe rusted out. I lost steering control and gear control on a multiple lane road. Ford has never sent any notice to me regarding any recall. This is a known issue via nhtsa action number: pe10026 and i would like ford to repair the rusted subframe and all other broken components directly caused by subfram falling off. Ford refused to provide any car rental by saying ?this is an old recall and we do not give car rental now?.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the frame fractured on the front driver's area. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated that the frame would have to be replaced. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure) that could have been related to the failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
Front left sub frame by the motor mount is rusted through. Passenger side is fine. Concerned this could break which could cause the vehicle to loose control at highway speeds.
Rear axle beam failure..heard recall on news a month before ford owners were notified. Took vehicle to dealership for inspection and repair, confirmed axle problem. 3 weeks later dealership called and informed me the vehicle was "unrepairable".
Front sub frame, passenger side rear mountcompletely rotted away.the recall "fix it clamp on piece" does nothing as there is no frame left to connect to. Dealer service manager claimed it broke from the transmission mount being rotted away. When confronted that the mount was sound, admitted it wasn't rusted , but did nothing to substantiate my claim to the frame rusting away. Still makes a clunking sound when turning. It is unsafe to drive and is parked till we hear back from ford .
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed that the subframe wasdetached from vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. During an oil change, the contact noticed that the front subframe was rusted and corroded. There were no warning indicators. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The failure mileage was 103,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 04/14/16*ljupdated 05/30/18
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward violently. The failure would occur sporadically and at any given speed. The vehicle would sway abnormally when being driven and the steering wheel would often seize without warning. Additionally, the contact experienced the vehicle lunging forward and violently jerking when in drive or reverse on multiple occasions.the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure) however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer advised the contact that the timeframe had expired for the contact to have additional repairs performed that had not been scheduled within the required timeframe for the recall repairs. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Updated 8/14/14updated 8/22/2014
I was driving and heard a thud. When i hit the brakes there was a grinding noise. The tire than becamed slant and the steering wheel is cocked to one side.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair, the technician discovered that the entire frame was completely rusted. As a result, the front end support bracket detached from the vehicle. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure); however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,972.
I took the van to the car wash on sat. 14th of feb. As i started to wash the van starting with the roof, the paint started flaking off above the driver's side door.
Location of cup holder on floor attached to middle seat causes people to trip & fall out of van. Manager of dealership informed owner no problem with cup holder.manufacturer has been contacted at least 4 times.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 11v030000 (structure), 10v385000 (suspension), and 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer owned due to numerous failures. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic where several unknown repairs were performed, but failed to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available.
The sub-frame of my 1999 ford windstar has rusted away at critical spots around and near the mounting bolts and as a result failed to pass pa state annual inspection on dec. 12, 2010. I was told by the mechanic (a non-ford mechanic) that the condition was very unsafe and that there was no way it would pass pa state inspection unless this dangerous condition was fixed. To pass it would had to have the entire sub-frame replaced which was going to be expensive or else the vehicle would have to be scraped (the vehicle currently has about 189,000 miles). The mechanic's finding was very surprising to me because on oct. 30, 2010, the same windstar was inspected by a local ford dealer based on a rear axle corrosion recall notice from ford. Following the recall inspection (by a different mechanic) i was informed that everything was okay and no work was necessary per to the recall notice. In hindsight it would appear that nothing else but the rear axle was inspected and i was thus sent back on the road operating a very unsafe vehicle due to corrosion issues. Thank goodness the pa state inspection mechanic noticed the sub-frame danger some 6 weeks later before a potentially deadly accident occurred.i'm writing to highlight this serious safety problem with windstar models made between 1999-2003 for the nhtsa. I understand that many others have complained of similar sub-frame corrosion problems on their windstars but, to date, ford has not issued a recall even though they did for similar rear axle corrosion problems. Since the problems both stem from corrosion issues it seems logical that ford should also be responsible for correcting this safety issue. Except for the sub-frame corrosion problem, my windstar is running well and i'd like to keep driving it for several more years. I am hopeful that ford will quickly take responsibility for fixing these serious safety problems.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear frame and driver's side suspension was severely corroded. The contact attempted to replace the rear tire when the jack penetrated the frame. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 146,000.
Subframe is completely rusted through and will not pass the safety.the vehicle was treated by the recall 11s16-s4.in 2012.i went for a voluntary safety check and the vehicle stayed at the service as very unsafe to drive.
1999 ford windstar rear axle snapped in half while operating at 35 mph.
The van has had both the front subframe and rear axel recall repairs completed. On picking up the van, it still had a hard pull to the right after paying for an alignment. The dealer attributed it to the tires. On putting the van in for pa inspection, it did not pass due to "subframe rotted at rear transmission mount". The ford dealer that performed the recall work subsequently looked at it, agreed the frame was rotted but that no recalls covered it. The repair cost is in excess of the vehicle value. I suspect the alignment could be related as well.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the subframe was cracked. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (manderbach ford, 4450 5th street hwy, temple, pa 19560) where it was diagnosed that the frame was stressed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 108,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While parked, the contact noticed corrosion where the lower control arm connected to the front sub-frame. The contact stated that there were cracks in the front sub-frame. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v194000 (suspension:front:control arm) 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 160,000.
1. Sub-frame was badly rusted out. It broke while backing out of a parking space and the front tires disengaged. 2. The rocker panel on the left side needs to be replaced. It is badly rusted out and it will not pass inspection anymore. There is some rust on the right rocker panel also. All of the rust in under the vehicle and it is not safe to drive.3. The check engine light came on last year.
Subframe gave out, engine dropped and car was towed to my home.i had just exited a highway going 55mph. I was driving the to car to attend a work related event early evening.i drove past the entrance and proceeded to turn around on the road.as i approached theintersection the van lost power. I stopped being able to steer and brake.i turned hard on the steering wheel to move off the road.i was able to pull into a turn lane and fortunately there was very limited traffic on the road.the car came to a full stop on its own and there was a loud scrapping noise coming from under the front of the car.i was towed to my home.the tow driver stated the" subframe had given away and was dragging on the ground.it required a flat bed truck to tow.my mechanic confirmed the subframe had collapsed .the cost to fix was prohibited and i was concerned about the safety of the vehiclei contacted ford about the problem and they responded that there was no recall at that time.the car remained in the driveway in the event there was a recall on the vehicle for over one year.i finally decided to donate the car having not been contacted by the manufacturer. I wascontactedthat there was a recall identifyingthe problem in 2011 i am filing this complaint due to the fact that i was financially disadvantaged by the delays of the manufacturer to identify and notify meof the recall ina timely fashion.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. After servicing the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure), there was an abnormal noise. The contact noticed that the subframe was detaching from the vehicle due to severe corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was inspected, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,645. Updated 01/06/16*ljupdated 1/19/16 ln
The lancaster ford dealer performed a recall on the rear axle subframe rust issue in a satisfactory manner. However the left side rocker panel was rusted but they didn't replace it. Now it is completely gone. I am writing to see if ford replaced the rocker panels also.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the subframe of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced per an unknown recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,900.
Driving along when right front started to veer right and wobble. These models are not safe. Ford is aware of this yet, will not honor a recall which affects these models. Although there is a corrosion sub frame break on 1999 ford windstar's and that is exactly what happened( mechanic will testify) to mine, they keep making excuses and will not honor the expenses for their faulty design.my vehicle is a 99 ford windstar in very good shape, new tires battery,etc. It is now sitting in my driveway because of a frame broken thru by corrosion. The front right almost put me into the ditch on the way home. This is a design flaw which was is or should be covered by recall. Ford previously recalled the same models 99-2003 for this exact problem. I have contacted my ford dealer (rapids ford, wis rapids), they said the recall no longer applies. How can this be? this is a very unsafe situation.
This complaint is regarding front subframe corrosion. Both passenger and driver side corrosion is so severe that you can stick your finger through the frame. This was discovered when a wheel alignment was being performed following the purchase of new front tires. It was confirmed by the local bill mccoy ford dealership. They were unaware of the pending nhsta inquire but did confirm pre-mature rear axle corrosion per present recall. Please contact me if further information is required.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. After taking the vehicle to the dealer, the technician diagnosed that the front driver side subframe was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the engine cradle and the lower control arm was corroded. The contact mentioned that the sub frame was starting to fractured. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.
Passenger power door unlatches while driving, specifically around corners. Slow speeds-pulling out of parking lots. Door is also not shutting.must be physically closed.interior lights flash on an off while in a parked position with key in ignition.clicking sound from turn signal comes on sporadically even though turn signal is not engaged.
Had notified the dealer of problem. The power doors can be activated by a child. They keep closing & do not stop until they are closed & locked.can happenseven when something or someone is in the doorway.
On numerous occasions, the sliding door failed to close properly.
Sliding door is out of alignment making ithard to close and once closed it stays ajar causing interior light to stay on.nlm
Horn requires extreme force to operate. Pass rear sliding door, inside panel rubs against rear fender scratching surface.
Consumerhad problem with transmission twice. Transmission wouldn't shift due to a cablebeingloose, anddealer replaced transmission twice. Also, dealership replaced a cable on the sliding door, and instrument panel performs erratically.
Automatic sliding doors malfunction on a regular basis. They do not shut on the first attempt and one of the rear doors (passenger side) will open and shut while the van is moving (in reverse). Sometimes itwill take up to 10 attempts to get the drivers side sliding door to shut, my kids call it the "open and shut" game. Very annoying in bad weather and also a safety concern with the door that will open and shut while the vehicle is moving.
Door has continually malfunctioned including opening while i am driving for 11 months.
Power sliding door would intermittently open while driving, or will not open when needed; vehicle been in the dealer shop on six occasions, and problem still occurring.. Consumer also states back seat collasped backwards, also battery dead from shorts in the wiring, light in the inside is on when it should be off , and also doors that may or maynot operate while vehicle is in motion, also getting false signals on instrument panel.
Intermittentlysliding door opens whilevehicle is in motion.dealer has repaired vehicle three times, andproblem has reoccurred. Manufacturer has been notified.
Transmission problem - problem began with some"rough" shifts, noticeable at 20 and 40 mph. When went to merge onto tollway, car was unable to go above 40 mph, until as i was about to pull over, car jerked and began to accelerate. I knew something was seriously wrong with car then, so made appointment at dealership.it has been at dealer for 2 weeks waiting for a new transmission. Driver sliding door doesn't always want to close. Try to close, and it either clicks, or closes a couple of inches and then reopens. Shake car, and eventually it will close. It is at dealership for the 4th time, in hopes of a repair.what happens if can't close door at all? can't drive car full of little kids with door open.fuel pump wouldn't work, car had to be towed from a parking lot.no prior warning to this problem, what if this happened while driving?
While driving at an undetermined speed passenger's sliding door opened up without warning.
The power sliding doors will open with the remote or console control, but get stuck in the open position and will not close with the remote or console control, closing the doors manually is very difficult and they do not always close on the first or second try manually, the door can appear to be closed when closed manually, but the door is not secure and has slid open when driving, consumer states the door motor has been replaced and still does not work properly.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact statedthat the rear, driver side sliding door would not close. The dealer replaced the alternator but to no avail. In addition, the abs warning light remained illuminated and the front driver's seat belt was covered in an unknown oil each time it was retracted. The dealer was unable to repair any of the failures. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 95,000.
Front automatic door lock plunger will lock down. But if consumer has arm lyingagainst it ,it will also pull in skin with it down into the hole, causing injuries and lacerations.
Safety problem:passenger side rear powered sliding door.drive cable cover becomes loose and jams in guide hole preventing door from opening presenting safety problem to rear seat passengers.took over two weeks for servicing dealer to get parts and in meantime rear sears were unusable for passengers.
Power slidding door on passenger's sidewill not close properly.dealer has adjusted door, but it will only work for a short period of time. Defect always reoccurred. Dealer has had vehicle 5-6 times .
The internally mounted latch lost all (3) screws which fasten it to the door causing the passenger sliding door to fail.
Consumer must hit the horn at exact spot withextreme force before horn will blowwhich could cause an accident.also,driver's and passenger's power windows, at freezing point under 30 degrees with dry frost, will not operate. Consumer must wait until the vehicle is completely warmed up.
Sliding door will open unexpectedly while vehicle is in motion. It will also stick, and will not close, causing a safety hazard. Dealer cannot determine cause of defect.had tightened and cleaned door assemly. But defect still occurs.
There are several problems with out now three year old windstar that have either been corrected temporarily or not corrected at all.the most persistent issues are with the drivetrain in particular the transmission which shifts erratically when going around corner or climbing hills at low spead.the recall was performed at 25k but the transmission continues to operate poorly.ford has offered no solution or warranty extension for these problems.the engine problems to date revolve around the innability to use regular or mid grade fuels as advertised on the vehicles sticker, we have been offered a valve cover replacement for $500 but in speaking with other windstar owners this only fixes the problem temporarily.also it seems to me this is a defect that ford should fix not the owner.the other persistent problem is with the direver side power door, in hot temperatures the door does not close completely and pops open when driveing.the dealer has repaired this several times and while better that in was it continues to be an intermittent problem.we are frustrated with the probelms this vehicle has experienced including the replacement of the entire power steering system, rack, pump and hoses and more frustrating is fords unwillingness to stand behind the vehicle and its fault.our overwhelming concern is that the transmission and engine will both fail before we have received any usefull value for ourmoney.ford needs to be held accountable for the products they develop, i hope you will be able to enforce some type of coverage or warrantee protection for the consumer.
Transmission problem - problem began with some"rough" shifts, noticeable at 20 and 40 mph. When went to merge onto tollway, car was unable to go above 40 mph, until as i was about to pull over, car jerked and began to accelerate. I knew something was seriously wrong with car then, so made appointment at dealership.it has been at dealer for 2 weeks waiting for a new transmission. Driver sliding door doesn't always want to close. Try to close, and it either clicks, or closes a couple of inches and then reopens. Shake car, and eventually it will close. It is at dealership for the 4th time, in hopes of a repair.what happens if can't close door at all? can't drive car full of little kids with door open.fuel pump wouldn't work, car had to be towed from a parking lot.no prior warning to this problem, what if this happened while driving?
Right side rear sliding door does not close.nlm
Consumer states thatwhen driving the sliding doors pop completely open. Also,the doorsdo the same thing whenvehicle is parked. Consumerhas to physically get out of the vehicle and shut the doors close.consumer tookvehicle to the dealer many times, but when the dealers has the vehicle, the problem will not manifest itself.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the slidding doors. Also stated that if she opens the door while the car is not running the battery will die on the vehicle. Dealer was contacted and stated that not to open the door while the vehicle is not running also stated that the vehicle has a problem but can not fixed yet. Ts
Starting over a year ago my passenger rear electric door started popping open whiie i was driving (several inches).i have now had this in for service ten times and the door continues to pop open while i am driving.'ford' so far is unwilling to take my vehicle back or let me out of lease.i will be applying for arbitration this month, november, 2001.
Side sliding door slams shut when on a down grade.
Intermittentlyautomatic slide door will malfunctioned and opened on its own. Dealer has inspectedvehicle three times.
Whenweather is hot and when attempting to close sliding electrical door,door pops back upon.problem only occurs in hot weather conditions. Please provide any further details.
Door was inadvertently closed on childs arm
The front passenger door would not close without slamming it.it felt like something was caught in the door.a few days later the door popped open while i was driving on the highway.the door was locked.it did not open all of the way.i drove straight to the dealership to have it repaired.no problems since then.
Both rear sliding doors have failed, dealer requested we drive vehicle to shop with rear doors opened
The auto locking system on the driver's door only works intemintanly.in short you can not locvk the driver's door with the lock button.if you do it only pops back up .the haeter malfunctioned toady.the heater in the drivers compartment only blows outside air.no heat,however the rear heater works perfectly.
I purchased a 1999 ford windstar a few months ago. I have had nothing but problems with it. In fact, i have spent more than half of what i paid for the vehicle in repairs in only 2 months.the reason for my complaint is that the most recent repairs have involved items that i feel are extreme safety concerns. 1- the power doors on my vehicle to not lock/unlock properly, making it unable to open the sliding doors.this was looked at by the ford mechanic today. I was told that the door latches were bad and were "burning up" the door lock actuators. I'm not sure if this is the reason, but also lately, my door ajar light comes on my dash and the interior lights are coming on intermittently while driving. I have 3 children, two of them in car seats and unable to get them selves out of a car. I am concerned that if something were to happen such as an accident or an emergency situation that i would not be able to get my children out of the vehicle. I am paying to have this repaired at the tune of around $1,000.00 which i think is a real rip off, due to fords poorly manufactured vehicle. 2. My brake light stopped working on the left side of my van. I changed the bulb and tested it, and did not fix the problem. I then noticed that my rear tail light is now not working. I had this checked out by the mechanic today, and was told it is the rear electronic control module which is going to cost me nearly $600 to fix. I'm not sure what would cause such a thing to fail, but this is definitely a safety concern, where lights come into play. I could have been rear ended due to this malfunction. I'm beginning to wonder if ford is in the auto making/selling business, or the service business. It appears to me that they are poorly manufacturing vehicles only providing job security for the mechanics. Please investigate this situation. Any help in remedying this and getting ford to pay for their mistakes would be greatly appreciated.
Less than two months after purchasing our van we had to jump start it and lost the cable on the power sliding door. Since then the car's engine was worked on but still stalls out sometimes.the transmission still jerks in park.(they couldn't find a problem.) for the power sliding door, after a new cable,numerous adjustings,alighnments and two control modules put in. It stillworks eraticley and the dealershiprefuses to see a problem. The door will not open, when it finally opens it will not shut. When it is closed it does not latch and the interior and door ajar lights stay on. It constantley makes a racket and popping noise. On occasion the door opens while driving. I have three small children and this is a saftey hazard!!working with a ford rep he states there is nothing they can do but to bring it in "again" for repairs. But they reallycan't see a problem. He did state that they would give me 1,500 rebate towards another van or trade in. I told him i wanted this unsafe vehicle mashed no further owners. He said that would not happen.after looking at your report on 1999 and 2000 windstars and the same repeated problems with engines and sliding doors.then comparing to other makes of mini vans and there few problems. I would not want to own another ford!! i will be submitting this problem to the dispute settlement board. I'ts to bad ford does not stand behind there products.
Power operated sliding door made a very loud grinding noise, then unexpectedly opened, cause is unknown.
The door failed to close all the way, and there was no indication the door was ajar.
No summary listed for abov ev3ehicle.
Consumer stated the door has been replaced twice.
While drivingcruise control would not work.airbag light came on an offonce every three weeks.also, locks started to lock and unlock by themselves. Headlights were flickering off and on. Finally, thenhornfailed. Consumer replaced horn, and horn still did not work. Consumer felt problems may have been related toclock spring.please provide any further information.consumer wrote in saying the name and address belongs to her, however the vehicle is not hers, nor is any of the information along with it.
Passenger's sliding door failed to close properly. Problemwas intermittent.keyless remote control could sometimes open and close door. This causedbattery to be drained, and vehicle not able to be restarted. Had taken to dealership at least 3 times for problem. Each time mechanic was not able to locate cause of door problem.
While turning into parking lotpassenger's side door opened, and passenger fell out.consumer felt thatlocks on the door did not stay locked whenpower locks have been applied. If pulling on the latch and automatic lock was on,door will open. Consumer felt this was very unsafe.
Power slide door after being locked doesn't stay locked, opens while driving, while in driveway and in public places.*mj
When using the power button to close the power sliding door, it doesn't close all they way. Dealer has vehicle now.
Design of sliding door handle is dangerous causing extended fingers to become caught between door and the doorframe, in this case a severe bruise and loss of a fingernail resulted.nlm
Re: sliding doors- will not open reliably since new- trouble intermittent-dealer lakeland ford replaced door switches when i was finally able to demonstrate intermittent condition(not easy)dealer contacted ford who told them that the doors were designed to operate that way to conserve battery!(believe it) ford design engineer said the power to the outside door handles was cut off after 30 minutes of no use to conserve the battery, further, that they had received no other complaints.. This is simply not so. The van can sit for 24 hours and the doors will open , most of the time. Re horn button: most people use the palm or heel of the hand to operate the horn. I have had three close calls because i have been unable to sound the horn to alert other drivers. It can only be operated by using the thumb or index finger directly over the horn symbol. This constitutes an area of slightly more than one square inch. Re emission control:according to the service manager this noise is caused by one of the emission controls under the hood. It causes a whirring sound when the vehicle is in gear and makes a squack like a duck when the engine is turned off. Service manager said they couldn't do anything about it. Had identical trouble in '96 windstar, turned out to be computer and transmission related.
Water leaks into the seal of the rear hatchback causing damage and mold to build up in the interior of the vehicle. Dealer notified.
1/.windshield wiper is not completely wiping off water on the windshield when it travels at 65 mph only 1/3 upper part of windshield is wiped of. It is very dangerous for driving on the freeway on rainy day.2/ paint is bubbling and peeling of from the hood.3/ the car is humbling and make noise when it is at stop and a/c on (may be the pressure from the power steering pulling).
1999 windstar,. Paint peeling on front hood, replaced the following: transmission (4 times), inner and outer tie rods (2 times) power steering system, intake manifold gaskets and system(twice), interior lights that flicker intermittently and stay on for periods of time for no reason.
Consumer states thatwater gets under the hood of vehicle in rainy conditions causing serpintine belt to come off.resulting in loss of brakes, power steering, etc.please provide any further information.ts
Paint is peeling off of top of 99 windstar.primer is still intact but the paint will peel off in big "hunks" and now there is a area of approx 12"x4" that is just primer.the rain gutter paint is cracked and will peel off soon.ford hotline refers to dealer, dealer says it is out of warranty.(of course it happens right out of warranty.)
The paint is peeling off the roof of the van. We feel on a vehicle that is only three years old this kind of thing should not haappen, the primer is showing through. In october i took the van too get it looked at and at that time the gentleman i talked to said the fordrep. Had to see it to give us an estamate.when the rep. Came too town he would not even look at the roof. All we were hoping for was some help repairing the damage.my husband also talked to the person who left the message and all we are being told is that the warrenty is up. I was wandering how many other people have this same problem, and have not discovered it yet, the only way we saw the paint problem was we looked out of my inlaws window and saw that the paint was peelling off. That was in october2002 and ford never let us know until jan.2003 that it was out of warrenty and the rep.wasin town that day and never lookedat the problem.
Slide door reopens when closed with key or interior controls.slide door not operable with interior controls ( will not close at all).
Power sliding doors do not close properly.sometimes the doors will jam leaving you unable to open or close it.
This was not a defect according to ford- the automatic doors did not kick back and closed on my hand.ford is stating that they only kick back with equal weight- this is a serious problem since i am an adult and a child's hand can be crushed if in the way of the closing doors.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving 35 mph, the subframe failed and forced the vehicle off the road.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the subframe and mount needed to be replaced.a ford dealer made repairs.the current and failure mileages were 72,000. Updated 01/02/08.*ljupdated 12/12/07
The subframe on my 1999 ford windstar is severely corroded at most of the connection points. Whenever we make a turn we could hear the rattling/grinding sound coming from beneath the vehicle. This problem has not been corrected at this point, but i am considering doing some reinforcements and hoping there will a recall very soon.
I own a 1999 ford windstar.approximately one month ago 15 nov,2010, i noticed that the alignmentof the front tires was off.and the steering seemedloose and a little unresponsive.i immediately drove home and removed the passenger front tire and could not believe what i saw.the front sub-frame / engine cradle was completely corroded where the sub-frame attaches to the uni-body.the area where the mounting bushing that attaches the sub-frame to the uni-body on the passenger side was totally corroded / rusted / rotted away.the bushing was completely pushed through the sub-frame and had nothing to support it any more.i brought it to my local ford dealer with the print out of the current investigation of this issue. They told me it is not a recall yet and i would have to pay for the repair out of my own pocket.
Engine subframe failure at 78k miles, about 6 inches of the engine subframe on the right rear has totally rusted away, rest of subframe is pristine, right rear engine mount was not supported, noticed clunking sound and wheel shift to 6 o'clock position that initiated investigationnever impacted, original owner, transmission pan has no nicks (lower than frame)car was undercoated when newford says it's a normal problem, actually said replacement frame is backorder for 3 weeks, was able to find 1 replacement at another dealer, all mechanics i talked with at the dealer said they had never see n this problem before and we're talking guys with 20+ years of ford experiencepotential total loss of vehicle control, accident, crash, etc. 6 months out of extended warranty~$1350 to fixpictures and old part available.
Subframe on 1999 ford windstar snapsaw reviews on other windstars.found out this a ongoing problem with this model.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving 30 mph, the contact stated that the drivers side sub frame separated from the vehicle, due to rust. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired.the dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the failure.the failure and current mileage was 136,553.
Front sub-frame corrosion on passenger side near mount resulting in complete break.there is no evidence of rust anywhere else on the sub-frame, the frame or underbody.symptom was loud clanking from front-right and "jerking" sensation on some turns, acceleration.did not feel safe driving, so brought to ntb for examination (thinking it was a balljoint, etc.)technicians invited me to investigate under the lift as they were incredulous of such a severe break amidst an otherwise rust-free sub-frame.
1999 ford windstar lx front sub-frame rusted out on passenger side. This section of the sub-frame is always wet when the air-conditioner is turned on in the summer and the condensation from the air-conditioner leaks onto the subframe at this specific area, and in the winter salt is causing sub-frame to rust out and break at this specific area. This is a design flaw.
The front sub frame dropped down due to rust at the rear attaching points. This caused a loss of steering. The vehicle is a 1999 ford windstar van.i called ford motor company & they said there was nothing they could do, that there is no warranty or recalls for this problem.it seems that this is a serious safety issue. Although there was no accident or injuries, it could very well have caused a serious accident.
Ford windstar 1999: my mechanic said the front sub-frame is rusted to the point that it is unsafe to drive.i am taking it to my local ford dealer for evaluation.ford will also perform the rear axle recall.
Without warning, while stopped at an intersection there was a clunk from the front passenger side of the van. When moving off from a stop, the steering wheel was suddenly 2"-3" off of center, down to the right. Drove home and parked the van. Mechanic came to inspect and found the subframe assembly holding the engine and transmission had failed, it had cracked through and no longer held the weight of the engine and transmission. He recommended not driving the vehicle due to the danger of the opposite side failing and causing major damage, extreme repairs and possible injury if occurring at highway speeds or less. The dealer only cautioned against possible exhaust system damage if the other side failed.this was not bolts or nuts rusting, the main subframe assembly developed a crack and separated. I am having the vehicle repaired, estimated cost $1200 - $1400 depending on the difficulty of removing the assembly's bolts. I have never seen this part fail on a vehicle. 2 different mechanics attest to this. I have seen vehicle frames in junkyards 20 years old still intact. I do not believe that this part of a vehicle that is driven on paved roads only should ever fail in average use.i will save the part if you desire. I believe ford should pay for this repair. There are several complaints on your website and on www.mycarstats.com.
I have 1999 ford windstar 3.8 liter with 123,297 miles, i own this car since 2000. The passenger side rear subfame end at the mount is roded out,split and came off the bushing. I had taken it to sears on 01/21/11 and had advised that it is unsafe to drive the vehicle. I had contacted ford dealer and explained that there was a recall on the rear axle for rusting. This is similar situation and should do reparis at no cost to the owner. The dealer gave me ford toll free number. When contacted ford they advised that they are not responsible for the repairs as the warranty is over. I explained it is a bad product and failure due to rusting is similar situation as an axle rusting. If an axle rusting is honored by ford why not frame rusting. They said i will be responsible for the expences as there is no warranty. I went to well known body shop macco they advised that the frame will cost 1000 plus 950 labor to put the accessories back. I can not efford to spend this kind of expense. I had already put 2500 in transmission after i purchase the vehicle. The rear electronic module has failed which will cost 800 dollars. I have to keep pouring money in this car. Any help is appreciated.
While driving my 1999 ford windstar, i heard a thump coming from the passenger side front end.i then felt the steering wheel go from the 12 o'clock position to the 3 o'clock position.i stopped the minivan and got out to inspect the under carriage.i found that the subframe on the right passenger side rusted through a few inches from where it bolts to the vehicle.the vehicle s no longer safe and is currently at the repair shop being inspected.i was told by the technician that he has never seen a subframe rust through as it did.the vehicle has one owner and is well maintained.pictures available at request.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)1999 ford windstar- broken rear axle beam steering arm at driver side while driving. Also found another crack on the bar arm. Vin # [xxx].
While driving my 1999 ford windstar i startedto hear a grinding scrapping noise when making right turns the noise progressively started to geteven worse i started to hear a loud clunking noisebrought car tomechanic inspected and found that the sub frame was completed rusted out and the engine could drop at any time was advised not to drive vehicle ,luckily nothing happened when i was on the highway with my daughter driving at highway speeds. I contacted ford and theyhave told me there are no recalls on this particular situation, after checking online i have seen so many complaints i am now out a car and no money to buynew one, thank god my daughter was not hurt or anyone else i wish ford would realize this very dangerous situation and not wait for someone to get killed!!!
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving approximately 5 mph a loud noise was heard and the vehicle would no longer move. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where she was informed that the frame in front of the vehicle snapped. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 91,000.
