1998 FORD WINDSTAR Problems & Recalls

The contact owns a 1998 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering significantly. The vehicle was taken to a Tire Store, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle was corroded and had fractured from the upper side to the lower side. The mechanic rel...

We woke up this morning to the driver's side completely burned and melted. It had been parked sinced Monday. Fire inspector said it was definitely an electrical issue coming from the seat.

We woke up this morning to the driver's side completely burned and melted. It had been parked sinced Monday. Fire inspector said it was definitely an electrical issue coming from the seat.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A HISSING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT IDENTIFY WHERE THE SOUND ORIGINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO BEGAN TO SMELL A BURNING RUBBER ODOR. THE CONTACT PULLED INTO A NEARBY DRIVEWAY AND PLACED THE...

Mileage: 125,000

SUBFRAME RUSTED ON LEFT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. I HAD A POPPING NOISE WHEN I MADE A LEFT TURN AND LOUD CRUNCHING NOISE AND STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO LEFT. I HAD TAKEN IT TO A AUTO SHOP AND THEY REPLACED STRUTS.SWAY BARS AND BRAKES . NO ONE TOLD ME ABOUT THE RUST ISSUE WITH THE SUB F...

Mileage: 128,000

MY REAR AXLE BROKE AND THEN MY DOOR AJAR CONSTANTLY GOES OFF EVEN WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED. THE AXLE BROKE REAR DRIVERS SIDE LEAVING ME STRANDED. I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN 20 MPH.

Mileage: 160,000

MY REAR AXLE BROKE AND THEN MY DOOR AJAR CONSTANTLY GOES OFF EVEN WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED. THE AXLE BROKE REAR DRIVERS SIDE LEAVING ME STRANDED. I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN 20 MPH.

Mileage: 160,000

MY FRONT CRADLE AT STEERING AREA HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED INTO FROM AC LEAK AND ROAD SALT VAN WAS SOLD IN VERMONT NOW IS LOCATED IN VIRGINIA UNSAFE ALMOST UNDRIVABLE TO FORD DEALER FOR A REAR AXLE RECALL FOR AXLE BRACES PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS

Mileage: 30,000

MY FRONT CRADLE AT STEERING AREA HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED INTO FROM AC LEAK AND ROAD SALT VAN WAS SOLD IN VERMONT NOW IS LOCATED IN VIRGINIA UNSAFE ALMOST UNDRIVABLE TO FORD DEALER FOR A REAR AXLE RECALL FOR AXLE BRACES PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS

Mileage: 30,000

MY MINI VAN LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER WHILE I'M DRIVING AND EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE STARTER IN THE CAR, IT STILL TURNS OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING. THERE'S RUST COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR, I SMELL A BURNT SMELL WHEN I'M DRIVING. I'M HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES, MY CAR STOPS WHEN IT WANTS TO IN THE MIDDLE OF THE...

MY MINI VAN LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER WHILE I'M DRIVING AND EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE STARTER IN THE CAR, IT STILL TURNS OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING. THERE'S RUST COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR, I SMELL A BURNT SMELL WHEN I'M DRIVING. I'M HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES, MY CAR STOPS WHEN IT WANTS TO IN THE MIDDLE OF THE...

MY MINI VAN LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER WHILE I'M DRIVING AND EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE STARTER IN THE CAR, IT STILL TURNS OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING. THERE'S RUST COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR, I SMELL A BURNT SMELL WHEN I'M DRIVING. I'M HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES, MY CAR STOPS WHEN IT WANTS TO IN THE MIDDLE OF THE...

ABS DASHBOARD LIGHT STAYS ON VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING WHILE IN MOTION VIBRATION IS PROPORTIONAL TO SPEED

Mileage: 200,000

REGARDING FORD MOTOR COMPANY SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 15S27: FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS REFUSING TO REPAIR MY REAR AXLE WHICH FRACTURED DUE TO A POORLY DESIGNED AXLE THAT HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF NUMEROUS RECALLS, INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF AXLE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS (WHICH HAD BEEN DONE AND LATER INSPECT...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED DUE TO CORROSIO...

Mileage: 100,197

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED DUE TO CORROSIO...

Mileage: 100,197

MY MINI VAN LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER WHILE I'M DRIVING AND EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE STARTER IN THE CAR, IT STILL TURNS OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING. THERE'S RUST COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR, I SMELL A BURNT SMELL WHEN I'M DRIVING. I DON'T KNOW HOW MY VIN NUMBER WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL, SO MANY THINGS IS WRONG ...

MY MINI VAN LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER WHILE I'M DRIVING AND EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE STARTER IN THE CAR, IT STILL TURNS OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING. THERE'S RUST COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR, I SMELL A BURNT SMELL WHEN I'M DRIVING. I DON'T KNOW HOW MY VIN NUMBER WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL, SO MANY THINGS IS WRONG ...

MY MINI VAN LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER WHILE I'M DRIVING AND EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE STARTER IN THE CAR, IT STILL TURNS OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING. THERE'S RUST COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR, I SMELL A BURNT SMELL WHEN I'M DRIVING. I DON'T KNOW HOW MY VIN NUMBER WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL, SO MANY THINGS IS WRONG ...

I NEEDED THE STARTER REPLACED, MY BRAKES, I'M HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES, MY CAR STOPS WHEN IT WANTS TO IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY,.. IT MAKES NOISES WHEN I'M TURNING, I HAVE RUST COMING FROM UNDER MY CAR. THE SIGNAL LIGHTS FLICKERS

I NEEDED THE STARTER REPLACED, MY BRAKES, I'M HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES, MY CAR STOPS WHEN IT WANTS TO IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY,.. IT MAKES NOISES WHEN I'M TURNING, I HAVE RUST COMING FROM UNDER MY CAR. THE SIGNAL LIGHTS FLICKERS

I NEEDED THE STARTER REPLACED, MY BRAKES, I'M HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES, MY CAR STOPS WHEN IT WANTS TO IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY,.. IT MAKES NOISES WHEN I'M TURNING, I HAVE RUST COMING FROM UNDER MY CAR. THE SIGNAL LIGHTS FLICKERS

THERE'S AN ELECTRIC SHORTAGE THATS STOPPING MY VAN FROM FULLY STARTING

REAR AXEL BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING DOWN A FLAT ROAD. FORD DEALERSHIPS TELLING ME IT WILL TAKE AT LEAST A MONTH TO FIX. NO TALK OF PROVIDING A RENTAL VEHICLE. THEY WERE EVEN SAYING THEY MIGHT OR MIGHT NOT PAY FOR FIXING IT. I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE WHO SAID I WOULD GET A DAY CAR RENTAL AN...

LOUD CRACKIN AND POPPING FROM SWAY BAR ATTACHED FO RUSTED OUT CRADLE DRIVERS SIDE REAR CRADLE THAT HAS RUSTED OUT AND BROKEN AND HAS DROPPED DOWN 1/2 INCH AND ALSO RUSTED REAR AXLE JUST TAGGED AND REGISTERED IT IN VA THEN NOTICED ALL THE RUST TO SUBFRAME AND REAR AXLE VAN HAS MANUFACTURED IN CANADA ...

Mileage: 100,000

10/16/15 BOUGHT VAN. 10/30/15 STOP HAD TOWED HOME.CALL DEALERSHIP HAD TOWED TO THERE PLACE. THEY RAN A RED WIRE FROM FUSE RELAY TO INSIDE OF DASHBOARD TOOK OVER A WEEK GOT IT BACK. NOT IN EVEN WEEK LATER TRANSMISSION START MESSING UP TOLD THEM WOULDN'T CHANGE GEARS. IT WENT OUT. THEY DIDN'T WANT TO ...

Mileage: 144,448

10/16/15 BOUGHT VAN. 10/30/15 STOP HAD TOWED HOME.CALL DEALERSHIP HAD TOWED TO THERE PLACE. THEY RAN A RED WIRE FROM FUSE RELAY TO INSIDE OF DASHBOARD TOOK OVER A WEEK GOT IT BACK. NOT IN EVEN WEEK LATER TRANSMISSION START MESSING UP TOLD THEM WOULDN'T CHANGE GEARS. IT WENT OUT. THEY DIDN'T WANT TO ...

Mileage: 144,448

BROKEN AXLE WHILE DRIVING. THANKFULLY WAS NOT DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DEVASTATING. FORD WILL NO LONGER HONOR 3RD RECALL AFTER INSTALLING SAFETY PLATES AND SAYING AXLE LOOKED OK.

Mileage: 130,000

I CAME TO A STOP SIGN. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I WAS ABLE TO STEER TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT HITTING THE CAR AHEAD OF ME. THE CAR FINALLY ROLLED TO A STOP WITH THE HELP OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND ON A DUAL LANE HIGHWAY.

Mileage: 125,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN ...

Mileage: 160,376

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED APPROXIMATELY ONE BOTTLE OF POWER STEERING FLUID PER DAY FOR IT TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...

Mileage: 200,000

REAR AXLE EXTREMELY RUSTED, FALLING APART, STILL GARAGE CONDITIONS, DOESN'T LOOK SAFE

Mileage: 90,000

THE FRONT SUBFRAME TO WHICH THE ENGINE AND STEERING COMPONENTS ARE MOUNTED IS RUSTED TO AN EXTENT THAT A DANGEROUS ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR. FORD HAS ISSUED RECALLS FOR THE 1999 THROUGH 2003 MODELS FOR THIS PROBLEM. SINCE MY WINDSTAR HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS ISSUED FOR THE LATER MODELS, I BELIEVE IT SH...

Mileage: 64,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR ROUTINE SERVICE, IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRACKET SUPPORT FOR THE SUSPENSION WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION)...

Mileage: 158,000

SORRY, ABOUT THIS BUT IT IS NOT A COMPLAINT. I WANT TO LEY YOU KNOW THAT THE CAE DISCRIBED IS NOT WORKING ANYMORE I SENT IT TO THE JUNK.

Mileage: 250

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND VIBRATIONS COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL TURNED INWARDS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINU...

Mileage: 200,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND VIBRATIONS COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL TURNED INWARDS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINU...

Mileage: 200,000

WAS TAKING KIDS TO SCHOOL REAR END STARTED TO WIGGLE OVER BUMP & LEFT REAR TIRE WENT INTO BODY. FOUND WHERE FORD DID RE-CALL SNAPPED UNDER THEIR CLAMPS. *TR

Mileage: 178,734

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 57 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUB FRAME IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE HAD CORRODED AND FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT...

Mileage: 141,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE M...

Mileage: 182,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE M...

Mileage: 182,000

ABS LIGHT IS ON. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

ABS LIGHT IS ON. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH DURING WARM WEATHER, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED...

Mileage: 144,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND MADE A WINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL MECHANICS FOR INSPECTION AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED AND WAS LEAKING FLUID. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Mileage: 130,000

ABS IS INOPERABLE VEHICLE DOES NOT BRAKE PROPERLY. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD BANGING SOUND AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERMEDIATE SERVO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURE...

Mileage: 250,000

THE ABS LIGHT STARTED COMING ON AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN IT WOULD GO OFF WHEN THE VAN WAS TURNED OFF. NOW THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON WHEN I TURN THE VAN ON & DOESN'T GO OFF UNTIL I TURN THE KEY OFF. *TR

Mileage: 136,514

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD @ 55MPH AND THE SPEEDOMETER SHOT TO 0MPH AND THE TRANS WAS THROWN INTO 1ST. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I AM LOOKING FOR A RESOLUTION. IT ACTS AS IF VSS ISN'T WORKING. EVEN THREW A CODE. I REPLACED THE SENSOR AND CHECKED THE WIRES ALL THE WAY TO THE ECM. EVERYTHING LOOK...

Mileage: 96,769

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD @ 55MPH AND THE SPEEDOMETER SHOT TO 0MPH AND THE TRANS WAS THROWN INTO 1ST. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I AM LOOKING FOR A RESOLUTION. IT ACTS AS IF VSS ISN'T WORKING. EVEN THREW A CODE. I REPLACED THE SENSOR AND CHECKED THE WIRES ALL THE WAY TO THE ECM. EVERYTHING LOOK...

Mileage: 96,769

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD @ 55MPH AND THE SPEEDOMETER SHOT TO 0MPH AND THE TRANS WAS THROWN INTO 1ST. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I AM LOOKING FOR A RESOLUTION. IT ACTS AS IF VSS ISN'T WORKING. EVEN THREW A CODE. I REPLACED THE SENSOR AND CHECKED THE WIRES ALL THE WAY TO THE ECM. EVERYTHING LOOK...

Mileage: 96,769

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECENTLY HAD HIS VEHICLE STATE INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE PASSED INSPECTION BUT THE FOLLOWING DAY THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE "STEE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED, THE MECHANIC NOTIFIED HIM THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE ENGINE COULD POSSIBLY FALL OUT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD...

Mileage: 170,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A LARGE HOLE IN THE SUB FRAME AND ENGINE CRADLE. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V030000 (STRUCTURE) PERTAINING TO 1999-2003 WINDSTAR MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUF...

Mileage: 85,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A LARGE HOLE IN THE SUB FRAME AND ENGINE CRADLE. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V030000 (STRUCTURE) PERTAINING TO 1999-2003 WINDSTAR MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUF...

Mileage: 85,000

MY WIFE WAS TAKING MY YOUNGEST TWO CHILDREN TO SCHOOL IN OUR VEHICLE WHEN SMOKE STARTED POURING IN THROUGH THE VENTS OF THE VEHICLE AND AT THE SAME TIME SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING SLIDING OFF ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. ONCE MY WIFE MADE SURE EVERYONE WAS OUT OF THE SMOKE FILLED VEHICLE SHE...

Mileage: 205,760

MY WIFE WAS TAKING MY YOUNGEST TWO CHILDREN TO SCHOOL IN OUR VEHICLE WHEN SMOKE STARTED POURING IN THROUGH THE VENTS OF THE VEHICLE AND AT THE SAME TIME SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING SLIDING OFF ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. ONCE MY WIFE MADE SURE EVERYONE WAS OUT OF THE SMOKE FILLED VEHICLE SHE...

Mileage: 205,760

MY WINDSTAR HAS ABOUT 155,000 MILES ON IT AND A 25 GALLON TANK. ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO IT CUT OFF ON THE INTERSTATE IN FRONT OF A TRACTOR TRAILER WITH MY DAUGHTER DRIVING. IT HAD JUST TRAVELED ABOUT 200 MILES AND IT WAS RAINING HARD. WE HAD IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALER AND ALL HE REPORTED WAS THE FUEL...

Mileage: 155,000

MY WINDSTAR HAS ABOUT 155,000 MILES ON IT AND A 25 GALLON TANK. ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO IT CUT OFF ON THE INTERSTATE IN FRONT OF A TRACTOR TRAILER WITH MY DAUGHTER DRIVING. IT HAD JUST TRAVELED ABOUT 200 MILES AND IT WAS RAINING HARD. WE HAD IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALER AND ALL HE REPORTED WAS THE FUEL...

Mileage: 155,000

ABS LIGHT COMES ON OFTEN WHEN I REACH SPEEDS OF 70MPH ONLY. *TR

WHILE DRIVING MY MINI VAN THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL (THE COMPLETE WHEEL) FELL OFF! UPON SAFELY PARKING THE VAN, I CAME TO REALIZE THE ENTIRE REAR AXEL HAD SHEARED IN HALF! BY A STROKE OF LUCK I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS AND ALSO FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL. I AM HAVING IT REPLACED/FIXED AT D...

Mileage: 166,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE POWER TRAIN MODULE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISE...

Mileage: 154,327

NO RECALL ON MY VIN # BUT I AM HAVING THIS ISSUE. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS RUBBING TIRES.CAUSING TO USE UP TIRES FAST. MAKE A RUBBING NOISE WHEN TURNING. *TR

Mileage: 144,000

NO RECALL ON MY VIN # BUT I AM HAVING THIS ISSUE. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS RUBBING TIRES.CAUSING TO USE UP TIRES FAST. MAKE A RUBBING NOISE WHEN TURNING. *TR

Mileage: 144,000

FORD ISSUED A TSB ON THIS PROBLEM. THE REPAIR IS TO REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). STALL DURING DECELERATION TO A STOP, PARKING AND/OR COASTING DURING SLOW SPEED TURNS. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITER ENGINE. MY VAN IS DOING THIS BUT SHOWS NO RECALL WITH VIN # *TR

Mileage: 140,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE RPM INCREASED TO 3,000 AND THE SPEED DROPPED TO 35 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE ONTO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE RETURNED TO NORMAL FUNCTION AFTER THE RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS...

Mileage: 121,600

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SOUND FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE REAR TIRES TO BEND OUTWARD. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDE...

Mileage: 180,000

NOVEMBER 2010 MY VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR A RECALL WHICH 2 REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE PLACED ON THE REAR AXLE. THE RECALL WAS FOR REAR AXLES THAT WERE CRACKED OR BROKEN. MINE WAS NOT REPLACED JUST REINFORCED. ON 4-9-13 MY REAR AXLE CRACKED, AND I CAN NO LONGER DRIVE THE VAN. UPON CALLING FORD AN...

Mileage: 130,000

BRAKE FLUID ALL LEAKS OUT WEAR HOLE IN BRAKE FLUID TUBE TO REAR BRAKES BETWEEN FRAME AND GAS TANK. CAUSING VIRTUALLY NO BRAKING POWER. DRIVERS SIDE NEAR REAR WHEEL. WOULD REQUIRE 200.00+ TO REPAIR. *TR

Mileage: 233,456

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARD TO THIS ISSUE AND ADVISED HIM THAT HIS YEAR VEHICLE WA...

Mileage: 23,982

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE AND THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER...

Mileage: 197,000

AFTER IT WAS PUT INTO REVERSE AND I WENT TO PARK THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND I COULDN'T MOVE THE VAN. GOT OUT AND LOOK AT IT AND SAW IT WAS THE REAR AXEL COMPLETELY BROKEN. *TR

Mileage: 152,307

AFTER IT WAS PUT INTO REVERSE AND I WENT TO PARK THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND I COULDN'T MOVE THE VAN. GOT OUT AND LOOK AT IT AND SAW IT WAS THE REAR AXEL COMPLETELY BROKEN. *TR

Mileage: 152,307

LIGHT WILL NOT RESET EVEN AFTER REPLACING PART. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK UP ON THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER FOUND THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED DUE TO CORROSION ND RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY HAVING THE REAR AXLE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A...

Mileage: 130,139

REAR AXLE BEAM CRACK. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED ACCELERATED IN AN ATTEMPT TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN THE FRONT END STARTED TO SHAKE AS THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CONTINUED RUNNING. THE CONTACT'S MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THE GEARS IN THE TRAN...

Mileage: 178,187

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR ROUTINE BRAKE SERVICE WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED AND HANGING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE ...

Mileage: 65,000

TRANSMISSION FAILED ON GARDEN STATE PARKWAY IN NJ, STRANDED IN BUSY TRAFFIC. *TR

Mileage: 112,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 15 MPH, SHE SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED DOWNWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE TOWED, SO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CAME TO THE LOCATION TO EXAMINE THE V...

Mileage: 160,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY), THE VEHICLE WOULD START JERKING VIOLENTLY FROM THE REAR TO THE FRONT WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABO...

Mileage: 126,131

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY), THE VEHICLE WOULD START JERKING VIOLENTLY FROM THE REAR TO THE FRONT WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABO...