The rear axle (or rear support beam)broke in two on my 1999 ford windstar. We had heard some noise from the back of the car and had an appointment to have it checked the day after this incident occurred. I had thought that maybe the rear shocks were going. I was driving the car on sunrise highway in rockville center,new york when the car started bucking and there was a loud bang. Immediately the car started swerving to the right and i started t smell a burning odor. It was quite a terrifying experience and i thank god that neither i or anyone else was hurt. I was able to get the car to the side of the road as i noticed the look of horror on the faces of the few bystanders on the sidewalk. I could not believe what i saw when i got out. The rear wheels were both spread eagle apart and the axle was broke in two and scraping on the ground. There was a distinct scrape mark in the road from the axle that traced my path to the side of the road. As i searched the internet i was disturbed to see that this is an ongoing problem and that ford has done nothing to take responsibility for it. I just got my car back today, august 4,2009. I had to pay $870.00 for the repair and that is with a used rear axle support from a junk yard. This is a real safety issue and before someone is killed ford should step up to the plate and recall these cars!!! to make things just a little worse, it just happened to be my 50th birthday on the day of the incident. What a birthday present from the ford motor company. I had purchased this car new in 1999 and am the only owner. The car has not been in any accident. This is not the first major problem with this car and ford sold me an extended service contract at a significant discount after i had the car for two years because of all the problems i had with the car from day one. The car has 97,000 miles on it and has had the transmission rebuilt,new intake manifold,master cylinder,brake booster,struts,rack and pinion,and more.
My boyfriend and i was on our way home with our 6 kids driving down route 280 nj on the night of sept. 23, 2010. After exiting the highway, about a block away from our house when we heard a loud popping noise and the steering became very poor and pulling to the right, i pulled thecar over and my boyfriend then got out and inspected the car. He jacked the car up just to find that the subframe on the passenger side was rusted and broken. The car had to be towed. The price to have it repaired was $1000 in parts and labor. I recently went online to find out that this has been happeningto other 1999 - 2003 ford windstar owners as well.
While driving thru an intersection, there was a loud clunking noise. The steering wheel turned hard itself, and the van was undrivable. The mechanic told us that the engine cradle was rusted thru an had broke off from its mounting point. He said this was a design flaw from ford, and that he has seen several windstars with the same problem. There are no recalls yet, and ford will not help, yet. After searching the internet i was surprised at how many other people have had the same problem. Coincidently all the other windstar mounts broke in the same exact place.the mechanic has quoted us $750.00 to replace with a used part and $1300.00 for a new part. So far all of the used parts are rotted (rusted thru), in the same place as mine and not worth using. If we cannot find a quality used part soon, we will have to replace with new.
Abs brake light continuouslygoes off and on sporadically. But more importantly during my annual car inspection it was discovered that my subframe is dangerously rusted through and will cost 1,200 to replace it with a used one. I question how long a used one will last since it has been said that the a/c drainage hose is directly over it and most certainly the cause.. This definitely has recall written all over it. It is extremely dangerous if the engine falls or anything else and control of the vehicle is lost. The car being built with the a/c drainage over the subframe allowing such an important part of the car to rust is so neglecting and irresponsible. What is taking ford so long to recall this problem. I read a million similar incidents with the same year make and modeli have.... 1999 ford windstar lx currently 90,500 miles.
1999 ford windstar - subframe rusted out. Had repairs done. Had vehicle inspected by ford for current rear axle recall, was told there was no rust in the rear axle. I am having the car inspected by my mechanic because it would seem that if the front end rusted out, so would the back.
Irregular braking, experienced as an odd, slipping lurch at the completion of a stop occasioned investigation of a supposed braking problem by our mechanic. Previously noted was the misalignment of the steering wheel about a quarter turn from vertical during straight-ahead driving. After checking the brakes the mechanic was puzzled by a rubbing noise he had heard on his test drive. While repositioning the car to investigate, the engine cradle suddenly separated from the sub-frame and dropped to the ground, wrenching the steering wheel forward and disconnecting the steering mechanism from the wheels.ancillary damage is as yet unassesed. The cause of separation was massive,evident corrosion where the engine cradle attaches to the sub-frame. This vehicle is located in a "salt-belt" state.
My sisters 1999 windstar had a rusted subframe. I took my 1999 windstar to a mechanic , the subframe was starting to rust on the right side. Within 4 weeks , the frame split while driving with my 2 kids in the car. It is undrivable. I call ford on 7/22/09 to let them know of a design problem (the a/c draintube drains on the subframe on the right. There is no other rust on the car, but ford said my car was out of warranty and there is nothing they can do. Its not a warranty issue, its a design issue.i am having it fixed and i think ford should reimburse me . They will need to replace the subframe.
After a couple of inspections and lots of clunking noises and alignment issues, my mechanic (and a mechanic from another shop) suggested strongly that i replace the vehicle's subframe/engine cradle. The frame was rusting/rotting from the inside out at both front ends near and around the motor mounts and the subframe bolts (attaching to the unibody frame). There was also some rot occurring below the area that a/c water condensation drips.the frame was replaced soon after ... Avoiding driving the vehicle until repair was made. Unfortunately, the old part was tossed before i could ask the mechanic to save it for me.
Noticed loud scraping noise when steeringhad vehicle inspected and found right front sub-frame rusted and separated from round rubber bushinglooking into repairs now and found online that it is a common problem that can cause steering loss.
Front sub frame broke.
I bought a 1999 ford windstar in delaware ohio at byers ford and on the first day i got it when i would put on the breaks the van would shake so bad.after a few months the abs light would come on then go off.i was told by a mechanic that is was just a sensor.i received the first recall of the rear axles back in october of 2010 and had them checked and they put some spray on them.i then got the second recall for the front subframe in feb of 2011 and when i set up my apt it was not till may 25th 2011 that i got in.for 3 months i dealt with the emergency break light being on, the abs light being on a clicking noise under my steering wheel and on top of that i have been driving my family around in it.the van shakes so bad that you can actually make a milkshake when you stop.sometimes i would have to press hard on the breaks to get it to stop.i told this to the man at byers ford in delaware, oh and he told me it was my rotors when i brought it in for the recalls. I was told that they have the parts to fix the recall orders and it would be ready by the next morning. 4 hours later i get a call that my van did not even come close to passing inspection.my subframe is actually broke and that it looked like it has been that way for sometime.why was this not noticed before selling the van.aren't they supposed to thoroughly inspect the vehicle before putting it out on the lot?
1999 ford windstar right front stabilizer bracket rusted off frame. Noticed lower control arm bracket rusted bad and ready to come loose.
My suspension broke on my 1999 ford windstar leaving me with no steering. I ran off the road and thankfully went into a field. Very scary. This is a 1400. Repair. I found out that this has caused accidents for others as well. I am just wondering why this part was never a recall? apparently rear axles have been recalled due to similar circumstances. The ford company did tell me this may be a future recall but is not as of yet. I do not know if they are waiting for someone to die or what but this is a serious matter.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While having the vehicle inspected at the local dealer, the contact was informed that the lower frame had rusted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 113,345.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving approximately 30 mph the contact stated that the vehicle began to feel unstable.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was told that the subframe was severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 170,000.
While pulling onto a busy road there was loud noise and the vehicle lost all control and skidded across the road and into a driveway. Fortunately no property damage or personal injury occured. The van was towed to my mechanic and he informed me that subframe on the right side had just broken off. Clearly this must be some sort of a defection the manufacturer.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving 35 mph there was a loud noise in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the rear end was covered with rust and replaced it for $700. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure and current mileages were 187,000.
Rear axle beam has crack and some rot. I now have van parked for fear for safety for my family. We do not have a second vehicle to use .so it will be a burden until a recall is in order. I am a ford guy and always bought a ford vehicle and now im having doubt about their lacking for this recall. Shame on them. Having to now start borrowing a car until something is done.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the under carriage was covered with rust from front to back. The spare tire under the vehicle was barely being held in place. The front passenger side wheel was no longer supported by the frame and the front driver side wheel was almost covered with rust and failing. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages were 50000. Updated 12/02/10updated 12/07/10
Sub frame on my 1999 ford windstar is rotted, the engine is rocking, the steering is loose, when making right hand turns there is grinding from the frame rubbing, when driving there is a very loud banging from the engine rocking back and forth on the rotted frame. It has not been fixed, and the car is not drivable as it occurs all the time.
The subframe on my 1999 ford windstar rusted out and had to be replaced in 20 09. Whenever we made lefthand turns we would hear a grinding noise. I first brought the car in to be serviced in 2004. The service tech couldn't find anything wrong. I brought the car in to the dealer 3 more times between 2004 and 2009, each time a different diagnosis was made with resulting expense. The subframe was finally determined to be the problem. As i indicated it was replaced on1/2/2009 at a cost of $1014.75.
1999 ford windstar lx.engine cradle failure at mount point passenger rear.reference nhtsa # pe10026.i am in the same situation.the passenger rear engine cradle mount has failed causing steering problems and loss of control.the passenger tie rod and control arm are now bent.at this point the vehicle is not safe, but i am forced to drive it.the vehicle is pulling severely to the left.this condition is worse on acceleration due to the bent steering components. The failure occurred while driving @ 50 mph causing difficulty steering.
My 99 windstar with 144,000 r/f sub frame snapped due to rust from the a/c drain tube located above the sub frame. Poor design on the part of ford.this van is in very good running condition, but now it will cost more than it's blue book worth to repair it.please find below a link to a forum where many people have had the same problem. This should be a recall !! there is no excuse for the frame to rust out before the body or 20 years of driving.http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/ford/windstar/r114296/comments/someone could get killed .
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while turning at approximately 25 mph a cracking sound was heard from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The technician stated that the subframe fractured and would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
The right lower control arm pulled loose from the subframe crossmember due to excessive rust.the leadup to the incident was completely unexpected.the control arm pulled loose at 70 mph and caused the windstar to veer back and forth using 4 lanes of traffic to come to a stop.lucky for me was that there was no traffic in my immediate area and no other cars were involved.
Water is coming in through passenger's side frame in the rear, causing electrical shorts. Vehicle has been taken to dealer numerous times, no remedy.
Increased vibration in rear end. Felt like wheel balance was way off. Days leading up to axle break. Lots of rear-end shimmy when going over any bumps especially if in turns. Clicking noises when backing up. Sliding rear end with wet road.. Erratic steering. Felt wobbly like very strong gusts of wind buffeting sides of vehicle.when axle split, rear end totally unstable. Fortunately was on city street (and not on highway) and was able to maintain some control. Was at night. Deserted street and city speed of 40mph. Swerved over double yellow lines. If had been earlier in day, would have probably collided with oncoming traffic. Was able to overcome loss of control and steer back into lane and then over to side of road. No curb stones or i would have definitely blown a tire or two and damaged undercarriage. Very scary. Thankfully no family onboard.have ordered replacement axle. May need to replace coil springs and shocks if they have been bent/distorted/damaged. Mechanic says will know when replacing with new axle.i have asked to retain old parts for future inspection and proof of defect.cannot believe ford has allowed this known problem to go on without recall! hundreds have reported same problems online. How many thousands have not reported it?! this is going to cost me over a thousand dollars to repair.also, had a major issue with totally rotted sub-frame last year --- also a major issue with other owners! another safety issue!! that cost me nearly $1500!ford should be embarrassed and sorry and help their loyal customers -- not just ignore it and them!please do something to help us and other owners before someone gets killed!
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly wandered out of the lane towards oncoming traffic. The contact was able to gain control and avoid crashing into a vehicle. Suddenly, the front end driver side collapsed to the ground. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and towed to the residence. A mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the subframe had completely fractured as a result to excessive rust and was beyond repair. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired, by an authorized dealer, for the recall associated with nhtsa campaigj id number 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The contact was also informed that the subframe was severely corroded and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not been repaired for the subframe failure. The manufacturer was contacted, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 242,000.
Broken rear axle on a 1999 ford windstar. I was driving down the road at 35 miles per hour and the axle just snapped in half. The vehicle only has around 85000 miles on it. The reason i am filing this complaint is because one mechanic told me this is a consistent problem with this particular make and model. The tow truck driver said he had towed three of these same situations in the last two weeks and tows about 12-15 a year. The mechanic who repaired it said that he has fixed 4 of them. Now this is just in my location so i can't imagine country wide that ford is not aware of this problem. Had this happened on the highway this could have been very serious and i am also concerned that the way to repair it is to replace it with the same part that is defective.
Around october 20th, 2010, my 1999 ford windstar was making a weird noise when i a make a right turn and also when i step on the gas pedal. The noise came from the front right of the vehicle, at first i thought it was a brake problem. I took it right a way to my mechanic to be diagnosed. When the technician lifted the van, he noticed right a way the sub frame all rusted and broken. My mechanic did not let me drive it because it's a high risk, he said the engine can fall any moment. Due to the high cost of replacing a new sub frame, the technician suggested a used one but in good condition. It cost me $723.00 to replace it. I went to the nearest ford dealer to complaint but i was told thatspecific part of the vehicle was not recalled and it's due to the age of the vehicle. I am still afraid to drive my ford windstar even after i replaced it. Currently my van is sitting at ford dealer parking lot, it's under recall for the rear axle.
I was servicing the brakes and notice the right side of the sub-frame (engine cradle) was rusting away.i was telling my father about the frame rusting and he had thought there was a recall on that. I started searching the internet and found alot of people with the same problem.but no recall info.i am not sure if the van is safe to drive.i also own a 2000 windstar and it showing the same signs of heavy rust in the same area.
Went to ford for 1999 rear axle recall and found my entire subframe rotted at every connection to vehicle more dangerous than rear axle do not know what held it to vehicle had replaced at about$ 900.00kept old partsfound many windstars have same problem the salvage yards can not keep the good ones in stock but most are bad they should issue a recall i am told you are investigating already became hard to steer and brakes were kinda funny.
1999 ford windstar- front sub frame rust. Local forddealer said they would not fix it.vin [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While examining the vehicle the contact noticed a rust hole in the front sub frame. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The failure mileage was 155000 and the current mileage was 173000.
In august of 2010 i was driving my windstar when i heard a loud bang during a turn. I knew i had not hit anything and as i straightened out my wheel i noticed that it would not return to the normal position. I made an appointment with my local ford dealership to get it looked at. As soon as the man put the van up in the air he knew what was wrong. The subframe on the front passenger side was almost rusted through. The man took it down and told me never to drive the car again in this shape. He said that he had never seen so much rust under a car that was still running. My windstar only has 86000 miles on it. I don't understand how something like that can happen to a car that has such low miles, i thought it should hold up better.
I have a 1999 ford windstar that i purchased used approximately 9 years ago. On friday, july 9th, i was on my way to the beach with two of my sons and had just crossed the delaware memorial bridge and had turned onto route 40 when i heard a loud noise. At first ithought i had a flat tire but then saw smoke coming from the back of the car and immediately pulled over. I was very alarmed to see that the rear axle of my car had completely broken in half and my tires were turned inward. Had this happened while crossing the bridge this could have resulted in a serious accident. I was very lucky that this happened where it did, even though i had to be towed from new jersey to pa. This is not an isolated incident with these vans as i have found out since friday. Something has to be done about this before a life is lost due to this defect.
1999 ford windstar right passenger front sub framerusted thru and broke apart causing steering wheel to be thrown off center and directional not to work. It was found when al of a sudden we herd an exhaust noise and looked under the front of vehicle. It has separated at least 1" 1/2 and we were told by a ford master mech who looked at the van said it can not be driven as it could cause an accident with possible injuries or death.
1999 ford windstar front passenger-side subframe rusted through and separated rendering the vehicle undrivable.the vehicle can not controllably steer or brake with this condition.luckily it didn't separate while at highway speed or it would have had a catastrophic ending.an immediate recall should be put out on this before anyone is killed.
1999 windstar,front subframe broke off due to excessive corrosion.
The engine cradle on a 1999 ford windstar has cracked completely through due to corrosion.the vehicle is unsafe to drive.
Rusted subframe.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving he heard a loud popping noise. The contact mention that he inspected the vehicle and noticed that the sub frame on the front passenger side broke as a result of corrosion. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that thevehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 180,000.
I took my van in for recalls.they supposedly fixed the axle however i think they just put stuff on it and didn't even check it.then they found some other stuff they wanted to fix like the tie rod links.i didn't let them fix it but i took it to someone else and they found a serious crack and corrosion on my front frame.it is about to break!!they didn't tell me about this.almost everything under my van has corrosion and if the axle is faulty because of that why isn't the other stuff under recall.is ford waiting for me or someone else get killed and then take care of it or is my life not important to them?
The sub frame on our 1999 ford windstar broke at the right lower control arm.the break occurred just as my wife had left the highway and was fortunately traveling only about 20mph in a straight line. The vehicle would not steer and it could not be removed from the road, as the half shaft had pulled out of the transaxle. My wife left the vehicle with my two children to get assistance, and by the time the towing service that we called had arrived, the local police had the vehicle removed from the road due to its location. We then had it towed from the police impound to our garage.an estimate of $1200 was given by our shop but i felt that it was too much to spend on this repair. We towed the vehicle home and i replaced the k-frame myself, and had it aligned by our ford dealer.it was interesting to see that many of the frames in the salvage yard had a similar rusted condition in the same location.the frame i located had been replaced within the last year, still had fresh paint and part numbers on it.it was very fortunate that this failure occurred in a straight-line, decelerating scenario at slow speed and no one was hurt. It would not have been the case at higher speeds or with turns.it is also relevant to note that the vehicle had recently passed its annual safety inspection, at a ford dealership, and this frame weakness was not detected.
Our 1999 ford windstar experienced a crack in the subframe on the right side due to rust.to replace with a used subframe, it will cost apprx $1,000, a new one is more then the car is worth. This is a dangerous defect andi had my three children in the car. This is one of several recurring problems we have had with the vehicle and from reading other posts, this is a common issue with the subframe due to a design problem on ford's part.
My 1999 ford windstar se has been recalled for thefollowing recalls 09s09 speed control system modification, 10s13 rear axle inspection and repair, and 11s16 subframe front lower control arm rear attaching flanges & rear body mount attachments inspection and repair. I didn't receive notice of any of these recalls, and found out from a friend about them. Several months ago the front passenger side of my van started making a sound while driving. I was told by the mechanic that looked at it that it was due to rusting of the rear body mount attachment of the subframe. I took my van in to a ford dealer today 5/21/2011 for the recall inspections. I was told it passed all inspections, but was only in the service dept. For about 10 minutes. There is also severe rust on other areas of my front subframe that are not included in ford's recalls. I do not feel my vehicle was properly inspected.
The front subframe rusted through on back passenger side. The rest of the vehicle is rust free for the most part. The car has 80,300 mi . Its a 1999 ford windstar.
1999 ford windstar vanboth ends of the engine cradle rotted away causing it failed inspection and calling for the entire assy. To be replaced.the estimate for the part and labor almost $1,000.00.this part is a very major part of the vehicles under structure and should never rot like this.when and if one or the other, or both should break off the entire weight of the engine will cause it to drop onto the pavement possibly causing a crash.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving approximately 50 mph, the rear frame spontaneously failed, nearly causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle.as a consequence, the tie rods failed and the tires are now facing inward.the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear frame was excessively rusted.the manufacturer acknowledged that there was a failure with excessive rusting of the rear frame.however, because there was no recall, they would not assume responsibility for repairing the vehicle.the vehicle has not been repaired.the contact has pictures of the failed component.the failure and current mileages were 140,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact statedwhile driving at 65 mph, the front wheel began to wobble abnormally. The dealer discovered that the frame was rusted and partially separated on the front passenger side where the wheel was mounted to the frame. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer.the failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 106,000. Updated 11/17/10
I started noticing a "clunk" noise by the passenger side front tire.then each time you would turn the steering wheel to the right, the noise was much more noticeable.then the steering wheel started to vibrate while driving.then each time you took a right turn and or drive over a bump, the "clunk" was not only louder you could actually feel it in the steering wheel and actually in the entire van.we took it in to see what the problem was and we were told the subframe had corroded through.
1999 ford windstar- was hearing a lot of deep sounding squeaking from the passenger front side.also some cracking sounds when accelerating from a stop.had a mechanic look and found the subframe was very badly rusted.we replaced the subframe.the repair shop took pictures for us and we were horrified to see how severe the situation actually was.it was very close to rusting completely through.1999 windstar with 98,000 miles.cost to repair was aprox. $1500.the car rides very smooth now that it has been repaired.big difference in the feel.was not aware how bouncy the car was riding.now it feels almost like a new suspension.
My 1999 ford windstar rear axle broke in half good thing nobody hurt. I called ford they are doing nothing about this 900.00 to fix problem this happened 7/8/201073,000, miles.
1999 ford windstar w/ 103,500 mi. Traveling 57mph on highway. While traveling over a rough sectionthe van started to shimmy, then the rear started swaying side to side rapidly then the rearend of the van dropped.the fact that the rearend dropped, w/ the tops of both tires riding against the inner wheel wells ( /\= rear view of van), is what stabilized the van till i was able to stop safely on the side of thehighway.the rear axle beam was fractured, surface rust is noticeable but there is no rot in this area, i have a photo. The fracture occurred on the driver side of the van about 6" to the right of the welds, (the axle beam is torn in half).this is a stress fracture!i've seen things like this over the years on some of our equipmentat work. I first noticed some sway in the rearend the day before while going around sharp curves in the rain, i assumed it was due to traction.a week prior to the sway i started having a shimmy which emanated from the front, or so i assumed.the van has been taken by flat bed to a local ford dealer.i am waiting to hear from them concerning costs on repair work.the van is not drivable in any way!
No failed components - mice get into passenger compartment through firewall - firewall not sealed?? no safety defect.
Took my van into midas for an oil change, the mechanic called me out and showed me the k frame is rotted and hangingoff the vehicle on passenger side of vehicle. This is also caused additional front end damage. Mechanic told us do not drive this vehicle. It has been sitting in the front of our house since.
Front sub-frame or engine cradle 1999 ford windstar. Noticed loud scraping noise when turning to the right. Vehicle inspected and found one of the front sub-frame mounts rusted through and almost separated from round rubber. (right side, back) all other 3 mounts are fine. I was told "do not drive" told me i was lucky i didn't lose my whole engine. They also said it could be due to the a/c drain tube located above this mount. Strange all other mounts were fine.
I had my car in to a ford dealer in massachusetts for the recall of the rear axle. When they were done checking the rear the mechanic told us not to drive vehicle due to failure of the sub frame on the right front. The frame had rusted and broke around the bolt. Luckily it didn't break while traveling on highway.
Our 99 ford windstar that we purchased, broke its rear bar yesterday. However, we purchased it used from luther family ford in north dakota, they told us that our windstar had spent most of its life up north in ohio, minnesota etc.i looked at the ford windstars under body yesterday and you can easily tell that it has been corroded all along the underbody from the salt.where the rear bar broke you can see rust and salt corrosion very easily, not to mention that the spare tire is completely rusted over from the salt.my wife and i have taken very good care of our vehicle, and have never driven anywhere it is not supposed to and yesterday she pulled out a parking spot and she heard a thud, and then a scraping sound.she called me and i came out and looked at it.i noticed that all across the rear bar area there is a large quantity of rust and where it broke you can see a build up of rust from salt.mainly due to it spending most of its life up north.we did speak to ford, and they mentioned that our rear bar snapped in two, and it was from rust and salt that weakened it to the point of breaking. They however state its not on the list so they will not do anything.we even double checked with luther family ford, and they told us ours was manufactured in one of the plants that did have problems.so even though ford states that it is not one of the vehicles with the problem, i believe there may be a larger underlying amount that they would rather not have to deal with.we had our vehicle towed to our house where are waiting to hear more about this recall to see if any other ones are among them.
On may 22 my 1999 ford windstar van started to make a squealing/whining noise at approximately 10:30 in the morning during what should have been a 40 minute drive to my mothers house. Due to the weird noise i stopped and checked the air pressure in my tire (right rear) where the sound seemed to be originating from. The pressure was a little low so i topped it off and continued on my trip. The sound continued and i decided to stop at a service station about 20 more miles into the trip. The service station was little help, they checked my power steering fluid, drove the van around the parking lot a couple of times and it made no noises. The attendant told me he didn't have any idea as to what the sound might be and asked if i could return in an hour when his superior would be there. I agreed to return after dropping off my kids at my mothers. After going on down the road about another ten miles i felt the steering wheel start to float and drift and my brakes became useless and the van came to an abrupt halt and there was a huge bang as the entire rear end of the vehicle became disabled. As we all piled out to see what was wrong we found the rear wheels pointing inward under the van at a backwards angle. Some men came to help me who were nearby they informed me my axle was snapped. Looking under the vehicle i could clearly see they were right. My van will be repaired this weekend. I called ford they basically told me to eat the repairs myself. In wv a yearly inspection is required, i passed inspection at the beginning of april which tells me there was nothing visually wrong with my axle less than two months ago. I find it hard to believe that without any outside damage or force (accidents, force ect) an axle can just snap in two. If i had been traveling any faster my 4 children and myself would have been killed or harmed as at the moment it broke i had little control over the vehicle and the brakes were failing. Only people with children buy mini-vans, this is scary.
After receiving information about a recall for the rear axle on my 1999 ford windstar i decided to take a look at it. After looking under the entire vehicle i found that the front subframe is rusted through also, and is unsafe to drive as it will break off at any point in time. I think that ford obviously has corrosion issues with these vehicles, and something should be done about it. I will be towingmy van to the dealerto have the rear axle inspected today. I hope something is done about the front subframe, because this could really hurt someone.
1999 windstar van when changing the right front tireour mechanic saw the right front drive axle completely rusted out. This car is not safe to drive. Nhtsa defect investigation #pe 10016 is consistent with this problem.i want to be added to this investigation. There are no warning signs for this problem. We were lucky we have a good mechanic who spotted the problem. This car is at a ford dealership in missouri. . i wish someone would go and see this problem first hand. All other cars with this problem were not detected and were in a crash. This would be a great opportunity to actually see the problem before the car is wrecked. This is a very dangerous situation for anyone who has a ford windstar van 1999 thru 2003. There is no warning and when that front axle breaks there is no control of the vehicle. Anyone who drives one of these vehicles should immediately take to a mechanic for inspection. This is not like the rear axle problem, because you can at least steer the vehicle if it breaks. When the front goes you have no control. I am told the repair will cost $1200.00 dollars. Ford motor company will not help with the cost of repair.
Front sub frame corrosion.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure). While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the subframe fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 225,000...updated 05/21/15 the consumer stated that the recall was incorrectly performed. He signed over the title. Updated 11/19/15
1999 ford windstar rear dead axle cracked. There was no accident involved. Checked internet and found numerous complaints about same problem and same location of crack. Would like to know if i have any recourse against ford motor company.
1999 ford windstar sefailed pennsylvania state inspection,due to rotting metal on front subframe,located near were connection to uni-body exist.subframe has rotted a hole and is continuing to deteriorate. Passenger side.
1999 ford windstar fwd passenger side sub frame motor mount broken in half due to corrosion.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving 30 mph, the subframe suddenly failed, which caused the axle to pull out of the transmission.the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and they stated that the subframe needed to be replaced.the contact did not notice any differences beforehand.the current and failure mileages were 104,000.
I have a 1999 ford windstar, which has badly rusted k cradle, which can cause the engine to fall down while being driven as told by the mechanic. I tried to find an used one but couldn't get as they were all rusted out. Looks like it has bad material or bad design. Its a real safety hazard.
1999 ford windstar front subframe rotted out, cracked, and had to be replaced.
1999 ford windstar rear dead axle cracked. There was no accident involved. Checked internet and found numerous complaints about same problem and same location of crack. Would like to know if i have any recourse against ford motor company.
Took car in for inspection and was told that the subframe was rotting away at the point where the sway bar connects to the cradle. And that it will cost over 800.00 to fix. This shortly after having the rear axle repaired due to a recall form ford. By the way ford did not say anything to me about the damage to the front where the rust was rotting away the cradle.
Rear axle broke on my 1999 ford windstar without warning.thought i was hydroplaning, as it was raining.at 60 mph, i started to loose control and i slowed down to 40mph.i drove 5 miles, thinking i was getting a flat tire.as i pulled off the road, rear tires were scraping the fender and i discovered the axle had broken in half.
Engine sub-frame/cradle failure at right side rear body mount resulting in loss of vehicle control.replace sub-frame.yes old sub-frame is available for inspection.
We have a 99 windstar with a broken engine cradle. My wife was driving the van along with my son to a local retailer. She was in the middle lane when she heard a loud bang under the van. My son who was sitting ton the passenger side said he felt it under his feet. She was able to get the van to the side of the road even though the steering was very difficult. She was about 5 miles from home so decided to take it back home. Surprisingly she was able to get it home. I crawled under the unit and immediately saw thatthe engine cradle had snapped on the passenger side rear. It was then that we stopped driving the van due to safety concerns. I did some research on the web and they were several complaints identical to ours. It seems that the ac drain hose is situated over the exact location of the break. Apparently over a period of time this causes the frame to rust out. I called ford to complain and they said that there was nothing they could do. I called my local ford dealer and passed on buying a new part due to the cost. I had to take a day off from work and go junkyard shopping to find a replacement part. I located one and we had the unit towed to lucas ford in burlington, n.j. Where my wife works part time. The part was delivered and the dealer did the replacement along with a bad rack and pinion unit that was discovered at the same time. The unit had 77,817 on the odometer at the time the work was done. I can understand mechanical items going bad but this was a structural item.this situation could have been so much worse say had she been on the interstate doing 65 mph instead of ona local road doing 40 mph. I could see if this was an isolated incident but it isn't. I contacted ford one more time and complained again to no avail. I have always owned fords and probably always will but this experience along with one i had concerning my 1985 thunderbird control module has left a bad taste in my mouth as to how they take care of their customers.
I was at a sear's auto repair center,for a flat tire repair. A mechanic had shown me the sub frame,(engine cradle) was all rusted out on the drivers side,also the spring was broken. I then proceeded to a collision repair shop to have them look at it .they tried to find a used sub frame,but no luck(they all had rust also)so repair shop is ordering a new engine cradle and spring.
Hi i just saw that you were investigating windstar rust issues. Two years ago, in 2008, our 1999 windstar starting making weird noises when i went over curbs or turned the wheel. I took it into the dealer and they said the front frame and axle had rusted. It was a couple thousand dollars to fix. They said it was no longer under warranty. I did not wish to fix it (since it would cost as much to fix as the van was worth) and they said it was unsafe to drive and did not recommend i leave without fixing it. So we traded it in (explaining fully what was wrong with it) when we purchased a van from the honda dealership down the road. I just saw that you were investigating rust issues associated with windstars and thought i would pass this info along. Thanks
I took the windstar to have the two recalls repaired and when the basil ford service department was done with that they informed me that my van was undriveable because the right front sub frame was cracked.they said it would cost $1600. To repair it.with all the rust on the doors and door sill i find it ridiculous to spend that amount when the rust would bring down the value of the van to almost nothing.this is the fifth ford i have had and you would think i would have learned about the rust factor.getting back to the sub frame i phoned the number listed on the ford web page but after about five phone calls i decided to call the corporate office.i was directed to a voice mail...gave my information and was told we would hear from them in so many business days.it didn't happen.then we received a form to fill out about how well we thought our phone inquiry went.we had a letter about the axel recall and this web site is listed so i thought it was time.
Started hearing a funny noise (rubbing or squeaking) on the passenger side of vehicle (1999 ford windstar).mechanic showed me where the sub-frame has rusted and spit apart.the front end of the car is literally separating from the back end.he said he has never seen this happen and recommended that i call ford.ford was no help at all.said "sorry", but there was nothing they could do.made no effort whatsoever to fix this safety issue.there was no accident with this, but there definitely would have been if i continued driving this.
The rear axle cracked on the left side last year.i had it welded.this year it cracked in the same spot on the right side.
Front sub-frame corrosion has caused frame to break on passenger side. Break likely occurred while making a hard right turn to join traffic on a 40mph road as a noise was heard at that time. Not realizing that some structural failure had occurred the car was driven on two more occasions on the following day and at highway speed. One day later strange noise occurred again when turning, so car was brought in for service. Repair shop has indicated sub-frame is severed in area noted above and car is unsafe to drive.
1999 ford windstar - frame near passenger-side front axle is rusted out. Driver's side not effected.
1999 ford windstar subframe cracked less than a 100,000.00 miles mechanic confused and surprised says should not have happened on such a young car.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While traveling at 10 mph, the contact heard an unusual clunking from the rear of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the rear frame was cracked. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the failure and there were no prior warnings of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.
Chassis rusted out around mtr mounts: car makes noise and steers crooked: i just found out why but, it's been doing it for about 6 months.
1999 ford windstar. Without warning the front subframe broke loose from the main chassis when the car was moving forward at a stop light. The engine and transmission dropped, disconnecting the steering wheel from the steering rack and resulted in a complete loss of steering and control. Subframe completely rusted out at the point of failure. I know of another person whose 1999 windstar did the exact same thing one week earlier. Car ended up being scrapped as repair costs far out weighed the car's value.this could result in injuries or fatalities if the car were moving at higher speeds. Ford is aware this is happening but is not advising owners to have their cars inspected. Lots of potential for accidents, there are plenty of older windstars on the road.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)we have recently experienced a broken axle beam on a 1999 ford windstar. Thank god nothing happened and no one was hurt. The car was swaying and knocking from the rear end and when we got home the rear wheels were cantered out. I looked under the car to find the broken axlebeam and the only thing left holding it all together was athe torsion bar. I am very glad that we were not on a highway or too far from home, since we use the car to travel to ohio and florida . We then looked on the internet to find that many other people were experiencing the same problem and no recalls. Although our car has 150,000 miles on it others had under 100,000. Our main concern is the safety issue with our family. We travel a lot with our windstar as do so many other families with children do and it seems as if ford does not recognize the danger. I hope that ford does not wait for a death to deal with this problem as the part that failed should not have failed. This part is a main structure of our vehicle and seems to be poorly designed. I can't imagine how many other windstars are out there with an axle beam ready to break and how many families are unaware of this potential danger. The years of windstars that i saw on comlpaints.com varied from 1999 to 2003 and its only a matter of time before someone gets injured or killed.i ask you to please look into this matter as soon as possible.[xxx]
1999 ford windstar : engine cradle cracking and has fractured away from motor mount. *ln
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While traveling 30 mph the contact heard a loud banging noise in the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the front sub frame assembly was replaced due to rust damage. There were no prior warnings. The failure mileage was 126000 and the current mileage was 140000. Updated 12/30/10. *ljupdated 04/06/11
Rusted out sub frame. It cost me $1,150.00 dollars to repair with a used one. Not happy. Tranny slams from 1st to 2nd gear; it started about 6 months after i bought it in 2001, they fixed it. Then it started again in 2006 when it hit about 80,000 miles. I stopped driving it for awhile after fighting over it with the miller ford dealer then finally got the money to repair the sub frame. Now i just drive it and use 2nd and 3rd gear. The od light keeps coming on.
Frame started to pull apart after towing a trailer. Dealer wanted to weld the frame.
I had to replace my front subframe aka engine cradle and two motor mounts due to premature rust on my 1999 ford windstar this is the section of frame that hold up the engine and transmission along with most of the front suspension. I lost all ability to steer and was nearly in an accident braking to the side of the road and getting the minivan towed to a mechanic. I know this failure has generated a lot of complaints also within the nhtsa website and i feel it should be included in the current rusted rear axle recall warranty.
Vehicle became un safe to drive and swerved from lane to lane when accelerating. Found front subframe rusted thru and broken on passengers side rear corner. Needs new subframe in front.
The engine cradle has rusted out on my 1999 windstar van. This has occurred due to a faulty design by ford. After research i found that the air conditioner leaks on the cradle creating a common problem of the cradle rusting out. This can be and has been resulting in car accident deaths. I was lucky. I had the car at the ford dealership in englewood florida(bay harbor ford) for another problem and they went to put my car on the lift and the cradle broke because of the rust. They are replacing the cradle and then continuing on the repairs. The cost to me is expected around $2,200 or more. They have ordered a used cradle. Ford inspected my car before i purchase it and never told me about this rust problem. I purchased the van in 2007- oct based on their blessing that it was a sound, safe vehicle and would last me for at least anther 200,000 miles.
Passenger side tire seemed to have a mind of it's own.we went to two different mechanics - the second said the subframe was rusted and we should not drive the van because the engine will fall out.
The rear axel or rear casing on my 1999 ford windstar broke in half. I did some research on the internet and see there are many other people that this has happened to. It is just a matter of time before someone gets killed because of this. Thank god my kids were not in the car when this happened. Ford needs to look into this and do a recall as this is not a one off thing.
My son-in-law and daughter we driving on hwy 421 at 50 mph. The van started shaking and they smelled rubber and heard grinding. He pulled over and the back tires were pushed in and the right back tire lost its lug nuts and tire was falling off. They removed the children from the car. It scared them to death! my son-in-law started walking to a gas station. My daughter looked under the van and saw the axle was snapped in half. A nice tow truck man stopped to help. He said, this van is on recall do you know what an axel is..she said yes....he looked under there and told her it was for sure snapped in half! i can't believe the ford windstar is doing this! it is very upsetting. It was towed to hersh ford in michigan city, indiana and were given a rental and told it could take over 4 months. How am i going to fit a family of 6 into a ford focus??
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving about 10 mph the contact was turning a corner when she first experienced a cracking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and he stated the sub-frame or the engine cradle was covered with rust. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 117,000.
The vehicle experienced difficulty turning left . The steering wheel would not turn left until more than usual force was applied to turn the wheel ,which at the time the wheel did turn a dull thud was audible. This action occurred twice while driving vehicle in city traffic. The visual investigation revealed a large area of the inside of the front subframe on the drivers side had completely rusted through. Approximately an area 4' x 8' was gone with some evidence of metal tearing/fatigue. *ln
The car started pulling really hard to the right while driving causing a loss of control and almost an accident.the frame of the vehicle rusted in one spot on the subframe where it joins the frame around the mounting bolt.this is on the front passenger side of the vehicle. This has broken loose and there is subframe/control arm and other damage.dealer said when a job like this is done there is usually a snowball affect with the damage.atleast $2000.the rest of the vehicle is in good condition with a new transmission just pu in last year.car is only good for scrap now.definite safety issue.i have two kids ages 3 and 5 that were in the vehicle at the time.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While the vehicle was at the dealer for repairs for recall 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly) the contact informed the dealer there was severe corrosion on the front subframe of the vehicle. The contact stated there was a clunking noise coming from the front of the vehicle while driving over a bump. The contact was aware of a recall on the subframe 11v030000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields) but the dealer stated they would not repair the subframe. The contact was not informed if the vin was included or not. The manufacturer was contacted by email but had not responded. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
I have a 99 ford windstar with sub-frame rust. The vehicle was taken to a local ford dealer and put up on a lift and inspected after i noticed a noise and pulling to the right. The sub-frame has completely rusted away on the passengers side where it mounts to the vehicle. The vehicle itself has little to no rust underneath except to the subframe in two spots. The vehicle cannot be driven now and i was told the subframe would have to be replaced. Due to the vehicle not being rusted underneath and not being driven in salted road conditions, i would have to conclude this is a manufacturer defect? the windstar is clean enough underneath to almost eat off. Again there is little to no rust underneath except to the subframe. Thank you for looking into this matter.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated while having the inspected by the state, the inspector noticed the subframe was broken in two places. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic to have the sub frame replaced. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the sub frame and at the time the manufacturer stated there is nothing they can do since there was no recall. The contact was unaware of the recent structure: frame and members: underbody shields (11v030000) recall and stated the manufacturer should have released this recall longago. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 38,000.
Engine cradle rusted and broke apart.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that after having his vehicle in for regular maintenance, the mechanic informed him that he needed to replace the engine cradle due to rust and being fractured. The vehicle was then taken to a certified dealer who informed the contact that there was nothing wrong with the engine cradle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.updated 12/14/2011 the engine cradle was completely rusted on the right side. Updated 08/05/11
Recent news reports have lead me to believe that i am not alone with the following problem:the rear axel of my 1999 ford windstar broke in half while i was driving onto i-93, north of boston, on december 5, 2009.fortunately the vehicle skidded to a stop on the on ramp just before merging with fast moving traffic.the windstar was towed to a garage, then donated to charity on december 7, 2009.two people were in the van, however, there were no injuries as a result of the structural failure.
The owns 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). Approximately one week later, the contact could hear a loud noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the front sub frame was rusted all the way through the sway bar mount. The contact was also informed that this failure was not included in the previously repaired recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
1999 ford windstar subframe rusting and having to be replaced.van failed safety inspection because ofa hole in subframe due to rust. Total cost paid out of pocket in 2008 $1240.56.
Subframe bolts loosened, causing a very loud noise to occur while vehicle was being driven.please give any further details.
Noise heard in front end.suspected problem possibly with joints....turns out to bea rusted and cracked frame. This is the second time within the last two weeks the salvage co who took our car witnessed this same problem.dangerous!
Nothing appeared wrong with my vehicle and then i heard a loud clunk and grinding in the middle of driving through rush hour traffic in the city, i felt very unsafe driving the vehicle as i could tell something was seriously wrong but slowly drove it home.i found out that the subframe is broken due to rusting.
I was recently driving with my son in a 1999 windstar when the lower control arm housing broke away from the frame.the car was completely uncontrollable and we went all over the road.if anyone had been coming the other way we would have had a serious accident.every mechanic who has looked at the broken housing said that they had never seen this happen before, even on much older vehicles, and that it shouldn't have happened.most of the mechanics i have spoken to feel that a faulty weld caused this structure failure, and that it cannot be repaired without installing an entire new sub-frame.the ford dealer who sold me the van, and the ford customer service center at the ford headquarters, said that considering the age of the vehicle, the problem was probably from rust.in addition, i was told that since there has not been a recall for such a defect on the 1999 windstar, that this is my problem.in my opinion, i interpret this to mean that ford considers it acceptable for the structure of their products to have a usable life of less than 10 years.if that is the case, think of how many of our lives are at stake on a daily basis because of 9 + year old fords on the roads. My wife is driving a 2002 ford taurus.is my family safe in it?this problem had nothing to do with a lack of maintenance on my part.there was nothing i could have done to prevent this.so who is at fault?i have photos which show the break, and can send them to you if you would like to see them.also, i still have the windstar sitting in my yard, so if you need to inspect the structure failure, you can do so. Updated and added pictures on 07/23/08.
While driving in a residential area, steering wheel jerked to the right and transmission seemed to enter neutral. Upon inspection, found that the weld that anchors the control arm to the engine cradle/subframe had broken. Control arm pulled away from the cradle and dislodged the right halfshaft leaving vehicle immobile. Vehicle has not yet been repaired. A non-moving, frictionless part should not break under normal use.
At the end of november i notice a looseness in the steering of my 99 ford windstar. I was able to get it home and in the driveway. I looked at the front -end and noticed a rusted and cracked front frame on the passenger side. I had replaced the cracked axle my self it cost me $874.27 i have not received anything from ford on this yet. I can not drive the car because it is a not in good shape at all. It only has just under 90,000 miles. And has had a new intake put on which is plastic and now the engine runs very rough. Also it has trouble with the signal lights. This car has turned out to be a lousy car.
1999 ford windstar lx broken sub-framei began to hear a scraping noise while driving, especially on right turns.i had recently purchased 4 new tires from firestone, so took it back there thinking that something was wrong with the right front tire.instead i was told that the sub frame is busted (also called engine cradle), and that repair would be extensive in labor to the tune of at least $1500!...and that would be for a replacement part from a junk yard (with same potential problem) rather than a new part.right now i cannot afford either one.i asked a welder about it, hoping to have it welded rather than replaced for much less money, but he says that would not be wise given the heavy load placed on the subframe.please consider a recall on this dangerous defect to prevent tragedy.thanks.firestone staff warned me not to drive vehicle, very unsafe.an online search reveals many similar complaints of busted subframes on ford windstars, yet no recalls for this dangerous problem as yet.are we waiting for someone to be killed?i just drove on the highway yesterday not knowing how serious this problem is.
Front frame (shop called it a k-member or engine cradle) was rusted thru & broke off where it attached to the body of the vehicle.this happened while my daughter was driving locally, luckily not on the freeway.steering wheel went out of alignment a full 90 to 120 degrees while she was driving.most shops would not fix it, but found a shop who put in a salvage yard part.ford dealer was ludicrously high dollar & very unsympathetic.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle went into a skid.there were no warnings prior to the failure.the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who determined that the subframe that held the engine and transmission fractured in half.updated 11/30/06.
Front a subframe was almost complete rusted out and detached from front end. This was noticed by my regular mechanic during an oil change.the complete front a frame ("subframe") had to be replaced, including control arms, alignment; front brake pads.cost was $1687.
The front subframe of my 1999 ford windstar cracked in two while driving on the highway.
Our 1999 ford windstar was found to have serious rust on sub frame on passenger side during a massachusetts state vehicle inspection today. I understand thismake and model is subject to a recall investigation and i want my complaint added to that investigation and request a recall notice be issued for this vehicle.
Fleet owned 1999 ford windstar. Vehicle has been located in the chicago area since new. Complaint was that the exhaust was loud and looked to be hanging low. The exhaust flange on the flex-pipe section rusted thin and broke off from the y-pipe. I then noticed that the passenger side rear of the subframe was completely rusted out and the subframe was hanging down about 1.5" from where it is supposed to be. The exhaust y-pipe flange is much lower than it should normally be, which tells me that the engine/trans assembly is leaning towards the rear of the vehicle. The drivers side rear mount of the subframe is cracked where it meets the body. Also noted that on the passenger side subframe where the engine mount attaches and the subframe rear crossmember meet, the subframe is almost completely rusted through. I can foresee this problem eventually causing the axles to remove themselves from the trans, wire harnesses getting damaged, lower control arms becoming detached from the subframe, exhaust damage, steering rack damage, wheel alignment issues, etc. The only repair that i can see making this vehicle safe to drive again would be subframe replacement.
Subframe severely rusted @ rear engine cushions. Must be replaced immediately.
'99 ford windstar.on 10/4/10 the van made an odd noise when turning right. As i drove throughout the week the sound got worse.the steering wheel also became un-centered on 10/4.i drove it very few miles that week., as i was home on vacation working on home repairs.on 10/8, i took it to a mechanic.he identified the sound as a pulley rubbing that became worse when the steering wheel was turned to the right.the steering gear pushed the engine to the right causing the water pump pulley to contact the right fender wall.turning the steering wheel to the left pulled the engine back to the left, away from the right fender wall, stopping the noise.took it home, jacked it up to find the passenger side of the sub-frame supporting the engine rusted and dropped about an inch.the van is unsafe to drive until a repair is done.i will install a piece of 1/4" steel under the sub-frame to support it until i can find a better solution.i may need to weld it to the sub-frame.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). The contact had the vehicle repaired under the recall. However,the contact stated that the sub frame was severely damaged and unsafe. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the sub frame needed to be replaced and that the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The manufacturer was notified and they confirmed that the contact would be responsible for the repairs. The failure mileage was 147,000.
Cracked & corroded "k" frame which supports engine& trans. In front end of 1999 ford windstar van.replaced k frameto remedy problem. *ln
When having the ball joints replaced and an alignment done, our mechanic noted that the engine cradle is severely rusted and needs to be replaced.he claimed that it was far worse than it ever should be and if this was a gm, they would take care of it.however, this is a ford and they will do nothing.
The piece that attaches the front windshield to the drivers door is so large that it creates poor visibility, consumer almost hit people due to design. Mjs
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The vehicle was being state inspected when the mechanic informed the contact that the subframe was severely rusted and should not be driven. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for recall 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly). The contact had not received a recall notice regarding the problem. The failure mileage was 125,109.
I was backing my 1999 ford windstar van out of the driveway at 3:45 p.m. On a clear day, sunday june 20, 2010, when, without warning, the rear "axle" broke in half and collapsed. The wheels tilted in. Results on a highway would have been disastrous or deadly.ford shows no recall for this issue, but numerous reports are online of the same problem for the same vehicle models of several model years. No repair report yet, as this just happened a day before this report. I haven't
About 1 week ago my car started making popping noises around the front passenger's side wheel. A couple of days ago, i went to turn right after being stopped at a stop sign and the car made a loud popping noise.i was fortunate that the car was at a very low speed, so i was able to maintain control, but am positive that had i been going faster, i would have lost control and probably crashed.i had to turn the wheel and hold it at 90 degrees to keep the car on the road.upon inspection, i was told that the subframe had corroded completely through and that my engine could have fallen out at any time.i was also told how fortunate i was that i was alive and safe.after further investigation, i have experienced almost identical issues to many individuals who have written complaints in relation to investigation pe10026.the individual who inspected the vehicle also noticed that the air conditioner tubing to release excess condensation, was leaking directly over this area in question.they felt that the corrosion from road salt in addition to the air conditioner condensation caused the problem.i am unable and unwilling to drive my vehicle at this point due to safety concerns.i am hopeful that the nhtsa will deem this a necessary recall and prevent future injuries from occurring.for the record, i live in indiana, a salt-belt state.
1999 ford windstar. Front sub frame corrosion.ford service refused to repair it.
My 1999 ford windstar le seemed to be swaying on turns.i looked under and the rear axle was snapped in two about 12" off of center on the drivers side.i was only on local roads, going no more than 35 or 40 at most.it is now parked in a public lot.i took pictures.i researched to find out how much the repair might be and found a bunch of other people in the same boat i am in.i hope ford will recall this problem.i noticed my abs light issue is not mine alone either!
Consumer was driving through an intersection and while making a left turnpassenger's side front wheel came off, pulling the axle out of the transmission.vehicle has front wheel drive. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was told that the sub frame had to be replaced. ......according to a few dealerships the subframe has ha dnumerous problems causing the manufacturer to alter the manner in which the tie rod is mounted on the windstar subframe when the tie rod failed rusting completely off . Vehicle was pulling out from a stop sign makingaleft turn when the wheel shifted and brought vehicle to a complete stop. If it happened earlier it would have happenedat 55 which would have been much worse. Cost by ford was $1155.00.
Took my 1999 ford windstar to have front tires replaced and mechanic noticed the front passenger side subframe mounting bolt is severely rusted. When i took the vehicle in to the dealership to have the recall work done for the rear axle, i told them about the rusting of the subframe mounting bolt and they said i would have to make another appointment and pay for this myself because there is no recall for this problem.my vehicle is not safe, i am scared to drive it, and i don't have the money to fix it!!!
Driving through residential area and went to make a turn onto another street and steering went out and i went up the curb through on coming traffic lane.when inspected under vehicle the front passenger side subframe was corroded, rusted and broken off.i had to purchase a used intact front subframe from a junkyard as the dealership told me a new one was $2000.00.i had the used subframe put on and it is okay now.but the entire purchase of a new subframe would have been more than my vehicles value.
Corrosion related failure front right sub-frame. Loss of steering control, right front wheel shaking, right front brake locked up. Also abs brake lights on in dash, abs no longer works, traction control light on, works no more.
We were making the normal turn into our community and heard a loud pop sound coming from under the front of the vehicle. When i got home i looked underneath and saw that the subframe had broken.
I would like to formally submit a complaint along with the other ford windstar owners for rear axle breaking. My 1999 windstar broke last night while traveling on i90 in boston. The car began to wander excessively, then noises, tire smoke, and dangerous controllability. My daughter was in the car, and it was a dangerous situation for me, my daughter and the other motorists.
After entering our driveway, the connecting piece between the rear wheels broke causing damage to the tires.with only 52,000 miles this should not be happening.if this were to occur out on the highway, major injuries and possible deaths could result.everyone, please inspect your 1999 windstar.
The subframe cracked due to corrosion. This happened in the front end, including a brace that holds the engine. This windstar was purchased in upstate new york, and was driven there from 1999-2006.
Letter from congressman dent on behalf of constituent regarding an issue involving recalls on his vehicles; please contact him or his assistant melanie whiteleater at 610-861-9734, if there are any questions or problems with this request *tgw1999 ford windstar. Upon inspection of the vehicle, it was determined the vehicle was not safe to drive. The consumer was offered a buy out, but declined and requested to have the vehicle repaired under the recall. Two hours later, the consumer received a call from the dealer stating ford concluded the vehicle was not repairable and the consumer needed to come and retrieve the vehicle.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated while having the vehicle repaired by an authorized dealer, she was informed that the front passenger side stabilizer bar was separated from the subframe. The contact was also informed that this failure was unrelated to the failure addressed in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and informed the contact that the separation occurred approximately two inches away from the location which was being addressed in the recall. No further assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,353.the vehicle was inspected by the dealer on june 30, 2011.the dealer contacted ford to see if the defect would be honored by a recent additional recall related t the subframe. Ford declined as the damage was two inches away and not covered by the current recall.the vehicle was repaired using a used front engine cradle for $528.68. Updated 08/24/11
The subframe on the right front side is cracked and appears to have rusted through. We were noticing a clunk sound when turning and stopping so i pulled the wheel to check and noticed the crack right away. It could cause the trans and engine to shift and could possibly cause an accident as the subframe is cracked all the way through. We never hit anything while driving so this is very unusual.
On january 10,2006 my wife [xxx] was leaving work that evening. When she started to drive she heard sum noises from underneath her car. It is a ford windstar van 1999 70,000 miles vin [xxx]. We are the original owners. She noticed her steering wheel had to be turned down to 6 o'clockto keep her wheels straight. She thought it was the power steering. When she got it to car-x in westmont,il they told her it was thecross member frame. This helps supportsthe transmission.the cross member had rusted away on one side and on the other side showed a crack where the other bushing hole was.we could not go to ford dealer because of the cost factor. It has been fixed and seems to be driving just fine.i did contact ford on january 23 and we did not get any restitution for our cost.but we also wanted ford to investigate the possible hazard.if my wife was driving on the highway when this item borke she would had been killed.even the mechanic thought the metal frame seemed to show metal fatigue.i still have the part that was replaced for examination. I also took pictures if you are interested.i am very concerned. Thank you.updated 07/17/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The subframe on my 1999 ford windstar vansubframe is rusting into had to have it welded to get home.
While driving my 1999 winstar the overdrive light came on, so i looked in my rearview mirror and saw smoke comming from under the vehicle.so, i pull over to the side of the road and stop, transmission fluid was leaking out.my winstar van broke down out side of nashville, tn with 70,401 miles on it.the costs at john barker's two rivers ford in nashville was $2017.81.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). The contact also stated that while installing new tires, he noticed that the bracket which held the front swing arms in place was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was beyond repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 129,000. Updated 10/4/11 updated 02/22/12.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.when the contact took the vehicle in for service, the mechanic noticed rust in the subframe coming from the air conditioning.condensation from the air conditioning on the passenger side was dripping onto the subframe, which caused the rust.the dealer stated that there were no failures and the contact would have to pay for the repair.the manufacturer also stated that the contact would be liable.the vehicle will be repaired at the contact's expense for a little more than $3,000.the failure mileage was 107,547 and current mileage was 107,560.
Lived in the salt belt state of pa. Frame rusted out and i lost steering control and almost had an accident.this is a known issue via nhtsa action number: pe10026 and i would like ford to recall and fix this at thier cost.
Ford dealer inspected vehicle due to recall for subframe/axle rust issue. Dealer claimed frame okay. While driving the lower control arm came detached from the frame causing crash due to rusting of mounts.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving at approximately 65 mph pressure was applied to the brake pedal and he could hear a loud snapping noise from under the vehicle.he was able to drive the vehicle home where it was parked.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was informed the sub frame was broken.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileages were 87,000. Updated 02/17/11 the subframe was replaced at the consumers expense. Updated 06/06/11
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was driven 30 mph, there was a popping noise, and the steering shifted pulling the vehicle to the right.the vehicle was driven to the residence, where the contact inspected the steering and found the steering was turned to the left.when the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, the vehicle was put onto a lift.the subframe was found to be rusted out and had a fracture.the front left tie rod was bent due to the frame failure on the opposite side.the sub frame section supporting the engine and transmission and the left outer tie rod were replaced.the manufacturer was notified.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph and making a right turn, she suddenly heard a loud cracking noise. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who informed the contact that the front subframe had corroded and fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000. Updated 02/23/11 updated 07/01/11
1999 ford windstar. Consumer writes to express discontent regarding ford motor company *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle had transmission and engine problems. Also, the vehicle failed inspection, due to a rusted subframe.ford offered to buy the vehicle back from the consumer.
I recently noticed that my steering wheel had aligned itself to the left, and the van would not center itself well, while on the road. I took the van to raj auto center at somerset,nj. After checking the van the auto center said that there was a serious safety issue because the vans k-frame had rotted out and could have potentially endangered the driver and passengers because the engine and transmission could have dis-associated anytime from the frame. He added that he has not seen the k-frame rotting in 20 years of his experience.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving approximately 20 mph the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road. After inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The technician stated the rear axle would have to be replaced. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
I was driving in a 50 mph zone when i was coming to a stop the lower control arm broke free from the sub frame but i was able to keep control. Van is now useless and i only have 125k miles on it.
The axle on the back driver's side is terribly rusted to the point of no repair. The mechanic stated it is a recall problem and needs to be taken to the ford dealer. He also stated that it is dangerous to drive due to the problems that it was causing the wheel to not fit or stay on correctly causing it to rub on the vans surface causing a blowout and making driving almost impossible and dangerous. Thank god my son drove it and not myself. Thank god that he is okay. This problem needs to be dealt with asap. I am a foster mom and drive children in this van and it definitely needs to be inspected for the problems and repaired. My son was on his way to put gas into the vehicle when this happened. The kids and i were going to hit the highway and go to a food pantry in the adjoining city. Thank god we didn't. This all happened while my son took the car to put gas in before the kids and i were to leave out. We had already stated that the wheel wasn't fitting on well and decided to take it to the mechanic. The mechanic told us there was nothing he could do because of the corrosion and then informed us about the recall on the vehicle and the problems this model was having withthe axles and rust and corrosion and other problems. Thank god this was on a city street and at the time there was little traffic, otherwiseit could have been a dangerous mess.
1999 ford windstar lx. Consumer writes in regards to bracket recall that was not honored for vehicle. *ldthe consumer stated the airbag did not deploy. The consumer stated the manufacturer agreed to have the vehicle repaired.
Front left sub frame by the motor mount is rusted through. Passenger side is fine. Concerned this could break which could cause the vehicle to loose control at highway speeds.
I was driving and heard a thud. When i hit the brakes there was a grinding noise. The tire than becamed slant and the steering wheel is cocked to one side.
The factory recall notice required trailing axle reinforcement brackets to be installed on the rear axle.they were installed at the dealership, along with an upgrade to the front control arm mounts.the rear axle broke while driving on the highway, the speed i was travelling at was only 45 mph at the time of the break.as the axle collapsed, the rear tires began rubbing against the wheel wells.i slowed down and pulled over immediately, seeing smoke from the rear.the crack occured on the driver's side of the axle, underneath the repair bracket that was installed by ford.( obviosly placed over the weak/defective area.)the vehiclehad only 80,000 miles on it in may of 2011 when we obtained it, the same year the recall repair was performed.in the last 4 yearsa i drove 175,000 highway miles, have regularly washed and maintained this vehicle well, (including undercarriage washes in the winter).i've recently replaced the entire ignition system, front suspension/brake components, and rear shocks.it's a real shame that this vehicle is disabled by a weak rear axle when there's plenty of life left in the engine and transmission.with regular full synthetic oil changes, cooling and transmission flushes, new aligned front steering, i expected to get over 300,000 miles out of this van.now i have to find a good used rear axle, but will have no faith in its durability or safety.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph making a right turn, the driver rear axle fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the driver side rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 207,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000(suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly), the vehicle was taken to the dealer. After inspection of the vehicle, the dealer advised her that the rear brackets were fractured and that they would have to replace the entire subframe. The brackets were replaced but not the entire frame. After repairs, the contact noticed a loud noise from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised her that the sway bar was rusted and needed to be welded back to the vehicle. The vehicle has not further repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised her that they would not touch the vehicle due to how the dealer repaired the vehicle under the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
Driving along when right front started to veer right and wobble. These models are not safe. Ford is aware of this yet, will not honor a recall which affects these models. Although there is a corrosion sub frame break on 1999 ford windstar's and that is exactly what happened( mechanic will testify) to mine, they keep making excuses and will not honor the expenses for their faulty design.my vehicle is a 99 ford windstar in very good shape, new tires battery,etc. It is now sitting in my driveway because of a frame broken thru by corrosion. The front right almost put me into the ditch on the way home. This is a design flaw which was is or should be covered by recall. Ford previously recalled the same models 99-2003 for this exact problem. I have contacted my ford dealer (rapids ford, wis rapids), they said the recall no longer applies. How can this be? this is a very unsafe situation.