Mileage: 126,131

FRONT SUB FRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. FORD HAS SUB FRAME RECALL FOR THE 1999-2003 BUT NOT THE 1998. *KB

Mileage: 95,600

FRONT SUB FRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. FORD HAS SUB FRAME RECALL FOR THE 1999-2003 BUT NOT THE 1998. *KB

Mileage: 95,600

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FLAME COMING FROM THE ALTERNATOR. THE CONTACT USED WATER TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAME. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ...

Mileage: 195,000

I WENT TO FORD DEALERSHIP IN DEC 09 RECEIVED INSPECTION ON RECALL # O9S09 AND 09SO9H ONLY. NOW HERE IN FEB. 2012 THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION,RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHEEL MAKES ALTO OF NOISE POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING STRANGE NOISE IS HEARD WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS,FORD SAID MY VEHICLE HAS HAD...

I WENT TO FORD DEALERSHIP IN DEC 09 RECEIVED INSPECTION ON RECALL # O9S09 AND 09SO9H ONLY. NOW HERE IN FEB. 2012 THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION,RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHEEL MAKES ALTO OF NOISE POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING STRANGE NOISE IS HEARD WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS,FORD SAID MY VEHICLE HAS HAD...

I WENT TO FORD DEALERSHIP IN DEC 09 RECEIVED INSPECTION ON RECALL # O9S09 AND 09SO9H ONLY. NOW HERE IN FEB. 2012 THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION,RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHEEL MAKES ALTO OF NOISE POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING STRANGE NOISE IS HEARD WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS,FORD SAID MY VEHICLE HAS HAD...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AXLE WAS FRACTURED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE BUT WA...

Mileage: 100,000

WHILE DRIVING MY 1998 WINDSTAR @ 45MPH, I LOST TOTAL STEERING CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE AND MY VEHICLE VEERED INTO THE ONCOMING LANE OF A TWO LANE HIGHWAY. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL AFTER TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL APPROX 360 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT AND MANAGED TO STOP SAFELY. AFTER FURTHER INVESTI...

Mileage: 54,000

WHILE DRIVING MY 1998 WINDSTAR @ 45MPH, I LOST TOTAL STEERING CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE AND MY VEHICLE VEERED INTO THE ONCOMING LANE OF A TWO LANE HIGHWAY. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL AFTER TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL APPROX 360 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT AND MANAGED TO STOP SAFELY. AFTER FURTHER INVESTI...

Mileage: 54,000

WHILE DRIVING MY 1998 WINDSTAR @ 45MPH, I LOST TOTAL STEERING CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE AND MY VEHICLE VEERED INTO THE ONCOMING LANE OF A TWO LANE HIGHWAY. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL AFTER TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL APPROX 360 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT AND MANAGED TO STOP SAFELY. AFTER FURTHER INVESTI...

Mileage: 54,000

JUST WANTED THIS AGENCY TO KNOW THAT THESE PARTICULAR VEHICLES ARE UNSAFE.I WAS DRIVING IN BUSY TRAFFIC, IN MAJOR CONSTRUCTION NONETHELESS ON A 1 LANE ROAD AND MY VEHICLES TRANSMISSION WITHOUT WARNING QUIT WORKING....BACKED UP ALL KINDS OF TRAFFIC WITH NO WHERE TO PULL OVER AND MADE ALL KINDS OF NEW...

Mileage: 110,000

THIS VEHICLE WAS PART OF A PREVIOUS RECALL. ALL THE FORD DEALER DID WAS INSTALL A FUSIBLE LINK IN THE SCDS CIRCUIT TO THE ABS BRAKE UNIT. SINCE THAT TIME, THE ABS BRAKES HAVE BECOME INOPERABLE AND WILL START PULSATING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS CAUSES DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. WE REQU...

Mileage: 106,000

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH, I LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE AND IT STARTED TO FISHTAIL AND SWERVE INTO THE NEXT LANE AS I TRIED TO REGAIN CONTROL IT SPUN AROUND AND FLIPPED OVER UPSIDE DOWN ON TOP OF THE GUARD RAIL AND LANDED FACING TRAFFIC. I RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES AND MY THREE CHILDREN W...

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH, I LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE AND IT STARTED TO FISHTAIL AND SWERVE INTO THE NEXT LANE AS I TRIED TO REGAIN CONTROL IT SPUN AROUND AND FLIPPED OVER UPSIDE DOWN ON TOP OF THE GUARD RAIL AND LANDED FACING TRAFFIC. I RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES AND MY THREE CHILDREN W...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION OF THE SUB FRAME WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE ALSO F...

Mileage: 114,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION OF THE SUB FRAME WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE ALSO F...

Mileage: 114,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION OF THE SUB FRAME WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE ALSO F...

Mileage: 114,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION OF THE SUB FRAME WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE ALSO F...

Mileage: 114,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION OF THE SUB FRAME WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE ALSO F...

Mileage: 114,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION OF THE SUB FRAME WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE ALSO F...

Mileage: 114,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION OF THE SUB FRAME WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE ALSO F...

Mileage: 114,000

"ABS" AND "TRAC OFF" LIGHTS COME ON CONSISTENTLY DURING WARM-WEATHER MONTHS AT SPEEDS OVER 60MPH. THIS MEANS ABS BREAKING IS DISABLED UNTIL CAR IS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. FORD DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. ISSUE COMMON PER THE BELOW LINK (SEE PROBLEM #2 SECTION). HTTP://WWW.FO...

Mileage: 115,000

"ABS" AND "TRAC OFF" LIGHTS COME ON CONSISTENTLY DURING WARM-WEATHER MONTHS AT SPEEDS OVER 60MPH. THIS MEANS ABS BREAKING IS DISABLED UNTIL CAR IS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. FORD DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. ISSUE COMMON PER THE BELOW LINK (SEE PROBLEM #2 SECTION). HTTP://WWW.FO...

Mileage: 115,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WAS RUSTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO...

Mileage: 97,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLANKING NOISE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE REAR AXLE WAS COMPLETELY FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDE...

Mileage: 194,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR VAN WITH SUB FRAME ROTTED RIGHT THRU. BECAUSE IT IS ONE YEAR OLDER THAN RECALL FORD WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF IT. DOES NOT CARE ABOUT HURTING OR KILLING THEIR CUSTOMERS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES BUT THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT ONCE HE TURNED ON THE HEATER, THE VEHICLE S...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES BUT THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT ONCE HE TURNED ON THE HEATER, THE VEHICLE S...

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A LEAKING HOSE. WHILE BEING INSPECTED THE FORD MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE AND WOULD NOT REPAIR IT. THERE IS A RECALL ON 1999-2003 WINDSTARS FOR THIS ...

Mileage: 140,000

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A LEAKING HOSE. WHILE BEING INSPECTED THE FORD MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE AND WOULD NOT REPAIR IT. THERE IS A RECALL ON 1999-2003 WINDSTARS FOR THIS ...

Mileage: 140,000

UPON INSPECTION OF VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMIND VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF BADLY CORRODED SUBFRAME ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. ALSO, COIL SPRING ON PASSENGER SIDE WAS BROKEN POSING A DRIVING HAZARD. VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000 MILES. *TT

Mileage: 80,000

UPON INSPECTION OF VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMIND VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF BADLY CORRODED SUBFRAME ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. ALSO, COIL SPRING ON PASSENGER SIDE WAS BROKEN POSING A DRIVING HAZARD. VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000 MILES. *TT

Mileage: 80,000

WINDSTAR SUBFRAME IS COMPLETELY CORRODED AND UNSAFE. THIS IS CAUSED BY ROADSALT, NOTHING I DID. FORD REFUSES TO COVER THIS AS A RECALL. VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AND FORD WON'T STAND BEHIND IT. *TR

Mileage: 92,000

WAS INFORMED THAT SUB-FRAME (ALSO CALLED ENGINE CRADLE) IS RUSTING AWAY ON MY VAN. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE, IT SEEMS THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AMONG THESE VANS, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF INFERIOR STEEL AND AN AC LINE RUNNING OVER THE SUB-FRAME. MY ENGINE CAN NOW LITERALLY FALL OUT UNLESS I PAY OUT-O...

Mileage: 91,000

WAS INFORMED THAT SUB-FRAME (ALSO CALLED ENGINE CRADLE) IS RUSTING AWAY ON MY VAN. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE, IT SEEMS THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AMONG THESE VANS, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF INFERIOR STEEL AND AN AC LINE RUNNING OVER THE SUB-FRAME. MY ENGINE CAN NOW LITERALLY FALL OUT UNLESS I PAY OUT-O...

Mileage: 91,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED IN HALF WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMALLY LOUD NOISE AS THE CONTACT MERGED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHERE THEY INSPECTED THE FAILURE AND INFORMED ...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNT FRACTURED DUE TO RUST, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL AND PASSENGER TIRE TO TURN AT AN ABNORMAL ANGLE. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WA...

Mileage: 115,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMIEND THAT THE REAR AXLE BROKE DUE TO CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND I...

Mileage: 216,000

ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER PARKING AND TURNING OFF MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. LATER CAR WOULD NOT START FROM KEYSWITCH. *TR

Mileage: 55,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE WOULD OFTEN BECOME DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AXLE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE W...

Mileage: 155,500

POPPING IN FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR HITTING BUMPS. THE POPPING SOUND WAS OFTEN. HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON, AND WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO HAVE FRONT END ALIGNED. FORD TECH. SAID FRONT SPRINGS WERE BROKE. WAS AN EST. OF $1200.00 ON IT CAN'T AFFORD. THIS WAS 5/20/2011. CONTACTED MFR ABOUT THE RECALL THAT WA...

Mileage: 142,000

POPPING IN FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR HITTING BUMPS. THE POPPING SOUND WAS OFTEN. HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON, AND WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO HAVE FRONT END ALIGNED. FORD TECH. SAID FRONT SPRINGS WERE BROKE. WAS AN EST. OF $1200.00 ON IT CAN'T AFFORD. THIS WAS 5/20/2011. CONTACTED MFR ABOUT THE RECALL THAT WA...

Mileage: 142,000

POPPING IN FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR HITTING BUMPS. THE POPPING SOUND WAS OFTEN. HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON, AND WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO HAVE FRONT END ALIGNED. FORD TECH. SAID FRONT SPRINGS WERE BROKE. WAS AN EST. OF $1200.00 ON IT CAN'T AFFORD. THIS WAS 5/20/2011. CONTACTED MFR ABOUT THE RECALL THAT WA...

Mileage: 142,000

POPPING IN FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR HITTING BUMPS. THE POPPING SOUND WAS OFTEN. HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON, AND WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO HAVE FRONT END ALIGNED. FORD TECH. SAID FRONT SPRINGS WERE BROKE. WAS AN EST. OF $1200.00 ON IT CAN'T AFFORD. THIS WAS 5/20/2011. CONTACTED MFR ABOUT THE RECALL THAT WA...

Mileage: 142,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH IN A PARKING LOT WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD NOISE AND WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT AXLE FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FA...

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE CROSS MEMBER AND SUB FRAME WERE SEVERELY CORRODED AND CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS IN...

Mileage: 52,560

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE CROSS MEMBER AND SUB FRAME WERE SEVERELY CORRODED AND CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS IN...

Mileage: 52,560

I RECEIVED A LETTER EARLIER THIS YEAR REGARDING MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR FOR A REAR AXLE RECALL. I HAD IT SERVICED AT MALOUF FORD IN NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ. WHEN MY SON PICKED IT UP, HE WAS TOLD THERE WAS A NEW RECALL FOR THE FRONT RIGHT SUBFRAME RUSTING OUT (SIMILAR PROBLEM AS THE REAR AXLE). THEY CHE...

1998 FORD WINDSTAR GL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BEING UNSUCCESSFUL IN REACHING A FAIR AND EQUITABLE SETTLEMENT ON HIS CLAIM FOR THE DAMAGE AS PER RECALL TO THE AUTOMOBILE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE SETTLEMENT FORD OFFERED OF $2000 WAS UNACCEPTABLE AS THE VEHICLE IS A HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE V...

1998 FORD WINDSTAR MINI VAN REAR AXLE BROKE ...VEHICLE WAS STATE INSPECTED TWO MONTHS PREVIOUS AND PASSED WITHOUT ISSUE .. NOTICED A VIBRATION IN REAR AREA .. REPLACED SHOCKS THINKING THAT WAS CULPRIT .. ISSUE GOT WORSE ... LESS THEN 700 MILES AFTER COMPLETED PASSED STATE INSPECTION AXLE BROKE ALLOW...

Mileage: 139,328

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 01V199000 (SUSPENSION: FRONT:SPRINGS: COIL SPRINGS). THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THEY HEATED AND SPRAYED PENETRATING OIL ONTO THE SWAY BAR IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE BAR TO COMPLETE ...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED IN HALF. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ...

Mileage: 136,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS WARNING LAMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE WHEEL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE PUMP MODULATOR VALVE WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURE...

Mileage: 58,822

TOOK VEHICLE IN TO A MECHANIC FOR REPAIR WORK. WHEN MECHANIC PLACED THE VEHICLE ON THE LIFT, HE NOTED THAT THE SUBFRAME THAT CRADLES THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION AND SERVES AS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS EXTREMELY RUSTED. THE CORROSION HAS CAUSED LARGE AND NUMEROUS HOLES IN THE ...

Mileage: 96,000

TOOK VEHICLE IN TO A MECHANIC FOR REPAIR WORK. WHEN MECHANIC PLACED THE VEHICLE ON THE LIFT, HE NOTED THAT THE SUBFRAME THAT CRADLES THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION AND SERVES AS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS EXTREMELY RUSTED. THE CORROSION HAS CAUSED LARGE AND NUMEROUS HOLES IN THE ...

Mileage: 96,000

TOOK VEHICLE IN TO A MECHANIC FOR REPAIR WORK. WHEN MECHANIC PLACED THE VEHICLE ON THE LIFT, HE NOTED THAT THE SUBFRAME THAT CRADLES THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION AND SERVES AS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS EXTREMELY RUSTED. THE CORROSION HAS CAUSED LARGE AND NUMEROUS HOLES IN THE ...

Mileage: 96,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS SINKING INTO THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT LIFTED THE VEHICLE AND SAW THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED. THE CONTACT TRIED TO WELD THE AXLE TOGETHER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE REAR AXLE. THE C...

Mileage: 201,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED, ABS LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT BOTH ON ALL THE TIME. TRAC OFF FLASHING. *TR

Mileage: 245,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL RECENT RECALLS AND STATES SHE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH JERKING AND TIRE WARE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR AXLE WA INSPECTED AND NO PROBLEMS WERE FOUND. HOWEVER, SHE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BECAME STUCK IN OVERDRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE MAIN CONTROL VALVE WAS DEFECTIVE; IT WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT LATER BEGAN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKES AS THEY...

Mileage: 4,400

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BECAME STUCK IN OVERDRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE MAIN CONTROL VALVE WAS DEFECTIVE; IT WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT LATER BEGAN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKES AS THEY...

Mileage: 4,400

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BECAME STUCK IN OVERDRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE MAIN CONTROL VALVE WAS DEFECTIVE; IT WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT LATER BEGAN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKES AS THEY...

Mileage: 4,400

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT RUST WITHIN THE FRONT SUBFRAME AREA. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL RELATED TO THE DEFECT FOR HIS VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 1999-2003 M...

Mileage: 165,000

MY FAMILY OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN WHICH IS ALREADY SUBJECT TO THE AXLE RECALL AND WHICH DID SUFFER A COMPLETELY CRACKED AXLE. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER THAT HAS POSSESSION OF OUR VEHICLE THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING HAS FRACTURED. THIS IS DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREV...

Mileage: 99,634

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE REAR AXLE BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE REAR AXLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) BUT WAS INFORMED BY THE M...

Mileage: 194,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR HAS RUSTED ENGINE SUBFRAME, WHICH, IF LETS GO WOULD CAUSE SIDE AXLE AND FRONT TIRE TO SEPARATE FROM VAN AND CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,LOSS OF BRAKING, AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHILE VAN WAS ON RAMP FOR OIL CHANGE . RECEIVED RECALL ON REAR AXLE CRACKING AND RE...

Mileage: 81,250

1998 FORD WINDSTAR HAS RUSTED ENGINE SUBFRAME, WHICH, IF LETS GO WOULD CAUSE SIDE AXLE AND FRONT TIRE TO SEPARATE FROM VAN AND CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,LOSS OF BRAKING, AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHILE VAN WAS ON RAMP FOR OIL CHANGE . RECEIVED RECALL ON REAR AXLE CRACKING AND RE...

Mileage: 81,250

1998 FORD WINDSTAR HAS RUSTED ENGINE SUBFRAME, WHICH, IF LETS GO WOULD CAUSE SIDE AXLE AND FRONT TIRE TO SEPARATE FROM VAN AND CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,LOSS OF BRAKING, AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHILE VAN WAS ON RAMP FOR OIL CHANGE . RECEIVED RECALL ON REAR AXLE CRACKING AND RE...

Mileage: 81,250

1998 FORD WINDSTAR HAS RUSTED ENGINE SUBFRAME, WHICH, IF LETS GO WOULD CAUSE SIDE AXLE AND FRONT TIRE TO SEPARATE FROM VAN AND CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,LOSS OF BRAKING, AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHILE VAN WAS ON RAMP FOR OIL CHANGE . RECEIVED RECALL ON REAR AXLE CRACKING AND RE...

Mileage: 81,250

1998 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATES ISSUES WITH REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE GAS HE PUT IN HIS VEHICLE, TURNED OUT TO BE BAD, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE SHAKE. (CONSUMERS HANDWRITING IS EXTREMELY ILLEGIBLE. ) *JB

1998 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH REAR AXLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HER HUSBAND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF EXITING A GARAGE, WHEN SUDDENLY THE REAR AXLE COMPLETELY BROKE IN HALF. HE THEN DISCOVERED THE AXLE WAS DEFECTIVE DUE TO IT BEING SEVERELY CORRODED IN THE MIDDLE. THE CONSUMER HAS ...

FAILED COMPONENT IS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD ARRIVED IN MID-DECEMBER, OVER A MONTH AFTER FIRE OCCURRED, STATING THAT THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM NEEDED MODIFICATION. ADDITIONAL RECALL INFORMATION ACCESSED ONLINE STATES THAT THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NU...

Mileage: 222,000

FORD WINSTAR WILL NOT STAY IN PARK. *TR

Mileage: 100,000

THE REAR AXLE BROKE INTO TWO SEPARATE PIECES WHILE COMING TO A STOP IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE REAR WHEELS WERE CANTED IN AT THE TOP AS A RESULT, COMPLETELY DISABLING THE CAR. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED FOR REPAIRS AND A NEW REAR AXLE FROM FORD MOTOR CO WAS INSTALLED. FOMOCO HAS DENIED MY CLAIM FOR REP...

Mileage: 242,731

1998 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES TO FOLLOW UP TO AN INSPECTION FOR THE REAR AXLE RECALL *TGW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT HER VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A BROKEN AXLE. THE CONSUMER INQUIRED AS TO WHETHER OR NOT A SEALANT OR PROTECTIVE COATING SHOULD HAVE BEEN APPLIED TO PREVENT THE AXLE FROM...

1998 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING NOTICE OF DEFECT *TGW

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR WITH STAR FIRE FLITE LINE IV ALL WHEEL DRIVE TIRES SIZE 215 /70 R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD PEELED OFF OF ALL FOUR TIRES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITH LESS THAN 18000 MILES ON THE TIRES. THE TIRE DISTRIBUTOR TOLD THE CONTACT THAT TIRES ONLY LAST FIVE ...