I just purchased the 1999 ford winstar and. 2 months later i was driving to work and the rear axle beem broke causing me to looae control.i am just now finding out about the recall please advise this i s my only vehicle
While traveling at highway at 60 mph felt a sharp jerk to the side. Once corrected, jerked again the other way. Took vehicle todealer, anddealer stated thatnothing was wrong. Problem has occurred several times since first incident. No accidents or injuries have occurred.
The rear axle on my windstar van broke in half. The recall was already done prior to me purchasing it so i can't say when. Ford is not going to do anything to help. My wife and kids were in the van when this happened and she almost lost control when the tire exploded after the axle snapped. The break is located on the drivers side under the reinforcement bracket. From what i have seen online this is very common to break even after the recall is done. Obviously the repair(if you can call it that) is merely a bandaid to get the nhtsa off there back and not to make the vehicles safe. You need to hold ford accountable for the vans safety, or lack of. There are many of these "time bombs" still on the road. Something needs to be done!hopefully you respond quickly, the van is at the dealer now. I will be welding the axle saturday to get it home to replace the axle myself. I will be taking a lot of pictures before i do.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While reversing the vehicle from the driveway, a clunking noise was heard coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 224,000.
I was backing out of parking lot and rear axle broke in half
We have taken this van in for repair fivetimesin one year. The first month we had it the head was replaced. The power steering has gone out for now the fifth time. I actually lost controlof the vehicle due to beingunable to turn the steering. My husband has to drive me everywhere because only he can turn the steering wheel. Each time we take it for repair we are charged a deductible and i can not do this anymore. This is obviously a lemon. Marshall mize ford in chattanooga tennessee is where the vehicle was purchased in january of 2001. They also have performed all service on this vehicle. Ford has not been understanding of why my payments have been late, but when you are having these kinds of issues such as electrical, transmission, air conditioning, and engine malfunctions, it does not take a genius to figure out why a woman with a family who depends on this vehicle as reliable, safe means of transportation is having difficulty. Maybe if their product was of better quality, my children would be in a safe vehicle, and ford would get their money on time.
Broken rear axle on a 1999 ford windstar. I was driving down the road at 35 miles per hour and the axle just snapped in half. The vehicle only has around 85000 miles on it. The reason i am filing this complaint is because one mechanic told me this is a consistent problem with this particular make and model. The tow truck driver said he had towed three of these same situations in the last two weeks and tows about 12-15 a year. The mechanic who repaired it said that he has fixed 4 of them. Now this is just in my location so i can't imagine country wide that ford is not aware of this problem. Had this happened on the highway this could have been very serious and i am also concerned that the way to repair it is to replace it with the same part that is defective.
While normal driving the rear axle broke in half. Approximately two years ago there was a recall on the rear axle that they may break. The ford dealership instead of replacing the defective part used brackets to strengthen the axle. All this did was delay the inevitable. The car is currently at my local pep boys where it was towed. They said they have never seen this happen before, but will replace the axle at my great expense. I don't know how many more of these death traps are out there, where people believe they have had the problem corrected.
Due to a design flaw unable to align vehicle.dealer contacted.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension) by an unknown ford dealer in circleville, oh that was no longer in business. The recall required the dealer to inspect the vehicle and install a reinforcement bracket on the rear axle or replace the axles, as necessary. The contact stated that the dealer did the latter, causing the failure to recur after five years. The contact stated that the failure recurred as his daughter attempted to slow down while exiting the highway. The vehicle swerved back and forth uncontrollably. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road where the driver noticed that the rear wheels were crooked. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the recall would not be performed again. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise underneath the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the front lower subframe bracket was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.
This is regarding recall # 10s13.in 2010 ford issued this recall because there was a weak part on the rear axle that rusts away and cracks.there fix is to inspect the weld and then replace the axle if there is a crack.if no crack is present, the dealership is to clean the rust off the weld.when this recall came out, ford made it difficult for dealers to replace broken axles.they made it so difficult for the dealers to get a replacement axle that they where "backordered" for several months. I live in an area that has some rust and had ford "inspect" my weld for excessive rust.they said it was fine and sent it down the road which then voids my recall.now the rear axle has broken at the very same weld which was mentioned in the recall. It even broke under the same conditions described in the recall. I checked and found that the only thing ford did to my vehicle was to spray some rust inhibitor on top of the rust that was already there and sent me on my way. Since i took it in for inspection, they now refuse to replace the defective part under recall 10s13.i've been told that if i had never taken the car in for inspection, that they would now have to replace the part.the proof i have is this.the recall didn't come out until 11 years after the cars where sold, which proves it takes a while for this part to break.look at your complaints.the ones that failed in 08-11 where in the far northern states.ford had to replace most of these in 2011. Ford didn't replace many in southern illinois, southern iowa, etc until a few years later (2012-15). The problem is that these are starting to break in the mid-western states and ford is refusing to repair them since they already "inspected" the weld and found it wasn't cracked when the recall first came out. Everyone knows that covering rust wont stop it from continuing to rust. Ford needs to expand this recall.
Lived in the salt belt state of pa. Frame rusted out and i lost steering control and almost had an accident.this is a known issue via nhtsa action number: pe10026 and i would like ford to recall and fix this at thier cost.
Ford dealer inspected vehicle due to recall for subframe/axle rust issue. Dealer claimed frame okay. While driving the lower control arm came detached from the frame causing crash due to rusting of mounts.
The sub frame is being replaced by car doctor jr because it was rotted thru 2 years ago the ford dealership told me their was no issue with the subframe. And their was no recall
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear end axle became fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer fir repairs or diagnosis. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Noticed vehicle unstable while driving.diving left or right during acceleration and braking.upon investigation found complete rust-through separation of sub-frame at rear body mount on passengers side.right control arm mount on sub-frame is also badly rusted.entire subframe is able to move front and back on the passengers side resulting in erratic vehicle movement while driving.fortunately we caught it before something really bad happened, but this is definitely a safety defect, and could have had disastrous results.
Rear axle of ford windstar van just broke.it is at a shop now to access the damage.
The repair ford provided does not resolve or help with the rear axles failure. This vehicle never runs in the winter salt and slop still failed. Ford should replace "all" of these rear axles. Struggling with ford to get this axle replaced. They don't make it easy.
3 transmissions...multiple repairs all of which ford is aware and caused by faulty design.recalled for axle and frame rotting.ford used epoxy and a brace to "repair".unsafe repair!warranty offered is only 12 months, so ford also agrees it wont last.frame and axle should last the life of vehicle.this is a dangerous vehicle and ford isnt willing to take any resposibility.they have kown about these problems for years, and are now saying they arent responsible.
Was driving around 40 mph, realized the van had a weird odd steering problem swerving to left and then to the right. I made it home then looked towards the back rear axle i seen a real large crack in the rear axle. The van back side was sitting really low like the axle was about to completely crack. Im not risking driving being a safety hazard. I seen there was a recall for it but ford says its not valid. I found many other people having the same issue similar to mine. Would like this issue resolved, i shouldn't have to repair a issue that is fords problem with salt on roads during the winter corrodes the metal of the rear axle for it to crack was the recall i found.
Vehicle became un safe to drive and swerved from lane to lane when accelerating. Found front subframe rusted thru and broken on passengers side rear corner. Needs new subframe in front.
Broken rear axle.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact noticed corrosion on both the driver and passenger sides of the rear axle.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. The manufacturer confirmed that the contact's vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number:10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were224,000
We own a ford windstar that was sold and purchased in mass. And recently became aware of a safety recall for axle failure. Went to dealer and ford website and was told recall did not include my vehicle because i now reside in florida . I feel my car should be included in recall because it was driven in mass for a number of years in the snow and ice treated with road salt. Any help or some one to contact would be appreciated. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Getting the run-a-round with local dealer over this recall business (recalls 10s13, 11s16, 09s09). First three times they "lost" our appointment, then i just showed up with the van so they took it. Didn't hear from them for two weeks. Then i called and asked for van back- had only one vehicle. They offered a rental. Now they say they need to charge us $300 for broken coil springs. I called another suspension specialist company, they said the dealership was double-dipping, charging ford and us for the same work. I need help with this dealership!updated ivoq 06/14/11
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and was towed to the an authorized dealer. The dealer advised that the sub frame was corroded. The manufacturer was contacted butthe vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 196,098. And the current mileage was 198,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The contact had not experienced a failure or a defect prior to the recall repair. The contact noticed that one year after the repair was performed, the rear driver's side axle exhibited several cracks. The contact welded the defective axle himself. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Transmission is primary issue has shifting problem at low speed, has over 8 tsb on the issue and has new transmission installed but still have problemthe other issues are clearly common for this model as well, but this transmissionand fords lack of support from their service and dealers is unacceptable.
Consumer complained about noise being emitted by vehicle when making a left turn at speed.dealership has provided no information to consumer for reason/cause. The dealer ordered a power streering line part,but they don't know if this is the problem.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, the axle fractured and caused the rear driver side wheel to rub against the wheel well. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) prior to the failure, but did not feel the repair was needed at the time. The contact mentioned that the dealer refused to make the recall repair because it was after the expiration date. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While attempting to stop the vehicle, a loud clanking noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the front driver side control arm had separated. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 152,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The vehicle was included and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). After the repair,the contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the vehicle began to shake vigorously. The dealer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive and they needed to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While parked, the contact noticed that the front driver's side of the sub frame was cracked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the engine cradle would have to be replaced. The vehicle was included and previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v194000 (suspension:front:control arm). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that any additional repairs would not be covered under the recall. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph the vehicle started jerking and swerving abnormally, casuing the rear driver side wheel to detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and discoverd that the bolts were rusted and corroded and had caused the axle to fracture. The mechanic did not repair the vehicle.the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer because the axle was previously installed under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly). The dealer advised the contact that they would not repair the broken axle because it was repaired previously under the recall and had exceeded the 12,000 mile guarantee on the component.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that they would be in contact at a later date. The failure mileage was 190,000.
The contact called on behalf of his mother who owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the driver's side axle fractured, causing the vehicle to sag on the driver's side. The vehicle was towed to pallotta ford lincoln (4199 cleveland rd, wooster, oh 44691, (330)439-0835) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.
When startingvehicle up there is anoise coming from underneathvehicle.dealership is aware of problem.
I had the rear axle replaced by the recall, and which i paid $300 for the work. The axle now does not align properly and i have been told that shims are required. Without them the rear axle eats my tires. Ford has a policy to my understanding that new parts installed by ford have a lifetime warranty. I believe that ford should fix or pay for this work so as to make my van safe, why should i have to repair an axle that was just replaced less then 10000 miles ago.
Ford windstar 1999: my mechanic said the front sub-frame is rusted to the point that it is unsafe to drive.i am taking it to my local ford dealer for evaluation.ford will also perform the rear axle recall.
I own a 1999 ford windstar lx. I bought it used from a dealer, and it had less the 40,000 miles on it.in the past year, i have had to replace the rack and pinion, the front springs, struts, tie rods and power steering pump. I have spent well over $1,000 on repairs in the past year. I now am told that the wheel bearings need to be replaced.because of all these issues, i have been unable to drive my van for extended periods of time. I have two children who need to be driven to school and other events, and have been unable to do so when needed due to the constant issues with this van. I have researched it and know that this is a recurrent, consistent issue for these vans. Ford should reimburse owners who have had to pay money for faulty equipment.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear frame and driver's side suspension was severely corroded. The contact attempted to replace the rear tire when the jack penetrated the frame. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 146,000.
The van has had both the front subframe and rear axel recall repairs completed. On picking up the van, it still had a hard pull to the right after paying for an alignment. The dealer attributed it to the tires. On putting the van in for pa inspection, it did not pass due to "subframe rotted at rear transmission mount". The ford dealer that performed the recall work subsequently looked at it, agreed the frame was rotted but that no recalls covered it. The repair cost is in excess of the vehicle value. I suspect the alignment could be related as well.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension) and after the remedy repair was performed, the vehicle would abnormally drift out of the initial lane while the contact was driving at various speeds. The vehicle had not been repaired. There was no failure prior to the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 132,811.
The engine carriage is rusted out, and the rear axle is cracked due to rust. The main arm of the ball joint is completely pulled away from the frame because of the rust. I contacted baab ford in reed city michigan, because i was told by the mechanic i took it to originally that this was a recalled product. Baab ford told me yes it is a recall issue, but no they wont fix my vehicle because the vin doesn't come up as one of the vehicles effected by the recall. I contacted ford motor company as they had advised me, ford motor company told me, my vehicle isn't on the recall list, regardless of the fact that it has both of the problems that 1998 - 2003 ford windstar was recalled for. The vehicle speeds up whenever it hits a bump and also pulls towards the center line especially on slippery roads or where loss of traction occurs. It also wears out tires every 2 weeks.
During last routine maintenance, i was advised that subframe rusting was getting close to level of making driving hazardous. Estimated cost of repair (part and labor) is $1700 - $1800.00.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving approximately 50 mph, the front driver side control arm fractured and the vehicle could not be driven. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v194000(suspension). The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Driving down the road at 40 mph it felt like a tire blew on the rear. When i pulled over ad got out to check it the tires were fine but the rear wheels were at a bad angle. Upon further inspection the rear axle beam has split rendering the vehicle undriveable. I have found that ford has recalled this part on may windstar minivans under 10s13. But not this one. I find this odd.
Subframe is completely rusted through and will not pass the safety.the vehicle was treated by the recall 11s16-s4.in 2012.i went for a voluntary safety check and the vehicle stayed at the service as very unsafe to drive.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 11v030000 (structure), 10v385000 (suspension), and 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer owned due to numerous failures. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic where several unknown repairs were performed, but failed to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available.
Ford windstar rear axle failure highway speeds 3/21/21. Left rear tire collapsed against frame of vehicle. Took vehicle to ford dealership 4/1/21. They confirmed axle failure and would not cover under recall 15s27. (see attached estimate to replace) they confirmed parts are available. Called ford motor company 4/1/21 800-392-3673 regarding recall 15s27. They will no longer cover recall.mailed ford motor company request to honor recall 15s27 4/5/21.no reply yet as of 4/13/21.the windstar engine, transmission, body are sound and was used daily. If not for they rear axle failure it would sill be used. I feel if the recall was a known problem by ford and the "fix" failed. Ford should be reasonable to make it road ready again being it was a recalled part.
Rear axle broke on my 1999 ford windstar without warning.thought i was hydroplaning, as it was raining.at 60 mph, i started to loose control and i slowed down to 40mph.i drove 5 miles, thinking i was getting a flat tire.as i pulled off the road, rear tires were scraping the fender and i discovered the axle had broken in half.
Took our van in to be brought up to date with recalls for it's make/model.asked about axle corrosion as we knew our year of ford windstar was included in this recall.was told nebraska is not included in this recall, but they would inspect for the defect anyway.van is now grounded by ford due to front and rear axle problems.my complain is this.... We were not issued a recall notice and are not technically part of the recall.had we not taken our car in and asked to have it inspected after hearing of the problem through word of mouth, we could have been in a serious or possibly fatal accident.why is nebraska not included in this recall???as far as resolution, we have been told repair will take 1-3 months or they may buy back our van.i guess time will tell.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle emitted a loud noise. The contact discovered that the rear axle fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the repair for nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension) was performed; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 212,000.updated 7/1/15
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the axle was rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Ford recalled and replaced the rear axle in 2011 i believe.they did a repair on the front axle on a separate recall in 2011 as well.now the front axle is rusting; same issue that was happening to the rear axle and what was somewhat repaired on the front passenger side.if the rear axle was recalled for abnormal rusting; it would appear the same material was used on the front axle.ford bought out most windstar owners so there are probably not as much documentation of the front axle issue as there were with the rear.
Complete fracture of passenger side engine cradle causing steering issues. Fracture 1 to 2 inches from frame bolt. No other rust or fractures on frame or sub chassis, repairs by ford and goodyear of rack replacement and transmission replacement did not seem to warrant notification to me of pending issue with frame which could have caused major injury to myself or someone else. Note this car has been in florida with 1 owner not in salt belt states
I was pulling away after getting gas in my windstar and heard a loud banging noise, similar to when the transmission went out. I immediately experienced loss of control in steering, with the steering wheel turned to one side. I was fortunate that i was driving only 5 miles per hour. The van was examined by an independent mechanic (not ford affiliated) and i was told the subframe has completely rusted through. The subframe snapped on the passenger side and is ready to snap on the driver's side. I was told that all it would take is for me to hit a pothole and the subframe would snap on the driver's side and the engine and transmission would fall out. The mechanic told me he has never seen a 12 year old vehicle with a subframe in that condition. He took pictures of the subframe and emailed them to several mechanic friends. I have since learned, by doing research on the internet, that ford recalled the windstars due to a subframe issue, but i was not included in that recall because ford does not deem virginia a state where they use salt on the roads in the wintertime. I live 10-15 miles from both maryland and dc, and they are both included in the recall. I live in northern virginia and we receive heavy snowfall during the winter. Because i live close to the beltway, the dot and local public works departments heavily salt the roads even before snow starts to fall. We have a permanent white coating on the roads from the salt during the wintertime. It is ridiculous that ford did not recall the windstar's in all states because they know there is a problem with the subframes on the windstars. They don't take into account people who may travel from state to state, or people who border a state where they have recalled the subframes, and frequently drive in those states.
Vehicle made a loud noise & vibratedas though it was out of power . Dealer has inspected it & has bled the line, and that didn't help.dealer hasn't been telling consumer that ford was working on a solution.consumer has been calling dealer to see if solution has been found.
Both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and both body mount attachments at rear of sub frame are rusted and broken . Making a left hand turn i heard a clunking sound . Upon inspection found the above problems
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) in 2015. While driving 35 mph, the rear of the vehicle dropped. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and, when inspected, the contact noticed that the tires where caved inwards. The vehicle was towed to groove ford (10039 e arapahoe rd, centennial, co 80112, (720) 523-9154)where the contact was informed that the rear axle beam needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturerwas made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 134,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension), a year later the contact noticed holes were in the sub frame. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.updated 10/19/16*ljupdated 10/24/16.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving 32 mph entering a ramp to the freeway, the rear axle fractured without warning. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the road where the vehicle shut off and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's father's house. Kocourek ford lincoln (2727 n 20th ave, wausau, wi 54401, (715) 298-3673) and the manufacturer were contacted and stated that the vin was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v608000 (suspension) and 10v385000 (suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a tire replacement when the contact was advised that the rear axle was fractured in two places. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers: 10v385000, 12v193000 or12v195000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 178,000.
We took a trip to chattanooga for the weekend. While there we were going to do some shopping and we turned a corner and the wheel flew off. My husband paid for the tow and our insurance reimbursed him, and my husband paid for the repairs. We had no idea that this vehicle has recalls. Very scary!!
Bracing on rear axle did not work, the bracing retained road salt and moisture causing the axle to fail. I was driving to work when the axle broke and almost went into a dich.
* vehicle leans since purchased sept 13, 2003. * allignment problems. * transmission does not properly change gears. * low treads on tires. * a frame problems. * suspension steering makes a clunking noise. * brakes must be pumped to stop, and make a ticking noise when applied. * vehicle has overheated. * power steering fluid leaked. * gears do not shift properly. * primer scotch guard on seats wearing after coat applied.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)we have recently experienced a broken axle beam on a 1999 ford windstar. Thank god nothing happened and no one was hurt. The car was swaying and knocking from the rear end and when we got home the rear wheels were cantered out. I looked under the car to find the broken axlebeam and the only thing left holding it all together was athe torsion bar. I am very glad that we were not on a highway or too far from home, since we use the car to travel to ohio and florida . We then looked on the internet to find that many other people were experiencing the same problem and no recalls. Although our car has 150,000 miles on it others had under 100,000. Our main concern is the safety issue with our family. We travel a lot with our windstar as do so many other families with children do and it seems as if ford does not recognize the danger. I hope that ford does not wait for a death to deal with this problem as the part that failed should not have failed. This part is a main structure of our vehicle and seems to be poorly designed. I can't imagine how many other windstars are out there with an axle beam ready to break and how many families are unaware of this potential danger. The years of windstars that i saw on comlpaints.com varied from 1999 to 2003 and its only a matter of time before someone gets injured or killed.i ask you to please look into this matter as soon as possible.[xxx]
I have a 1999 ford windstar mini van . My instrument cluster goes crazy all gauges just go up and down uncontrollably.i never know how much gas i have or how fast i am going and my abs brake lite stays on always.and my front lower control arm is bending.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 10 mph the stabilizer and rocker arm brackets broke.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop.upon inspection the mechanic determined the brackets broke due to rust.a few days before the failure the consumer's father heard a noise in the front passenger side of the van.the mechanic informed the contact the brackets needed to be replaced.updated 4/4/2006 -
Front cross member on passenger side was discovered to be cracked which could have failed and caused serious injury. Mechanic told me that vehicle was not to be driven unless it could be repaired or replaced. I was able to have a welding specialist repair the crack.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the front passenger side coil spring was fractured. The contact called the manufacturer regarding a recall for the failure for the 1998 ford windstar but was advised that the 1999 model was not included (nhtsa campaign id number: 01i007000 -suspension; front; coil springs). The vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileage was 100,000.
Front end is loose , when turning steering wheel vehicle becomes uncontrolable, dealer cannot get alignment straight and cannot determine cause.
1999 windstar van when changing the right front tireour mechanic saw the right front drive axle completely rusted out. This car is not safe to drive. Nhtsa defect investigation #pe 10016 is consistent with this problem.i want to be added to this investigation. There are no warning signs for this problem. We were lucky we have a good mechanic who spotted the problem. This car is at a ford dealership in missouri. . i wish someone would go and see this problem first hand. All other cars with this problem were not detected and were in a crash. This would be a great opportunity to actually see the problem before the car is wrecked. This is a very dangerous situation for anyone who has a ford windstar van 1999 thru 2003. There is no warning and when that front axle breaks there is no control of the vehicle. Anyone who drives one of these vehicles should immediately take to a mechanic for inspection. This is not like the rear axle problem, because you can at least steer the vehicle if it breaks. When the front goes you have no control. I am told the repair will cost $1200.00 dollars. Ford motor company will not help with the cost of repair.
Driving my 1999 ford windstar, when i noticed a banging noise on the passenger side front.stopped by a garage and found the noise came from the passenger tire shifting back and forth due to the engine cradle rotting on both sides where the suspension connects.after researching this online,i find its a widespread problem, esp. In regions where road salt is used.this is a very dangerous problem.i have already replaced my rear axle and find out now that they are being recalled.is ford going to take responsibility for these parts?
I was at a sear's auto repair center,for a flat tire repair. A mechanic had shown me the sub frame,(engine cradle) was all rusted out on the drivers side,also the spring was broken. I then proceeded to a collision repair shop to have them look at it .they tried to find a used sub frame,but no luck(they all had rust also)so repair shop is ordering a new engine cradle and spring.
The consumer complained about an alignment problem. The vehicle pulled to the left and made a ticking noise underneath the vehicle when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was constantly in the repair shop but the mechanic are was unable to solvethe problem. Also the check engine light illuminated.
Consumer states that when braking the vehicle will shimmy heavily and it will be hard for the consumer to control. Dealer notified. Ts
Front sub-frame corrosion complete separation of lower control arms .loss of vehicle control.
Ford windstar xl 1999- front end clunking noises serviced 3-4 times before it was fixed. Repeated repairs to various front end components replaced at my expense including power steering pump, rack & pinion, tie rods, u-joints costing $2000 or more. Continue to suffer from groaning, noisy, & stiff steering. Also ongoing engine pinging upon acceleration after numerous repairs. Random power sliding door function. Metallic rattling, jingling noises from under car both when idling & driving.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving in reverse and then forward, the front passenger side tire fell off of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed him that the tire separated from the vehicle due to the front axle corroding. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
While driving at 45 mph consumer noticed that the vehicle was runningroughly.several seconds later,engine check light came on.vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informedconsumer that the intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced.the intake manifold gasket was sucked into the engine, causing the engine to bind.dealer also made repairs on front end, power steering, electrical system, and tie rod ends.a 4-wheel alignment was also performed by the dealer.*la
Vehicle has been experiencingthe following problems: 1. Steering column out of alignment, causing difficulty in steering; 2. Power steering pump making grinding sounds when engine is cold and, intermittently, when the engine gets hot; 3. Ongoing problem with windshield fogging up anddealer is unable to correct the proble;.4. Brake pedal goes to the floor before stopping,causing extended stopping distance; and 5. A loud sound coming fromthe front of vehicle. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the entire front suspension and steering mechanism malfunctioned and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure mileage was 216,000.
Front drivers side springs fractured just like those specified on ford windstar 1997 and 1998 assembled at oakville plant between aug 1996 through july 1998. The defective springs forced ford to issue recall 01s19. My 1999 windstar was shipped nov 1998 and i suspect with bad springs because other 1999 ford windstar owners have complained of the same spring breakage causing punctured front tires. My springs were found defective and now fail nh safety inspection. Please act swiftly my funds are very low!
I bought a ford windstar lx in june 4/99,since then i have been experiencing that the steering wheels shakes and current in my right leg when the speed is about 70 miles/hr. For 3 times i went to the dealer ,but theydid not find anythingwronginit .
1999 ford windstar front passenger-side subframe rusted through and separated rendering the vehicle undrivable.the vehicle can not controllably steer or brake with this condition.luckily it didn't separate while at highway speed or it would have had a catastrophic ending.an immediate recall should be put out on this before anyone is killed.
My husband was driving with my daughter leaving the driveway,the car was difficult to drive.he said it felt like the brakes were stuck or rusty, we had not driven the van in about 7 days.he continued to drive thinking the brakes would release and the car would be fine.when he realized that was not the issue and it was something more serious he immediately came home and we inspected the front drivers side tire and found the coil spring was resting on the tireand rubbing.the smell of burning rubber was apparent as he drove back in the driveway.we took of the tire and found the front drivers side coil spring had broken near the bottom.we are currently getting estimates to replace the one coil spring, our first estimate from a ford dealer was $400 to $450, with out seeing the car, it is not drivable.we are uncertain at this time if the tire also needs to be replaced or if there is other damage we can't see.old part will be retained by us after the vehicle is fixed.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar se. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph, attempting to make a right turn when a loud popping noise sounded outside of the vehicle. The vehicle continued in operation; and uponreaching the destination it was discovered that the front "a frame" completely fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the "a frame" was replaced. The contact stated there was a recall related to the same failure with the rear suspension under nhtsa campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while performing an oil change, the mechanic noticed a crack in the axle of the vehicle.the axle was cracked in half and the vehicle is currently not being driven.the dealer and manufacturer have not been notified.the failure mileage was 120,000.
Car only has 72000 miles. Had car at dealership from march 17- march 24 for various problems. They replaced a tie rod, 2 control arms for $1100 and when that did not fix the problem, replacedthe power steering pump and the steering rack.car was still not right - had appt to bring back in on friday april 1st. On march 30th, i was accelerating at a stoplight and the vehicle had an abrupt transmission failure. (when we got it back from the dealer it had a vibrating issue but we did not have warning this was coming) just a huge bang and then it wouldn't move. The police had to help me remove the vehicle from the intersection and assist with my two small children. It had to be towed at my expense $70. Warranty expired at 60k. Took it to another repair establishment (due to issues with the dealer) - will be $2200 to rebuild entire transmission. Will be contacting manufacturer.
Dt:while the caller's son was drivingbout 65 mph the control arm separated from the sub frame, and the vehicle started to wobble. He pulled off the road and that is when the tire came loose. Vehicle had to be towed home. Dealer said they would do nothing for free. Manufacturer said the vehicle was out of warranty and offered no help for free.
1999 ford windstar transmission went up. Consumer states that the control arm fell off in march. Consumer again stated the transmission needs to be replaced again.
I was driving my 1999 ford windstar doing 40 to 45 miles per hour when all of a sudden something broke. A passer by tried to push the vehicle off the road but was unsuccessful. I ended up having to call a tow truck to have the vehicle towed. Turned out the problem was the bracket that is attached to the frame of the vehicle that the lower control arm connects to snapped off the frame with the control arm still attached to it. In addition to this problem it pulled the driveshaft away from the transmission. Therefore this is going to be a costly repair because of a defective piece of metal during the manufacturing of the van. Therefore at the moment i am unable to use the vehicle and will have to wait until i get the money to repair it. As far as i'm concerned i will not buy a ford ever again!!
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). After the remedy was performed, the front lower control arm fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While the contact was driving approximately 40 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle pulled into the right direction and wandered out of the lane causing difficulty in maintaining the steering. When the brakes were engaged, the vehicle pulled toward the left direction with a metal screeching noise. The failure occurred three times. A certified technician inspected the vehicle and stated that the engine cradle and lower control arm were completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
1999 ford experiencing problems with rack and pinion system, and left lower control arm. *mr all of the hold down buttons were stripped out and stripped in the gear housing causing gear failure. *sc
I bought this car used and from the day i drove it off the lot i have put a few thousand dollars in it. The engine light keeps coming on with codes 171/174 lean on bank 1 and 2 i have replaced the o2, the egr, the differential, i have had the upper intake gasket replaced and the egr hoses cleaned. The light still burns. I have had nothing but trouble with this car since buying it and i will never buy another one.i also had to replace the brakes, the struts and the stablizer bar , as well as one of the tie rods. This van might look great butit runs like crap we have spent enough on this used van to have bought a new one.*la
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.the contact stated that the front coil spring failed and punctured the tire.the vehicle was towed and the coil spring and tire were replaced at the contact's expense.the failure mileage was 116,000.updated 10/14/08updated 10/16/08.
This viehicle is mostly driven in the city going to the store and taking kids to and from school. The left front spring broke and is rubbing in the tire. Dealership was contacted and i was told based only on the year given that there was a recall on the springs. When the vin number was given i was informed that vin number was not covered. I feel that replacing both front springs and my damaged tire should be fords responsabilty due to the fact they have shown a known history for haveing these springs brake. I was also told by the dealership that it would be rare to have a recall on a vehicle 16 years old.
1. 99 windstar, front coil spring failure, 71,000 miles, spring fractured sitting in the driveway2. Unable to obtain replacement parts, no estimated delivery time for backordered springs from ford3.no solution from ford other than wait
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving 40 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle.he noticed that the front passenger side tire had flattened.upon changing the tire, he discovered that the coil spring had failed.the vehicle was towed to the repair shop.the failure recurred at 116,948 miles with the front driver side tire.the current mileage is 119,000 and failure mileage was 116,948.the consumer stated the first incident lost control near intersection going 40 mph and inspected vehicle found tire blew out and left front coil in tire. The consumer further stated the 2nd incident was in a parking lot going 10-15mph and tire blew out found broken right front coil in tire. The consumer provided repair invoices. Updated 09/05/07
Front coil springs are broken.
The front coil spring of the our 1999 ford windstar suddenly broke and punctured our front tire.fortunately we were traveling at only 20 mph so that we were able to come to a stop safely, without injury or accident, however as we had just traveled from mi to ny on interstate highways, if this had occured just a short time earlier, the incident could have ended in catastrophy for myself and my family.
While pulling out of the driveway left front coil spring broke. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed consumer that the vehicle was not covered under a recall.
Consumer stated the front suspension collapsed. Dealer notified.the problem was due to a failed coil spring.the consumer hasn't received a followed a up from nhtsa. The consumer stated the vehicle was involved in a traffic accident due to the failed coil spring. *scc
Upon backing out of a parking lot at work, the front left suspension spring on my 1999 ford windstar minivan (vin [xxx]) broke.i heard a noise, but couldn't see anything wrong.i drove it 1 mile to whitcomb ford dealership, and they replaced the front springs and charged me $332.89.a local goodyear service dealer had to replace the front left tire at a cost of $94.11.the ford dealership says that there is a recall out on windstars for exact this problem, but that the model year of the recall was only up until 1998 models, not 1999.well, i'm here to say that ford has the same problem with 1999 models, and that i should be reimbursed for fixing this failure.imagine, the suspension failing on a four year old car with 62020 miles...lemon alert! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Dt:ford winstar 1999 front coil spring broke and puctured the front tire.
Dt: the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar lx.the front coil spring broke in half . If contact had not stopped the vehicle it would have blownout the tire. The spring was in the tire. There was a recall on 1995-1998, but it did not cover the 1999 models.the vehiclewas taken to thedealershiptoreplace the coil spring. The coil spring broke on the passenger's side but the dealershipreplaced the driver'sside coil spring as well because it looked like it was going to break.the cost of repairs was $900 charged to the consumer.
Dt*: the contact stated while having a general maintenance inspection performed by a dealer, it was determined the left front coil spring was fractured and needed to be replaced.there were no previous problems with the front suspension to indicate a failure.there was a nhtsa recall, # 04v332000, regarding the front coil springs.the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.the manufacturer was alerted.
My ford windstar 1999 has the front spring coil fractured causing the spring to barely touch the tire and eventually would deflate the tire. This front spring coil problem is currently the recall for windstar 1997-98, but not 1999.the recall for 1997-98 is nhtsa recall no. 01v199/ford recall no. 01s19. This recall should apply to 1999 too since it has the same problem.
I bought this car used and from the day i drove it off the lot i have put a few thousand dollars in it. The engine light keeps coming on with codes 171/174 lean on bank 1 and 2 i have replaced the o2, the egr, the differential, i have had the upper intake gasket replaced and the egr hoses cleaned. The light still burns. I have had nothing but trouble with this car since buying it and i will never buy another one.i also had to replace the brakes, the struts and the stablizer bar , as well as one of the tie rods. This van might look great butit runs like crap we have spent enough on this used van to have bought a new one.*la
Transmission, sliding door, driver door, rack and pinion, steering pump, intake manifold, front suspension upper link, world's fastest declining vehicle value, world's worst customer service and satisfaction representatives.
When driving heard noise coming fromfront passenger's side wheel. Dealer replaced front wheel bearing.
Consumer will fill in information regarding rear support bar: cross tube.
Driving on interstate 81 in va. Approx 65 mph noticed the rear end begin to sway as we were going around a bend in the road. After regaining control we exited the highway. I noticed that the two rear tires were leaning inward at the top. I then looked under the rear end and saw a crack in the rear axle about 18" from the driver side and 2 inches long from bottom to top.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While stopped the contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle was fractured.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where a used rear axle was installed. The failure mileage was 155,000 and the current mileage was 158,548.
Week of june 21st,2010 on west kimberly road van began to waver on dry pavement and i got it home safety. Inspection revealed right rear wheel at a extreme angle left rear wheel also is at a slanted angle. Rust has damaged rear axle bends where rear wheel are secured. Left in garage as i can't drive it safety and do nothave available money to get it repaired. Right rear wheel is rubbing the underneath of van. Old part is still on the van.
Van was made an occasional thumping sound that sounded like it was coming from the back of the vehicle.while turning into my driveway i heard a loud cracking noise and when i looked under the van the rear axle was broken almost all of the way through about 1 to 2 ft. From the left rear wheel.
Ford windstar cracked axle in california.had ford replace the axle----this was not under a recall notice 6 months ago.as it was announced today, we are amazed that california would not be considered a cold weather state (poor designation, given that cars move).we frequented lake tahoe (calif), sierra nevadas (calif), and nevada (have to cross thru snow to get there) in our family's minivan.our repair is already paid for & van sold (this scared us) so my memo is not for my family, but for everyone in the state of california.please reconsider & add ca to your recall.
1999 ford windstar rear axle snapped in half while operating at 35 mph.
I am a retired former technician/manager for ford dealers for 41 years. To keep myself busy, i work on friends vehicles. Recently i have noticed a concern with ford windstars. The rear axles (i-beam assys) break in half while driving, causing the rear of the veh to lose control. The first one i saw ( a 2001 my veh) was only cracked half way, i replaced it before it broke. Last week i had one ( a 1999 my veh) towed to me broken in half. Luckily the vehicle was going slow & was pulled over without incident. I also noticed the crack & the break occurred at almost the same location on the axle (approx. 12" from the left side).in both cases i replaced them with used parts from an auto wrecking yard. This was due to the outrageously high price of a new part from ford. I asked around at local shops & even with some of the tech's where i used to work & was told that they had indeed seen this concern before. I was wondering if the nhtsb was aware of this concern. As a former ford dealer employee, i know manufacturers have programs asking customers to bring their vehicles in for a "safety check" & possible repair. I believe this might be a good idea for you to "suggest" to ford before one of these axles breaks at speed causing major damage or loss of life. I have access to the broken axle if anyone cares to inspect it. I also cut the cracked section out of the first axle & gave it to the owner to retain should anything program-wise ever occur. Note: the information in the consumer portion of this form is mine, not the owner of the vehicles repaired. Since there is more than one veh involved i left the vin section empty. If absolutely necessary i can supply both vins. But since the year of production does not seem to matter the vin seems irrelevant.
1999 ford windstar, pulled out of driveway & proceeded to drive down street, car started to fishtail & tire on right rear sounded like it was rubbing fire wall. Thought i had a flat, got out & looked, no flat but wheel was bowed in. I turned around & went back home, pulled into driveway & got under van. The rear axel was cracked. Called to get another axel to repair van & was told by several different places i called that this was a common problem with that van. Called ford dealer & was told that their was never a recall on it.if i had been driving on the freeway going fast & this would have happened myself & others could have been killed. I am not concerned about myself for now because i am fixing my van myself, but their are a lot of these vans on the road & most of them are probably driven by women with kids in the van & i am concerned about them if this happened to their van. I could not afford a new axel so i bought a used one at a junk yard, my concern is if their is a problem with this part how long before it happens again. I may not be as luckily next time. Please check this out before someone is killed..
I own a ford windstar and had to have the rear axle replaced due to it breaking almost in half. There was about an inch or so left before a complete break occurred. My mechanic said it was lucky it didn't snap completely. About a month before we noticed the car would have trouble swaying a lot when going over bumps and in the rain increasing in severity as time went on before we had it replaced. Our mechanic even sent us a picture of the axle after it was removed.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise in the rear of the vehicle. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact to have the vehicle towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving approximately 5 to 10 mph, the contact heard a loud noise after completing a turn.he noticed that the rear axle cracked.the manufacturer took a report; however, the vehicle was out of warranty and they would not assist with the repair.the vehicle has not been repaired.the contact wants the manufacturer to pay for the repair.the failure and current mileages were 135,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Cracked rear axle - 1999 ford windstar.
Rear axle breaks in half!fortunately no other cars where around when this happened, online found very common, ford refuses to do anything!
I was backing my 1999 ford windstar van out of the driveway at 3:45 p.m. On a clear day, sunday june 20, 2010, when, without warning, the rear "axle" broke in half and collapsed. The wheels tilted in. Results on a highway would have been disastrous or deadly.ford shows no recall for this issue, but numerous reports are online of the same problem for the same vehicle models of several model years. No repair report yet, as this just happened a day before this report. I haven't
While i was driving to work on may 17, 2010 i had two occasions when it felt like i hit small patches of ice and the van swerved on me even though it was a warm sunny day with dry roads.i called tragesser ford of ross ohio and made an appointment to take the van in on may 19, 2010.after inspecting the vehicle the next day they called me and said the rear axle had rusted through and broken and that i was lucky i didn't have an accident.they said although it sounds like a safety problem there were no recalls on the axle.i picked up the vehicle from the dealership on may 26, 2010 with a cost to replace the axle of $817.82.
My rear axel is broken on my 1999 ford windstar. Happened january 1st 2010, atleast that is when i noticed it. On my way home from work, felt like i was driving on ice! car has always been babied. No history of abuse. This is a factory issue and in reading hundreds (literally) of threads, this is a common problem. Needs to be recalled. Could have killed myself and my children had they been in the car. What if this happened on the freeway!
We traveled from agawam ma to scarborough me for a family party.20 minutes after we parked in the driveway, we started to back up our minivan because someone needed to move their car out.we then heard a loud crack while backing up in the driveway. The van began leaning to the left.we found the rear axle broken into two pieces. The break is located about a foot away from the rear driver's side wheel.we had to have the van towed to a local dealer, prime ford in saco me and had to leave it there for repairs. The service department says the rear axle was completely rusted out where the break occurred.we need to replace the rear axle, the left driver's side tire, and shock absorber that were damaged due to the axle break. We will let the service dept. Know that we would like to keep the old part if possible because of this preliminary investigation going on now. We will also have to take time off from work to return to maine to pick up the vehicle once it is repaired.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)on saturday may 15th, around noontime, i was traveling on i-91 northbound in hartford.the van started pulling and swerving like i had flat tires.the van has 124,210 miles, and has been diagnosed with a broken rear axle.estimated repair cost for a 'used' axle is around $900.00.from what i've been reading, this is an inherent design flaw.vin # [xxx] .
Rear axle of the car broke as we drove out of the driveway.
1999 ford windstar, 118k miles.van has unstable steering and noise in right rear wheel area. While driving at slow speed and taking it to repair shop, the noise gets louder and my son following me reports rear tires becoming misaligned. Right tire is smoking and tire fragments are evident. Repair shop reports that rear axle is broken and needs to be replaced. Right tire also needs replaced. I have asked for old parts to be saved for my personal inspection. After some web browsing (carcomplaints.com), i have found similar failure events from other ford windstar owners mostly from northern midwest and northern eastern states, i.e. Winter states. All complaints observed were for windstars over 10 years and / or 100k miles.
While driving on the highway my wife noticed excessive bouncing of the rear end when driving over 50 miles per hour.i had her drive it to the local dealer and sure enough the left rear wheel was bouncing like crazy.the dealer found a severe crack in the rear axle and replaced it along with both rear shocks and rear tires.this occurred in feb. Of 2008.
1999 ford windstar real axle problem. While driving locally felt that something was not right.returned home to find that the rear axle had snapped.have no choice but to spend the money and have it fixed.
1999 ford windstar sel van broke rear axle beam earlier this spring. We have more than normal snowfall in sioux falls sd and our street department used more salt than in a normal year.axle broke at low speed while turning into a driveway approach. Axle was broke or tore in two different locations. I have since replaced the axle with a used one not knowing of this issue ford has.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. After routine maintenance while changing the tires on the right side of the vehicle the mechanic stated that the lower control arm wascorroded and covered with rust. He was told to take the vehicle to the dealer who stated that it was unsafe to drive and the repair cost was $1200. There are no related recalls or warranties for this failure. The manufacturer confirmed that there were no recalls and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact was driving 35 mph when the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the contact was advised of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and referred to the dealer. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where the rear axle was repaired under the recall. The contact stated that while leaving the dealer, the brakes locked abnormally and the vehicle was left with the dealer for further repairs. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and no longer wanted ownership of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 110,000.
We own a 1990 ford windstar and my father and i were just pulling out a parking spot when we felt a "jolt" sort of like a tire popped. The vehicle was no longer moving when accelerator was pressed we got out to check what the problem was and our rear driver side tire looked inverted and we found out our rear axle had broken.we are now out of a car. I got online right away to see how much repairs would cost and soon found many related stories from other ford windstar owners who were experiencing the same problem.this is very frustrating as it is our only means of transportation and we might not have the money to repair it, if it even is repairable.
While driving on interstate highway the rear axle broke on 1999 ford windstar. Almost lost control but managed to get to side of road safely.this is a life and death problem where all of these axles need to be replaced !
Around october 20th, 2010, my 1999 ford windstar was making a weird noise when i a make a right turn and also when i step on the gas pedal. The noise came from the front right of the vehicle, at first i thought it was a brake problem. I took it right a way to my mechanic to be diagnosed. When the technician lifted the van, he noticed right a way the sub frame all rusted and broken. My mechanic did not let me drive it because it's a high risk, he said the engine can fall any moment. Due to the high cost of replacing a new sub frame, the technician suggested a used one but in good condition. It cost me $723.00 to replace it. I went to the nearest ford dealer to complaint but i was told thatspecific part of the vehicle was not recalled and it's due to the age of the vehicle. I am still afraid to drive my ford windstar even after i replaced it. Currently my van is sitting at ford dealer parking lot, it's under recall for the rear axle.
On may 22 my 1999 ford windstar van started to make a squealing/whining noise at approximately 10:30 in the morning during what should have been a 40 minute drive to my mothers house. Due to the weird noise i stopped and checked the air pressure in my tire (right rear) where the sound seemed to be originating from. The pressure was a little low so i topped it off and continued on my trip. The sound continued and i decided to stop at a service station about 20 more miles into the trip. The service station was little help, they checked my power steering fluid, drove the van around the parking lot a couple of times and it made no noises. The attendant told me he didn't have any idea as to what the sound might be and asked if i could return in an hour when his superior would be there. I agreed to return after dropping off my kids at my mothers. After going on down the road about another ten miles i felt the steering wheel start to float and drift and my brakes became useless and the van came to an abrupt halt and there was a huge bang as the entire rear end of the vehicle became disabled. As we all piled out to see what was wrong we found the rear wheels pointing inward under the van at a backwards angle. Some men came to help me who were nearby they informed me my axle was snapped. Looking under the vehicle i could clearly see they were right. My van will be repaired this weekend. I called ford they basically told me to eat the repairs myself. In wv a yearly inspection is required, i passed inspection at the beginning of april which tells me there was nothing visually wrong with my axle less than two months ago. I find it hard to believe that without any outside damage or force (accidents, force ect) an axle can just snap in two. If i had been traveling any faster my 4 children and myself would have been killed or harmed as at the moment it broke i had little control over the vehicle and the brakes were failing. Only people with children buy mini-vans, this is scary.
While driving 65 mph on route 81, the car started reacting to bumps more severely than usual, and then there was a sharp noise at the rear of the car. After parking the car on the shoulder of the highway, wesaw that the rear axle had broken, basically down themiddle. The repairing of the car cost $960.12.
Rear axle broke on ford windstar.
1999 ford windstar - broken rear axle - van made minor clunking noises at low speed over bumps. On the highway, the van acted like the rear end was loose / tracking badly. A flashlight inspection at home showed a large open-gaped crack in the rear axle. Negative camber noticeable on driver-side rear tire. There are numerous examples on internet car forums with photographs documenting identical axle failures. Some reports mentioned total failures that led to motor vehicle accidents. The van is presently at a ford dealer pending repair. Dealer personnel had no knowledge of this issue. I am extremely concerned for windstar owners that may not be aware of the problem. Windstars are often used as school vehicles. I hope present windstar owners can be notified prior to any fatality occurring.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle would shake abnormally when driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the rear axle was fractured. The contact also stated the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was told that he would be unable to receive repairs under the recall because too much time had elapsed since owner notification. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle was cracked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 136,000.
Rear axle beam failure..heard recall on news a month before ford owners were notified. Took vehicle to dealership for inspection and repair, confirmed axle problem. 3 weeks later dealership called and informed me the vehicle was "unrepairable".
My wife and 2 kids were getting off i-696 to mound in our 1999 ford windstar when the rear axle snapped. The van swerved and then rolled 3 times. The van came to a rest upside down and when the rear axle snapped it went through the gas tank and covered our baby in gasoline. This happened on 1-21-2010. I've been reading of the same failure on other windstars and decided to contact you. The van was totalled.
Rear axle almost broke completely through....if i (or my wife) had been driving at highway speed and it broke it could have caused a major accident.axles on vehicles should not break/crack in 11 or less years of use.there has to be a major defect in the rear axle on this vehicle and the longer it takes before a recall notice the higher the risk that someone is going to lose their life due to this defect.
Rear axle rusted and broke in half.
I have been hearing a clanking noise from the rear of my car.i brought it to my mechanic who told me i had a crack in my rear axle.he said it was the third windstar he had seen with the same problem -- two 1999 windstars (one being mine) and a 2001 windstar.this is possible a recall situation.
Severely cracked (75%) rear axle beam.not fixed yet, looking for a shop to replace the part with a salvage yard part.replacement at the ford dealer is way too much money.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard a loud unusual noise and the vehicle became difficult to control. The contact stated that the wheels were folding underneath the vehicle. Upon further inspection, she found that the rear drivers side axle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The dealer was contacted and the repair shop was awaiting approval from an adjuster to repair the vehicle. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 135,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that he received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000(suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly), and took the vehicle to the dealer in september 2010. The dealer advised that the parts were not readily available. The contact stated that the parts still had not become available as or march 2011 nor was the vehicle repaired.the failure and current mileage was approximately 144,000.
While exiting a highway without warning the rear axle beam of my 1999 ford windstar broke in half causing the rear wheels to tilt inward and rub against the inner wheel wells. The vehicle came to an abrupt halt nearly causing the vehicle behind me to rear end me.
On october 1, 2010 i was driving on i 75 in my 1999 ford windstar.about 50 miles from home the rear axle on the drivers side of the car broke.i started to slow down, the car swerved left to right did a 180 degree turn so i was tracking down i 75 at about 60 miles an hour.then i skidded into the guard rail on the east side of the road, back on to the high and finally ended up backed into the ditch on the east side of the road.about 110 days after the accident we received notice of a recall on the rear axle from ford motor company.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was abnormally pulling to the right in would sporadically become stuck in park. On a separate occasion the contact was driving 30 mph when the check engine and overdrive warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown repairs were performed yet the failure persisted after the repairs. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times where several unknown repairs were made but to no avail. In addition, the contact stated that the battery was replaced five times and the she was recently made aware of two open recalls on the vehicle; nhtsa campaign id numbers: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). Neither recall repair had yet been performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 127,445 and the approximate current mileage was 150,000.
1999 ford windstar, rear axles assembly, rear axle snapped in two. Found while inspecting left rear tire assembly which had turned into vehicle. Upon inspecting why wheel ad turned inward, it was found that the axle assembly had snapped in two and was hanging on the ground.ford dealer(sarat ford-agawam,ma) stated the dealership replaces rear axles all the time, mechanic stated he has replaced 3-4 axles himself.it was found that the broken axle was the second axle on the vehicle that had been replaced.the dealership took the two pieces of the axles and disposed of them.pictures were taken of the broken axle along with receipts for the replacement part.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)we have recently experienced a broken axle beam on a 1999 ford windstar. Thank god nothing happened and no one was hurt. The car was swaying and knocking from the rear end and when we got home the rear wheels were cantered out. I looked under the car to find the broken axlebeam and the only thing left holding it all together was athe torsion bar. I am very glad that we were not on a highway or too far from home, since we use the car to travel to ohio and florida . We then looked on the internet to find that many other people were experiencing the same problem and no recalls. Although our car has 150,000 miles on it others had under 100,000. Our main concern is the safety issue with our family. We travel a lot with our windstar as do so many other families with children do and it seems as if ford does not recognize the danger. I hope that ford does not wait for a death to deal with this problem as the part that failed should not have failed. This part is a main structure of our vehicle and seems to be poorly designed. I can't imagine how many other windstars are out there with an axle beam ready to break and how many families are unaware of this potential danger. The years of windstars that i saw on comlpaints.com varied from 1999 to 2003 and its only a matter of time before someone gets injured or killed.i ask you to please look into this matter as soon as possible.[xxx]
Rear axle beam failure, 99 ford windstar.axle ailed (broke) on 4-8-09 at 96,765 miles and then again on 7-13-10 at 107,500 miles.first time the axle snapped on the driver's side of the vehicle and the 2nd time it snapped on the passenger side.both times the vehicle was parked when the axle broke.the second axle was a used part which was installed as a replacement for the 1st. Axle after it failed.
Our 1999 ford windstar began to shake and then rear axel cracked in half while traveling approx. 60 mph on the highway.luckily we were able to get to the side of the road safely...i still do not know how my husband was able to do that as there was so much "smoke" (from the metal rubbing the road and the tires riding at an angle) and it was dark outside and we had to get over 2 lanes.part was replaced at our own expense.this was not the first one the mechanic had seen.this incident happened spring 2008 but i just read on the internet of the pending investigation and had not previously known where to report it.when we reported it to ford, they just tried to get us to want to buy a new car from them.also, we told friends of ours that have a 2000 windstar to watch out for the shaking and to get it checked.well several months later they began to experience shaking and took it in and the mechanic saw that it was ready to break and replaced it before any harm was done.thank god we were all unhurt...the next people may not be so lucky!we no longer own this vehicle.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on november 10, 2010 for a recall repair associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly); however, the part was not in stock, and they were unable to perform the repair. The vehicle remained at the dealer for five months; until recently when the part became available. The technician stated that the vehicle failed to start due to the coolant leaking within the engine compartment. The contact strongly believed that the engine would not start because of the extensive period of time that the vehicle was parked in the cold weather. There was no failure mileage.
I have a 99 ford windstar.i was reading about a rear axle problem and wheni checked mine, i found that it was cracked almost through.i wanted to add my name to the list of people who have had this failure.i purchased this car new and it has less than 80k miles on it.these vans are driven by moms with kids for the most part. Ford needs to recall this car for this problem.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle fractured without any warnings. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). However, the vin was not included.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 133,000.
My 1999 ford windstar rear axle broke in half.
While cornering at 20 miles per hour, my 1999 ford wind star gave out a loud metal cracking noise. The driver side of the rear axle assy. Had snapped exactly where everyone who has complained about the same thing on line did. This is not coincidence nor from those, rotten denying reps of ford, telling us that this is from jacking up the car using the improper position on this axle. Go to the actual ford service manual and you will see instructions on doing a lot of rear end work using this rear axle housing as a jacking point ( center of housing assy.). I work from these expensive factory manuals. Ford has a defective part and refuses to admit it. Anyone with basic mentality can understand. This is about money, not safety. I would not blame any man that would lose his family due to this nonsense denial from getting a gun and shooting these '!@#$%. They don't seem to give a'!@#$% about their faulty parts nor families. So far i have not heard of anyone dying in a crash, but i'll bet it will happen, if it hasn't already.
I was driving about 25 miles per hour and my real axel broke in half.
Noticed a bumping noise coming from back passenger side wheel area on '99 ford windstar (3.8l) lx.took to ford dealer today and they said rear axle has a hole in it, is cracked and broken.have read that this maybe a defect?
While driving down i95 in philadelphia my 99 ford windstar started to swerve and make strange noises. I pulled off the highway and noticed my rear driver side tire on a 45 degree slant and my other tire on a slant too. I had the car towed back to a mechanic shop. When the put it up on the lift we noticed that the rear axle was cracked about 75 percent of the way.
Noise on minivan husband looked for reason and found axle cracked, went and replaced it with another used windstar axle and paid for it.
1999 ford windstar had problem controlling the car on the highway. I was able to get the car home but when i backed the car in the driveway, i heard a rubbing sound . I look to see that my rear tires on both sides of the car are leaning into the car. Looking under the car the rear axle beam is cracked 3/4 of the way through. It is about 1.5 feet from drives side i am looking for prices to repair this at this moment.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer in november of 2010 for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control).the contact stated that the vehicle had been in the dealers possession for an abnormally extensive amount of time. The dealer advised that he was awaiting the necessary parts to arrive in order to complete the repair. Most recently while the vehicle was still in the dealers possession, the contact received notification f a third recall under nhtsa campaign id number 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). The contact expressed frustration for the extensive length of time the dealer had been waiting on the recall parts and had possession of his vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Rear axle snapped into 2 on 1999 ford windstar.
Our family was in our 1999 ford windstar lx 3.8l v6 when we were loosing control over the rear end of our van. We thought we had a tire problem. We drove to the tire store. They showed us that our rear axle had almost broken completely in half. With some research, we found this has happened to many families and we could have been injured. Thank god we made it to the shop in time.
Ford windstar seems to have a design that is a definite hazard with the rear axle member. The stamped rear axle assembly will fail after 100,00 mile by cracking and failure is quick to come. There are numerous incidents of it from 1996 to present, i have a 1999 and my wife kept telling me about a rubbing sound she hears when turning into the alley and i could not trace anything down. I then turned out of our alley and then it broke 95% through. I thought it was a flat at first and then found the crack in the axle assembly. Praise god i was not on the highway doing 65 mph. I am waiting to get into the mechanics 12-30-2009 and will cast around $1000 parts, labor and tow and 2 new tires.
My rear axel in my 1999 ford windstar broke this am while my husband was pulling out of your driveway. We had no warning that it was broke. No one was hurt and we have not gotten it fixed yet but went out an looked at it an it looks to be almost dead center of the axel that is broke in half.
1. Rear of van swaying and a squeaking noise..............2. Investigation revealed the rear axle cracked at the mid point 3/4 the way through..............3. Plan to replace the axle, have not done so as yet.i will keep the old axle or make it available if needed.............."the whole story"..............over the last couple of weeks i've noticed when hitting a bump the rear of the van would sway a little, and occasionally i?d hear a squeak/screech that sounded like it was coming from under the van.i decided to investigate the under carriage of my vehicle, i was shocked, dismayed, dumbfounded, and disbelieved what my eyes where showing me.the rear axle, a rather beefy looking piece of steel and engineering, was crackedof the way through.after doing a little research to my surprise i found this to be a common problem with windstar vans.apparently dozens of windstar owners have had this problem and apparently ford like the valve cover snafu has decided to ignore it.please, before someone tragically pays the ultimate price make them stand by their product and fix this problem.
1999 ford windstar minivan - while driving van just dropped in the back dragging and smoking until we could pull over.very scary.called a tow truck and further inspection revealed the rear axel just cracked in two.rear tires were bowed in and vehicle was not drivable. Tow truck owner said it could have been worse...cracked more to the left or to the right and the whole van might have flipped.who drives mini vans? those with 3 plus children.safety should be more of a priority for this type of vehicle.
Driving in the 93 southbound tunnel near exit 23 the rear axle of my vehicle snapped in half. Nothing has been done yet, ford refuses to provide financial responsibility.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving between 35-40 mph, the rear axle fractured in half without warning.the vehicle was pulled over and towed.he stated that there was surface rust on the vehicle, but nothing that would cause the axle to fracture.the contact does not know the extent of the damages at this time.the purchase date was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 84,000.updated 06/17/08.*lj
The contact owns 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that nhtsa recall 10v385000, suspension rear axle non-powered axle assembly should include the state of nebraska. The contact had not experienced any failures at this time; however, he was concerned since nebraska also had snow and salt on the roads which could eventually crack the axle. The vin was unknown. The current mileage was 120,000.