Mileage: 80,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL UNEXPECTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND EXHIBITED EXCESSIVE CORROSION FROM THE INSIDE O...

Mileage: 81,000

I OWN A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR(MANUFACTURE DATE AUG..1997. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS FOR A WHILE. MY VAN WAS MAKING A WHINING GRINDING NOISE. GEAR IS HARD TO GET OUT OF PARK BAD POPPING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP...REPLACED ALL 4 WHEEL BEARINGS AND BOTH TIE ROD ENDS..STILL MAKING A BAD WHINING NOISE.3 DAYS...

Mileage: 120,000

I OWN A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR(MANUFACTURE DATE AUG..1997. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS FOR A WHILE. MY VAN WAS MAKING A WHINING GRINDING NOISE. GEAR IS HARD TO GET OUT OF PARK BAD POPPING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP...REPLACED ALL 4 WHEEL BEARINGS AND BOTH TIE ROD ENDS..STILL MAKING A BAD WHINING NOISE.3 DAYS...

Mileage: 120,000

I OWN A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR(MANUFACTURE DATE AUG..1997. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS FOR A WHILE. MY VAN WAS MAKING A WHINING GRINDING NOISE. GEAR IS HARD TO GET OUT OF PARK BAD POPPING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP...REPLACED ALL 4 WHEEL BEARINGS AND BOTH TIE ROD ENDS..STILL MAKING A BAD WHINING NOISE.3 DAYS...

Mileage: 120,000

I OWN A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR(MANUFACTURE DATE AUG..1997. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS FOR A WHILE. MY VAN WAS MAKING A WHINING GRINDING NOISE. GEAR IS HARD TO GET OUT OF PARK BAD POPPING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP...REPLACED ALL 4 WHEEL BEARINGS AND BOTH TIE ROD ENDS..STILL MAKING A BAD WHINING NOISE.3 DAYS...

Mileage: 120,000

I OWN A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR(MANUFACTURE DATE AUG..1997. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS FOR A WHILE. MY VAN WAS MAKING A WHINING GRINDING NOISE. GEAR IS HARD TO GET OUT OF PARK BAD POPPING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP...REPLACED ALL 4 WHEEL BEARINGS AND BOTH TIE ROD ENDS..STILL MAKING A BAD WHINING NOISE.3 DAYS...

Mileage: 120,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS INFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES AND PIPING WERE ALSO RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAI...

Mileage: 123,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE IN THE PARKING LOT THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE VIN WAS NO...

Mileage: 180,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE AND THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST. ...

Mileage: 155,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL LETTER FOR RECALL 10V385000 (: REAR: AXLE: NONPOWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY), HE CALLED THREE LOCAL DEALERS ALL WHO DID HAVE PARTS TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE DEALER WOULD NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE AS STATED IN THE RECA...

Mileage: 36,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR UNTIL ...

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON, AND NO SPEED CONTROL. *TR

Mileage: 165,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON, AND NO SPEED CONTROL. *TR

Mileage: 165,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON, AND NO SPEED CONTROL. *TR

Mileage: 165,000

THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THE INNER ROADS AND NEAR FROM MY HOUSE. I HAD HEARD THE CREAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR AND THOUGHT ABOUT MY CAR'S SHOCKS ARE SHOT. THEN SUDDENLY I LOST CONTROL AND STOPPED THE CAR, LUCKILY NO INJURIES EITHER TO ME OR THE NEARBY PROPERTY. WITH HAZARD LIGHTS ON I DROVE THE CA...

Mileage: 138,246

RECALL 09S09 1998 FORD WINDSTAR- HAVING TROUBLE WITH SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER AND ABS BRAKES. HAD WIRED HARNESS INSTALLED BY FORD DEALERSHIP. I FEEL AS THOUGH THEY DIDN'T DO A PROPER INSPECTION AS PERTAINING TO ALL THE PROBLEMS THIS SEEMS TO BE CAUSING FOR MANY PEOPLE. I CAN'T DRIVE MY VEHICLE BECAUSE M...

RECALL 09S09 1998 FORD WINDSTAR- HAVING TROUBLE WITH SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER AND ABS BRAKES. HAD WIRED HARNESS INSTALLED BY FORD DEALERSHIP. I FEEL AS THOUGH THEY DIDN'T DO A PROPER INSPECTION AS PERTAINING TO ALL THE PROBLEMS THIS SEEMS TO BE CAUSING FOR MANY PEOPLE. I CAN'T DRIVE MY VEHICLE BECAUSE M...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE HAD FAILURES REGARDING THE STEERING CONTROL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 97V165000-STEERING: GEAR BOX: SHAFT SECTOR) YET WHEN CONTACTING THE DEALER, THEY WERE UNAWARE OF SUCH RECAL...

Mileage: 166,593

TRANSMISSION: 1998 FORD WINDSTAR MINI VAN: WHILE TRYING TO TURN AROUND IN A DRIVEWAY, I PUT IT IN REVERSE AND THERE WAS NOT A REVERSE OR DRIVE GEARS ,NOTHING. THE MOTOR REVVED, BUT COULD NOT MOVE. I WAS STRANDED WITH NO WARNING. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED SINCE IT WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER DOING RESEARCH...

Mileage: 161,000

REAR AXLE IS FRACTURED. ITS HAS A 3 INCH LONG CRACK ON THE REAR AXLE TOWARD THE DRIVERS SIDE. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF THE VAN SINCE 1998. *TR

Mileage: 117,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR, LOST THE RETREAD OF LEFT REAR TIRE, DROVE OFF RIGHT SIDE OFF ROADWAY AND STRUCK THE DITCH. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0432-91)*JB UPDATED 09/13/10*BF

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH WHEN THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 107,000. UPDATED 12/01/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL A...

Mileage: 106,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR A COUPLE WEEKS THEN BEGAN TO STAY ON. NEW BRAKES & ROTORS/DRUMS ALL AROUND. NOW PROBLEM WITH BRAKES BUT LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. ALSO AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER THE ABS LIGHT. IT WILL NOT GO OFF EITHER. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR A COUPLE WEEKS THEN BEGAN TO STAY ON. NEW BRAKES & ROTORS/DRUMS ALL AROUND. NOW PROBLEM WITH BRAKES BUT LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. ALSO AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER THE ABS LIGHT. IT WILL NOT GO OFF EITHER. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE ABS BRAKES ARE WORKING ALL THE TIME. EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF SUMMER I CAN HEAR THEM ENGAGING. I CAN NOT GET THEM TO STOP CHATTERING. AFTER ABOUT 10 MILES OF CITY DRIVING THEM FINALLY GIVE UP AND THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN THE CAR STOPS NORMALLY. *TR

Mileage: 147,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR MY BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT WILL NOT GO OUT. *TR

Mileage: 97,500

WITHOUT ANY WARNING SIGNS THAT I COULD SEE, THE REAR AXLE ON MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR BROKE IN HALF WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM THE GROCERY STORE.SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND CALL ME FOR HELP. THE REAR WHEELS WERE TILTED INWARD SO MUCH THAT WE HAD TO HAVE THE AUTO TOWED TO A LOCAL MECH...

Mileage: 68,000

MY 98 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE SPLIT IN TWO PULLING INTO MY WORK . I HAD NOTICED A NOISE FROM THE BACK A FEW DAYS BEFORE. I JUST PUT NEW TIRES ON THE VAN AND NOTICED WHILE A FELLOW EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING MY AXLE SO I COULD GET HOME THAT THE INSIDES OF MY NEW TIRES WERE WORE DOWN ALREADY .I CAN NOT AFFO...

Mileage: 151,000

I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR, IN WHICH THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF SHORTLY AFTER COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY. I PULLED INTO A CUSTOMER LOT AND HEARD A NOISE, BUT I THOUGHT I RAN OVER A HOSE THAT WAS ON THE GROUND. IT WAS NOT UNTIL A WORKER CAME IN AN TOLD ME MY REAR WHEELS WERE AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE, AND T...

Mileage: 139,623

ON JULY 3, 2010, I WAS DRIVING MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR VAN WITH MY FAMILY. WHILE WAITING FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL TO CHANGE, WE OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE VAN. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. THE SMOKE CONTINUED TO GET WORSE UNTIL FLAMES APPEARED FROM UNDER T...

Mileage: 137,773

MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR GL REAR AXLE BROKE IN TWO WITH NO PRIOR WARNING SUCH AS NOISE, HANDLING PROBLEMS OR VIBRATION. BEING ONLY 12 MILES FROM HOME I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE VERY SLOWLY UNTIL WE GOT HOME. BY THE TIME WE GOT TO OUR DRIVEWAY WE HAD ALSO LOST ALMOST ALL BRAKE PEDAL. ...

Mileage: 140,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING INTO A DRIVEWAY, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE REAR AXLE WAS REPLACED AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED THE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Mileage: 164,948

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD, ABNORMAL BANG. HE STATED HE PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD FRACTURED IN HALF ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE. THE M...

Mileage: 76,576

1998 FORD WINDSTAR'S REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. NO APPARENT REASON FOR FAILURE. THE CONSEQUENCE OF THE FAILURE IS THE LOSS OF THE ABILITY TO DRIVE OR HANDLE THE CAR. AXLE SNAPPED COMPLETELY INTO TWO PIECES AND DRAGGED AGAINST ROAD. REAR WHEELS WERE AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE TO THE ROAD...

Mileage: 85,712

CAR STARTS OUT NORMALLY. CAR SOMETIMES SUDDENLY HAS A LONGER BRAKING DISTANCE THAN NORMAL AND BRAKING IS JERKY. "TRAC ON" ENGAGES FOR A FEW SECONDS AND TRACTION IS JERKY. AFTER THAT ABS LIGHT REMAINS ON AND "TRAC OFF " LIGHT IS FLASHING. IT ONLY HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY. I AM PLANNING TO TAKE IT TO FOR...

Mileage: 120,000

I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR AND JUST NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAS CRACKED. AS I CHECKED ONLINE I NOTICED THAT THIS WAS BEING INVESTIGATED FOR 1999 - 2007 WINDSTARS, AND I JUST THOUGHT I WOULD ADD MY 1998 MODEL TO THE LIST. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE 98 MODELS INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL. *TR

Mileage: 192,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR - REAR AXLE BROKEN IN TWO PIECES. *TR

Mileage: 105,000

MY WIFE CALLED ME AT WORK TODAY BECAUSE SHE WAS STRANDED ALONG THE ROAD. WHEN I GOT THERE WHAT I FOUND WAS A MAJOR SURPRISE. THE REAR AXLE OF OUT 1998 FORD WINDSTAR HAD BROKE IN 2 AND WAS LYING ON THE GROUND. SHE SAID THAT EARLIER SHE HAD HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR AND STOPPED TO CHECK TO...

Mileage: 135,803

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED ABOUT 12 INCHES LEFT OF THE CENTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED ...

Mileage: 126,000

FOR SEVERAL YEARS THE ABS LIGHT AND THE TRACKING LIGHT HAVE AUTOMATICALLY LIT UP, ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO BRAKE PROBLEMS. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

FOR SEVERAL YEARS THE ABS LIGHT AND THE TRACKING LIGHT HAVE AUTOMATICALLY LIT UP, ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO BRAKE PROBLEMS. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

BROKEN REAR AXLE ON A 98 FORD WINDSTAR WITH ONLY 90,100 MILES ON IT. *TR

Mileage: 90,100

I HAVE REPLACED THE REAR AXLE NOW FOR THE THIRD TIME. THE FIRST TIME IT BROKE IN HALF COMING INTO MY HOME DRIVEWAY. THE SECOND TIME I HEARD A THUMPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VAN AND LOOKED TO FIND A CRACK IN THE AXLE,I REPLACED IT YET AGAIN. THIS LAST TIME THE SAME THING HAPPENED,CLUNKING NOISE ...

Mileage: 130,000

READING ON-LINE BECAUSE MY MECHANIC'S PUZZLED ABOUT THE NOISES, I FIND THAT IT'S NOT ONLY THE 1999+ WINDSTARS THAT HAVE HAD A PROBLEM, BUT -- IF YOU WOULD LOOK AT #2 AND #3 HERE AT THIS LINK: HTTP://WWW.ABOUTAUTOMOBILE.COM/COMPLAINT/1998/FORD/WINDSTAR/SUSPENSION IT'S APPARENT THAT THIS AXLE BREA...

Mileage: 128,000

READING ON-LINE BECAUSE MY MECHANIC'S PUZZLED ABOUT THE NOISES, I FIND THAT IT'S NOT ONLY THE 1999+ WINDSTARS THAT HAVE HAD A PROBLEM, BUT -- IF YOU WOULD LOOK AT #2 AND #3 HERE AT THIS LINK: HTTP://WWW.ABOUTAUTOMOBILE.COM/COMPLAINT/1998/FORD/WINDSTAR/SUSPENSION IT'S APPARENT THAT THIS AXLE BREA...

Mileage: 128,000

THE REAR AXLE ON MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR CRACKED. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO CATCH IT BEFORE IT COMPLETELY BROKE IN HALF. *TR

Mileage: 111,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE REAR AXLE BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP BUT HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 156,000.

Mileage: 156,000

WHILE ENTERING THE MERGE RAMP OF THE NORTHERN STATE PARKWAY REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO. *TR

Mileage: 83,473

THE REAR AXLE IS CRACKED AND ALMOST SEPARATED. DON'T KNOW WHEN OR HOW IT HAPPENED. HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *TR

Mileage: 184,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SWAYING EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED INTO TWO. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE ...

Mileage: 101,000

I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. IT FIRST STARTED WITH MY CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CATCHING ON FIRE AND CAUSING WIRES UNDER MY HOOD TO BURN... NOW FOR THE LAST YEAR I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR..THE SENSOR ON THE DASH WOULD SHOW THAT THE DOOR WAS AJAR(NOT CLOSED) I COULD TAKE ...

I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. IT FIRST STARTED WITH MY CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CATCHING ON FIRE AND CAUSING WIRES UNDER MY HOOD TO BURN... NOW FOR THE LAST YEAR I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR..THE SENSOR ON THE DASH WOULD SHOW THAT THE DOOR WAS AJAR(NOT CLOSED) I COULD TAKE ...

I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. IT FIRST STARTED WITH MY CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CATCHING ON FIRE AND CAUSING WIRES UNDER MY HOOD TO BURN... NOW FOR THE LAST YEAR I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR..THE SENSOR ON THE DASH WOULD SHOW THAT THE DOOR WAS AJAR(NOT CLOSED) I COULD TAKE ...

I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. IT FIRST STARTED WITH MY CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CATCHING ON FIRE AND CAUSING WIRES UNDER MY HOOD TO BURN... NOW FOR THE LAST YEAR I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR..THE SENSOR ON THE DASH WOULD SHOW THAT THE DOOR WAS AJAR(NOT CLOSED) I COULD TAKE ...

THE REAR AXLE OF OUR 1998 FORD WINDSTAR GL, WITH ONLY 99,630 MILES, BROKE WHILE GOING DOWN A ROAD GOING ABOUT 30 MPH. I HIT SMALL POTHOLE, HEARD A CLUNK AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT HANDLING PROPERLY. NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS WRONG AND SINCE I WAS CLOSE TO HOME, I DROVE IT HOME AND LOOKED U...

Mileage: 99,634

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE POLICE AND AMBULANCE ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND ONE PERSON WAS INJURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE CRASH, THE CRUI...

Mileage: 96,000

VEHICLE IS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WASHER,SEAT BELT,AND DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF. WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING THE WIPER BLADES STOP WORKING,POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT OPERATE AND ON A FEW OCCASIONS THE HEADLIGHTS WILL BLINK WITH THE WARNING LIGHTS. I UNDERSTAND TH...

Mileage: 230,000

VEHICLE IS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WASHER,SEAT BELT,AND DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF. WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING THE WIPER BLADES STOP WORKING,POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT OPERATE AND ON A FEW OCCASIONS THE HEADLIGHTS WILL BLINK WITH THE WARNING LIGHTS. I UNDERSTAND TH...

Mileage: 230,000

VEHICLE IS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WASHER,SEAT BELT,AND DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF. WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING THE WIPER BLADES STOP WORKING,POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT OPERATE AND ON A FEW OCCASIONS THE HEADLIGHTS WILL BLINK WITH THE WARNING LIGHTS. I UNDERSTAND TH...

Mileage: 230,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH. WHEN THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE BROKE ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES W...

Mileage: 135,000

VAN HAS BEEN SWAYING WHEN DRIVING LIKE A TIRE WAS LOW ON AIR, KEPT CHECKING WITH NO TIRE PROBLEMS BUT WHEN BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE AT WORK I HEARD A DRAGGING NOISE. WHEN I GOT OUT I FOUND MY REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE LEANING IN. I JACKED UP MY VAN TO FIND THE REAR AXLE IS BROKEN ABOUT A FOOT OR SO...

Mileage: 134,000

AS I WAS DRIVING HOME, MY CAR ACCELERATED WITHOUT MY STEPPING ON THE GAS. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I MANAGED TO GET OFF THE VERY BUSY ROAD I WAS ON AND SINCE I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR, I DECIDED TO HIT A TREE, HOPING THE CAR WOULD STOP. IT DID NOT. IT WENT OVER A C...

THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING NORMAL AND BEGAN TO MAKE NOISES IN THE FRONT END. I HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AT A SERVICE GARAGE AND TOLD THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE FRACTURED. *TR

Mileage: 140,000

HORN & AIR BAG, MY HORN WILL NOT BLOW AND THE AIR BAG WILL LIGHT IS ON AND IT STAY`S ON WHICH MEANS IT IS NOT WORKING . THE HORN I TRIED TO HAVE SOME ONE LOCATE THE PROBLEM AND THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE LOCATED . *TR

HORN & AIR BAG, MY HORN WILL NOT BLOW AND THE AIR BAG WILL LIGHT IS ON AND IT STAY`S ON WHICH MEANS IT IS NOT WORKING . THE HORN I TRIED TO HAVE SOME ONE LOCATE THE PROBLEM AND THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE LOCATED . *TR

I NOTICED MY VAN WAS 'FEELING WEIRD' WHEN I DROVE IT-ALMOST LIKE I WAS DRIVING ON A SLIPPERY ROAD AND THE BACK END WAS SLIDING. THIS WENT ON FOR ABOUT 4 DAYS. I HAD TO DRIVE MY SON TO VISIT HIS FATHER ON AN EXTREMELY SNOWY DAY. THE ROADS WERE DRIVABLE BUT DID HAVE SOME SNOW ON THEM. WHEN I PROC...

Mileage: 95,000

ON DECEMBER 16TH 2009. I WAS DRIVING DOWN WEST 117TH TOWARDS MADISON/LAKEWOOD IN CLEVELAND, OHIO AND WAS TRYING TO COME TO A STOP (SLOW DOWN AND STOP) TO ALLOW AN AMBULANCE TO PASS (THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME THAT WAS ALSO SLOWING DOWNA ND THAT CAME TO A STOP AT THE STREET LOT)THIS IS ON A MAJOR...

ON DECEMBER 16TH 2009. I WAS DRIVING DOWN WEST 117TH TOWARDS MADISON/LAKEWOOD IN CLEVELAND, OHIO AND WAS TRYING TO COME TO A STOP (SLOW DOWN AND STOP) TO ALLOW AN AMBULANCE TO PASS (THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME THAT WAS ALSO SLOWING DOWNA ND THAT CAME TO A STOP AT THE STREET LOT)THIS IS ON A MAJOR...