Letter from congressman dent on behalf of constituent regarding an issue involving recalls on his vehicles; please contact him or his assistant melanie whiteleater at 610-861-9734, if there are any questions or problems with this request *tgw1999 ford windstar. Upon inspection of the vehicle, it was determined the vehicle was not safe to drive. The consumer was offered a buy out, but declined and requested to have the vehicle repaired under the recall. Two hours later, the consumer received a call from the dealer stating ford concluded the vehicle was not repairable and the consumer needed to come and retrieve the vehicle.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving approximately 25 mph, there was a loud noise outside of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that the rear axle was fractured in half due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they replaced the rear axle at the owner's expense. There was a recall associated with the nhtsa campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly). The contact experienced the identical failure as mentioned in the recall defect however, the vehicle did not meet either one of the requirements in the recall which specified that the vehicle must be currently registered or originally sold within specific states. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
1999 ford windstar. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle repairs and discontent with dealer *tgwthe consumer stated the rear axle broke while his wife was driving.
1999 ford windstar. Consumer states he was involved in a crash which he believes was due to a fracture in the rear axle *tgwthe consumer stated the front end collision resulted in a great deal of damage to his vehicle. After inspection of the vehicle, it was discovered the rear axle of the vehicle was fractured which caused him to lose control of the vehicle and crash.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a tire replacement when the contact was advised that the rear axle was fractured in two places. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers: 10v385000, 12v193000 or12v195000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 178,000.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle began pulling to the right abnormally. The contact then received notification of a manufacturers steering recall and the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the vehicle was not repairable. The dealer offered to buy back the vehicle but later advised that the vehicle was able to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired.the current mileage was 105,000 and the failure mileage was 100,000.updated 03/31/11*ljthe consumer also stated the rear axle cracked. For offered to buy the vehicle back. Updated 07/01/11
1999 ford windstar. Consumer states recall failure *tgwthe consumer stated the rear axle failed.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.the contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly), the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs.the dealer advised that the vehicle failed inspection of the recall and no repairs were performed due to the lack of rust and corrosion. The contact then took the vehicle to a local mechanic for replacement of the shocks and steering rack.the mechanic advised that the frame was severely rusted and he was unable to perform the repairs. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised the contact that they were unable to perform any type of repairs as it pertained to the recall because the vehicle failed the recall inspection. The vehicle was left with the dealer for four months but was never repaired. The failure mileage was 241,000.updated 07/28/11*ljupdated 08/01/11
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. When the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a rear axle inspection for recall 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly), the dealer detected that the front undercarriage was completely rusted and would result in the detachment of the engine. The technician informed that the failure was beyond repair and recommended that the vehicle not be driven due to a potential safety hazard. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.updated 02/23/11 updated 03/09/11
Rear axle broke in half.
All 4 tires cracked between the treads and were delaminating.
Our 1999 ford windstar has 51,000 miles and transmission has failed.yesterday (4/8/05) while driving kids home from school the van made a loud clunking noise and would not go into forward or reverse.was able to roll to shoulder.we replaced battery a month ago, and while driving over the bay bridge (maryland) easter sunday our headlights and dashboard lights began to dim and van seemed as if it was going to stall.by the time we drove 4 miles to home all lights were out and car was sputtering, wouldn't start.we then replaced the alternator.theo/d light has been flashing.interior lights stay on sporadically as well as door ajar light when all doors are closed.interior lights sometimes don't come on when van is parked and doors opened.no rhyme or reason to this.tires have been replaced twice due to abnormal wear.we are getting quotes of between 1,600 and 2,800 for transmission.also windshield cracked where mirror was reattached after it fell off.when we were just over 3 years and at around 25,000 miles, all dashboard warning lights came on also while driving on bay bridge.took van to dealer (bob bell in glen burnie, md) and they said they'd have it done that day but kept it a week.i threw a fit and got a loaner - a tin can on wheels.ford eventually covered some of the repairs through a 'special program.'i cannot beleive there has been no recall on these pieces of garbage with the number of transmission failures i see on this website.nhtsa should force ford to take responsibility for this nonsense and pay for these outrageous failures.we also have a ford pickup and will never buy another ford product.henry must be rolling over in his grave.
* vehicle leans since purchased sept 13, 2003. * allignment problems. * transmission does not properly change gears. * low treads on tires. * a frame problems. * suspension steering makes a clunking noise. * brakes must be pumped to stop, and make a ticking noise when applied. * vehicle has overheated. * power steering fluid leaked. * gears do not shift properly. * primer scotch guard on seats wearing after coat applied.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving 40 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle.he noticed that the front passenger side tire had flattened.upon changing the tire, he discovered that the coil spring had failed.the vehicle was towed to the repair shop.the failure recurred at 116,948 miles with the front driver side tire.the current mileage is 119,000 and failure mileage was 116,948.the consumer stated the first incident lost control near intersection going 40 mph and inspected vehicle found tire blew out and left front coil in tire. The consumer further stated the 2nd incident was in a parking lot going 10-15mph and tire blew out found broken right front coil in tire. The consumer provided repair invoices. Updated 09/05/07
At annual inspection on may 4, 2001, with 21,000 miles on car, the original general tires were decertified due to dry rot, cracking, and visible wear bars on tires. Tires were just short of 2 years old, with 21,000 miles on them. (tiresize: p215/70r15)( dot number:tire size: p215/70r15 )
Purchased what thought were new tires from american tire deport in 2001.had a blow-out on one rear tire in july. Had a blowout with second rear tire two weeks later.when went to replace from another dealer, was told that what i thought were new tires were actually seconds....have second tire to show the defect...tires had less than 25,000 miles on at time of blowout.need to know who to file complaint with.both for tire and for american tire depot for selling seconds as new.
My husband was driving with my daughter leaving the driveway,the car was difficult to drive.he said it felt like the brakes were stuck or rusty, we had not driven the van in about 7 days.he continued to drive thinking the brakes would release and the car would be fine.when he realized that was not the issue and it was something more serious he immediately came home and we inspected the front drivers side tire and found the coil spring was resting on the tireand rubbing.the smell of burning rubber was apparent as he drove back in the driveway.we took of the tire and found the front drivers side coil spring had broken near the bottom.we are currently getting estimates to replace the one coil spring, our first estimate from a ford dealer was $400 to $450, with out seeing the car, it is not drivable.we are uncertain at this time if the tire also needs to be replaced or if there is other damage we can't see.old part will be retained by us after the vehicle is fixed.
At freeway speed we heard a loud bang, and the vehicle lifted up suddenly in the rear, followed by a loud slapping sound. I was able to keep control and get to the side of the road. The tire tread had completely separated from the tire. There is no evidence of puncture marks or other damage to the tire. When we got this vehicle from the dealership, i noticed "bulges" in the sidewalls of these tires and asked the dealer and was told this was normal. General should be forced to recall all these tires. Many were put on windstar minivans and this was a very violent separation that could have resulted in a major accident if someone with less experience was driving, or road conditions were wet or slippery! (dot number: a3m3tiresize: p215/70r15)
All 4 original tires split within the treads of the tires.the splitting was discovered at 14,155 miles.the ford dealer insisted that the tires be replaced prior to driving the vehicle any further.general tire co. Requested that the tires be returned to the manufacturer. (tiresize: p215/70r15)( dot number:tire size: p215/70r15 )
Consumer noticed continental general tires were losing air, dealer inspected that tires were cracking between the treads, divits were on the inside and outside, and tires experienced tread separation.
Consumer was on road traveling to florida and founda nailin tire.consumer went to 4 different tire centers to gettire plugged, and was told thattire was defective, and they couldn't help.tread had started seperating on tire.consumer owns a 1999, ford windstar with original 215/70r15, amerigs60.consumer saw the other 3 tires were cracking. The tires only lasted 11-12000 miles before getting severe cracking and tread separation. Dot #'s acme 44d 368,a3m3 ab7 160 and acms 44d 368.
While traveling about 55mph on the highway and without prior warning. Heard a noise. Front passenger tire tread separated from the vehicle.goodrich tires, p2151/70r15.
Tread seperated from tire. I had dealer replace all 4 tires. This size should be added to your tire warning list. I am using these tires on a 1973 dodge w-200 pickup with a large camper at full 8,000 lb capacity.( dot number: vdxf/wbu/3 tire size: 33x12.5r16 )
2 ameri-gs60 tires failed on our ford windstar within 2 months.first incident in mid april.front driver side tread separated at 55mph.outside temp approx 70 degrees.tire remained inflated long enough to reach nearby discount tire.they replaced it at no charge and kept tire.second incident on same vehicle on 6/8/2002 at 75mph on driver rear tire.outside temp approx 75 degrees.threw tread and tire went flat sending van out of control across lane of traffic on interstate.no accident, but departing tread ruined wheel well, bumper, and rear fender.also lodged piece of tread above gas line and pulled gas filler spout partially through the fender and broke off gas cap.no injuries.i have remainder of tire and portion of tread.cost $120 tow plus yet to be determined (my guess $1500-$1800 damage) as well as costs (if any) of replacing other 3 ameri-gs60 tires that i refuse to leave on car after first 2 failures!
Consumer noticed continental general tires were losing air, dealer inspected that tires were cracking between the treads, divits were on the inside and outside, and tires experienced tread separation.
Corrosion related failure front right sub-frame. Loss of steering control, right front wheel shaking, right front brake locked up. Also abs brake lights on in dash, abs no longer works, traction control light on, works no more.
Abs light, o/d light in dashboard coming on. When vehicle purchased as used car these items showed up on the drive home after purchase. Veh has been in to ford dealership garage 4 times. Brakes were working fine at that time. 3 months later brake light come on. Check and find that brake fluid is leaking from multiple locations. One being the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2b264) located under the master cylinder. Upon removing this plug i found brake fluid in the connection. Looking below i found brake fluid on the wiring harness below the switch and on the metal panel, where it had actually began to rust. Believe this harness is the power steering wiring. Brake pedal in cab now goes to the floor before brakes are applied. There is a hissing sound when this is done. Believe that the master cylinder is leaking fluid into the brake booster as well and has destroyed the gasket in there as well. This happened while my wife was driving. Thankfully all of this happened without causing an accident considering i transport my 3 children and wife in this van.
Antilock braking system and traction control randomly disconnect resulting in loss of traction and unanticipated skidding.
1999 ford windstar - the abs light and the traction control light appears on the instrument panel.the 'check traction control' message comes up as well.
Abs traction control lights are on and off intermittently.
Abs warning light stays on and off several times on my 1999 ford windstar lx.
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Engine check light appears ondashboard permanently. Dealership is aware of problem.consumer will furnish additional information.
While driving 60mp vehicle stalled out and died without warning ,resulting in loss of vehicle control.after vehicle had stalled out"low oil pressure" indicator light flashed.dealer inspected vehicle. Dealer could not figure why vehicle stalled, however stated that the pcm was canadian or europian made so it was replaced.
For several months now my 1999 ford windstar has had intermittent problems with the abs light (yellow) and trac off light (yellow) coming on while driving.
1999 ford windstar van::cruise control stopped working.i remembered seeing a special on cnn-tv recently about ford f150 and explorer vehicles catching on fire.suspected cause was the cruise control cut-out switch located on the brake master cylinder.so i decided to see if there was anything i could see related to my problem.i found the cruise control switch that's mounted on the bottom front of the brake master cylinder soaked with brake fluid.apparently the switch's seal failed causing brake fluid to leak thru the switch into the power connector and run down the wiring.this failure could have caught my vehicle on fire because a liquid across a 12 volt power connector to ground is a high resistance short translating into heat = fire.i took some pictures with a digital camera and can e-mail them if you're interested.in the mean time i disconnected the power connector at the cruise control cut-out switch for safety.i can't find any recall for this problem on a 1999 ford winstar ?i have a 1999 ford f150 truck also and it has the cruise control cut-out switch mounted on the end of the brake master cylinder except it's on the top.i also disconnected it to be safe.i called ford and a new switch costs about $15.00 but none are available.someone needs to kick the rock off ford being in total denial of the problem.it's quite easy to see what the problem is and they keep saying they don't know what's causing it ???if i can get a new switch i can also send the defective one to someone to evaluate.this is basic electronics and not a mystery.thanks,
Passenger's sliding door failed to close properly. Problemwas intermittent.keyless remote control could sometimes open and close door. This causedbattery to be drained, and vehicle not able to be restarted. Had taken to dealership at least 3 times for problem. Each time mechanic was not able to locate cause of door problem.
Ford windstar xl 1999- front end clunking noises serviced 3-4 times before it was fixed. Repeated repairs to various front end components replaced at my expense including power steering pump, rack & pinion, tie rods, u-joints costing $2000 or more. Continue to suffer from groaning, noisy, & stiff steering. Also ongoing engine pinging upon acceleration after numerous repairs. Random power sliding door function. Metallic rattling, jingling noises from under car both when idling & driving.
Just bought a 1999 windstar and abs light goes on about 5 minutes after starting engine and does not go out -- is there a recall for this problem and is it dangerous -- the dealer says there is nothing wrong.
Intermittently the turn signals (left and right) fail to indicate the direction the vehicle will be turning.the dealer was contacted and replaced the dashboard cover which did not correct the problem.the odometer also sticks and once this happens all the other gauges stick as well. There are no a recalls for this vehicles vin number. *mr *nlm
Power sliding door would intermittently open while driving, or will not open when needed; vehicle been in the dealer shop on six occasions, and problem still occurring.. Consumer also states back seat collasped backwards, also battery dead from shorts in the wiring, light in the inside is on when it should be off , and also doors that may or maynot operate while vehicle is in motion, also getting false signals on instrument panel.
I noticed when taking in my 1999 ford windstar sefor the subframe recall that almost all the other windstar's had rusted out sliding doors on the drivers side. Is ford doing anything about this problem?
Consumerhad problem with transmission twice. Transmission wouldn't shift due to a cablebeingloose, anddealer replaced transmission twice. Also, dealership replaced a cable on the sliding door, and instrument panel performs erratically.
While driving at a speed of 40mph. The windstar began to unexpectedly shudder and make a loud rattling noise. Engine check light flashed and the van violently bucked. We managed to get to our house. Van would not start after turning off. Dealer called and van towed.dealer checked problem and found the #5 piston had failed and had caused major engine damage and failure. Est. Replacement cost $4,000. Dealer was not sure if this was related to the earlier model windstar 3.8l v-6 problems causing failure. I am the second owner and warranty is expired. We are waiting to hear from ford but the dealer said they may decline to assist in replacement cost. I now have a $16,000 blue paperweight. The sudden jerkiness of the engine failure almost caused my wife and two kids to run off the road . The piston in the motor dropped down into the oilpan area. Engine now has to be replaced at 48,692.miles.doing research into your database, from owners of 1995 windstars and a few 1999 models, i noticed a similarity in detail descriptions of the head gasket failure and resulting engine failure. This vehicle was very well maintained, i am the second owner. It was purchased new as a leased vehicle. I bought it after the lease was over. I hope you can investigate this engine flaw/defect with ford and i can get satisfaction
Vehicle "subframe assembly" was found to be heavily corroded (rusted) and required to be replaced.this subassembly supports entire front of the vehicle, including the body, engine and transmission( trans axle ), front suspension, steering, brakes, and radiator.
Chronic vibration / shutter noticed during moderate braking. New rack & pinion installed in 2009; new brake rotors and pads installed in 2012, offering slight improvement. Wife heard "cracking noise, experienced difficulty making left turns & drove about 45 miles, parked at house, front subframe fracture / separation passenger side, resulting in steering rack tilt up approx. 3/4" on right side and extreme toe out on right front tire (approx 20 degrees vs. Left). Noticed while attempting to back up - undriveable condition. Collateral damage to steering shaft boot, rack & pinion seal (fatigue / leakage), and o2 sensor cable (severed). Discovered missing left rear subframe mounting bolt. Car manufactured in canada. Noticeable exposure / drippage of ambient condensation on top of sub-frame, below refrigeration lines / freon dryer canister, during a/c operation (gulf coast high humidity / salt air exposure could be an influencing factor for corrosion). Reference previous nhtsa action #pe10-026 (7/20/10); ford front subframe engineering analysis ea10-007 (salt belt states); recall 11s16. Fracture area occurred in curved portion of subframe bracket / steering rackmount (ford part #3f2z5c145ca - $2100 material + labor $715). Streak of rust is clearly evident along what appears to have been a vertical crack leading to the fracture / separation site beneath the steering rack boot. Photos and parts diagram available upon request. Ford customer service case # cas5113626 declined. Told to write letter. Seeking manufacturer buy-back relief.
My windstar 1999 has only 100,000 miles on it, less when i bought it, and at that time i was informed of the rear axel recall. I reviewed the data, concerning the safety recall which ends at the end of oct 2016 and was concerned about the safety of passengers and others if an accident should happen within the next 5-10 yrs,(which how long i hope to have this).being informed i had my closest ford dealership replace the rear, and they billed my $300.00.......this is wrong, i should be reimbursed.
Takata recall: i drive a ford winstar 1999 . I am a foster parent therefore, i use my van to transport my children to school, visitation with their parent, doctor visits, ect. I was taking my vehijcle. To get an oil change when my mechanic informed me that my sub-frame was in need of being changed. I took my car to republic frame and axle to mechanics that know their jobs well. After reading up on the sub-frame of my make, model and year on my computer,, i read how dangerous this sub-frame can be. Not to mention how expensive it is. My mechanic upon realizing that i needed a sub-frame was trying to see if he could get me a used one because he knows how expensive those parts are. He also knows that i travel in my van with my foster kids and that in itself makes the vehicle unsafe for both me and the children.my question is: is there a recall ob the ford windstar se 1999 vans? upon reading over the internet this is a very dangerous condition that is going on with these fords. I wouild peersonally like to know if the ford company evee got evough complaints to label this important evough to do a recall on this make, model, and year? if so can they please inform me so that i can bring my vehicle in to have it service too. Thank you
I took the windstar to have the two recalls repaired and when the basil ford service department was done with that they informed me that my van was undriveable because the right front sub frame was cracked.they said it would cost $1600. To repair it.with all the rust on the doors and door sill i find it ridiculous to spend that amount when the rust would bring down the value of the van to almost nothing.this is the fifth ford i have had and you would think i would have learned about the rust factor.getting back to the sub frame i phoned the number listed on the ford web page but after about five phone calls i decided to call the corporate office.i was directed to a voice mail...gave my information and was told we would hear from them in so many business days.it didn't happen.then we received a form to fill out about how well we thought our phone inquiry went.we had a letter about the axel recall and this web site is listed so i thought it was time.
I was driving to work with my wife and as we were coming over a small hump the back axel snapped. Ifi had not been decelerating coming down the hill then i would not have been able to control the car and bring it to a stop.
Consumer noticed condensation in headlights.dealer has been contacted.technician stated that the headlights needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that the entire headlight unit had to be replaced.after the three year warranty expired, the transmisson had to be replaced.the engine light had come on, and was told that it was the sensor.*scc
I bought a 99 winstarr a few months ago and just recently the instrument cluster started dancing, and there is no power t the radio or the cigarette lighter underneath it. I also sprung a trans leak and fixed it but the car sputters then shuts off and i have to restart it
Broken rear axle.
During last routine maintenance, i was advised that subframe rusting was getting close to level of making driving hazardous. Estimated cost of repair (part and labor) is $1700 - $1800.00.
Van is jumping at stop light with brake on, startedmaking a clunking sound around 55 (unknown) power windows stopped working on right side. Only 92000 miles on van everything going wrong at once. Van feels unsafe. Do not have enough money to replace. Is there any recalls for this stuff? knockingnoise in rear.
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Engine check light came on. Dealer replacedleft valve cover with a updated version ofpart andfuel regulator supply hose.
We first had to replace the transmission at 49000 miles for $2000.00.just a few months later the engine failed at 53000 miles.to save money, we purchased a used engine from a wrecked windstar van for $900.00.my husband and father did the labor themselves.then in july 2003 we had to replace the shift solenoids which cost $500.00 for parts and labor.now, just a little over a year from replacing the first transmission, the van is in the shop again with transmission problems. Any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciate. Thanks for your time.
As i was backing out of a parking spot at the gas station my rear axle broke into two
During routine service mechanic noticed headgasket had blown out.part was replaced. On 10 august 2002,engine check light came on. Vehicleat dealership at this time.
I took my van to the dealer and the dealer told me the reason why my check engine light is on because a gasket is clogged and it needs to be unclogged.they wantedto charge me $625 but i complained.i feel that i should not be have any kind car problem because i only had the vehicle for 8 months.i gave them a trade in a 1995 buick skylark with 80000 miles that vehicle never gave me any trouble and i had that car for 18 months.i feel ripped off.i gave good brothers ford $500 dollars down and a good trade in vehicle that i didnt get the estimated blue book cost and a check for $15,000which every totaled $16966.now eight months later i have to put more money into this vehicle.i am very unhappy with this situation
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Tensioner assembly and idle pulley defective. If inspecting engine, while van is running and hood up main belt might break and possibly causing injury to inspector.
I am having lots of troubles with 1999 ford windstar since the day i bought from dealer (lew webb ford, garden grove). 1. Currently my van has manifold leakage. This has occurred immediately after the ford dealer fixed my transmission leakage. The price quoted is $1200 out of which i have to pay $540. I have already spent lots of money in maint & repairs. Before this i had to take my van to dealer for following problems:transmission leakage at 37000 miles. Front & back brakes at 37000 miles. Electrical system failure. Couple of recalls.currently it has approximately 50600 miles on odometer and i have been communicating to & fro with dealer. For the current problem dealer has offered me 55% in assistance. But my problem is i am wasting lots of time, money & energy to have all this problems fixed. I would prefer to hand this van back to dealer or atleast get more assistance from dealer or ford company. Please advise me of any further action i should take. My phone number is[xxx].thanks in advance for looking into this matter. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Bad irmc, i was responsible for a $200 deductible, then van had to go back to shop (engine light still on) now output speed sensor shaft is bad , that will be another $200 deductible/unable to afford a renatl car due to repairs... Ts
Check engine light has come on twice - can't identify problem, possible intake leak - will have to remove intake covers to check at my expense with no guarantee this is the problem.does ford have any solutions that their dealers don't know about?
Actuator motor not working; broke the switch door. This occurred during winter, unable to defrost windows, freezing weather, no heat in front.
I called by chat at sheehy ford in gaithersburg, md by october 2015 like that:from:"[xxx]to:' "guest" [xxx]full headersprintable viewchat transcript:[xxx] (10/27/15 06:35:43 am): how may i help you? guest (10/27/15 06:35:43 am): i received a notice of review of [xxx] [xxx] (10/27/15 06:36:04 am): i would be happy to assist you with that! who do i have the pleasure of chatting with today? guest (10/27/15 06:36:22 am): what i have to do? guest (10/27/15 06:36:48 am): my name is [xxx][xxx] (10/27/15 06:37:02 am): it's great to have you with us, [xxx]! what is the year, make and model of your vehicle? guest (10/27/15 06:37:51 am): 1999 ford windstar [xxx] (10/27/15 06:38:51 am): i need to get with my service manager for you on that recall. What's the best email address, phone number and time of day to reach you with those details? guest (10/27/15 06:40:07 am): e-mail: [xxx]guest (10/27/15 06:40:43 am): cell: [xxx][xxx](10/27/15 06:41:42 am): thank you. I will have a member of our service team reach out as soon as possible regarding more information on that recall. They will be happy to address any questions or concerns you may have. [xxx] (10/27/15 06:41:46 am): is there anything else i can assist you with today? guest (10/27/15 06:42:17 am): ok thanks guest (10/27/15 06:42:48 am): i'll stay waiting for your news [xxx] (10/27/15 06:42:53 am): you are welcome, and thank you for visiting http://www.sheehyfordgaithersburg.com. Have a great day! but until now they never answer me back.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
* vehicle leans since purchased sept 13, 2003. * allignment problems. * transmission does not properly change gears. * low treads on tires. * a frame problems. * suspension steering makes a clunking noise. * brakes must be pumped to stop, and make a ticking noise when applied. * vehicle has overheated. * power steering fluid leaked. * gears do not shift properly. * primer scotch guard on seats wearing after coat applied.
Engine light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within computer.dealer has reset the computer on numerousoccasionswithout any permanent results. Please give any further details.
Subframe is completely rusted through and will not pass the safety.the vehicle was treated by the recall 11s16-s4.in 2012.i went for a voluntary safety check and the vehicle stayed at the service as very unsafe to drive.
The transmission wont go into drive. When it does, it shifts very hard and at every stop sign it goes out of gear again.
I have had this van for a little bit more than a year now. After purchasing it i brought it to the closest dealership and had several recall issues attended to, supposedly at least. Since that time i have had many issues with the vehicle, ranging from electrical problems to neutral switches to tie rods and more. I was thinking of giving up and getting a new vehicle, i can not afford to keep up with repair costs. Then i brought it to another shop to get the check engine light taken care of recently, the mechanic informed me that many of these vans have been recalled, including those in massachusetts, and not only that but the van's are notorious for the electrical and other issues i had told him of. After inspecting the van he said the dealership shouldn't have let me leave with the vehicle and advised me not to drive it either, he deemed it unsafe. I have used this vehicle to transport my wife, our four kids, and many other family and friends and once hearing those words a literal chill ran down my spine at the thought of what could've happened. I have sent emails of my concerns to ford themselves and was replied to in a couple of days, i have since responded three times and i am still awaiting a response from them now almost a month later. I have since left my van at my sister's as my house was much further away and i didn't want to risk it. The issues i have researched about this van include the mentioned electrical problems, as well steering problems, transmission problems, brake system problems and more. I feel the vehicle is unsafe and will not drive it any longer, also when noticing other vehicles of the same model i feel they should be notified of these issues immediately. Ford knows of these problems as cases ranging in to 5 million plus vehicles affected.
The rear ac unit went out around 75k never got it fixed but when we had the car serviced the computer panel was reset and it worked again at 96k.the engine light came on and stayed and we never got it fixed. The gas gauge light came on and we had it fixed at 98k and i don't know the cost. The van was recalled because of the windshield wipers and the rear ac unit. There wasn't no cost.the details of the fire. My wife got out her car for work and about 20 minutes later the fire trucks were there.our adjuster said the fire initiated behind the passenger seat in the ac and heating control panel. The vehicle was totaled on 12 sept. The vehicle had 119k on it now.if there is anything else you like to ask me feel free to. I am really upset with ford on the way they handled this entire situation especially when they know there have been reported fires from recalls located on the web sites. I
Bought the van in sept. 2002 with 55,000 miles, engine light came on within a week of having it. Took it back to car lot where we bought it, they took it to the ford dealer, couldn't find anything except that it came up a lean code they told me i didn't know how to put gas cap on the right way. That is not the problem. Kept dealing with light on to this day. May 2003 had to have the transmission replaced, got it back starting having same problems,took it back they said they forgot to replace a wire, still having problems to this day with transmission in fact oct. 2010 had to have it towed they said shavings found in motor will need transmission replaced again. Dome lights flash all the time. The gauges go haywire all the time, peg from one side to the other. Had that replaced and did it again. Took it in for recall dec. 28,2010cracked rear axle still at dealer. Now just heard that the recall for sub frame will get papers in feb. Guess it will be there longer. Our dumb mistake we bought another windstar in sept. 2010 a 2003 all we could afford, that has problems with abs light. Told over $800 to fix. We need two new cars, don't feel safe in either.
1999 ford experiencing problems with rack and pinion system, and left lower control arm. *mr all of the hold down buttons were stripped out and stripped in the gear housing causing gear failure. *sc
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Transmission is primary issue has shifting problem at low speed, has over 8 tsb on the issue and has new transmission installed but still have problemthe other issues are clearly common for this model as well, but this transmissionand fords lack of support from their service and dealers is unacceptable.
The paint on the roof is peeling off and i have taken it in to the ford dealer a total three times and it only lasts for a few months and starts to peel off again. The following number is the case number from ford manufacturing: tracking id: kmm348947c0km case id: 101425. No safety defect.
I am writing to you concerning a complaint i have against ford motor company. I own a 99 ford windstar. Approximately117,000 miles.he cruise control recently caught on fire. It wasat five star ford now being repaired. I have a letter to you drafted, however, it was to long for this field. Please contact me, and i will forward it.
During shifts from 1st to 2nd gear with the engine at idle, at approximately 5 mph, the engine surges during the shift.as a result, the vehicle suddenly accelerates to approximately 9-10 mph.this has caused several near-accidents and panic stops in parking lots and stop-and-go traffic.during normal acceleration with a partially open throttle, this problem does not occur.the vehicle has behaved in this way since it was new.
This was my mothers . Now mine the speed odometer just goes every where sometimes it doesn't move at all. And it does it does show the right speed all the instrument panel does the same . And when that started the windows stop working too. Any more nor the radio. They said its a main control molecule. I just don't know i got a ticket cause it said i was going 89 in 65 wow.. Help
When putting vehicle into gear, vehicle accelerated by itself.vehicle accelerated to the point where brakes would not stop vehicle. Also, vehicle went several hundred feet before stopping and consumer stated not sure how vehicle stopped. Contacted dealer and dealer stated had never had any problems with this model vehicle.
1999 ford windstar: the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) has leaked an excessive amount of brake fluid. The fluid accumulates on the power connectors for the abs brake system which are powered by fuses 101 and 102 and are both 40 amp. The cruise control has failed and we are fearful that this leaking brake fluid will causea fire.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was abnormally pulling to the right in would sporadically become stuck in park. On a separate occasion the contact was driving 30 mph when the check engine and overdrive warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown repairs were performed yet the failure persisted after the repairs. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times where several unknown repairs were made but to no avail. In addition, the contact stated that the battery was replaced five times and the she was recently made aware of two open recalls on the vehicle; nhtsa campaign id numbers: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). Neither recall repair had yet been performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 127,445 and the approximate current mileage was 150,000.
After the initial recall work was performed on my 1999 ford windstar mini van the abs light is still lit. According to the paperwork i received from the dealership they installed a jumper harness to correct the problem for recall 09s09 but it has not been corrected since the light is still on.
I start my 99 ford windstarwith my wife inside the vehicle and my two daugthers and my son when i saw smoke comming true the hood then i open the hood and my surprise was the brake pressure differential deactivation switch on fire i was so scared then i just take my kids and wife out of the vehicle and comback to stop the fire thanks god i havefire extinguisher close but we have to stop this from happening to someone else.
While takingvehicle out of "park position" to drive position the vehiclerevved, and lunged forward which may have caused a crash.
Intermittently van surges at low speed while in drive or reverse.van has been taken 8 times to two different dealerships. Neither dealership was able to correct the problem.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front end of the vehicle.after closer inspection of the vehicle, he noticed that the wiring harness leading to the master cylinder was melted.the failure led to a small fire under the hood.his model was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control).the contact still has possession of the melted wiring harness.the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer to determine the cause of the failure.the failure and current mileages were 162,000. Updated 12/02/08.*ljupdated 12/03/08.
When starting vehicle put gear into drive vehicle will lunge forward with a sudden thrust, i have made several complaints taken it to ashley ford, 395 mt pleasant st, new bedford ma 02745, 508-996-5611, this last time 04-16-02 they said the problem was with the transmission and they ordered a new transmission. I believe it is something else other than the transmission. On 4-15-02 my vehicle was in the garage i parked it facing the street as i back it into the garage and when i started it up, put it into drive, the vehicle lunged forward nearly striking my wife who was waling into the garage from the side. I believe this should be looked into as a accident could occur if not already. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***760968
Recall id# 09v399000 was completed few months ago, nowabs on dash is on few minutes after the vehicle is put in motion. Dealer pinpointed trouble to abs control module. Overheating of the board could be the result of the leaking scds on the module connector. Dealer wants to charge me $ 1,000 to fix the problem.
Vehicle was idling while consumer's foot was on the brake, the engine surged and accelerated forward hitting a boat motor that was in front of the vehicle, consumer's vehicle was damaged.
The throttle cable of my 1999 ford windstar frayed and caused the throttle to stick.the frayed outer part of the wire came off leaving sharp metal ends that allowed the cable to become stuck in the plastic sheath.had to be pulled out by hand.no injury occurred but could have if on the high way.
Consumer applied accelerator at intersection engine revved, but vehicle would not move. Dealer rebuilt transmission. In july 2002, transmission would not shift into gear at start up, again transmission was rebuilt.
My 1999 windstar has sudden acceleration while in bumper to bumber slow moving traffic.it will all of a sudden accelerate forward while your foot is not on the brake or on the gas.we have taken it to three ford delearships and are unable to get it fixed.we have been told this is normal with fords and the computer shows no problems.this has been an ongoing problem and i am concerned about the safety of my family and myself while driving this vehicle.the transmission has already been replaced in may of 2000.thank you!
When applying brakes to slow down, transmission would make a loudsound. And vehiclewould accelerate. Then transmissionwould make againthe samenoise & then it would jerk. Been to dealer & mechanic could not locate cause of noise.
Engine revs unexplainable, causing unexpected and difficult to control sudden acceleration of vehicle.extreme brake application needed to stop vehicle during incidents.has occurred in excess of 20 times so far during the life of the vehicle, nearly causing accident on several occasions.ford dealer unable to identify the problem.
Smoking from under hood, leaking fluid, non-working speedometer, odometer, gas sensor, and oil sensor. Flickering dome lights while driving. Scds is under recall, but the fluid that was leaking from this malfunctioning sensor has caused all sorts of issues. Fluid leaked on to abs box and the wires causing shorts and blown fuses. All damage has been said to stem from the original recall, but the recall doesn't cover the full damage that has been caused by the faulty scds's.
The engine carriage is rusted out, and the rear axle is cracked due to rust. The main arm of the ball joint is completely pulled away from the frame because of the rust. I contacted baab ford in reed city michigan, because i was told by the mechanic i took it to originally that this was a recalled product. Baab ford told me yes it is a recall issue, but no they wont fix my vehicle because the vin doesn't come up as one of the vehicles effected by the recall. I contacted ford motor company as they had advised me, ford motor company told me, my vehicle isn't on the recall list, regardless of the fact that it has both of the problems that 1998 - 2003 ford windstar was recalled for. The vehicle speeds up whenever it hits a bump and also pulls towards the center line especially on slippery roads or where loss of traction occurs. It also wears out tires every 2 weeks.
Speed control deactivation switch on 1999 ford windstar was leaking brake fluid. Problem found when abs light came on and speedometer, odometer, brake-shift interlock, air conditioner and a few other items no longer functioned. Apparently fluid caused a short that activated a fuse, disabling these items.requested ford repair at their cost as switch is same as was recalled under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v388000. They refused since recall does not include windstar.switch was replaced, at my cost, and problems appears resolved.
When putting gear in reverse vehicle went forward. Consumer had to put gear back into park to reshift.consumer statedthat gears operated roughly.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward violently. The failure would occur sporadically and at any given speed. The vehicle would sway abnormally when being driven and the steering wheel would often seize without warning. Additionally, the contact experienced the vehicle lunging forward and violently jerking when in drive or reverse on multiple occasions.the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure) however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer advised the contact that the timeframe had expired for the contact to have additional repairs performed that had not been scheduled within the required timeframe for the recall repairs. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Updated 8/14/14updated 8/22/2014
99 ford windstar has been having numerous battery problems in the last 6 months.went through 3 batteries and 1 alternator.took to ford dealership who couldn't find a problem.told me there were no recalls for speed control deactivation switch.my 99 windstar was not included in this recall.turns out car died today on major highwaywith electrical problem.burning smell under hood. I am complaining because i deliberately asked about the speed control deactivation switch recall 2 weeks ago at ford dealership and was told by dominick that my car was not included in that recall.on oct. 13 2009 my car was included in that recall.my abs light has been on for ages...my car has not been at ford dealership since oct 13 2009 so i know the recall was not previously performed.the dealer is courtesy ford in sanford florida...the car was towed to that location.it is sunday so the dealership is closed....
3 transmissions...multiple repairs all of which ford is aware and caused by faulty design.recalled for axle and frame rotting.ford used epoxy and a brace to "repair".unsafe repair!warranty offered is only 12 months, so ford also agrees it wont last.frame and axle should last the life of vehicle.this is a dangerous vehicle and ford isnt willing to take any resposibility.they have kown about these problems for years, and are now saying they arent responsible.
Intermittently whilevehicle slowed down or stopped consumerapplying the brakes, and vehicle accelerated unexpectedly up to 4 feet, which could have caused a rear end collision.dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
Failure of transmission at highway speed; fluid spilled onto road caught fire under engine compartment; complained to dealer about hard shifting from 1-2; and van surging forward when coming to a stop; dealer claimed no problem performed b51 service update prior to problem; overdrive slips in and out on incline; requires remanufactured transmission.
I was preparing to turn over the ownership of my 1999 ford windstar van to my son.after going over the vehicle and checking the fluid levels, i remembered the fact that the van had used an inappropriate amount of brake fluid over the past months.i checked the brakes, lines, calipers, etc to find the trouble.i was made aware of the areas i should search because i had a recall notice about my e150 van warning of possible failure and danger of fire from a cruise control cutout switch mounted on the bottom of the master cylinder.i checkedthe fuse box on the windstar because my instrument cluster had failed, i saw a blown fuse but the fuse bax did not have what the fuse controlled printed on it.i replaced the fuse and started the car.immediately, i saw and smelled smoke coming from under the hood.i shut off the ignition.because the master brake cylinder is not accessible for service unless the windshield wiper panel assembly, i removed the assembly and saw that the wiring to this switch on the bottom of the master brake cylinder had burned.i removed the switch and it was so burned that it fell apart in my hands.the seal in the switch had failed and allowed the brake fluid to contact the switch contacts and also leak out.i replaced the switch and wiring at my expense because the switch was not on ford's recall list even though it is the same exact problem and switch as in the e150 which was under recall.
While drivingcruise control would not work.airbag light came on an offonce every three weeks.also, locks started to lock and unlock by themselves. Headlights were flickering off and on. Finally, thenhornfailed. Consumer replaced horn, and horn still did not work. Consumer felt problems may have been related toclock spring.please provide any further information.consumer wrote in saying the name and address belongs to her, however the vehicle is not hers, nor is any of the information along with it.
Loss of brake fluid, brake light on after service,brake light red, 15 amp fuse blowing out, smoke coming from under the hood or from engine compartment,speedometer and odometer stopped working, cruise control will not activate or deactivates without warning, abs warning light is on.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 11v030000 (structure), 10v385000 (suspension), and 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer owned due to numerous failures. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic where several unknown repairs were performed, but failed to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available.
We have experienced 5 incidents when going from park-reverse, park- drive and when corning the engine rpm's will go to maximum for approximately 5 seconds.it was returned to the dealer after these incidents and was reviewed by a local ford representative.however, they said they could not duplicate the incident and therefore could not determine the problem.however, in reviewing your database i have seen numerous case where this problem has been reported.its only a maner of time before serious accidents occur.please help us to get this problem corrected.thank you.
My wife called me at work stating that there was a grinding sound coming from the van as she parked it in the garage.i went home and popped the hood and did a visual inspection and discovered nothing.i was going to stand in front of the van and listen while she started it to see if i could pinpoint the sound.she was concerned that i should not be near it in case "something blew up".i agreed and decided to start it myself and see how it sounded.as i started the van it surged forward (while in park), made a terrible grinding sound, and i had to slam on the brakes to stop it.it just touched the chest freezer in front of it in the garage.i immediately shut it off.started it again and there was no sound and the engine run smoothly.tried all the gears and got nothing.had it towed to the dealer who tore it down and stated the planatery gear had seized.had i stood in front of the van to listen as my wife started it i would have been smashed as it surged forward.seems very dangerous for the vehicle to surge like that, even if the transmission fails.
1999 ford windstar. Last week of july/2009, had ford dealer replaced front rotors & pads + rear shoes & machined rear drums. Within 1st week after brakes job abs light began cycling on & off. After the 4th week, the abs light stayed solid. Cruise control is also not functioning. Ford dealer says might have to replace abs control module. Read somewhere that controls of these two components might be affectedby brake fluid leaking from master cylinder into a switch thereafter moisture will accumulate in the switch causing a short blowing fuse #10. Also read that this brake fluid leakage might lead to a fire subsequently. Repairs have been quoted to be high. Will repair once have sufficient money saved.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving 30 mph, the contact attempted to reduce speed by depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated he began to smell a burning odor and the vehicle failed to brake immediately. The vehicle was not repaired nor was the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the incident but informed the contact that the vehicle was not listed under recall nhtsa campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Abs light came on continually for the last 6000 miles.brought the vehicle to ford in plainville, ct and they told me there was no recall and the cost was to include a new computer for an unreasonable dollar amount.still not corrected and i understand that the abs system is not working.have checked other owners and they have the same problem.also have a cruise control system that is not working.have been told that i need a new harness for a cost of over #300.still not activated.
This is a follow-up complaint, regarding ford recall 09s09, the speed control deactivation switch (scds).our 1999 ford windstar was serviced on 11dec09.the vehicle's abs dash light is still coming on, indicating that the system turned off.lately, the abs light is coming on more frequently, within minutes of start-up and a short driving distance (within a mile away of the previous starting point).as a result, the vehicle does not have abs braking capability or traction control capability (as the traction control turns off along w/ the abs system). The recall service was completed by performance ford, 11910 w. Dodge road omaha ne 68154.at this time, we are considering another repair shop, as we believe the ford dealer failed to adequately repair the recall and have subsequently put our family at risk.the dealer inspection found the following upon initial repair:found switch leaking with no heat damage.inspect servo switch no heat damage and no heat damage to abs connector applied grease to both connectors ok after repair.please press ford to have their dealers complete the recall and repair as necessary, because they are not completing the work as promised.
My 19yr old daughter was traveling to new jersey from indiana on rt.70. When using the cruise control attempted to exit for a rest stop when she applied the break the abs light came on and the cruise control did not disengage.she had committed to the exit ramp thank god she was able to move back off the ramp just in time to miss the over pass barrier.she had to ride the shoulder shutting down the ignition once she did that she was able tob resue.she did not use the cruise control again and butthen the engine light came ona cold start.i check the code and dtcs found wade bank one and two lean found a bad pcv valve and replaced it.but when reading the codes found 9 additional codes c1185 c1198 c1194 c1254 c1256 c1250 c1242 c1214 and c1210. I then called the ford dealership and checked for recalls.finding 3 i followed up having two being serious and having to do with speed controlrear subframe and rear support.when asking the service advisor what these codes meant he had no clue he said and without a costly scanner charge the tech had no idea. So as always i hit the inter net andeasily found numerous complaints. . . I was a service advisor for honda for 5yrs and a tech for 10 prior.i never put my customers life on the line wth? is ford teaching these men?i will have to inspect and repair this vehicle myself being disabled this will not come easy.i don't trust them at all anymore.my family's life is to important to have a money hungry company kill them.and once repairs are finished i will sell it and buy a honda.yes honda is not perfect but i have never seen the company ever mislead customers intentionally as this and when they messup they cover their customers and fix it right.unreal.
The contact owns a 1999 ford winnebago brave.the model of the vehicle was not listed in the drop down menu at the time of this complaint.the contact stated that the cruise control does not work.after using the component, he cannot get the device to set again.he stated that there is a recall on this component, but is unaware if the recall applies to his particular vehicle.the engine size and a valid vin were unknown.the current mileage is 40,000 and failure mileage was 35,000.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle speed control relay on the master brake cylinder caught on fire after the vehicle was parked and turned off.the contact noticed smoke from the engine compartment and saw fire coming from the relay when the hood was opened.the service dealer and manufacturer were notified.the manufacturer referred the contact to nhtsa.
The antilock brakes light stays on,and abs does not work. Ford did recall related to the brakes fluid causing a fire, now the cruise control does not work.abs is a safety issue . This is a manufacturer defect and should be corrected. Please don't wait until more people die. Recall this shabby workmanship.
I have a ford windstar 1999 with abs light comes on.i recently received a letter from ford for recall of a speed control deactivation switch as it poses a leak in brake fluid which may cause fire. I went to dealer close byand he said he change the wire harness and as far as the abs light diagnosis he charge me $46.95 and come up with a code c1185which pinpoint to abs modulefailure and he gave me estimate to replace it ~$800.after i went back home and looking at the safety report and other report from customer like mei understand the recall . So i did call the dealer 's service and explain to him why he did not tell me that there is a link between abs and the deactivation switch and brake fluid leak , he told me that he was not aware of any such problem as well as no letter from ford explain the such connectionhe promise me to look at it more careful next day and i wait to hear the news but no satisfaction as he comes up that the abs module failure is not related to the recall switch . So i decide to call the ford customer service and with along discussion they denied me the right to fix the abs module or to deal with my problem or t least give me back the diagnostic fees for the abs lighti feel there is a cover by ford service to denied any damage caused by the leak to the abs module or connector and they fight so hard on all levels to denied such rightplease help in including the statement of checking the abs module and connector with the recall once for good and stop them from manipulate the safety order for the recall.
Whenbrakes pedal was applied vehicle accelerated instead of slowing down to stop as it should. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and could not find the cause.
Abs and trac failure lights come on, windows won't go up and down, cruise control cuts in and out and the check engine light flashes when cruise is on. Ford refuses to deal with this situation and stand by their product.
When starting vehicle put gear into drive vehicle will lunge forward with a sudden thrust, i have made several complaints taken it to ashley ford, 395 mt pleasant street, new bedford, ma 02745, 508-996-5611, , this last time 04/16/02 they said the problem was with the transmission and they ordered a new transmission. I believe it it something else other than the transmission. On 04/15/02 my vehicle was in the garge i park it facing the street as i back it into the garage, and when i started it up, put it into drive, the vehicle lunged forward nearly striking my wife who was waling into the garge from the side. I believe this should be looked into as a accident could occuer if not already.
While driving down the interstate, moving at a speed of 65 mph, the fuse (10)controlling the speed control module, abs module, brake shift interlock solenoid,powertrain control module, etc. Etc. Blew. Instantly, i had no speedometer, abs light came on and my rear a/c began blowing on its own. I have since replaced #10 fuse and it has blown repeatedly. Since this past friday, i have also learned that my cruise control is no longer functioning. I have done the research and have found from my fellow ford lemon owners, that this is not an uncommon occurance. I will be replacing the cruise control switch and/or brake pressure switch (which is located by the master cyclinder; which commonly seems to have a short in the circuit due to the wonderful job ford did designing their vehicles.
Recall repair work was completed for 09v399000 on vehicle. Vehicle now has abs light and transaction control light. Ford advises issue where abs module is faulty, as well as traction control concerns. However ford cannot diagnose transaction control until abs module is replaced but will not cover the abs module due to it not being in the recall. However, the vehicle is experiencing the same issues as other consumer complaints referencing this recall. I continue to have abs issues as well as continue to smell a burning smell (similar to plastic burning).
Brake fluid leaking out of the speed control brake differential deactivation switch.possible fire hazard.
I bought a 99 winstarr a few months ago and just recently the instrument cluster started dancing, and there is no power t the radio or the cigarette lighter underneath it. I also sprung a trans leak and fixed it but the car sputters then shuts off and i have to restart it
When vehicle is stopped at a light engine revs and vehicle lunges forward.please provide any further information.
Brake pressure deactivation switch leaking fluid causing cruise control not to work and possibly causing problems with the ecm control module. Also a possible risk of fire caused by the leaking fluid into the wiring for the ecm control module causing it to short out. Abs brakes not working due to faulty ecm control module. Parts have been priced,but no repairs have been scheduled yet due to a lack of money to pay for repairs.
Intermittent abs warning light. Already had vehicle serviced for recall 09v399000, but continue to get intermittent abs warning light.
*cruise control stopped working beginning of 2011, never came back on. *abs light turns on/off intermittently. Started about 1 year ago; 5/2010.*side door locks don't work correctly and get stuck (have to manually pull them up). Started approx. 7/2010.*passenger door does not unlock from the outside with automatic lock button or keys.started approx. 1/2011.*heater only works in back, not front.started approx. 10/2010.*open regulator window loosened and broke off, shattering, while on interstate. Bought replacement window, but the regulator assembly does not come in single parts, so i have not purchased a replacement plastic securer to hold the rear of the window on. 5/7/2011.i feel there is more i'm forgetting, but i can't think of anything at this time.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact received notification of nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehiclespeed control) october 2009 and took the vehicle in for repairs. On a separate occasion, while driving at approximate speeds of 55-65 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle began abnormally surging and losing brake fluid. In may 2010, the contact was driving at relatively low, unknown speeds when the vehicle abnormally accelerated in reverse and crashed into two yard fences. The vehicle sustained major damage and the contact was not injured. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the cruise control mechanism was disconnected. There were two more failures. In addition, the contact stated there were never any unintended acceleration incidents prior to the recall repair. The failure mileage was 106,000 and the current mileage is 113,000.updated 07/26/10. *ljupdated 09/07/10
Abs light keeps coming on. Replaced all speed sensors and front axle tone rings even rebuild the abs control module. This is costing me allot of money and the abs light still come on even after i have completed all the necessary repairs. Ford needs to recall these windstars to make the necessary repairs for these vehicles.
While driving at highway speeds, consumer took foot off accelerator, the vehicles dash lights illuminated and the engine died. Took vehicle to dealer who replaced the valve throttle assembly.consumer also states that thevalve cover was replaced.
Cruise control wiring harness started to smoke and melt. Caught it on time thank god. I know there have been recalls about this on other vehicles but not on the windstars. Ford motor company needs to be made aware of this. This is a safety issue and they know it. And on top of that it is about $300 to get this repaired after it burns which it is not affordable these days.
My battery has been dying due to bad sensors, when i did getit started it became stuck high revving ,the car acceleratedand smashed into the curb in front of me, and the brakes wouldn't work so even when i stepped on the brakes to put in reversethe car went flying into the curb behind me, i finally got the vehicle to a complete stop by pulling up the emergency brake. Then i had the car towed to my house.
1999 ford windstar minivan abs light keeps coming on which is blowing a fuse causing my speedometer, odometer and cruise control not to work.after much internet research this looks to be a common problem with catastrophic results if not disabled.after reading these results i immediately had someone disconnect the abs module under the hood which disabled my abs brake system to prevent a fire.in turn my odometer and speedometer are now working but more importantly a possible fire wasprevented!i would appreciate attention being taken in this matter seeing as how it is not the first time this problem is being reported.
My cruise control stopped working on my 1999 ford windstar van, i would smell a electrical fire smell after driving it and a little smoke under the hood. My dada and myself checked and found a small brake fluid leak that was getting on a electrical connection. This was also causing some fuses to blow. I went online and found out it was the abs ecm module switch under the brake fluid reservoir. I purchased a new switch and replace it, and have not had any more problems with it.
Upon approaching a state highway from a side street at less than 15 mph, the brake pedal on this van was pushed but did not respond.the brake pedal went all the way to the floor but the van would not stop.i pushed it down 2 times and neither time did the brakes work, though i did hear a "rattling" noise that sounded like the abs system was trying to kick in.i looked up quickly and since no one was coming from either direction, i just went through the intersection without stopping.could have been deadly if another vehicle was coming!we contacted a local ford dealer and they checked it out, but said they could find no problem with the van's braking system, so no repairs were made.they also said they could find nothing on ford's computer records of this ever happening before in a ford windstar.but in checking your website, we found that it has happened to others!we're afraid to drive it until it is fixed---could happen again anytime (who knows??) and the results could be tragic the next time.
The dealer located in the sandy spring rejected to the take remedy action on the recall 09s09. I complained to the dealer service department that the odometer is malfuntioningwhen it is in operation. It suddenly cause unknown acceleration when using the cruise control. It is also found out the brake hose is leaking as results of the speed control modification system by the local mechanic shop.
Engine runaway acceleration problem has been detected three (3) more times since origional report to ford dealer (total 4 as of 09/15/99). Problem has happened three (3) times with transmission in drive and one (1) time in reverse position.
On december 17, 2009 we took our 1999 ford windstar in to the cerritos ford dealership in ca.we received a letter from ford that our vehicle was being recalled (recall # 09s09) and as it turned out the van was leaking and they replaced the leaking switch and harness.before the work was even done, i told them that we were concerned about the abs light that was onour dashboard.the recall summary states that the "with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary.repairs will be completed free of charge."on our invoice, the dealership failed to note our concern regarding the abs and never stated whether or not they inspected the abs control module connector.although i am aware that there could be other factors causing the abs light to show up, i am deeply concerned that the recall was not fully completed.i am aware that the issues we are having could result in a car fire.i just want confirmation that the inspection was done and if the connector needs to be repaired, that ford takes care of it with no out-of-pocket from me.i have contacted both the service manager at cerritos & ford co. Directly.i was told the recall was completed although they cannot say whether or not the inspection of the abs control module connector was performed.they said i could pay for an expensive diagnostic test through the dealership where they could determine if there are issues with the abs that were a result of fraud or poor workmanship.either way, all of this will cost me a lot of money for something i asked to have taken care of at the time i brought the van in for the recall.i'm really frustrated and concerned about this as well as other issues pertaining to this van that i believe are recall related.our tail-lights won't work despite new bulbs, our brakes sometimes sputter and don't always stop immediately.we've had 4 close calls related to our brakes and i wonder how much of this is recall-related.
The vehicle experiences sudden aceleration, almost resulting in three separate accidents.nlm
The van begins to surge (rpms jump from 500 to 1200) and the battery light comes on then the van dies.this occurs approximately once or twice a week.on a more routine basis, the van does a mild surge and then when you step on theacceleratorto go it acts like it is going to die and then lurches forward.these problems only occur when the van is completely warmed up and idling for more than a brief moment (such as at a traffic light or a stop sign that takes a minute to be able to go.)this may not sound like a serious problem but as the driver i would not agree with that.we have presented our case to the ford dispute board and they found it not to be a "safety" problem (i don't understand that).we have tried to deal with both corning ford and red bluff ford with no success.i can't believe that the consumer can be railroaded and ignored when they try to go through the system that is suppose to be set up to avoid such messes as these.all i want is out of this vehicle before i get in an accident because my van decided not to go and some other driver didn't know i have a lemon and hits me.
Abs light comes on after engine warm-up and remains on.after engine compartment has cooled, light is off at restart.it will then come on again after engine warmup.speed control is intermittently inop.
Abs light illuminated a few months after a recall was complied by ford.the recall consist of replacing a brake pressure switch, cruise control part, and abs module.
When stopping at a light vehicle revs as if foot is on gas pedal.
1999 ford windstar abs light on, odometer inop, speedometer inop, 15 amp fuse constantly blows.brake fluid leaking on vehicle speed control
Not only does my 99 windstar stall and jerk and will not pick up speed properly but the check engine light will not go off and the abs light will come on after i start the van and stay on as well. If i drive over 55 the o/d light flashes. When i take off from a light the o/d light flashes and the van will not pick up speed and then it jerks into gear. If i am at an incline the vehicle will not go into gear or it will make a real loud noise and jerk into gear. If anyone else who is having the same problem would like to file a class action suit against ford about this problem.
I have a red brake light intermittently illuminating, and my cruise control quit working. The brake switch just below the master cylinder has evidence of leakage and it is seeping onto the wiring and speed control box. If it continues without service serious damage is eminent.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.the vehicle has been leaking brake fluid.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the leak was caused by failure in the electrical system and the vehicle speed control.after researching the issue, she discovered that there was an investigation currently taking place for the same failures (electrical system: wiring), (vehicle speed control: cruise control).she called the dealer and they stated that they could not repair the vehicle for free because it was not included in a recall.the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 103,000. Updated 12-15-08updated 12/17/08.
I took my 1999 ford windstar in for recall work . They just put in a fuse link. Since then my speedometer and tech have been going wild and i am getting and my abs light always comes on. My cruise control don't work right either among other issues like lean codes!
Consumer was traveling 30mphstepped ongas pedal and it went down to the floor board and got stuck. Consumer hit the curb, no injuries. Vehicle has been to dealer 6 times.they are ordering a newgas pedal.*ml
When accelerator pedal is appliedvehicle hesitates. After a few seconds, it will surge forward.the dealer has repaired the vehicle. Manufacturer has been notified..the defecet has reoccured againwithin 6 weeks of the repair. Now dlr states cannot find cause.*et
After coming to a complete stop hit gas pedal to pull off and vehicle would not accelarate.also, transmission had blown. Had transmission replaced 3 times; however,problem still occurred. . contacted dealer.
While driving and whenremoving feet from gas pedal vehicle will cut off and lose power steering. Resulting in loss of control.
Design of the accelerator and brake pedal are located on the same plane resulting in accidental engagement of the accelerator, resulting in collision.
When trying to stop the vehicle on the highway pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle accelerated to 80 mph. Consumer had to press the brakesvery hard to stop, causing damage to the brake pedal. Vehicle was towed, and throttle cable was discovered to be defective. Consumer contactedmanufacturer, and was told the vehicle was too old and had too many miles.the throttle stuck, causing severely damaged to brakes. Consumer was advised that ford did recall on932 of its 1999 and 2000 model for this problem.
When stopping at light or making a turn vehicle will not accelerate. This happens intermittently. When turning vehicle off and restartingcomputer resets, and dealer can't identify problem.
1999 windstar speed control deactivation switch overheated. ***nar***the consumer was driving when she smelled something burning.the consumer indicated there were sparks and black smoke and that the switch was destroyed.the consumer request reimbursement.
We noticed a leak of an oil product and took our van in to be checked.the repair person said there was a leak of brake fluid where the speed control deactivation switch connects to the brake fluid reservoir.they said they thought there was a recall on this andto take the van to a ford dealer.we haven't done anything because our windstar (1999) is not part of the just announced recall, but this is a problem, we need to keep adding brake fluid.
(1) started vehicle and smoke started to come from under the hood. Was determined to be the cruise control switch issue that has been found and recalled in many other ford models.(2) had cruise disconnected and took to ford dealership to have replaced(3) ford dealership replaced, but i had to pay for it since my particular vehicle has not been recalled. Service tech did say the switch was burned up.
While at stop light the rpm idled high then idled low and retruned to normal. Dealer has been contacted..et.
Cruise control disengages on it's own then does not restart when i try to reset it
Traveling at 55 mph going down a steep hill with cruise control on, i needed to brake asap to prevent an accident. The cruise would not shut off, i tapped on my brakes and nothing happened the on off switch did nothing either, since i was going down a steep hill i slammed on my brakes until they started burning before i rear ended the dump truck in front of me. I was able to put the van in neutral with the engine still racing and pull over and shut it off. When i restarted the van the idle was normal. I continued on my way but abs brake light came on and stayed on. From that day on the abs system kept causing problems until my mechanic pulled the fuse. The dealer could not replicate the problem. As of today i have no abs the cruise just hunts for position when on and the overdrive lights keeps flashing. I hope this will help you.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.while driving 75 mph, the contact smelled smoke.he pulled over and exited the vehicle, but did not find anything wrong.he returned to the vehicle and drove off with the cruise control engaged.when he arrived to his destination, the vehicle began to shake and rattle.the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who stated that the cruise control switch was burnt.after driving home from the mechanic, the failure intensified.the current mileage was 100,000 and failure mileage was 82,500.
1999 ford windstar brake, abs brake stays on, cruise control went out, and speedometer/odometer went out.fuse blew and continues to blow.ford has a redesigned brake pressure switch, but will not say it is a recall.
1999 ford windstar cruise control system caught on fire.*mr
Vehicle experiences sudden acceleration on its own up to 15-20 mph. The accelerator pedal does not have to be applied. On occasion transmission appearsto be between gears..