ON DECEMBER 16TH 2009. I WAS DRIVING DOWN WEST 117TH TOWARDS MADISON/LAKEWOOD IN CLEVELAND, OHIO AND WAS TRYING TO COME TO A STOP (SLOW DOWN AND STOP) TO ALLOW AN AMBULANCE TO PASS (THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME THAT WAS ALSO SLOWING DOWNA ND THAT CAME TO A STOP AT THE STREET LOT)THIS IS ON A MAJOR...

ON DECEMBER 16TH 2009. I WAS DRIVING DOWN WEST 117TH TOWARDS MADISON/LAKEWOOD IN CLEVELAND, OHIO AND WAS TRYING TO COME TO A STOP (SLOW DOWN AND STOP) TO ALLOW AN AMBULANCE TO PASS (THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME THAT WAS ALSO SLOWING DOWNA ND THAT CAME TO A STOP AT THE STREET LOT)THIS IS ON A MAJOR...

ON DECEMBER 16TH 2009. I WAS DRIVING DOWN WEST 117TH TOWARDS MADISON/LAKEWOOD IN CLEVELAND, OHIO AND WAS TRYING TO COME TO A STOP (SLOW DOWN AND STOP) TO ALLOW AN AMBULANCE TO PASS (THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME THAT WAS ALSO SLOWING DOWNA ND THAT CAME TO A STOP AT THE STREET LOT)THIS IS ON A MAJOR...

ON DECEMBER 16TH 2009. I WAS DRIVING DOWN WEST 117TH TOWARDS MADISON/LAKEWOOD IN CLEVELAND, OHIO AND WAS TRYING TO COME TO A STOP (SLOW DOWN AND STOP) TO ALLOW AN AMBULANCE TO PASS (THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME THAT WAS ALSO SLOWING DOWNA ND THAT CAME TO A STOP AT THE STREET LOT)THIS IS ON A MAJOR...

1998 FORD WINDSTAR, 3.8 ENGINE. I HAVE PROBLEMS IT STARTED STALLING WHEN I STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR STOP, SUDDENLY THE CAR STOPPED. ALSO WHEN IT WAS IN THE PARKING . MECHANIC MADE THE TUNE-UP BUT STILL DOING SO, NOW IT IS DOING A WHITE CLOUD OF STEAM, IF I ACCEL, IT COMES WORST, SHOULD I WAIT FOR A REC...

Mileage: 100,130

HAD THE RECALL FOR THE CRUISE,A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD, THE RECALL WAS DONE ON 11/25/2009, RECALL # 09S09, AFTER 11 DAY AND ONLY 146 MILES THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE. *TR

Mileage: 97,826

ON JULY 6, 2009, MY FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN BURNED UP. I WAS DRIVING TO PICK UP SUPPER WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. I WENT ON, PICKED UP SUPPER, AND STARTED THE CAR AGAIN. IMMEDIATELY SMOKE STARTED BILLOWING. I PULLED AROUND THE CORNER IN THE PARKING LOT, PARKED AGAIN, AND POPPED THE HOOD....

Mileage: 110,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE PARKING HE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR, AND THEN SAW FLAMES INSIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE HIMSELF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND HE WAS ADVISED TO CALL NHTSA BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. NO REPAIRS ...

Mileage: 184,347

THE BRAKE FLUID CONTINUES TO LEAK, TODAY I WAS DRIVING AND HAD NO BRAKE FLUID, I HAVE NOTICED SOME SMOKING UNDER MY VAN AFTER THE VAN IS TURNED OFF. I HAD TO REMOVE A FUSE DUE TO LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF ALSO, THE CHILD BUILT IN RESTRAINTS PLASTIC IS BROKEN, (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEA...

Mileage: 180,000

THE BRAKE FLUID CONTINUES TO LEAK, TODAY I WAS DRIVING AND HAD NO BRAKE FLUID, I HAVE NOTICED SOME SMOKING UNDER MY VAN AFTER THE VAN IS TURNED OFF. I HAD TO REMOVE A FUSE DUE TO LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF ALSO, THE CHILD BUILT IN RESTRAINTS PLASTIC IS BROKEN, (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEA...

Mileage: 180,000

OUR 1998 FORD WINDSTAR MINI VAN REAR AXLE BROKE. WE WERE RETURNING HOME. WHEN WE RETURNED I WENT ONLINE TO CHECK HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO REPAIR AND WAS SURPRISED TO FIND THAT THIS VAN WAS NOT THE ONLY 98 TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM.*TR

Mileage: 100,000

WE HAVE FINALLY GOT FORD TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES ON THE 1990-2000"S FORD WINDSTARS I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR ( EVEN THOUGH I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY MY LOCAL DEALER THAT THEY WILL ONLY BE PUTTING ON THE HARNESS FOR THE SWITCH WHEN I TOLD THEM I HAD ALREADY HAD MY SWITCHED R...

I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR VAN 2 MONTHS AGO I HAD A LEAK OF FLUID THAT CAUSED SOME WIRES TO BURN INTO UNDER THE HOOD THAT CAUSED WIRING TO MY HEAD LIGHT AND OVERHEAD LIGHT TO BLOW MY MECHANIC HAD TO DIRECT WIRE ONE SIDE OF MY HEAD LIGHT AND MY CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED AS HE S...

I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR VAN 2 MONTHS AGO I HAD A LEAK OF FLUID THAT CAUSED SOME WIRES TO BURN INTO UNDER THE HOOD THAT CAUSED WIRING TO MY HEAD LIGHT AND OVERHEAD LIGHT TO BLOW MY MECHANIC HAD TO DIRECT WIRE ONE SIDE OF MY HEAD LIGHT AND MY CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED AS HE S...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WIND STAR. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE VEHICLE SPEED CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED AT 52 MPH THE RPMS INCREASED TO FOUR. SHE DEACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL, BUT THEN ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE, TH...

Mileage: 95,000

I HAVE A 98 FOR WINDSTAR GL. ON OCT 9TH I WAS COMING BACK FROM WORK AND THE REAR OF THE CAR KEPT FISH TAILING / SLIPPING TO ONESIDE AND AS WELL AS THAT NIGHT WHEN I HAD TO TAKE MY SON TO THE HOSPITAL AND BACK. ALMOST LOST CONTROL COMING BACK FROM THE HOSPITAL. I DID NOT GET IN THE CAR AT ALL THAT 10...

Mileage: 130,000

OUR 1998 FORD WINDSTAR VAN ERUPTED IN FIRE WHILE OFF AND PARKED IN DRIVE WAY. IT HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN THAT DAY. THE FIRE BEGAN IN THE DASH ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND SPREAD SO QUICKLY THAT THE VAN WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

ON JUNE 13TH, 2009, MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR VAN CAUGHT FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE AND DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THERE IS A RECALL OF THIS PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL RELATING TO ELECTRICAL FIRES UNDER THE HOOD. I WANT FORD TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGE AND ...

Mileage: 140,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, SHE HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR LEFT AXLE WAS BROKEN. SHE NOTIFIED A LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT HE WOULD DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AT HER RESIDENCE THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO R...

Mileage: 104,000

1. FORD SENT RECALL NOTICE (01S19/01M03) IN SEPTEMBER, 2001. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE (11/7/01) AND THE RECEIPT INDICATES THAT SAFETY SHIELDS WERE INSTALLED 'TO PREVENT A FRONT SPRING FAILURE FROM PUNCTURING THE FRONT TIRES'. THE NOTICE ALSO STATED THAT 'WHAT FORD WILL DO FOR YOU': "FORD MOT...

Mileage: 83,000

1. FORD SENT RECALL NOTICE (01S19/01M03) IN SEPTEMBER, 2001. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE (11/7/01) AND THE RECEIPT INDICATES THAT SAFETY SHIELDS WERE INSTALLED 'TO PREVENT A FRONT SPRING FAILURE FROM PUNCTURING THE FRONT TIRES'. THE NOTICE ALSO STATED THAT 'WHAT FORD WILL DO FOR YOU': "FORD MOT...

Mileage: 83,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING OUT UNDER THE MOTOR. *TR

Mileage: 104,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT A GATE IN THE CLOSED TOLL BOOTH LANE. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-0724-91

ABS BRAKE LIGHT (YELLOW) HAS BEEN ON FOR ATLEAST THE LAST 5 YEARS. MY ABS BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. MY MECHANICS HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT NO LUCK, WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A USED BUT FUNCTIONAL ABS BRAKES FOR MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR BUT HAVEN'T HAD MUCH LUCK. I WILL N...

WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON JUNE 18, 2007 I REALIZE THE ABS LIGHTS WOULD STAY ON. I CHECK THE FUSES AND RELAYS COULDN"T SOLVE THIS ISSUE. WHEN I LIFTED UP THE HOOD I NOTICE LEAKING FROM DEACTIVATION SENSOR UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER. I ASSUME THE MASTER CYLINDER WENT OUT ON ME SO I REPLACE THE MASTER CYLI...

Mileage: 154,819

1998 FORD WINDSTAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED AT DENTIST. FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED AND THE VEHICLE IS TOTALED. *TR

Mileage: 200,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ONTO CONNECTORS BELOW CAUSING A FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR TRANSMISSION FAILED. NO WARNING, NO PROBLEMS PRIOR TO FAILURE. *TR

Mileage: 110,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING PLASTIC ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE. HE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE SPEED CONTROL PRESSURE SWITCH WAS MELTING AND SMOKING UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN, BUT HE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE SPEED ...

Mileage: 99,000

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY TIRE CAME OFF OF MY CAR. ALL OF THE LUGS TO MY DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL BROKE. I CALLED A MECHANICAL SHOP THAT OWNS THEIR OWN WRECKER. THEY REPAIRED THE WHEEL, WHICH INCLUDED ROTOR, LUG WORK. MY VEHICLE WAS ALSO DAMAGED IN THE BODY. THE FENDER , THE DOOR,THE PAR...

1998 WINDSTAR VAN WAS PARKED IN THE FRONT YARD KEY OUT OF IT I WAS INSIDE I HEARD A NOISE LOOKED OUT THE ENGINE PART WAS ON FIRE I WAS MOVING MY PERSONAL THINGS I LOST EVERYTHING I OWN I LEFT EVERYTHING IN THE VAN INCLUDING MY PURSE W/ MY MONEY AND ID INSIDE. *TR

Mileage: 102,000

THE ABS ENGAGES ON DRY PAVEMENT UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. THE ABS LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. MY MECHANIC CHANGED TWO OF THE ABS SENSORS TO NO AVAIL. AFTER THE ABS LIGHT REMAINED ON, I BROUGHT IT TO THE FORD DEALER. THEY CHANGED THE LEFT FRONT ABS SENSOR. THE ABS LIGHT WENT OUT, THE PROBLEM S...

Mileage: 128,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SENSOR ON THE SLIDING DOOR OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BEEPING SOUND DOES NOT TURN OFF. IN ADDITION, THE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR AND DOME LIGHT DO NOT DIM. THERE IS A SWITCH THAT NEEDS TO BE ...

Mileage: 126,000

DINGING FROM FAULTY SWITCH WHILE DRIVING - INTERFERES WITH DRIVERS CONCENTRATION AND EMERGENCY WARNING SIRENS AND HORNS. *TR

Mileage: 127,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING STEERING FAILURE EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. HE HEARS LOUD, SQUEAKY NOISES EVERYTIME HE TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC APPROXIMATELY FIVE TIMES, BUT ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. ON TWO OCCASIONS WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE DRAMATICALLY ACCELERATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY AND A CRASH WERE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLIC...

Mileage: 130,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHENEVER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE FLUID LEAK. THE TECHNICIAN FURTHER STAT...

Mileage: 82,818

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHENEVER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE FLUID LEAK. THE TECHNICIAN FURTHER STAT...

Mileage: 82,818

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT OBSERVED RED LIQUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, SHE DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V097000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION), BUT WAS UNAWARE IF HER VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL OR IF ...

Mileage: 124,528

BRAKE LIGHTS AND ABS LIGHTS KEEP ON AND OFF I HAVE 98 FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM CRUISE CONTROL RESET SWITCH, FLUID DRIPPING ON WIRING AND CONTROLLER SWITCH FOR TRANSMISSION. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT FIRE POTENTIAL WITH THE BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING ON ELECTRICAL WIRES AND CONTACTS THAT HAVE CONSTANT 12 VOLT SOURCE. THIS SAME DESIGN HAS CAUSED DEATHS DO TO...

Mileage: 138,000

BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM CRUISE CONTROL RESET SWITCH, FLUID DRIPPING ON WIRING AND CONTROLLER SWITCH FOR TRANSMISSION. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT FIRE POTENTIAL WITH THE BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING ON ELECTRICAL WIRES AND CONTACTS THAT HAVE CONSTANT 12 VOLT SOURCE. THIS SAME DESIGN HAS CAUSED DEATHS DO TO...

Mileage: 138,000

WE COLLIDED WITH A 1989 CHEVROLET TRUCK DRIVEN BY AN INTOXICATED DRIVER WHO PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF US IN A 45 MPH SPEED ZONE. WE WERE IN OUR 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. OUR CHILDREN, AGES 18 AND 13 WERE SEATED IN THE QUAD SEATS BEHIND THE FRONT SEATS, AND ON IMPACT, BOTH SEAT BELTS FOR THEIR SEATS CAME UN...

Mileage: 190,900

I HAVE (HAD) A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR THAT TRANSPORTS NOT ONLY MY OWN THREE CHILDREN BUT TWO OTHER CHILDREN FROM TIME TO TIME. AFTER PULLING OUT OF THE GARAGE ONE DAY THE REAR OF THE MINI-VAN MADE A HORRIBLE SOUND. I LOOKED OUT THE DOOR AND SAW MY REAR TIRE IN A VERY PRECARIOUS POSITION. AFTER FURT...

Mileage: 102,000

MY VEHICLE IS HAVING INTERMITTENT BRAKING PROBLEMS DUE TO THE ABS/ECM FAILURE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE OFTEN BRAKES NORMALLY BUT OCCASIONALLY BRAKES JERKY- STOPPING POORLY AT BEST. THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AS WELL. MY MECHANIC THOUGHT THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Mileage: 148,851

THE MASTER CYLINDER SPEED CONTROL PRESSUER SWITH LIKING BRAKE OIL. *TR

Mileage: 88,177

THE SENSOR PART #SW-6351 GET FIRE UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER.5/7/08- IT APPEARS THE NHTSA IS STARING AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKING A CAUSING FIRES! THIS IS CERTAINLY GOOD NEWS AND I'M SURE WILL SAVE LIVES. IF YOU HAVE A OLD DEACTIVATION SWITCH THAT LEAKED, PLEASE DO NOT THROW...

Mileage: 120,000

LEAK FROM ABS SYSTEM CAUSING SEVERE SMOKING. *TR

Mileage: 138,000

1998 WINDSTAR, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, COMPLETE OVERHAUL , $1700.00 DOLLARS, THE VAN WAS BOUGHT FOR MY MOTHER, SHE'S 81 , THE VAN WAS THOUGHT TO BE DEPENDABLE AND LEFT HER ON THE ROAD. MECHANIC SAID THE PLANETARY GEARS WERE SHOT, NEW GEARS AND TORQUE CONVERTER, COMPLETE OVERHAUL. THE VAN WAS OWNED B...

Mileage: 113,000

ABS FAULT LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT. CRUISE CONTROL INOP. *TR

ABS FAULT LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT. CRUISE CONTROL INOP. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRES. SHE FELT THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH COULD HAVE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 168,000.

Mileage: 168,000

I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND HEARD A LOUD CRASH TYPE OF SOUND. CHECKED THE CAR AND FOUND OUT THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD BROKEN IN HALF. *TR

Mileage: 130,000

MY WIFE ATTEMPTED TO START 1998 FORD WINDSTAR WHEN SMOKE BEGAN TO ISSUE FROM BENEATH THE HOOD. SHE IMMEDIATELY REMOVOVED HERSELF AND DOG WHEREUPON THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AND SUBSEQUENTLY EXPLODED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES BUT EVERYTHING FOWRWARD OF THE FIREWALL WAS MEL...

Mileage: 138,000

I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR VAN SV, I AVE SOME TRANSMISSION ISSUES. I HAVE TO HAVE A WHOLE TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL DONE. I FOUNT OUT THAT ALOT OF THE OTHER OWNERS OF THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE HAS SUFFERED THE SAME. WHAT WE HAVE FOUNT OUT IS THAT THAT MODEL OF VANS HAVE DEFAULT TRANSMISSIONS IN THEM. I WAN...

I BOUGHT A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR 3.0 L IN 1999. IN 2002 I RECEIVED A RECALL TO INSTALL FRONT SHIELDS OVER THE COIL SPRING SO I DID. YESTERDAY THE FRONT COIL SPRING PUNCTURED THE FRONT TIRE AND BROKE THE STRUTS AS WELL. WHEN CALLING FORD, THEY INFORM ME THAT THEY CAN NOT TELL ME WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS M...

Mileage: 110,000

I BOUGHT A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR 3.0 L IN 1999. IN 2002 I RECEIVED A RECALL TO INSTALL FRONT SHIELDS OVER THE COIL SPRING SO I DID. YESTERDAY THE FRONT COIL SPRING PUNCTURED THE FRONT TIRE AND BROKE THE STRUTS AS WELL. WHEN CALLING FORD, THEY INFORM ME THAT THEY CAN NOT TELL ME WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS M...

Mileage: 110,000

BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE SPEED CONTROL PRESSURE SWITCH CAUSED THE ABS AND CRUISE CONTROL TO STOP WORKING. *TR

Mileage: 106,000

BRAKE MALFUNCTION, DISPLAY OF "SERVICE ENGINE SOON". *TR

BRAKE MALFUNCTION, DISPLAY OF "SERVICE ENGINE SOON". *TR

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF THE CAR. *TR

Mileage: 120,000

A FAULTY BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION! SWITCH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID! *TR

Mileage: 89,875

A FAULTY BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION! SWITCH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID! *TR

Mileage: 89,875

INTERIOR LIGHT AS WELL AS BEEPING NOISE RINGING NONSTOP WHILE ALL DOORS ARE SHUT CORRECTLY. DASH LIGHT ALSO STAYS ON COMPUTER ISSUE WITH SYSTEM. *TR

I OWN AN 1998 WINDSTAR 3 LITER ENGINE. ON APRIL 16,2008 I PARKED MY CAR (NOSE DOWN HILL) DURING A RAIN STORM. LATER THAT EVENING I NOTICE THE RUNNING LIGHTS WERE ON AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I THEN UNHOOKED THE BATTERY. THE NEXT MORNING I JUMP STARTED THE CAR AND DROVE IT BRIEFLY TO RECHARGE THE BATT...

Mileage: 133,549

I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET ON MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. IT ACTED LIKE THE ENGINE REVVED UP A COUPLE OF TIMES THEN SMOKE STARTED ROLLING OUT FROM UNDER THE DASH. NOW THE TURN SIGNALS DON'T WORK AND THE VAN ISN'T PERFORMING WELL. *TR

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 1998 FORD WINDSTAR ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND SCRAPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE AREA. THE SOUND STOP SHORTLY AND A SIX INCH LONG CURVED ROD OF METAL HAD FALLEN OUT ONTO THE ROAD WAY. THE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD CRACKED AND A PIECE OF IT...

Mileage: 80,000

MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BROKEN BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT COIL SPRINGS. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, MY ABS AND REGULAR BRAKE LIGHT WON'T GO AWAY EVEN AFTER SERVICING. MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND STAYING LIT FOR DAYS. *TR

MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BROKEN BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT COIL SPRINGS. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, MY ABS AND REGULAR BRAKE LIGHT WON'T GO AWAY EVEN AFTER SERVICING. MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND STAYING LIT FOR DAYS. *TR

MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BROKEN BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT COIL SPRINGS. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, MY ABS AND REGULAR BRAKE LIGHT WON'T GO AWAY EVEN AFTER SERVICING. MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND STAYING LIT FOR DAYS. *TR

MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BROKEN BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT COIL SPRINGS. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, MY ABS AND REGULAR BRAKE LIGHT WON'T GO AWAY EVEN AFTER SERVICING. MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND STAYING LIT FOR DAYS. *TR

MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BROKEN BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT COIL SPRINGS. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, MY ABS AND REGULAR BRAKE LIGHT WON'T GO AWAY EVEN AFTER SERVICING. MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND STAYING LIT FOR DAYS. *TR

MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BROKEN BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT COIL SPRINGS. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, MY ABS AND REGULAR BRAKE LIGHT WON'T GO AWAY EVEN AFTER SERVICING. MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND STAYING LIT FOR DAYS. *TR

MALFUNCTIONING CRUISE CONTROL. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE. SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE, CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND FOUND THAT IT WAS VERY HOT AND SMELLED LIKE BURNED RUBBER. FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER, THERE WAS AN ENGINE FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE ...

TWO WEEKS AGO OUR 1998 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN, WITH 220,000 MILES ON IT, CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE PARKED, AND WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. WE HAD BEEN CAREFULLY FOLLOWING THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY. DURING THE WEEK BEFORE THE FIRE, WE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT...

Mileage: 220,000

TWO WEEKS AGO OUR 1998 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN, WITH 220,000 MILES ON IT, CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE PARKED, AND WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. WE HAD BEEN CAREFULLY FOLLOWING THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY. DURING THE WEEK BEFORE THE FIRE, WE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT...

Mileage: 220,000

NO PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSTAR BEFORE THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNATTENDED WHEN THE OWNER WAS ALERTED BY OTHER RESIDENTS THAT IT WAS ON FIRE. THE SMOKE WAS WHITE IN COLOR AND COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT AREA OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AT THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, THE FIRE...

REPETITIVELY FAILING ABS BY CRACKED ABS RINGS(FOUR TIMES) OR FAULTY ABS SENSOR *JB

Mileage: 30,000

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILED AND WAS REPLACE 3 TIMES. AGAIN IT IS SHOT. THIS CAUSES THE VAN TO STALL AND HAVE EXTREMELY HIGH IDLE. CAUSES TO STALL USUALLY WHILE STOPPED, SOMETIMES HESITATES UPON ACCELERATION. ALSO: HAD TO PULL ABS FUSE DUE TO PEDAL NOT DEPRESSING. WORKS EXCELLENT WITHOUT ABS. AL...

Mileage: 76,000

I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR THAT I HAVE OWNED SINCE NEW, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED FUNCTIONING. I DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH ON THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND WAS CAUSING THE LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL. I HAVE FOLLOWED THAT FORD HAS A MAJOR RECALL ON THESE SWITCHES ON MANY OF THEIR VEHICLES...

Mileage: 131,200

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKS BRAKE FLUID, WHICH CAUSES HIM TO CONSTANTLY ADD MORE FLUID IN THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT OPERATE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE CONTROL RECAL...

Mileage: 90,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKS BRAKE FLUID, WHICH CAUSES HIM TO CONSTANTLY ADD MORE FLUID IN THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT OPERATE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE CONTROL RECAL...

Mileage: 90,000

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE TREAD OF TIRE OF MY TIRE CAME OFF DOWN THE BELTS, THE TIRE MADE THE VEHICLE HARD TO DRIVE AND COULD OF CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY @ 55 MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I HAD TO REPLACE MY TIRE. *JB

FORD WINDSTAR THROWING PERSISTENT SES LIGHT P0740. THIS WAS COMMON WITH ALMOST MOST WINDSTARS. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THE MANIFOLDS/GASKET. ROUGH RIDE AND STALLING AT DANGEROUS POINTS. *AK

1998 FORD WINDSTAR VAN. FRONT PASSENGER LUG BOLTS. ALL FIVE LUG BOLT FAILED WITH NO WARNING. VEHICLE MILEAGE 33300. NO NOTICE BEFORE FAILURE. NO SHAKING OR VIBRATIONS. 60 MPH AT TIME OF INCIDENT. ALL PARTS SAVED. REPLACED 5 LUG BOLTS, 5 LUG NUTS, ROTOR. *TR

Mileage: 33,300

1998 FORD WINDSTAR VAN. FRONT PASSENGER LUG BOLTS. ALL FIVE LUG BOLT FAILED WITH NO WARNING. VEHICLE MILEAGE 33300. NO NOTICE BEFORE FAILURE. NO SHAKING OR VIBRATIONS. 60 MPH AT TIME OF INCIDENT. ALL PARTS SAVED. REPLACED 5 LUG BOLTS, 5 LUG NUTS, ROTOR. *TR

Mileage: 33,300

1998 FORD WINDSTAR - FAILURE OF BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH; CAUSED ALL BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT OF MASTER CYLINDER, AND SUBSEQUENT BRAKE FAILURE. NO ACCIDENT CAUSED (FORTUNATELY), COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS OR FATAL. WIFE NOTICED THAT SHE COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE JUST BEFORE ENTERING THE FREEWAY; USED THE...

Mileage: 123,000

THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DIMLY AND STAYED ON. I TOOK THE 1998 WINDSTAR TO A MECHANIC, WHO INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID IN THE ABS MODULE THAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE A FIRE. FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MY MECHANIC AND THE FORD SE...

Mileage: 99,112

FRONT STABILIZER BAR BROKE IN HALF INSIDE BUSHING NONE OF THE AUTO TECHS COULD FIND THE PROBLEM FOR THE PART 2 YEARS (NOT EVEN DURING NY STATE INSPECTIONS) SO THEY PAST THE VAN ANYWAYS UNTILL FINALLY ONE GAVE A TUG ON THE PASSANGERS SIDE OF THE BAR AND IT CAME OUT OF THE BUSHING IN THEIR HANDS THE T...

Mileage: 89,764

FRONT STABILIZER BAR BROKE IN HALF INSIDE BUSHING NONE OF THE AUTO TECHS COULD FIND THE PROBLEM FOR THE PART 2 YEARS (NOT EVEN DURING NY STATE INSPECTIONS) SO THEY PAST THE VAN ANYWAYS UNTILL FINALLY ONE GAVE A TUG ON THE PASSANGERS SIDE OF THE BAR AND IT CAME OUT OF THE BUSHING IN THEIR HANDS THE T...

Mileage: 89,764

FRONT STABILIZER BAR BROKE IN HALF INSIDE BUSHING NONE OF THE AUTO TECHS COULD FIND THE PROBLEM FOR THE PART 2 YEARS (NOT EVEN DURING NY STATE INSPECTIONS) SO THEY PAST THE VAN ANYWAYS UNTILL FINALLY ONE GAVE A TUG ON THE PASSANGERS SIDE OF THE BAR AND IT CAME OUT OF THE BUSHING IN THEIR HANDS THE T...

Mileage: 89,764

MY HEAT WOULDN'T COME ON SOMETIMES, THEN THE HOT LIGHT CAME ON. HAD IT IN THE SHOP 2 TIMES, EVERYTIME SAID IT WAS FINE, ONLY CHANGING OUT TEMP GAUGE. DEC 2005 3RD TIME TOOK IT IN, SAME PROBLEM ONLY OIL LIGHT WOULD ALSO FLICKER AT LOW IDLE PULLING INTO PARKING SPOT. TOOK IT BACK IN AND TOLD THEM THE...

Mileage: 74,000

I JUST FOUND OUT THAT MY HEAD GASKET IS BLOWN ON MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. I READ UP ON THIS AND SAW THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FORD AND THEY HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM NOR DO THEY OFFER YOU A SOLUTION TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AT THEIR EXPENSE. *JB

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 1998 FORD WINSTAR AT 35 MPH ON JUNE 26, 2005 THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE AND FELL TO THE GROUND, THE VEHICLE RAN OVER THE TIRE. ON JANUARY 15, 2007 THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE FELL OFF AND WENT BEHIND THE VEHICLE THEN HIT A...

Mileage: 134,000

STEERING RACK FAILURE. *JB

Mileage: 86,660

I WAS DRIVING OUR 1998 FORD WINDSTAR NORTHWOODS EDITION FROM THE SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT ON 12-24-06 WHEN THE VAN BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE SMOKE CAME INTO THE CAR AS I TURNED ON THE HEATER. I PULLED THE CAR IMMEDIATELY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED 911. WITHIN MINUTES THE CAR WAS FULLY ON FIR...

Mileage: 143,000

1998 WINDSTAR JERKS WHEN DOWN SHIFTING. *TS *NM

I PURCHASED A 1998 WINDSTAR VAN FROM THE FORD DEALER LOCATED IN CORNING CA. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH IT PASSING SMOG FOR THE OXY SENSOR. AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS NEVER WORKED RIGHT. THE TURBO THING IS BAD. WHEN I WENT TO TRADE IT IN I FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CANADA. AND THESE TH...

Mileage: 3,700

I PURCHASED A 1998 WINDSTAR VAN FROM THE FORD DEALER LOCATED IN CORNING CA. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH IT PASSING SMOG FOR THE OXY SENSOR. AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS NEVER WORKED RIGHT. THE TURBO THING IS BAD. WHEN I WENT TO TRADE IT IN I FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CANADA. AND THESE TH...

Mileage: 3,700

I PURCHASED A 1998 WINDSTAR VAN FROM THE FORD DEALER LOCATED IN CORNING CA. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH IT PASSING SMOG FOR THE OXY SENSOR. AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS NEVER WORKED RIGHT. THE TURBO THING IS BAD. WHEN I WENT TO TRADE IT IN I FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CANADA. AND THESE TH...

Mileage: 3,700

I PURCHASED A 1998 WINDSTAR VAN FROM THE FORD DEALER LOCATED IN CORNING CA. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH IT PASSING SMOG FOR THE OXY SENSOR. AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS NEVER WORKED RIGHT. THE TURBO THING IS BAD. WHEN I WENT TO TRADE IT IN I FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CANADA. AND THESE TH...

Mileage: 3,700

I PURCHASED A 1998 WINDSTAR VAN FROM THE FORD DEALER LOCATED IN CORNING CA. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH IT PASSING SMOG FOR THE OXY SENSOR. AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS NEVER WORKED RIGHT. THE TURBO THING IS BAD. WHEN I WENT TO TRADE IT IN I FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CANADA. AND THESE TH...

Mileage: 3,700

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNED. THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT INFORMED THE CONTACT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 97V16500...

Mileage: 99,000

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A BURNING SMELL WAS PRESENT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. UPON INSPECTION, THERE WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE GROUND OF THE DRIVEWAY. UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE THERE WAS FLUID LEAKING OUT OF THE SERVO COVER OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND FAXED A COPY OF TH...

Mileage: 100,000

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT HOOD UNLATCHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH. THE HOOD BLEW OFF, AND WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD NEARLY CAUSING INJURIES.

Mileage: 70,000

THURSDAY OCT. 5, 2006 AT 7:00 PM, MY VAN WAS SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT AT MY SON'S HIGH SCHOOL WHERE IT CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY WINDSTAR VAN. *JB

Mileage: 100,000

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR SIX HOURS, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED. ALSO, THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE TIRE AND DETERMINED THE CONTACT OVER INFLATED THE TIRE, RESULTING IN THE TIRE EXPLODING. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE TIRE, BUT REFUSED TO G...

Mileage: 99,000

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 10 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE CONTACT NOTICED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR THE FIRE TO EXTINGUISH ITSELF, AND THEN THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Mileage: 108,129

EVEN THOUGH THE VAN I JUST PURCHASED DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE A RECALL ON IT I HAD TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO COMPLETE LEAKING OUT OF ALL THE BRAKE FLUID THROUGH THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH, THE DUAL MASTER CYLINDER IS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT THIS BUT IT DIDN'T. THE SWITCH ON THE BOTTOM OF THE...

Mileage: 170,000

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING THE ABS AND PARKING WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. THE SERVICE DEALER MECHANIC REPLACED SOME FUSES AN...

Mileage: 117,374

1998 WINDSTAR LUG NUTS SHEARED OFF. *TS THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF THE LUG NUT SHEARING OFF. THE VEHICLE LANDED ON IT'S WHEEL. *NM

THE BRAKES SUDDENLY STARTED FAILING AND THE BRAKE PETAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR LIKE A DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDER. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACES 3 TIMES AT 2 DIFFERENT SHOPS BECAUSE THEY WERE SURE IT WAS THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THEY THOUGHT PERHAPS IT WAS A DEFECTIVE REPLACEMENT. THE DEFECT ENDED...

Mileage: 106,000

ENGINE OIL FOUND IN COOLANT. TIMING COVER GASKET FAILURE. LOUD ENGINE KNOCK FROM REAR VALVE BANK- POSSIBLE WRIST-PIN/LOWER INTAKE GASKETS/VALVE PROBLEMS. *NM

1998 WINDSTAR HEADLIGHTS ARE EXTREMELY CLOUDED MAKING LOW BEAMS USELESS. *TS THE HEADLIGHT ARE CLOUDY ON THE INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE AND CANNOT BE POLISHED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. *NM

ON 4/16/06 I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND FELT SOMETHING STRANGE IN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. I CHECKED TO SEE IF THE TIRE WAS FLAT AND FOUND NOTHING NOTICEABLE. I CONTINUED ON MY WAY DROVE ABOUT ONE MORE MILE WHEN ALL FIVE LUGS OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE BROKE CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL OFF. THE...

Mileage: 91,600

I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR IN WHICH I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE AN OIL PAN BECAUSE THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT IT HAD WARPED AND WAS CAUSING AN OIL LEAK ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. NO ONE HAS EVER HEARD OF A FAULTY OIL PAN IS THERE ANYONE ELSE WITH THIS PROBLEM?*JB

Mileage: 90,000

I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR IN WHICH I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE AN OIL PAN BECAUSE THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT IT HAD WARPED AND WAS CAUSING AN OIL LEAK ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. NO ONE HAS EVER HEARD OF A FAULTY OIL PAN IS THERE ANYONE ELSE WITH THIS PROBLEM?*JB

Mileage: 90,000

VEHICLE HAS A DANGEROUS RACK AND PINION INPUT SHAFT STEERING GEAR. THIS IS COVERED UNDER RECALL 97V-165000, HOWEVER, AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY SEVERAL TIMES THEY REFUSE ALL RESPONSIBILITY IN CORRECTING THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND FORD REFUSES TO TAKE ANY AND ALL...

Mileage: 66,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR. 2 DRIVER SIDE WHEEL LUG BOLTS BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING. BOTH STUDS SHEARED COMPLETELY OFF. REPLACED BOTH STUDS FROM FORD PARTS AND 3 WEEKS LATER 1 OF THE NEW REPLACEMENT LUG BOLTS BROKE OFF. *NM

Mileage: 149,000

ELECTRONICS-DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON SPECIFICALLY WHEN WEATHER IS DAMP OR MILD. THIS CAUSES DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, ALSO DOOR CHIME KEEPS CHIMMING. BATTERY LOOSES POWER BECAUSE DOME LAMP STAYS ON FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS ...

Mileage: 53,000

ELECTRONICS-DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON SPECIFICALLY WHEN WEATHER IS DAMP OR MILD. THIS CAUSES DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, ALSO DOOR CHIME KEEPS CHIMMING. BATTERY LOOSES POWER BECAUSE DOME LAMP STAYS ON FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS ...

Mileage: 53,000

ELECTRONICS-DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON SPECIFICALLY WHEN WEATHER IS DAMP OR MILD. THIS CAUSES DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, ALSO DOOR CHIME KEEPS CHIMMING. BATTERY LOOSES POWER BECAUSE DOME LAMP STAYS ON FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS ...

Mileage: 53,000

POWER STEERING RETURN LINE FROM RACK TO COOLER RUBBED ON FRAME OF 98 FORD WINDSTAR UNTIL A HOLE RESULTED IN LOSS OF MOST PS FLUID. DRASTIC LOSS OF FLUID OCCURRED DESCENDING BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS. WINDSTAR HAD ABOUT 125,000 MILES, AND THE DAMAGE TO THE HOSE WAS NOT VISIBLE FROM NORMAL INSPECTION. F...

Mileage: 125,000

FOUND LOT OF WHITE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST. LEFT AT REPAIR SHOP. REPAIR SHOP CALLED AND MENTIONED THAT IT IS HEAD GASKET DAMAGE. THE REPAIR SHOP ALSO MENTIONED THAT HE HAS SEEN LOT OF SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH 3.8 L FORD WINDSTAR GL MINIVANS. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO SINCE IT MIGHT COST ABOUT $2,000 TO FIX. *J...

Mileage: 76,300

THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL DEPARTED (I.E. FELL OFF) THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH ON A PAVED ROAD. THE VEHICLE STOPPED ON A SOFT SHOULDER AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ALL FIVE STUDS HOLDING THE WHEEL ON WERE SHEERED OFF. THE WHEEL ITSELF WAS NOT DAMAGED, HOWEVER MAJOR BODY DAMAGE WAS MADE TO THE ...

Mileage: 116,000

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND VAN WAS RUNNING ROUGH. DIAGNOSTICS INDICATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFORD RUNNER CONTROL VACUUM MOTOR WAS STUCK. VAN WOULD OVERHEAT IF NOT REPLACED. *NM

1998 FORD WINDSTAR. PASSENGER SIDE TIRE FELL OFF WHILE SLOWING TO ALMOST 1 KM/H (LUCKILY). ALL 5 STUDS SHEARED COMPLETELY OFF. REPLACED ALL STUDS FROM FORD PARTS AND 3 WEEKS LATER 2 STUDS SHOWING. VERY SCARY, STILL WORKING ON PROBLEM. *NM

Mileage: 95,000

HEADLIGHT POWER REDUCED DUE TO HAZY LEN'S. *JB

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT STRAPS ARE RIPPING APART. TWO OF THE STRAPS HAVE COMPLETELY RIPPED. ONE OF THE STRAPS IS FRAYING. EACH OF THE SEAT BELTS IS LOCATED IN A DIFFERENT ROW. TWO OF THE SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Mileage: 96,000

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT STRAPS ARE RIPPING APART. TWO OF THE STRAPS HAVE COMPLETELY RIPPED. ONE OF THE STRAPS IS FRAYING. EACH OF THE SEAT BELTS IS LOCATED IN A DIFFERENT ROW. TWO OF THE SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Mileage: 96,000

VEHICLE LOSS COOLANT GRADUALLY OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. I NEVER SAW ANY LEAKS UNDER THE VEHICLE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CAR WAS ABRUPTLY PULLED OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE WE THOUGHT IT HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE, BUT WE COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE BURNING SMELL, WE ALSO HAD BROUGHT IT TO A MECHA...

Mileage: 97,276

PURCHASED 2 COOPER TRENDSETTER SE TIRES, TIRE IDENTIFICATION NO. 2UTM3C2J4702, ON JANUARY 17, 2003. SINCE THAT TIME, TIRES HAVE NOT HELD AIR AND HAVE SUFFERED LOSS OF TREND AND TRACTION CAUSING A DANGEROUS CONDITION. RETURNED TO RETAILER IN MARCH OF 2005 AND TIRES WERE TAKEN OFF AND RESEALED AT A CO...