Whenvehicle comes to a total stop at a stop sign or at traffic light,vehicleroars up, and pulls though the intersection.
Upon depressing the brake pedal to make a stop vehicle accelerated, resulting in unwanted and unexpected acceleration. Also, speedometer and odometer malfunction intermitently.owner believes a computer problem exists. Consumer has contacted the dealer..et.
Upon turning on the ignition switch vehicle jumped out of gearand suddenly accelerated, causing vehicle to run into a neighbor'shome. Driver received minor injuries.dealer was notified.
I have 3 problems with my 1999 ford windstar which currently has 60,000 miles. One of them is the glass in front when i'm driving in the rain i have to turn on the wipers the driver's side in the middle part of the wiper stays wet while the passenger side cleans very well. The other problem i've always had is the powersteering when i'm driving, i'm going to turn to the side and the car turns off the guide gets hard and i can't straighten it to turn it on again. The last problem is the transmission, one day the family went all together in the car and shortly after we realized that it was overheating we parked in the grass we turned off the car and the part of the engine caught fire after the accident we realized that the transmission liquefied oil. I had the transmission repaired and began to give some tiresome every time i changed gears. The car is currently parked with the damaged transmission. I understand there is a recall for this transmission
I have 3 problems with my 1999 ford windstar which currently has 60,000 miles. One of them is the glass in front when i'm driving in the rain i have to turn on the wipers the driver's side in the middle part of the wiper stays wet while the passenger side cleans very well. The other problem i've always had is the powersteering when i'm driving, i'm going to turn to the side and the car turns off the guide gets hard and i can't straighten it to turn it on again. The last problem is the transmission, one day the family went all together in the car and shortly after we realized that it was overheating we parked in the grass we turned off the car and the part of the engine caught fire after the accident we realized that the transmission liquefied oil. I had the transmission repaired and began to give some tiresome every time i changed gears. The car is currently parked with the damaged transmission. I understand there is a recall for the transmission
The brake deactivation switch located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) develops a leaking and "abs" light turn on in the dashboard in my 1999 windstar se van since on sept. 29, 2009, therefore mph is not working on speed-o-meter and mileage gets blank likes "---------".also heat & a/c fan motor is working fine but heat and a/c did not operate as well.cruise control has also quit.
Actuator motor not working; broke the switch door. This occurred during winter, unable to defrost windows, freezing weather, no heat in front.
The defogger heater venilation blow out cold air. The blend door arm broke off this is a part of the heater box.causing the window of the vehicle to fog up.the dealer is aware of the problem.mr
Windows fogged, visibilty limited, water poured from dash onto front passenger floor
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar lx. The partial havoc bosch which was a part of the heat in the vehicle failed. The vehicle was taken to a radiator mechanic who informed him the partial havoc bosch fail and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified and informed him that there were no recalls related to the failures and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 109,000.updated 03/03/11updated 04/28/11
Ford refuses to acknowledge that this should be covered under warranty despite the fact that technical service bulletin #13073 was issued about this problem 5 months after my purchase.without the blend door movement it is not possible to have defrosting of the front windows during freezing weather.
Front heater does not work. I went on web and found hundreds of complaints with same problem. Either heater door behind radio does not close or gear that operates door breaks. Rear heater works, but in cold weather or snowy weather, one cannot see out of windshield which can cause an accident.
Rear defogger is not operable in inclement weatherwhenwindshield wipers are turned on .the top of the window is okay.but at the bottomof window snow and ice would stick
Windshield wiper motor.mrthe consumer received a recall letter in the mail regarding the windshield wipers. When the vehicle was returned to the consumer, the windshield wipers did not work on high speed or in cold weather. The consumer was told the replacement part was defective.the consumer stated the vehicle did not have any heat and the technician stated that was a new problem.the check engine light illuminated on the vehicle.
No heat or defroster for front half of vehicle, rear heater works fine. There is a blending door in the heater box on the firewall that apparently has a small motor that operates the blend door. The motor is fine. Mechanics tell me that a screw that holds the box in place loosens allowing the box to warp which rubs or stops the rod attached to the motor and the blending door from moving smoothly. My motor operates fine but has broken the rod making a clicking noise when you operate the manual control from cold to hot. The door stays closed in the cold mode, no heat or defroster.
Actuator door motor has broken rods to blend door. We are without heat, blows cold air only. Must replace entire heater assembly at est. Cost of $980.00 dollars. Initial cost to replace the motor alone was for $225.00 which was first diagnosis of problem.
Dt: rear blower motor in the rear ofvan smelled like it was burning and then stopped working. There was a recall on exact model, 1999, ford, windstar.the owner'smalfunctioned part was not produced where the others were, so she was not included in the recall. The blower has not worked for a month. There were no prior problems with the blower.the owner took the van to a service station, and the service station informed consumer that there was a recall, on exactly what she should bring toford for veicleto be fixed. The service advised the owner to go to ford for the recall. She then tried to make an appointment with ford, and they said they wouldn't cover it. The ownertried to contact ford. This was the first time this year that the air had been on. And that waswhen the burningodoe she smelledand the blower stopped working.
While turning on the defogger or heat it failed to come on.this caused poor visibility while driving. Consumer tookvehicle to the dealer for inspection, mechanic advised consumerthat the problem could be fixed, but theconsumer would have to payfor the parts and labor.it was later determined that he blend air door was broken which would not allow heat to blow trough any of the vents.
Front heater does not work.thumping noise from dashboard.dealer (person ford, laverne, ca) wants $500 to replace heating valve/flap. Abs light stays on dealer could not figure out the cause.
Heater box door, plastic? locked in a/c mode no heat or defrost capability.dealer said needs to replace box to fix little door - plenum ? blend door / $1000 need defrost mechanism in new england for cold weather. Failure on highway a disaster waiting to kill someone.*la
Heater blower will turn on and off by itself. When controls are offblower will come on, and sometimes will stay on for a while. Consumer has to turn blower off and on to shut off. This happens intermittently. Contacted dealer, and dealerwas unable to duplicate problem.
While traveling 35 mph heard a loud bang.rear passenger's side glass oncargo door had shattered. Corners of window were broken off.window was still intact. Contacted dealership, and informed by mechanic that problem was normal.
The passenger side rear window shattered into pieces, without impact.
While driving the back windowshattered twice, felt like an explosion. When this happened, glass fellinto passenger's compartment where the children were in.
While the van was parked in the driveway, rear window on the passenger's side just blew out for no apparent reason. The problem was reported to the dealership.window will be replaced under owner's insurance.owner concerned about a possible defect in the glass. *ml
Was traveling about 45mphonhighway and there was a knocking noise because ofgasoline usage. Also, therewas a leak in the rear window, andwater came though and ruined the carpet.
Consumer was backing up while going 5mph. Then,vehicle back ended, hitting an "l" shape pole.tailgate window shaterred. Tailgate was hit right below the window when it shattered. Manufacturer didn't refer consumer to dealer.
* vehicle leans since purchased sept 13, 2003. * allignment problems. * transmission does not properly change gears. * low treads on tires. * a frame problems. * suspension steering makes a clunking noise. * brakes must be pumped to stop, and make a ticking noise when applied. * vehicle has overheated. * power steering fluid leaked. * gears do not shift properly. * primer scotch guard on seats wearing after coat applied.
While driving to north carolina,driver's side window exploded leaving glass inside and outside of the vehcile. No injury was sustained.
We have taken this van in for repair fivetimesin one year. The first month we had it the head was replaced. The power steering has gone out for now the fifth time. I actually lost controlof the vehicle due to beingunable to turn the steering. My husband has to drive me everywhere because only he can turn the steering wheel. Each time we take it for repair we are charged a deductible and i can not do this anymore. This is obviously a lemon. Marshall mize ford in chattanooga tennessee is where the vehicle was purchased in january of 2001. They also have performed all service on this vehicle. Ford has not been understanding of why my payments have been late, but when you are having these kinds of issues such as electrical, transmission, air conditioning, and engine malfunctions, it does not take a genius to figure out why a woman with a family who depends on this vehicle as reliable, safe means of transportation is having difficulty. Maybe if their product was of better quality, my children would be in a safe vehicle, and ford would get their money on time.
While driving my 1999 winstar the overdrive light came on, so i looked in my rearview mirror and saw smoke comming from under the vehicle.so, i pull over to the side of the road and stop, transmission fluid was leaking out.my winstar van broke down out side of nashville, tn with 70,401 miles on it.the costs at john barker's two rivers ford in nashville was $2017.81.
Driver side power window screeches when lowering.yh
Not only does my 99 windstar stall and jerk and will not pick up speed properly but the check engine light will not go off and the abs light will come on after i start the van and stay on as well. If i drive over 55 the o/d light flashes. When i take off from a light the o/d light flashes and the van will not pick up speed and then it jerks into gear.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.the contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently, but currently do not work at all.the dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v261000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor), although the failures were identical.the failure mileage was 166,000.
Rear windshield wiper motor failed during inclement weather. Consumer receivedrecall notice 01v261000, however,dealership informed consumer that recall only covered front windshield wipers.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Passenger side electric mirror does not operate properly.when switched to right or left, the mirror goes diagonally up or down, also when switched up and down.the wiring, switch and mirror were checked.the mirror is new, bought from ford.
Passenger's side view mirror does not heat or move by switch inside vehicle.
While driving with driver window down, rear door windows shattered for unknown reason. Dealer contacted.*jg
While driving about 15 mph rear windshield glass shattered into pieces inside of vehicle without a reason.
Driver's and passenger's side window has too much wind turbulence ,excessive wind noise when driven over 40 mph,causing a distraction to driver.dealer claims there is no solution.
Vehicle has been experiencingthe following problems: 1. Steering column out of alignment, causing difficulty in steering; 2. Power steering pump making grinding sounds when engine is cold and, intermittently, when the engine gets hot; 3. Ongoing problem with windshield fogging up anddealer is unable to correct the proble;.4. Brake pedal goes to the floor before stopping,causing extended stopping distance; and 5. A loud sound coming fromthe front of vehicle. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.
Ford winstar 1999windshield cracked while driving. Crack developed at the bottom, mid-width and is progreesing over the last two days. About 10 in. Long after two days.was not hit by stone. Crack is clean, no dings, etc.
Windshield has a 16 inch long hairline crack horizontally near bottom , was not hit by rock.
Windshield cracked while driving slowly. After taking it to get a new one put in we found that it was never sealed/mounted on the bottom. Absolutly no adhesive contact what so ever. Also at 28755 miles the o/d light started blinking and the car clucked while making turns and the transmission was replaced under warrantty and now at 37000 miles it doing them same thing again.
While driving at any speed driver's side windshield wiper blade did not sufficiently clear the window.the blade touched the bottom and the top of the window, but not the center where the consumer needed it the most.
01 v 261 000/windshield wiper motor cover: the wipers worked intermittently.
Windshield wiper fluid reservoir is locatedout inhood thatdefroster cannot get to it. Therefore, in bad snowy conditionswindshield wiper reservoir will freeze up, and consumer cannot use itwhen needed, such as whenice and mud is splashed onto windshield, causing poor visibility.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle windshield wipers intermittently malfunctioned.the dealer was contacted and determined that the vehicle was not included in any recall due to the vin.the vehicle was not examined or repaired.the contact found similar recalls # 01v261000 about the visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor on the nhtsa website.
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers failed.initially the wipers worked intermittently, however the wipers are no longer functioning at all.there is an nhtsa recall, # 01v261000, regarding the visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor. The vin was not included in the recall. Updated 8/7/2006 - the consumer has had the wiper motor and wiper switch replaced.
Recently experience wiper motor/harness corrosion on my 1999 ford wnstar which has resulted in inoperative wipers. The wipers failed while my wife and 2 kids were driving on i-40 which almost caused them to leave the roadway. The vehicle was taken to capital ford dealer and the wiper failure was analyzed at a charge of $61.00 on may 20, 2004.the dealership advised that the harness and motor would need to be replaced at a cost of $461.00. The dealer has been less than helpful in explaining how corrosion developed. On may 25, 2004 10:45 est), i called ford motor corp. Customer relations (kurl 800-392-3673). I explained my situation and referred to recall # 01v26100. She stated that there would be no warrantee/recall coverage because the vehicle was well outside the 12 months/12,000.miles. She furhter said that the recall was completed on my vehicle in 2001 and that there was no relationship to my current malfunction and the recall.logic would suggest that a recall 2 years after manufacturer date could contribute to a problem/malfunction 5 years later.please advise by written notice of your findings or conclusions.thanks
Windshieldwipers fail to clear windshield when in use. Would pull to side of road to clean windshieldwipers off.were replaced 3 times. Took vehicle to dealer, informed by mechanic they were theonly windshield wipers made for windstar by manufacturer. Consumer was later able to purchase effective windshield wipers from an automotive store.*ml
While driving50 mph in inclement weather, without warning the windshield wiper failed.the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic informed the driver that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced.please provide further details.*la
1/.windshield wiper is not completely wiping off water on the windshield when it travels at 65 mph only 1/3 upper part of windshield is wiped of. It is very dangerous for driving on the freeway on rainy day.2/ paint is bubbling and peeling of from the hood.3/ the car is humbling and make noise when it is at stop and a/c on (may be the pressure from the power steering pulling).
On 5/1/05 my wife drove the van to work when she arrived at work the windshield wipers would not turn off. She then noticed smoke coming form under the dash. Shehad a friend disconnect the battery (that act probably saved the vehicle form catchingfire). I had the vehicle towed to clair ford in saco, me. Clair ford told me the wiper motor burned out due to some kind of short circuit they said they could not tell what caused the short circuit. On 5/20 i read about a recall form ford for wiper motors burning up. I contact customer service via e-mail and a womancalled me a few days later and said there were no recalls involving wipers and ford would not do anything to resolve this issue. I then researched the nhtsa web site it showed me that ford had recalled the wipers in 2001 under recall number 01s25.
Recently experience wiper motor/harness corrosion on my 1999 ford wnstar which has resulted in inoperative wipers. The wipers failed while my wife and 2 kids were driving on i-40 which almost caused them to leave the roadway. The vehicle was taken to capital ford dealer and the wiper failure was analyzed at a charge of $61.00 on may 20, 2004.the dealership advised that the harness and motor would need to be replaced at a cost of $461.00. The dealer has been less than helpful in explaining how corrosion developed. On may 25, 2004 10:45 est), i called ford motor corp. Customer relations (kurl 800-392-3673). I explained my situation and referred to recall # 01v26100. She stated that there would be no warrantee/recall coverage because the vehicle was well outside the 12 months/12,000.miles. She furhter said that the recall was completed on my vehicle in 2001 and that there was no relationship to my current malfunction and the recall.logic would suggest that a recall 2 years after manufacturer date could contribute to a problem/malfunction 5 years later.please advise by written notice of your findings or conclusions.thanks
Consumer noticed that the windshield wipers failed towork on low setting . Windshield wiper motor was replaced three times by the dealer. In addition,consumerreplaced the motor four times with no change in system.
The windshield wipers on my 1999 ford windstar are stopping halfway through the cycle and i physically have to get out of my car and push them so they return to the base.there was a recall on for this problem but ford told me since it was already performed that they would not repair it again.
The "check engine" light has been on for over a year, very shortly after my last fuel emissions test in 2002.despite numerous checks by my mechanic, which detects no fuel emissions problems, the indicator light stays on.after each inspection by my mechanic, the light turns off temporarily, (1 or so weeks), and then relights.we have thus failed the md state emissions test (without being tested by them) due to this chronic light problem.my brother-in-law has the same exact problem with his ford windstar minivan, and so does another person (not verified myself).the read windshield wiper motor has been recalled. We had it repaired by a ford repair shop, and it has broken again.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.the contact stated that the front windshield wiper motor burned three times within the last three years.in 2001, the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 01v261000; however, it did not correct the failure.ford stated that the recall repair was already performed on the vehicle; therefore, they would not assume liability for any repairs to the windshield motor.the failure mileage was less than 135,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.
Recently experience wiper motor/harness corrosion on my 1999 ford wnstar which has resulted in inoperative wipers. The wipers failed while my wife and 2 kids were driving on i-40 which almost caused them to leave the roadway. The vehicle was taken to capital ford dealer and the wiper failure was analyzed at a charge of $61.00 on may 20, 2004.the dealership advised that the harness and motor would need to be replaced at a cost of $461.00. The dealer has been less than helpful in explaining how corrosion developed. On may 25, 2004 10:45 est), i called ford motor corp. Customer relations (kurl 800-392-3673). I explained my situation and referred to recall # 01v26100. She stated that there would be no warrantee/recall coverage because the vehicle was well outside the 12 months/12,000.miles. She furhter said that the recall was completed on my vehicle in 2001 and that there was no relationship to my current malfunction and the recall.logic would suggest that a recall 2 years after manufacturer date could contribute to a problem/malfunction 5 years later.please advise by written notice of your findings or conclusions.thanks
Windshield wiper motor.mrthe consumer received a recall letter in the mail regarding the windshield wipers. When the vehicle was returned to the consumer, the windshield wipers did not work on high speed or in cold weather. The consumer was told the replacement part was defective.the consumer stated the vehicle did not have any heat and the technician stated that was a new problem.the check engine light illuminated on the vehicle.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar.the vehicle was parked and caught onfire.the contact stated that a week before the fire the windshield wipers were not operating normally.the mechanic recommended that she change the pulleys in the air conditioner.the contact attempted to have the vehicle repaired.however, a ford dealer was unable to diagnose thecaus eof the problem.the police and fire department were notified, and were unable to diagnose the cause of the fire.the vehicle was destroyed.the current and failure mileage was100,152.
Recall #01v261000 was rectified in feb 2002. The motor cover was replaced because water would get into the motor. Today my husband replaced our wiper motor andthe old one was filled with water. Obviously, their solution wasn't adequate.
1999 ford windstar faulty brake pressure switch for cruise control needed to be replaced. From the website, ford windstar recall: many owners of these popular vans have encountered any of the following problems. Ford has not taken action to solve these critical problems yet.
The wiper gear motor was replaced.
Consumer states that recall 01v261 was not performed as directed.
Recall 01v26100/,manufacturer's recall01s25 concerningwindshield wiper: motor.consumer called manufacturer about recall repairs,and manufacturer stated consumer's vehicle was not covered under recall because vehicle was branded . On two other recalls consumer had to pay out of pocket because manufacturer kicked it out because vehicle was branded.
Windshield wiper motorfailed without warning. A recall was issued; however thisvehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
Recently experience wiper motor/harness corrosion on my 1999 ford wnstar which has resulted in inoperative wipers. The wipers failed while my wife and 2 kids were driving on i-40 which almost caused them to leave the roadway. The vehicle was taken to capital ford dealer and the wiper failure was analyzed at a charge of $61.00 on may 20, 2004.the dealership advised that the harness and motor would need to be replaced at a cost of $461.00. The dealer has been less than helpful in explaining how corrosion developed. On may 25, 2004 10:45 est), i called ford motor corp. Customer relations (kurl 800-392-3673). I explained my situation and referred to recall # 01v26100. She stated that there would be no warrantee/recall coverage because the vehicle was well outside the 12 months/12,000.miles. She furhter said that the recall was completed on my vehicle in 2001 and that there was no relationship to my current malfunction and the recall.logic would suggest that a recall 2 years after manufacturer date could contribute to a problem/malfunction 5 years later.please advise by written notice of your findings or conclusions.thanks
* vehicle leans since purchased sept 13, 2003. * allignment problems. * transmission does not properly change gears. * low treads on tires. * a frame problems. * suspension steering makes a clunking noise. * brakes must be pumped to stop, and make a ticking noise when applied. * vehicle has overheated. * power steering fluid leaked. * gears do not shift properly. * primer scotch guard on seats wearing after coat applied.
Our 1999 ford windstar began to shake and then rear axel cracked in half while traveling approx. 60 mph on the highway.luckily we were able to get to the side of the road safely...i still do not know how my husband was able to do that as there was so much "smoke" (from the metal rubbing the road and the tires riding at an angle) and it was dark outside and we had to get over 2 lanes.part was replaced at our own expense.this was not the first one the mechanic had seen.this incident happened spring 2008 but i just read on the internet of the pending investigation and had not previously known where to report it.when we reported it to ford, they just tried to get us to want to buy a new car from them.also, we told friends of ours that have a 2000 windstar to watch out for the shaking and to get it checked.well several months later they began to experience shaking and took it in and the mechanic saw that it was ready to break and replaced it before any harm was done.thank god we were all unhurt...the next people may not be so lucky!we no longer own this vehicle.
This is regarding recall # 10s13.in 2010 ford issued this recall because there was a weak part on the rear axle that rusts away and cracks.there fix is to inspect the weld and then replace the axle if there is a crack.if no crack is present, the dealership is to clean the rust off the weld.when this recall came out, ford made it difficult for dealers to replace broken axles.they made it so difficult for the dealers to get a replacement axle that they where "backordered" for several months. I live in an area that has some rust and had ford "inspect" my weld for excessive rust.they said it was fine and sent it down the road which then voids my recall.now the rear axle has broken at the very same weld which was mentioned in the recall. It even broke under the same conditions described in the recall. I checked and found that the only thing ford did to my vehicle was to spray some rust inhibitor on top of the rust that was already there and sent me on my way. Since i took it in for inspection, they now refuse to replace the defective part under recall 10s13.i've been told that if i had never taken the car in for inspection, that they would now have to replace the part.the proof i have is this.the recall didn't come out until 11 years after the cars where sold, which proves it takes a while for this part to break.look at your complaints.the ones that failed in 08-11 where in the far northern states.ford had to replace most of these in 2011. Ford didn't replace many in southern illinois, southern iowa, etc until a few years later (2012-15). The problem is that these are starting to break in the mid-western states and ford is refusing to repair them since they already "inspected" the weld and found it wasn't cracked when the recall first came out. Everyone knows that covering rust wont stop it from continuing to rust. Ford needs to expand this recall.
Too make a long story short.i had about three recall on my ford windstar and now my whole van shut down on me.my computer i guess got it on auto theft lock and i can't even turn over now.it's just sitting in my parking lot just helpless.i have another recall but i cant take it to the ford dealership because i cant turn over.oh yea.it kept cutting off while im driving,don't let me stop at a light it will cut off on me there alot.it does that alot.i bought it from a car lot but he doesn't want to do anything about it.so i lost out of my money.when i turn it also cut off.
The factory recall notice required trailing axle reinforcement brackets to be installed on the rear axle.they were installed at the dealership, along with an upgrade to the front control arm mounts.the rear axle broke while driving on the highway, the speed i was travelling at was only 45 mph at the time of the break.as the axle collapsed, the rear tires began rubbing against the wheel wells.i slowed down and pulled over immediately, seeing smoke from the rear.the crack occured on the driver's side of the axle, underneath the repair bracket that was installed by ford.( obviosly placed over the weak/defective area.)the vehiclehad only 80,000 miles on it in may of 2011 when we obtained it, the same year the recall repair was performed.in the last 4 yearsa i drove 175,000 highway miles, have regularly washed and maintained this vehicle well, (including undercarriage washes in the winter).i've recently replaced the entire ignition system, front suspension/brake components, and rear shocks.it's a real shame that this vehicle is disabled by a weak rear axle when there's plenty of life left in the engine and transmission.with regular full synthetic oil changes, cooling and transmission flushes, new aligned front steering, i expected to get over 300,000 miles out of this van.now i have to find a good used rear axle, but will have no faith in its durability or safety.
Consumer was driving through an intersection and while making a left turnpassenger's side front wheel came off, pulling the axle out of the transmission.vehicle has front wheel drive. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was told that the sub frame had to be replaced. ......according to a few dealerships the subframe has ha dnumerous problems causing the manufacturer to alter the manner in which the tie rod is mounted on the windstar subframe when the tie rod failed rusting completely off . Vehicle was pulling out from a stop sign makingaleft turn when the wheel shifted and brought vehicle to a complete stop. If it happened earlier it would have happenedat 55 which would have been much worse. Cost by ford was $1155.00.
Week of june 21st,2010 on west kimberly road van began to waver on dry pavement and i got it home safety. Inspection revealed right rear wheel at a extreme angle left rear wheel also is at a slanted angle. Rust has damaged rear axle bends where rear wheel are secured. Left in garage as i can't drive it safety and do nothave available money to get it repaired. Right rear wheel is rubbing the underneath of van. Old part is still on the van.
The axle on the back driver's side is terribly rusted to the point of no repair. The mechanic stated it is a recall problem and needs to be taken to the ford dealer. He also stated that it is dangerous to drive due to the problems that it was causing the wheel to not fit or stay on correctly causing it to rub on the vans surface causing a blowout and making driving almost impossible and dangerous. Thank god my son drove it and not myself. Thank god that he is okay. This problem needs to be dealt with asap. I am a foster mom and drive children in this van and it definitely needs to be inspected for the problems and repaired. My son was on his way to put gas into the vehicle when this happened. The kids and i were going to hit the highway and go to a food pantry in the adjoining city. Thank god we didn't. This all happened while my son took the car to put gas in before the kids and i were to leave out. We had already stated that the wheel wasn't fitting on well and decided to take it to the mechanic. The mechanic told us there was nothing he could do because of the corrosion and then informed us about the recall on the vehicle and the problems this model was having withthe axles and rust and corrosion and other problems. Thank god this was on a city street and at the time there was little traffic, otherwiseit could have been a dangerous mess.
Skimmed to a stop,vehicles are dangerous,brakes tied up and would not respond took it to have it checked out advised system was good,now i read you guys are having this problem and it happen to me,proving its a defect i want to be given credit for a new ford windfree.
I just purchased the 1999 ford winstar and. 2 months later i was driving to work and the rear axle beem broke causing me to looae control.i am just now finding out about the recall please advise this i s my only vehicle
This vehicle was serviced at 102,654 miles, in march-april of 2011 by koons ford of maryland, (invoice#w70829, dated may 5, 2011) in response to ford recall, related to "broken front subframe" and "collapsing rear axle".--front subframe was, at that time, broken on the right side, due to rusting. Replacement was not done, instead it was patched via a bolted together "clamshell" reinforcing device. It now has become apparent that after using the vehicle after this initial frame separation, the metal of the left side was unduly stressed, and has now broken at its weldment point, resulting in an unsafe vehicle, that swerves to the left, if brakes are applied while in motion on the street or other roadway. Wheels are no longer kept in alignment, with left front wheel free to move to the front or rear, in response to applied stress! this subframe failure affected many such vehicles, and it has become evident that inspection and repair was inadequate, resulting in a new, unsafe condition! (subframe should have been replaced, due to stress!)-photos are attached, showing displaced frame, and separated weld joint.
Left rear and left front hub and bearing assemblies began making loud humming/grinding sounds suddenly at 51,000 miles. Ford dealership diagnosed and replaced defective hub and bearing assemblies for the standard price as it is no longer under warranty. This item should last much longer without failing.steering pump began intermittently making whining/hissing sounds when the slightest turning input was applied. By the time the failed power steering pump was diagnosed,and the whining was constant, it had caused the rack and pinion seals to fail and steering fluid to leak from the rack and pinion sleeves. When steering fluid got low and steering was no longer power assisted, my wife almost had a collision with a vehicle full of children. Not trusting ford anymore, i ordered the parts myself and hired a local mechanic to replace the power steering pump and rack and pinion. In most vehicles these components should last beyond 100,000 miles. Upon further investigation i found that failing power steering pumps, leading to failed rack and pinion seals, is a consistent problem on 1999 windstars, and that ford is aware of the problem and trying avoid addressing it.
Ford windstar auto - 1999 - steel studs broke off from one of my wheels. Sears auto had to fix that. Washington post, april 15, 2003 , page e@, article indicated nhtsa is considering recall.what are you waiting for? we drive the car with fear that the whells might pop off because of faulty studs>
While driving less than 20mph front pax wheel came off.consumer stated all 5 lugs snapped at the rotor, causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle, indicating that the lugs were loose.
Stud bolt on passenger (right) front hub failed and broke off while conducting routine maintenance- lugs have been torqued to specs- 1999 ford windstar van has only has 62,000 miles- no evidence of cross threading/stud threads were clean.not yet repaired.
Consumerwas a the stop light and whileturning right front passenger's wheel fell off.vehicle was towed to the dealership.mechanic told consumer thatwheel lugs: nuts were too tight, and all five were severed.
Theretaining nuts: boltswere loose causing the front right wheel to separate from the vehicle. Technician replaced the nuts, but problemstill recurring.
The contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving approximately 5 to 10 mph, the right front passenger wheel fell off of the vehicle. He observed that the studs on the wheel broke off. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. He stated that the dealer replaced the brake drum, hub and rotor assembly.the contact was unable to provide a vin.the approximate failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 112,100.
3 wheel studs on front right wheel of our 1999 windstar van broke - creating a dangerous situation where the wheel could have fallen off at any speed. The mechanic (craven auto and tire of gaithersburg, md) repaired the wheel and told me that at least one other person had the same problem with a 1999 windstar.the first symptom noticed was a rattling noise around the right front tire area. Then on saturday 6/7/2003 we pulled into our drive and heard a very loud "clunk". I quickly realized the van was undriveable and had a tow truck take the van to our mechanic.
Lugs: nuts:bolts onright front wheel have sheared off. Dealer will inspect and correctproblem.
While driving, consumer heard a rattling noise and pulled over, there were 2 lug nuts that had sheared off, consumer continued driving when the wheel came completely off, the vehicle crashed into a cement wall, claim 55-s208-332.
Wheel stud breakage in my 1999 ford windstar vehicles.*la
Was making a lfet turnright front passenger's wheel flew off. This was caused by 5 of the wheel bolts breaking off in half. It made a loud boom & then a bang type of noise. Contacted ford & informed not their fault & will not pay for repairs.
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