DT: THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 15 MINS BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE DOORS LOCKED, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE RUNNING ON THEIR OWN. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND HAD TO CUT THE BATTERY CABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE KEYS WERE LEFT INSIDE THE VEHICLE ON THE CONSOLE IN BETWEEN THE TWO...

Mileage: 110,000

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WIND STAR. IN 8-03 HIS WIFE WAS MAKING A SLOW LEFT HAND ASCENDING TURN AT 15-20 MPH AND THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL SHEARED OFF. ALL FIVE LUGS:BOLTS BROKE OFF. IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON 9-13-05 AFTER IT HAD BEEN REPAIRED BY FORD. SHE WAS MAKING A SLOW ASCENDING TURN WHEN ALL O...

Mileage: 104,000

CONSUMER HAS A QUESTION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE 1998 FORD WINDSTAR CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WILL BE RECALLED.*MR

ON 4/12/02 59,173 MILES. WINDSTAR HAD ABS & BRAKE LIGHT ON. DISC BRAKES REPLACED AND ROTORS MACHINED. 2/26/04 82,240 MILES ALL ABS SENSORS,DISC BRAKES,BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR/FLOAT ASSEMBLY REPLACED,ROTORS MACHINED. 95,487 MILES BRAKE LIGHT ON. 3/05 CRUISE CONTROL ON AND OFF. ABS LIGHT FLICKER O...

Mileage: 115,000

IN SEPTEMBER, 2002, I HAD TO REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL PRESSURE SWITCH ON THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER OF MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR, BECAUSE IT STARTED LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. I ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVERS SIDE TIE ROD END BECAUSE THE LEAKING BRAKE FLUID DAMAGED THE RUBER BUSHING. *JB

Mileage: 52,700

IN SEPTEMBER, 2002, I HAD TO REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL PRESSURE SWITCH ON THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER OF MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR, BECAUSE IT STARTED LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. I ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVERS SIDE TIE ROD END BECAUSE THE LEAKING BRAKE FLUID DAMAGED THE RUBER BUSHING. *JB

Mileage: 52,700

CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED & TURNED ON CAUSING VEHICLE TO BEGIN TO SPEED UP. I WAS IN THE WAL-MART PARKING LOT, WHEN MY VAN SUDDENLY REVVED UP & RACED TOWARDS 2 PEDESTRIANS. I FIRST TRIED THE REGULAR BRAKE - NO LUCK, SO I THREW THE VAN IN PARK & TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. WHEN I WOULD TURN THE VA...

Mileage: 80,000

TRANSMISSION WAS SLOW GOING INTO GEAR,WAS VERY NOISY AND WOULD NOT SHIFT IT FINALLY LOCKED UP IN GEAR AND WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS TOWED IN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD. THE VAN HAS ONLY 46,000 MILES ON IT. A 30,000 DOLLAR CAR SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN THIS. *JB

Mileage: 46,101

WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD TROUBLE WITH THIS VAN - WE BOUGHT IT USED(1 YR OLD) SO WE HAD NO RECOURSE AS FAR AS WARRANTIES GO. WE FINALLY WERE ABLE TO TAKE IT IN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THE LIGHT PROBLEM LOOKED AT - THEY REPLACED A SENSOR FOR $140 AND AS SOON AS WE DROVE 45 MILES IT STARTED UP AGAIN!...

Mileage: 35,000

WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD TROUBLE WITH THIS VAN - WE BOUGHT IT USED(1 YR OLD) SO WE HAD NO RECOURSE AS FAR AS WARRANTIES GO. WE FINALLY WERE ABLE TO TAKE IT IN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THE LIGHT PROBLEM LOOKED AT - THEY REPLACED A SENSOR FOR $140 AND AS SOON AS WE DROVE 45 MILES IT STARTED UP AGAIN!...

Mileage: 35,000

MY 98 FORD WINDSTAR WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE A CHEVY TAHOE RAN A RED LIGHT AND T-BONED THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF MY VAN. UPON IMPACT THE SIDE DOOR OF MY VAN FLEW OFF AND ENDED UP 15 FEET FROM THE VEHICLE. ALL OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS (MY WIFE AND OUR 5 CHILDREN) SO NO ONE ...

SERVICE BULLETIN #01205 OR NHTSA #625715 I HAVE A FORD WINDSTAR GL 1998 I ONLY HAD IT TURN OVER TO 70,000 AND MY ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND I'M GETTING TROUBLE CODE PO 171 AND I'M ALSO NOTICE THAT FUEL GAGE DON'T NOT GO TO THE FULL MARK AND I HAD TO HAVE ALL 4 H2O SENCER REPLACE AND NOW MY O...

Mileage: 7,000

FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING UP A LOW GRADE AND COMING TO A STOP. VAN STARTED ROLLING BACKWARD AFTER REMOVING FOOT FROM BRAKE AND WHEN IT FINALLY MOVED FORWARD THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND NO SPEEDOMETER. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A FAULTY SENSOR. MOST RECENT...

Mileage: 12,475

WE WERE ABOUT 30 MILES FROM HOME ON OUR RETURN TRIP FROM OHIO TO IOWA WHEN, WHILE ACCELERATING OUT OF A REST AREA, STEERING COLUMN BEGAN SHAKING VIGOROUSLY. WE BEGAN TO SLOW FROM 60-65MPH AND MERGED INTO THE RIGHT LANE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS GOING AROUND 50MPH THE RIGHT FRONT END DROPPED AND THE R...

I HAD THREE OF THE FOUR SUBJECT TIRES SEPARATE ON THREE DIFFERENT INCIDENTS. THE FIRST TORE OUT THE FRONT END OF THE CAR CAUSING $950 DAMAGE (JULY 2004). AT THIS POINT WE REPLACED BOTH FRONT TIRES. THE SECOND (LEFT REAR SEPARATED AT HIGHWAY SPEED) JULY 1, 2005. AND THE THIRD SEPARATED A WEEK LA...

DT: CONTACT STATED THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AND THE FUEL PUMP HARNESS MELTED. DEALER TOLD CONTACT SHE WAS LUCKY THE VEHICLE DID NOT BLOW UP ON HER. THIS HAPPENED WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEN VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP.*AK

Mileage: 80,900

MY FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE. THOUGHT IT WAS SOMETHING INSIDE. I TOOK IT TO A LES SWABB TIRE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THE REASON FOR THE NOISE WAS A CRACKED RIM, ABOUT 6 INCHES LONG. THEY SAID THIS IS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN, VERY DANGEROUS. IT COSTED ME $45.00 TO REPLAC...

Mileage: 70,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR 3.8L ENGINE, HEAD BOLTS STRETCHED CAUSING COOLANT LEAK INTO ENGINE, HEAD GASKET WAS NOT BLOWN SO WYNN'S SERVICE CONTRACT WILL NOT PAY FOR $1800 REPAIR. THIS IS THE SECOND MAJOR EXPENSE, I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT 80,000 MILES.

Mileage: 101,721

I PURCHASED MY VAN FROM MY GRANDFATHER'S ESTATE. ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2005, I WAS DRIVING MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. I WAS TRAVELING FROM A SCHOOL FUNCTION WHERE I TEACH WITH MY SEVEN-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER IN THE VAN. MY VAN SEEMED TO HAVE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I WAS STUCK IN TRAFFIC ...

Mileage: 83,000

THE REAR BRAKE LINE ABOVE THE SPARE TIRE WAS RUSTED AND BLEW APART WHEN MY WIFE HIT THE BRAKES TO SLOW FOR A TURNING VEHICLE. THIS LINE IS IN A VERY BAD SPOT. IT IS NOT VISIBLE AND THERE IS THE GREATEST CHANCE TO HOLD MOISTURE THERE. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IT ONLY HAS 70,000 MILES ON IT.

Mileage: 71,105

I OWE 3 WINDSTARS ALL THREE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH POWER WINDOWS NOT GOING DOWN.

VAN WILL STALL WHEN DECELERATING INTO A TURN, OCURRS 2-3 TIMES PER WEEK. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 84,000 MILES COSTNG $1,700 TO REPAIR. VAN WOULD VIBRATE AND STUTTER WHEN ACEELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. HAD VAN TO DEALER 3-4 TIMES FOR STALLING PROBLEM, THEY CLAIMED THEY COULD FIND NOTHING...

Mileage: 5

DT: WHILE PARKED ON THE STREET, SOMEHOW IN THE NIGHT, AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IGNITED ON THE LEFT PASSENGER SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVER SEAT LOCATED AT THE SECOND ELECTRICAL OUTLET. IT WAS SO HOT IT MELTED THE CAR SEAT AND PANELING NEAR THE ARMREST. THE GLASS DIDN'T BREAK BUT PAINT TO OUTSIDE OF CAR IS PEE...

Mileage: 62,000

DT: THE CONTACT STATES WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT FIVE OR TEN MILES ,IF THE CONTACT GOES TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN OR STOP, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL. THIS OCCURS WHILE DECELERATING. HE STATES THAT EVERYTHING WORKS FINE WHILE HE IS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. IT JUST WHEN HE GOES TO STOP THAT HE HAS THE PROBLEMS. H...

DT: THE CONTACT STATES WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT FIVE OR TEN MILES ,IF THE CONTACT GOES TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN OR STOP, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL. THIS OCCURS WHILE DECELERATING. HE STATES THAT EVERYTHING WORKS FINE WHILE HE IS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. IT JUST WHEN HE GOES TO STOP THAT HE HAS THE PROBLEMS. H...

DT: THE CONTACT STATES WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT FIVE OR TEN MILES ,IF THE CONTACT GOES TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN OR STOP, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL. THIS OCCURS WHILE DECELERATING. HE STATES THAT EVERYTHING WORKS FINE WHILE HE IS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. IT JUST WHEN HE GOES TO STOP THAT HE HAS THE PROBLEMS. H...

FORD WINDSTAR IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE EQUIPMENT WHICH IS CREATING A SAFETY ISSUE. *MR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AND WOULD ACTIVATE 80% OF THE TIME. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE SENSORS WERE THE PROBLEM ON ONE OCCASION AND ON ANOTHER, THE MASTER CYL...

Mileage: 60,000

INTERIOR LIGHTS AND DOOR LOCKS OPERATING ERRATICALLY WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION

Mileage: 75,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH.*MR THE CONSUMER HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED 2 1/2 YEARS AGO. *JB

WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH FRONT COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND BROKE, PUNCTURING THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. CONSUMER HAD THE COIL SPRING REPLACED ONCE. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY DROPPED. ALSO, THERE WAS A BRAKE FAILURE. TWO NHTSA RECALLS REGARDIN...

WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH FRONT COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND BROKE, PUNCTURING THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. CONSUMER HAD THE COIL SPRING REPLACED ONCE. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY DROPPED. ALSO, THERE WAS A BRAKE FAILURE. TWO NHTSA RECALLS REGARDIN...

VEHICLE SHOOK CONTINUOUSLY WHEN BEING DRIVEN. FRONT END WAS ALIGNED, THE BEARINGS, SHAFT, AND THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. *AK

Mileage: 30,000

PAINT BEGAN PEELING OFF LIFTGATE, ROOF AND SIDE DOOR IN MEDIUM TO LARGE SIZE STRIPS AND HAS CONTINUED TO WORSEN, REVEALING THE WHITE PRIMER BELOW. THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE PAINT ADHESIVE. THE CONTRAST IN TONE BETWEEN THE DARK BLUE PAINT AND LARGE UNEVEN PATCHES OF WHITE PRIMER IS DISTRACTING TO ...

Mileage: 87,000

UPON BEING IN A PARKING LOT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A MECHANISM UNDER THE SEAT. CONSUMER WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *AK

THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE DRIVE GEAR POPPED OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND NOT MOVE. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK

WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE DRIVER HAS DIFFICULTY MAKING TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLE...

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 97V165000; FORD ISSUED A STEERING GEAR RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN, BUT HAD SAME GEAR STEERING PROBLEMS AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. *AK

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DECELERATING INTO A TURN. IT ALSO SHUTS DOWN MOMENTARILY (VEHICLE "BUCKS") OR FULLY (STALLS COMPLETELY) DURING NORMAL DRIVING, INDEPENDENT OF SPEED. THE LATTER PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE COMMON THAN THE FORMER! CONSEQUENCE: SEVERAL NEAR-MISS REAR-END COLLISIONS, ...

Mileage: 42,200

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DECELERATING INTO A TURN. IT ALSO SHUTS DOWN MOMENTARILY (VEHICLE "BUCKS") OR FULLY (STALLS COMPLETELY) DURING NORMAL DRIVING, INDEPENDENT OF SPEED. THE LATTER PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE COMMON THAN THE FORMER! CONSEQUENCE: SEVERAL NEAR-MISS REAR-END COLLISIONS, ...

Mileage: 42,200

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DECELERATING INTO A TURN. IT ALSO SHUTS DOWN MOMENTARILY (VEHICLE "BUCKS") OR FULLY (STALLS COMPLETELY) DURING NORMAL DRIVING, INDEPENDENT OF SPEED. THE LATTER PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE COMMON THAN THE FORMER! CONSEQUENCE: SEVERAL NEAR-MISS REAR-END COLLISIONS, ...

Mileage: 42,200

THE TRANSMISSION ON A 98 FORD WINDSTAR FAILED AFTER ONLY 74482 MILES. I HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT A SIGNIFICANT COST. *NM

Mileage: 74,482

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS MENTIONED IN RECALL97V165000 CONCERNING STEERING GEAR BOX FAILURE. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK *NM

Mileage: 90,000

CONSUMER STATED EXCESSIVE FUEL WAS LEAKING . DEALER INDICATED THAT TOP OF THE FUEL TANK BROKE APART. *AK

Mileage: 73,000

I HAVE REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING TWICE AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP ONCE ON MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR.*AK

Mileage: 45,000

I HAVE REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING TWICE AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP ONCE ON MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR.*AK

Mileage: 45,000

I HAVE A 98 WINDSTAR MINI VAN . AFTER THE MINIVAN HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR AWHILE AND YOU GO TO STOP IT WILL GO DEAD OR WHAT YOU CALL STALLS. SO AFTER I CRANK IT BACK UP AND TRY TO TAKE OFF AGAIN IT WILL STALL AGAIN. SO THEREFORE I HAVE TO MAKE SURE THERE IS NO TRAFFIC COMING,BECAUSE THERE HAS BEEN SO...

Mileage: 112,000

I HAVE A 98 WINDSTAR MINI VAN . AFTER THE MINIVAN HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR AWHILE AND YOU GO TO STOP IT WILL GO DEAD OR WHAT YOU CALL STALLS. SO AFTER I CRANK IT BACK UP AND TRY TO TAKE OFF AGAIN IT WILL STALL AGAIN. SO THEREFORE I HAVE TO MAKE SURE THERE IS NO TRAFFIC COMING,BECAUSE THERE HAS BEEN SO...

Mileage: 112,000

I HAVE A 98 WINDSTAR MINI VAN . AFTER THE MINIVAN HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR AWHILE AND YOU GO TO STOP IT WILL GO DEAD OR WHAT YOU CALL STALLS. SO AFTER I CRANK IT BACK UP AND TRY TO TAKE OFF AGAIN IT WILL STALL AGAIN. SO THEREFORE I HAVE TO MAKE SURE THERE IS NO TRAFFIC COMING,BECAUSE THERE HAS BEEN SO...

Mileage: 112,000

FOUR OF FIVE LUGS:NUTS DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING THE WHEEL TO VIBRATE AND ALMOST DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR CHECKUP AND REPAIRS. *AK

HEARD NOISE FROM ENGINE AND LOST TRANSMISSION POWER. CAR COASTED. WHEN I GOT OUT THERE WAS A LOT OF TRANSMISSION OIL ON THE GROUND. TOWED TO FORD OF UPLAND, (CALIF) . I WAS SHOWN THAT THE LOW/INTERMEDIATE SERVO COVER WAS BLOWN TO THE SIDE. I CHECKED FOR RECALLS FOUND ONE RECALL FOR 98 WINDSTAR. ACC...

Mileage: 99,000

THE VEHICLE MADE A GRINDING NOISE AND WAS HARD TO TURN. THE MECHANIC STATED THERE WAS A RECALL, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED FOR THE RACK AND PINION. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Mileage: 78,000

CONCERNED ABOUT FUEL TANK FILLER HOSE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON STATES LOOSE FUEL CAP. FUEL CAP HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. PROBLEM PERSISTS. IS THERE A 1999 RECALL ON WINDSTAR FUEL TANKS? WHAT DOES IT ENTAIL? WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE.*AK

Mileage: 37,000

TOOK VAN IN TO HAVE ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND COOLANT REPLACED. REPAIR SHOP SAID THE HEAD GASKETS WERE GONE. CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY SAID SORRY BUT NO HELP WAS AVAILABLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. BILL TO REPAIR ESTIMATED AT 1400 USD. VAN HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND GIVEN GOOD SERVICE. DON'T ...

Mileage: 76,000

VEHICLE HAS FRONT AXLE HUB AND SPEED SENSOR REPLACED DUE TO ANTILOCK WARNING SIGNAL CONTINUING TO STAY ON. *BF RECALL# 01I007000. THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL AND ON ANOTHER OCCASION A LOUD BANG HAD COME FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE LEFT FRONT SPRING EXPLODING. THE SERVICE DEPARTM...

VEHICLE HAS FRONT AXLE HUB AND SPEED SENSOR REPLACED DUE TO ANTILOCK WARNING SIGNAL CONTINUING TO STAY ON. *BF RECALL# 01I007000. THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL AND ON ANOTHER OCCASION A LOUD BANG HAD COME FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE LEFT FRONT SPRING EXPLODING. THE SERVICE DEPARTM...

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BLOWN HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. ANTI- FREEZE WAS MIXING WITH THE OIL, CAUSING WHITE EXHAUST FUMES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER IT WILL COST $1500.00 TO REPAIR. THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANT...

Mileage: 84,000

MY HEATING WAS WORKING INTERMITENTLY SO I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO CROWN FORD IN LYNBROOK TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE RADIATOR ALSO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE HEAD GASKET LEAKING INTO IT. COST FOR THE REPAIR WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY $2300. ...

MY HEATING WAS WORKING INTERMITENTLY SO I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO CROWN FORD IN LYNBROOK TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE RADIATOR ALSO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE HEAD GASKET LEAKING INTO IT. COST FOR THE REPAIR WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY $2300. ...

CONSUMER SMELLED A BURNING ODOR THAT GOT STRONGER AS TIME PROGRESSED. A BLACKISH COLOR SMOKE CAME FROM THE VENTS. THEN, THERE WERE FLAMES FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE.*AK *TC

Mileage: 116,000

REPORTING DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION IN 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. *BF *NM

CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB

Mileage: 53,000

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE VENTS AND FROM THE HOOD. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER, LIFTED UP THE HOOD, AND SAW FLAMES. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK

1: STEERING ON VEHICLE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY 2: STEERING WHEEL TAKES EXTRA EFFORT TO TURN VEHICLE LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE SOMETIMES. 3: FORD RECALLED CERTAIN VIN NUMBERED VEHICLES OF THIS MODEL YEAR, BUT MINE DID NOT GET RECALLED, BUT STILL HAS THE CONDITION.*AK

Mileage: 50,000

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH OCCUPANTS STARTED SMELLING SMOKE THAT WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. WITHIN SECONDS OF PULLING OFF THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE MARSHALL COULDN'T FIND THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE BECAUSE THE FRONT OF THE VAN WAS SEVERELY BURNT. *A...

Mileage: 42,000

RECALL 01V199000 CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRING CORROSION. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THIS RECALL A POPPING NOISE COULD BE HEARD WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED OR APPLYING BRAKES. *AK

Mileage: 120,000

WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. ONCE STOPPED, AIR BEGAN TO SEEP OUT. WHEEL WELD ALONG WITH THE BRAKE LINE WERE SEVERED. CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF NHTSA RECALL 00T011000,CONCERNING THIN LINER. *AK

PROBLEMS WITH 1998 FORD WINDSTAR TRANSMISSION.*MR *NM

Mileage: 120,000

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HEAD GASKET FAILED . AS A RESULT, A LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE WAS PRODUCED. *AK *SC *JB

Mileage: 60,683

WITHOUT WARNING, THE SPEEDOMETER WENT FLAT AND THE ENGINE STAYED IN LOW GEAR AND THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON WHEN I WAS TRYING TO DRIVE UP A STEEP HILL. I CALLED MY HUSBAND AND HE PUT A LITTLE EXTRA TRANSMISSION FLUID IN IT. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME. WE TOOK IT THE FOLLOWING DAY FOR A OIL & ...

Mileage: 94,000

I HAD A METALIC GRINDING NOISE WHEN I STEERED TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. I TOOK IT TO MY FORD DEALER FOR REPAIR AND FOUND THAT THE RIGHT AND LEFT TIE ROD ENDS WERE BINDING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD MY VAN LUBRICATED AND HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THESE TIE RODS HAVE NO GREASE FITTING FOR LUBRICA...

Mileage: 72,468

THE DOOR OPEN/CLOSE INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINED ON. *AK SOMETIMES THE LIGHT REMAINED ON FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AFTER THE CAR WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR ABOUT A YEAR. *NM

Mileage: 87,026

BOTH FRONT TIE-RODS TOTALLY FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT ONLY 50,000 MILES. *LA

Mileage: 50,000

HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT BOTH HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH ONLY 40,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED SUDDENLY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HAVE VERY LITTLE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. AN ACCIDENT WAS NARROWLY AVOIDED. THE COST TO FIX THIS PROBLEM WAS IN EXCESS OF $1,500. *...

THREE (3) ABS SENSORS HAVE GONE BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE OWNERSHIP. EACH SENSOR COST $175.00 WITH LABOR TO REPLACE AND VEHICLE IS OUT OF SERVICE FOR 1/2 DAY. *LA

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH WITH ONLY 47,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. *LA

RIGHT AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, I STARTED HAVING PROBLEM WITH IT. I ADDRESSED THE SELLER, AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NO WARRANTY, AND SO THAT I SHOULD JUST TAKE THE VEHICLE AND TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM BY MYSELF. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. WHEN I PURCHASED THE VE...

Mileage: 140,000

RIGHT AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, I STARTED HAVING PROBLEM WITH IT. I ADDRESSED THE SELLER, AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NO WARRANTY, AND SO THAT I SHOULD JUST TAKE THE VEHICLE AND TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM BY MYSELF. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. WHEN I PURCHASED THE VE...

Mileage: 140,000

RIGHT AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, I STARTED HAVING PROBLEM WITH IT. I ADDRESSED THE SELLER, AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NO WARRANTY, AND SO THAT I SHOULD JUST TAKE THE VEHICLE AND TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM BY MYSELF. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. WHEN I PURCHASED THE VE...

Mileage: 140,000

COOPER TIRE RADIAL TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. I WAS DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY TO MURFREESBORO TO VISIT RELATIVES WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED. THERE WAS MUCH DAMAGE TO MY VAN INCLUDING BODY AS WELL AS FUEL LINE. NOBOY WAS INJURED BUT IT WAS VERY FRIGHTENING. IT HAPPENED ON INTERSTATE 24 JUST BEFORE MONTEAG...

DOOR ACTUATORS FAILED IN THIS MINIVAN IN 2000. IN 2001 THE RELAY SWITCHES WERE REPLACED AND IN 2002. NOW IN 2004 THEY SAY I NEED TO REPLACE THE DOOR ACTUATORS AGAIN. AS A RESULT THE DOORS DO NOT LOCK AUTOMATICALLY EVERYTHING MUST BE DONE MANUALLY. *NM

Mileage: 112,620

A LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT SWAY BAR BROKE ON DRIVER'S SIDE. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED, AND BOTH INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK

Mileage: 160,000

THE HEAT IN THE 1998 FORD WINDSTAR (82K MILES) STOPPED WORKING... A FEW WEEKS LATER ON OUR WAY HOME FROM A 300 MILE TRIP, THE TEMPERATURE GAGE SOARED TO HOT.. WE PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY TO CHECK THE WATER IN THE RADIATOR. WE FILLED IT (HAVING EXTRA UN-OPENED DRINKING WATER) THINKING T...

Mileage: 82,000

I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR WITH ABOUT 100,000 MILES ON IT. THE ENGINE IS GOOD, BUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, IT SUDDENLY SHIFTS TO LOW GEAR AND JERKS. INITIALLY, THIS WOULD HAPPEN OCCASSIONALLY, BUT NOW IT HAS REACHED A POINT THAT IT DOWN SHIFTS VERY OFTEN ESPECIALLY WHEN RUNNING AT SLOW SPEED ...

Mileage: 45

TRANSMISSION ON VAN WENT WITHOUT WARNING, STRANDED THE COMPLAINANT IN A PARKING LOT. VAN HAD TO BE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THSI WAS THE THRID MAJOR REPAIR TO THIS VEHICLE (REPAIRS COSTING MORE THAN $1,000 EACH). PURCHASED THE USED VEHICLE IN APRIL 2001- HAD 30,000 MILE...

Mileage: 80,000

SURGING, LACK OF POWER, STALLING, NO START CONDITION

Mileage: 96,000

AT APPROXIMATELY 57,600 MILES MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR DEVELOPED AN ANTIFREEZE LEAK. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL GARAGE AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A LEAK AT THE TIMING COVER GASKET. I HAD THIS REPAIRED AT A COST OF $1453. TWO WEEKS LATER, AS I WAS DRIVING TO A BASEBALL GAME, MY CAR BEGAN TO STALL. IT W...

Mileage: 57,600

MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR HAD A FAILURE OF THE FRONT LEFT LEAF SPRING. THE RESULTING DAMAGE WAS AT LOW SPEEDS BUT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. IN DEC 2001 I HAD THE RECALL BY FORD ACCOMPLISHED TO INSTALL A GUARD ON THE LEAF SPRINGS. THIS GUARD WAS INSTALLED TO PREVENT THIS TYPE OF DAMA...

Mileage: 106,000

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS AND LOCKS BECAUSE OF THE DOOR AJAR MONITOR. ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED AND DOOR ALARM MONITOR REMAINS ON WHICH CAUSES THE INTERIOR LIGHTS TO REMAIN ON AT ALL TIMES. HAVE TO REMOVE #29 FUSE JUST TO GET INTERIOR AND DOME LIGHTS TO SHUT OFF, EVEN AFTER IGNITION IS OFF ...

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND WITH OUT ANY WARNING REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SNAPPED OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM BROKE. *AK

Mileage: 75,392

THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED A WHILE AGO TO INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SHIELD BETWEEN THE COIL SPRINGS AND THE TIRE, SO THAT IF THE SPRING FAILED THE TIRE WOULD NOT BE DAMAGED. THIS MODIFICATION DID NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED. WE EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE SPRING AS WELL AS THE SHIELD WHICH SHREDDED THE TI...

Mileage: 99,000

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER TWO YEARS AGO FOR COIL SPRING RECALL REPAIRS. A SPRING SHIELD WAS PUT INTO VEHICLE TO PREVENT THE TIRES FROM BEING PUNCTURED. WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH COIL SPRING PUNCTURED A TIRE. RECALL REPAIRS DID NOT WORK, THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. *AK

DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON, DOOR AJAR BELL RINGS CONTINUALLY WHEN PARKED OR DRIVING UNDER 17 MPH, INTERIOR WILL NOT GO OFF, PROBLEM SEEMED TO COME AND GO BUT NOW IT SEEMS TO BE HERE FOR GOOD. UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. *JB

Mileage: 62,000

THE HEAD GASKET ON MY 1998 FORD WINSTAR 3.8L ENGINE HAS FAILED AT 90,000 MILES, WELL SHORT OF WHAT I WOULD HAVE EXPECTED. IT APPEARS THAT FORD HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR OLDER 3.8L ENGINES WHICH HAVE HAD HEAD GASKET FAILURES, BUT NOT FOR THIS MODEL YEAR. I AM REGISTERING THIS COMPLAINT IN THE EVENT THA...

Mileage: 90,000

DOOR AJAR LIGHTS COME ON EVEN WHEN ALL DOORS ARE SECURELY CLOSED. THE LIGHTS CONTINUE EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING. EVENTUALLY, SOMETIMES AFTER A DAY, THE LIGHTS GO OUT ON THEIR OWN.

I OWN A 1998 FORD WINSTAR. I BOUGHT IT TWO YEARS AGO AND A MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT IT THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT GOES ON WHEN I OPEN THE SLIDER OR THE TRUNK AND IT WON'T GO OUT THEREFORE MY DOME LIGHT STAYS ON AND IF I DON'T PULL THE FUSE I RISK THE CHANCE OF LOOSING MY BATTERYAND WHEN THE FUSE IS OUT I CAN'T...

Mileage: 50

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SEPERATED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO ALL FIVE STUDS SNAPPING OFF.*MR

Mileage: 87,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR HEAD GASKET FAILURE WITH VEHICLE JUST OVER WARRANTY COVERAGE STATUS. NORMAL MAINTENANCE RECORD AS WELL AS DRIVING TECHNIQUES/HABITS. *NM

Mileage: 70,880

PASSENGER MIRROR GLASS JUST FELL OUT. INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT SHUT OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN GEAR.*AK

Mileage: 70,000

HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR VAN AND THE PROBLEM IS THAT MY INTERIOR LIGHTS AND SENSOR SHOWING THAT YOUR DOOR IS OPEN DOES NOT TURN OFF. EVEN ALL THE DOOR ARE CLOSED. SOMETIMES THE INTERIOR LIGHTS GO OFF BUT THE BEEPING NOISE DOES NOT STOP.*AK

WE HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR, THE DOOR SWITCH, IS A SAFETY PROBLEM WHEN THE DOORS ARE SHUT, THE LIGHT SHOWING THE DOOR OPEN, THE DOOR LOCKS WILL UNLOCK, AND THE IN SIDE LIGHTS WILL STAY ON. I HAD NEW REAR DOOR LOCKS REPLACED, MY WIFE SAFETY IS A FACTOR IF YOU LEAVE THE INSIDE LIGHTS ON, THE BATTERY...

Mileage: 54,000

FORD INSTALLED IMPROPER SIZE FUEL TANKS WHICH CAUSED THE WIRE IN THE FUEL TANK TO CHAFE AND SHORT OUT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING. *PH THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRING THE PROBLEM. *NM

Mileage: 85,454

THE PAINT IS LITERALLY PEELING OFF OF MY SILVER 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE PAINT ON THE ROOF IS PRACTICALLY GONE AND NOW THE TOP OF THE DOORS ARE STARTING TO PEEL AND RUST. I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THEY WILL NOT HELP ME. ALL ESTIMATES I HAVE FOR REPAINTING STATE THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. *AK

Mileage: 41,000

OUR 1998 FIRD WINDSTAR ENGINE SIEZED

Mileage: 98,000

A VIBRATION BEGAN SUDDENLY IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. AFTER GETTING RAPIDLY WORSE, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF OF MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR AT 45 MPH WHEN THE LUG BOLTS BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE GROUND. I RETRIEVED THE WHEEL AND FOUND ALL FIVE LUGS, WITH THEIR LUG NUTS ST...

Mileage: 61,000

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED LUGS AND NUTS POPPED OFF. DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK

Mileage: 104,648

LUGS NUTS KEEP BREAKING OFF. HAPPENS ABOUT EVERY 2 TO 3 THOUSAND MILES. USUALLY 2 TO 3 LUGNUTS BREAK OFF EACH TIME. I'M SCARED TO DRIVE THE CAR. WAS TOLD TO MENTION MENTION THAT THERE IS AN ONGING INVESTIGATION GOING ON WITH THIS. THE INVESTIGATION # IS 3983673 - ACTION # EA03004.*AK

Mileage: 96,714

CONSUMER RECEIVED SEVERAL RECALL/ CAMPAIGN NOTICE 03E003000 REGARDING DS-2000 PRIMARY DRIVING CONTROL SYSTEM. CONSUMER DID NOT AGREE WITH THE CAMPAIGNS THAT THE MANUFACTURER CALLED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THESE REPAIRS WERE VERY COSTLY, AND DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM WITH DIRT AND FOREIGN MATERIALS ENTE...

HEAD GASKET FAILED.*AK

Mileage: 100,000

POWER STEERING LEAK, BLACK POWER STEERING FLUID, LOUD WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT,BROUGHT TO MECHANIC,REPLACED POWER STEERING RACK.STILL HAVE BLACK POWER STEERING FLUID ,CAR STILL LOUD WHEN TURNING WHEEL.*AK

ENGINE RAMPED UP BY ITSELF DURING HIGH-SPEED DRIVE. *JB

LAST YEAR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS STARTED AGAIN. I HAD THE VAN IN THE GARAGE AGAIN IN DECEMBER TO REPLACE THE PUMP ON THE TRANSMISSION AFTER IT BLEW APART AND LEFT ME STRANDED WHEN IT WOULDN'T GO INTO ANY GEAR. AFTER 10 DAYS THE VAN WOULD MOVE AGAIN. NOW AGAIN THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING BETWEEN 1...

Mileage: 90,000

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN SHE MADE A SUDDEN STOP, HER 5 YEAR OLD CHILD'S SAFETY SEAT CAME FLYING TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. SHE STATED THAT THE SAFETY SEAT ACTUALLY CAME LOOSE FROM THE SEAT BELT. THAT THE CHILD SUSTAIN SOME MINOR INJURIES (2 BUMPS ON THE HEAD) BUT NEVER CAME OUT OF THE GRACO...

THE FUSE IN THE FUEL PUMP BLEW OUT ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE VEHICLE STALLED. UPON REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP, THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE WIRING IN THE FUEL PUMP. THEY NOTICED THAT THE WIRES WERE RUBBING AGAINST A METAL CLAMP OR PIPE , WHICH CAUSED THE INSTALLATION TO RUB OFF....

Mileage: 44,500

HEATER ON CAR WASN'T WORKING, SMELLING SOMETHING BURNING. ADVISED THAT WINDSTARS WITH 3.8 ENGINES SEEM TO EXPERIENCE HEAD GASKET FAILURE WHEREIN COOLANT IS EITHER BEING BURNED OR MIXING WITH OIL AND WILL CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE. ADVISED TO CONTACT FORD, NHSTA AND LOCAL DEALER. *AK

Mileage: 83,000

HEATER ON CAR WASN'T WORKING, SMELLING SOMETHING BURNING. ADVISED THAT WINDSTARS WITH 3.8 ENGINES SEEM TO EXPERIENCE HEAD GASKET FAILURE WHEREIN COOLANT IS EITHER BEING BURNED OR MIXING WITH OIL AND WILL CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE. ADVISED TO CONTACT FORD, NHSTA AND LOCAL DEALER. *AK

Mileage: 83,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR. ABS PUMP HAS FAILED AND BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THERE WAS NO BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH TO DENOTE A PROBLEM AND NOTHING COMING UP WHEN TESTS WERE RUN ON COMPUTER. ALL MECHANICS THOUGHT IT WAS THE MASTER CYLINDER AND AS A RESULTS I HAD 5 PUT ON THE VAN FROM CHRISTMAS 2003 TO PR...

1998 FORD WINDSTAR. ABS PUMP HAS FAILED AND BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THERE WAS NO BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH TO DENOTE A PROBLEM AND NOTHING COMING UP WHEN TESTS WERE RUN ON COMPUTER. ALL MECHANICS THOUGHT IT WAS THE MASTER CYLINDER AND AS A RESULTS I HAD 5 PUT ON THE VAN FROM CHRISTMAS 2003 TO PR...

FAILED HEAD GASKET IN 3.8L ENGINE. *AK

Mileage: 89,500

FUEL TANK COLLAPSE ON 1998 WINDSTAR DEALER WANTS $1300 DOLLARS TO REPLACE FUEL TANK AND ALL RELATED COMPONENTS. DEALER SAYS THIS IS BECAUSE THERE IS A VACUUM INSIDE TANK CREATED BY THE FUEL PUMP. PERFECTLY RUNNING VAN THAT HAS BEEN KEPT UP MAINTENANCE WISE IS NOW INOPERATIVE DO TO STALLING. *AK

Mileage: 142,271

HEAD GASKET FAILURE LEADING TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. *JB

Mileage: 94,000

PURCHASED A 1998 WINDSTAR ON 11/20/01. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION ONLY FOUR MONTHS LATER, AT ONLY 44,000 MILES. THIS VAN CURRENTLY HAS A BUSTED HEAD GASKET AND IS INOPERABLE AT ONLY $64,000.00 MILES. THESE ISSUES WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL ARE QUITE COMMON AND WIDE-SPREAD. FOR MOTOR COMPANY IS...

Mileage: 68,000

CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR STATION. THE DRIVER HEARD A CLANKING NOISE FROM THE LEFT WHEEL. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT STRUTS AND COILS SPRINGS NEEDED REPLACING DUE TO CORROSION. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED THE RECALL. THE RECALL NUMBER 01-I-007-000 *JB

WHILE TRAVELING ON OHIO TURNPIKE FRONT LEFT WHEEL CAME OFF VEHICLE, CROSSED THE MEDIAN, AND HIT A CAR TRAVELING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION.*AK

THE WARNING SOUND THAT A DOOR IS AJAR WILL CONTINUALLY GO OFF EVEN WHEN ALL DOORS ARE SECURELY SHUT. I HAVE HAD THIS REPLACED TWICE AT MY OWN EXPENSE AND IT IS DOING IT AGAIN. IT WILL EVENTUALLY RESET ITSELF AFTER DAY OR MORE. THIS HAS BEEN A CONTINUAL PROBLEM AND I AM JUST GETTING TIRED OF IT. I...

FUEL PUMP FUSE HAS BLOWN ON 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. *MR THE VEHICLE CEASED TO RUN WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT IT HA BEEN A NUMBER OF VEHICLE'S WITH FUEL PUMP WIRE FAILURES DUE TO DEFECTIVE VENTING SYSTEMS FOR THE FUEL TANK. THIS CAUSES THE FUEL TANK TO DEFORM, COLLAPSE AND PINC...

THE PAINT ON THE ROOF OF THE VAN IS PEELING THAT IT LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE TOOK A CAN OPENER TO IT.

PAINT IS PEELING OFF LARGE AREAS OF ROOF AND SIDES

Mileage: 37,000

PAINT IS PEELING OFF OF VAN INTEROR REMAIN ON PANEL SHOWS DOOR OPEN WHEN ITS NOT AND THE LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OUT UNTIL YOU REACH ABOUT 20MPH TRY DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THIS.

PAINT IS PEELING OFF OF VAN INTEROR REMAIN ON PANEL SHOWS DOOR OPEN WHEN ITS NOT AND THE LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OUT UNTIL YOU REACH ABOUT 20MPH TRY DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THIS.

PAINT IS PEELING OFF OF VAN INTEROR REMAIN ON PANEL SHOWS DOOR OPEN WHEN ITS NOT AND THE LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OUT UNTIL YOU REACH ABOUT 20MPH TRY DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THIS.

PAINT IS FLAKING FROM ROOF AND DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. PROGESSIVELEY GETTING WORSE.

Mileage: 60,000

I BOUGHT THIS VAN BECAUSE OF THE CLEAN CONDITION OF IT . I HAVE THE 3.0 LTR ENGINE WHICH HAS BEEN EXCELLENT. THE TRANSMISSION SO FAR IS OK. STEERING IS A DANGEROUS MESS WITH ALMOST EVERYTHING NEW AND 3 ALIGNMENTS. IF YOU TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD EVEN FOR A SECOND YOU CAN END UP IN A DITCH. MY W...

I BOUGHT THIS VAN BECAUSE OF THE CLEAN CONDITION OF IT . I HAVE THE 3.0 LTR ENGINE WHICH HAS BEEN EXCELLENT. THE TRANSMISSION SO FAR IS OK. STEERING IS A DANGEROUS MESS WITH ALMOST EVERYTHING NEW AND 3 ALIGNMENTS. IF YOU TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD EVEN FOR A SECOND YOU CAN END UP IN A DITCH. MY W...

I BOUGHT THIS VAN BECAUSE OF THE CLEAN CONDITION OF IT . I HAVE THE 3.0 LTR ENGINE WHICH HAS BEEN EXCELLENT. THE TRANSMISSION SO FAR IS OK. STEERING IS A DANGEROUS MESS WITH ALMOST EVERYTHING NEW AND 3 ALIGNMENTS. IF YOU TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD EVEN FOR A SECOND YOU CAN END UP IN A DITCH. MY W...

I BOUGHT THIS VAN BECAUSE OF THE CLEAN CONDITION OF IT . I HAVE THE 3.0 LTR ENGINE WHICH HAS BEEN EXCELLENT. THE TRANSMISSION SO FAR IS OK. STEERING IS A DANGEROUS MESS WITH ALMOST EVERYTHING NEW AND 3 ALIGNMENTS. IF YOU TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD EVEN FOR A SECOND YOU CAN END UP IN A DITCH. MY W...

SOME TYPE OF COMPUTER CHIP FAILED THAT ENABLE THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT GEARS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS REPAIRED AT NO COST TO ME. WE WERE TOLD BY THE SERVICE ADVISOR THAT A RECALL WAS DONE ON THE PART. HOWEVER I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED, THE AMOUNT OF THE REPAIR WAS UNKNOWN. NOW THE PAINT IS FA...

Mileage: 74,000

SOME TYPE OF COMPUTER CHIP FAILED THAT ENABLE THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT GEARS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS REPAIRED AT NO COST TO ME. WE WERE TOLD BY THE SERVICE ADVISOR THAT A RECALL WAS DONE ON THE PART. HOWEVER I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED, THE AMOUNT OF THE REPAIR WAS UNKNOWN. NOW THE PAINT IS FA...

Mileage: 74,000

HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON 3.8 LITER V-6 ENGINE

Mileage: 80,000

PAINT IS PEELING ON ROOF, AND SIDES OF THE VEHICLE

Mileage: 40,000

PAINT IS PEELING ON ROOF, AND SIDES OF THE VEHICLE

Mileage: 40,000

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER HAVING THE FLUID AND PAN GASKET CHANGED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 6 MONTHS. SINCE IT IS A '98 AND ALTHOUGH IT HAS THE SAME TRANSMISSION AS EARLIER YEARS (WHOSE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT NO COST TO THE OWNER BECAUSE OF EITHER RECALLS OR SECRET WARRANTIES) FORD REFUSE...

Mileage: 80,000

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER HAVING THE FLUID AND PAN GASKET CHANGED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 6 MONTHS. SINCE IT IS A '98 AND ALTHOUGH IT HAS THE SAME TRANSMISSION AS EARLIER YEARS (WHOSE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT NO COST TO THE OWNER BECAUSE OF EITHER RECALLS OR SECRET WARRANTIES) FORD REFUSE...

Mileage: 80,000

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER HAVING THE FLUID AND PAN GASKET CHANGED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 6 MONTHS. SINCE IT IS A '98 AND ALTHOUGH IT HAS THE SAME TRANSMISSION AS EARLIER YEARS (WHOSE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT NO COST TO THE OWNER BECAUSE OF EITHER RECALLS OR SECRET WARRANTIES) FORD REFUSE...

Mileage: 80,000

I SENT THE FOLLOWING IN AN EMAIL TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY, AND ALSO TALKED WITH THEIR "CUSTOMER SERVICE". THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS DISPUTE BETWEEN THE DEALER REP AND MYSELF, AS IT WAS A FIELD DECISION. THE ORIGINAL REPAIR WAS A REBUILD OF THE DRUM BRAKE ON THE RIGH...

AT 55,000 MILES MY 1998 WINDSTAR WITH THE 232 CUBIC INCH ENGINE, YOU GUESSED IT, BLEW A HEAD GASKET. AFTER READING ABOUT THE PROBLEMS WITH PREVIOUS MODELS, IT LOOKS AS THOUGH FORD HAS MORE PROBLEMS A"HEAD" (SORRY HAD TO). WHAT STEPS SHOULD I TAKE TO HELP THE OTHER CONSUMERS MAKE COMPLAINTS S...

AT 55,000 MILES MY 1998 WINDSTAR WITH THE 232 CUBIC INCH ENGINE, YOU GUESSED IT, BLEW A HEAD GASKET. AFTER READING ABOUT THE PROBLEMS WITH PREVIOUS MODELS, IT LOOKS AS THOUGH FORD HAS MORE PROBLEMS A"HEAD" (SORRY HAD TO). WHAT STEPS SHOULD I TAKE TO HELP THE OTHER CONSUMERS MAKE COMPLAINTS S...

I OWN TWO 1998 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVANS, BOTH OF THEM HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SLIDING DOOR CAUSING THE PANEL LIGHT TO COME ON AND THE CAR INTERIOR LIGHTS TO STAY ON FOR UP TO TWO HOURS AFTER YOU HAVE EXITED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE READ IN A REPORT THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH SOME OF THESE VE...

Mileage: 50,000

FORD INSTALLED A FORD TAURUS TRANSMISSION IN THE WINDSTAR FROM THE FACTORY. I AM CURRENTLY IN THE LAWSUIT STAGE TO MAKE FORD REPAIR THE FACTORY DEFECT. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD VEHICLE AGAIN. TOWN EAST FORD IN MESQUITE, TX FOUND OUT ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND DECIDED TO EAT THE $1000.00 PLUS REPAI...

Mileage: 27,000

HEAD GASKET FAILURE. FAULTY HEAD GASKET DESIGN IN MY OPINION ABS/TRACTION CONTROL UNIT. CURRENT PROBLEM TSB STATES THAT FUEL TANK MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT DEPTH - FUEL PUMP WIRING IS RUBBED UNTIL ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS - AND FUEL PUMP FUSE BLOWS - VEHICLE IS THEN STUCK IN TRAFFIC, IN THE MIDDLE...

Mileage: 84,000

HEAD GASKET FAILURE. FAULTY HEAD GASKET DESIGN IN MY OPINION ABS/TRACTION CONTROL UNIT. CURRENT PROBLEM TSB STATES THAT FUEL TANK MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT DEPTH - FUEL PUMP WIRING IS RUBBED UNTIL ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS - AND FUEL PUMP FUSE BLOWS - VEHICLE IS THEN STUCK IN TRAFFIC, IN THE MIDDLE...

Mileage: 84,000

HEAD GASKET FAILURE. FAULTY HEAD GASKET DESIGN IN MY OPINION ABS/TRACTION CONTROL UNIT. CURRENT PROBLEM TSB STATES THAT FUEL TANK MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT DEPTH - FUEL PUMP WIRING IS RUBBED UNTIL ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS - AND FUEL PUMP FUSE BLOWS - VEHICLE IS THEN STUCK IN TRAFFIC, IN THE MIDDLE...

Mileage: 84,000

REAR SWAY BAR BROKE IN HALF ON LOW SPEED TURN IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON A FREEWAY EXCHANGE OR OFF RAMP THIS WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A ROLLOVER AND POSSIBLE DEATH!

Mileage: 99,000

REAR SWAY BAR BROKE IN HALF ON LOW SPEED TURN IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON A FREEWAY EXCHANGE OR OFF RAMP THIS WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A ROLLOVER AND POSSIBLE DEATH!

Mileage: 99,000

REAR SWAY BAR BROKE IN HALF ON LOW SPEED TURN IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON A FREEWAY EXCHANGE OR OFF RAMP THIS WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A ROLLOVER AND POSSIBLE DEATH!

Mileage: 99,000

THIS VAN HAS ALL THE DEFECTS AND COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THEGOVT. RECALLS THE NHTSA SITE AND OTHERS IHAVE TOO MUCH INFO TO PUT ON THIS SITE IF THERE IS ANYONE I CAN SEND MY COMPLAINT TO PLEASE LET ME KNOW IAM PUTTING IT BACK INTO THE SHOP AGAIN IVE BEEN THRU A NIGHTMARE ALONG WITH TRYING TO ASSURE MY...

Mileage: 37,000

THIS VAN HAS ALL THE DEFECTS AND COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THEGOVT. RECALLS THE NHTSA SITE AND OTHERS IHAVE TOO MUCH INFO TO PUT ON THIS SITE IF THERE IS ANYONE I CAN SEND MY COMPLAINT TO PLEASE LET ME KNOW IAM PUTTING IT BACK INTO THE SHOP AGAIN IVE BEEN THRU A NIGHTMARE ALONG WITH TRYING TO ASSURE MY...

Mileage: 37,000

THIS VAN HAS ALL THE DEFECTS AND COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THEGOVT. RECALLS THE NHTSA SITE AND OTHERS IHAVE TOO MUCH INFO TO PUT ON THIS SITE IF THERE IS ANYONE I CAN SEND MY COMPLAINT TO PLEASE LET ME KNOW IAM PUTTING IT BACK INTO THE SHOP AGAIN IVE BEEN THRU A NIGHTMARE ALONG WITH TRYING TO ASSURE MY...

Mileage: 37,000

THIS VAN HAS ALL THE DEFECTS AND COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THEGOVT. RECALLS THE NHTSA SITE AND OTHERS IHAVE TOO MUCH INFO TO PUT ON THIS SITE IF THERE IS ANYONE I CAN SEND MY COMPLAINT TO PLEASE LET ME KNOW IAM PUTTING IT BACK INTO THE SHOP AGAIN IVE BEEN THRU A NIGHTMARE ALONG WITH TRYING TO ASSURE MY...

Mileage: 37,000

THIS VAN HAS ALL THE DEFECTS AND COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THEGOVT. RECALLS THE NHTSA SITE AND OTHERS IHAVE TOO MUCH INFO TO PUT ON THIS SITE IF THERE IS ANYONE I CAN SEND MY COMPLAINT TO PLEASE LET ME KNOW IAM PUTTING IT BACK INTO THE SHOP AGAIN IVE BEEN THRU A NIGHTMARE ALONG WITH TRYING TO ASSURE MY...

Mileage: 37,000

THIS VAN HAS ALL THE DEFECTS AND COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THEGOVT. RECALLS THE NHTSA SITE AND OTHERS IHAVE TOO MUCH INFO TO PUT ON THIS SITE IF THERE IS ANYONE I CAN SEND MY COMPLAINT TO PLEASE LET ME KNOW IAM PUTTING IT BACK INTO THE SHOP AGAIN IVE BEEN THRU A NIGHTMARE ALONG WITH TRYING TO ASSURE MY...

Mileage: 37,000

THIS VAN HAS ALL THE DEFECTS AND COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THEGOVT. RECALLS THE NHTSA SITE AND OTHERS IHAVE TOO MUCH INFO TO PUT ON THIS SITE IF THERE IS ANYONE I CAN SEND MY COMPLAINT TO PLEASE LET ME KNOW IAM PUTTING IT BACK INTO THE SHOP AGAIN IVE BEEN THRU A NIGHTMARE ALONG WITH TRYING TO ASSURE MY...

Mileage: 37,000

THIS VAN HAS ALL THE DEFECTS AND COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THEGOVT. RECALLS THE NHTSA SITE AND OTHERS IHAVE TOO MUCH INFO TO PUT ON THIS SITE IF THERE IS ANYONE I CAN SEND MY COMPLAINT TO PLEASE LET ME KNOW IAM PUTTING IT BACK INTO THE SHOP AGAIN IVE BEEN THRU A NIGHTMARE ALONG WITH TRYING TO ASSURE MY...

Mileage: 37,000

THIS VAN HAS ALL THE DEFECTS AND COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THEGOVT. RECALLS THE NHTSA SITE AND OTHERS IHAVE TOO MUCH INFO TO PUT ON THIS SITE IF THERE IS ANYONE I CAN SEND MY COMPLAINT TO PLEASE LET ME KNOW IAM PUTTING IT BACK INTO THE SHOP AGAIN IVE BEEN THRU A NIGHTMARE ALONG WITH TRYING TO ASSURE MY...

Mileage: 37,000

THIS VAN HAS ALL THE DEFECTS AND COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THEGOVT. RECALLS THE NHTSA SITE AND OTHERS IHAVE TOO MUCH INFO TO PUT ON THIS SITE IF THERE IS ANYONE I CAN SEND MY COMPLAINT TO PLEASE LET ME KNOW IAM PUTTING IT BACK INTO THE SHOP AGAIN IVE BEEN THRU A NIGHTMARE ALONG WITH TRYING TO ASSURE MY...

Mileage: 37,000

HEAD GASKET BLEW. NEVER RAN HOT. ALWAYS SERVICED ON TIME. TALKED TO OWNER AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP, WHO IN TURN HAD ME TALK TO THE SERVICE MGR. HE TOLD ME HE WOULD LOOK INTO IT AND SEE IF THERE WAS ANYTHING FORD WOULD DO ABOUT IT. HE NEVER CALLED ME BACK, SO I CALLED HIM AFTER A WEEK. HE SAID HE LEFT ...

Mileage: 77,034

A/C OCT. 99 $168.98, DEC. 99 $134.40 SUSPENSION JULY 01 $664.61, DEC. 99 $515.85, JUN 01 $61.78, BODY JUN 01 $443.61 OTHER CD PLAYER JUN 01 $19.50 AND $366.86 TURN SIGNAL JAN 02 $161.04 DOME LIGHT JAN 02 $84.02 JAN 02 $89.72 DOOR OCT 99 $134.52, MAR 03 $285.07 STEERING SEPT.02 $258.82, MAR....

Mileage: 50,930

A/C OCT. 99 $168.98, DEC. 99 $134.40 SUSPENSION JULY 01 $664.61, DEC. 99 $515.85, JUN 01 $61.78, BODY JUN 01 $443.61 OTHER CD PLAYER JUN 01 $19.50 AND $366.86 TURN SIGNAL JAN 02 $161.04 DOME LIGHT JAN 02 $84.02 JAN 02 $89.72 DOOR OCT 99 $134.52, MAR 03 $285.07 STEERING SEPT.02 $258.82, MAR....

Mileage: 50,930

A/C OCT. 99 $168.98, DEC. 99 $134.40 SUSPENSION JULY 01 $664.61, DEC. 99 $515.85, JUN 01 $61.78, BODY JUN 01 $443.61 OTHER CD PLAYER JUN 01 $19.50 AND $366.86 TURN SIGNAL JAN 02 $161.04 DOME LIGHT JAN 02 $84.02 JAN 02 $89.72 DOOR OCT 99 $134.52, MAR 03 $285.07 STEERING SEPT.02 $258.82, MAR....

Mileage: 50,930

A/C OCT. 99 $168.98, DEC. 99 $134.40 SUSPENSION JULY 01 $664.61, DEC. 99 $515.85, JUN 01 $61.78, BODY JUN 01 $443.61 OTHER CD PLAYER JUN 01 $19.50 AND $366.86 TURN SIGNAL JAN 02 $161.04 DOME LIGHT JAN 02 $84.02 JAN 02 $89.72 DOOR OCT 99 $134.52, MAR 03 $285.07 STEERING SEPT.02 $258.82, MAR....

Mileage: 50,930

A/C OCT. 99 $168.98, DEC. 99 $134.40 SUSPENSION JULY 01 $664.61, DEC. 99 $515.85, JUN 01 $61.78, BODY JUN 01 $443.61 OTHER CD PLAYER JUN 01 $19.50 AND $366.86 TURN SIGNAL JAN 02 $161.04 DOME LIGHT JAN 02 $84.02 JAN 02 $89.72 DOOR OCT 99 $134.52, MAR 03 $285.07 STEERING SEPT.02 $258.82, MAR....

Mileage: 50,930

A/C OCT. 99 $168.98, DEC. 99 $134.40 SUSPENSION JULY 01 $664.61, DEC. 99 $515.85, JUN 01 $61.78, BODY JUN 01 $443.61 OTHER CD PLAYER JUN 01 $19.50 AND $366.86 TURN SIGNAL JAN 02 $161.04 DOME LIGHT JAN 02 $84.02 JAN 02 $89.72 DOOR OCT 99 $134.52, MAR 03 $285.07 STEERING SEPT.02 $258.82, MAR....

Mileage: 50,930

A/C OCT. 99 $168.98, DEC. 99 $134.40 SUSPENSION JULY 01 $664.61, DEC. 99 $515.85, JUN 01 $61.78, BODY JUN 01 $443.61 OTHER CD PLAYER JUN 01 $19.50 AND $366.86 TURN SIGNAL JAN 02 $161.04 DOME LIGHT JAN 02 $84.02 JAN 02 $89.72 DOOR OCT 99 $134.52, MAR 03 $285.07 STEERING SEPT.02 $258.82, MAR....

Mileage: 50,930

A/C OCT. 99 $168.98, DEC. 99 $134.40 SUSPENSION JULY 01 $664.61, DEC. 99 $515.85, JUN 01 $61.78, BODY JUN 01 $443.61 OTHER CD PLAYER JUN 01 $19.50 AND $366.86 TURN SIGNAL JAN 02 $161.04 DOME LIGHT JAN 02 $84.02 JAN 02 $89.72 DOOR OCT 99 $134.52, MAR 03 $285.07 STEERING SEPT.02 $258.82, MAR....

Mileage: 50,930

A/C OCT. 99 $168.98, DEC. 99 $134.40 SUSPENSION JULY 01 $664.61, DEC. 99 $515.85, JUN 01 $61.78, BODY JUN 01 $443.61 OTHER CD PLAYER JUN 01 $19.50 AND $366.86 TURN SIGNAL JAN 02 $161.04 DOME LIGHT JAN 02 $84.02 JAN 02 $89.72 DOOR OCT 99 $134.52, MAR 03 $285.07 STEERING SEPT.02 $258.82, MAR....

Mileage: 50,930

IN THE PAST FOUR YEARS WE HAVE HAD THE WHEEL BOLTS ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BREAK OFF SIX TIMES. THE LAST TIME, THE FIX WAS TO REPLACE THE WHEEL. THAT WAS DONE IN MAY 2003 AND NO PROBLEM SINCE WITH THAT WHEEL BUT ITS ONLY BEEN TWO MONTHS. NOW IN JULY 2003 WE HAVE HAD THE BOLTS BREAK ON THE LEFT F...

Mileage: 96,145

THE FIRST ITEM LISTED UNDER OTHER WAS FOR A POWER STEERINGN LEAK, WHICH ENDED UP BEING A POWER STEERING RACK THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MY CAR HAD JUST GONE OUT OF WARRANTY, SO A PORTION WAS PAID FOR BY FORD. I ALSO HAD TO GET A FRONT END ALIGNMENT WHEN THE NEW RACK WAS PUT IN. THE NEXT DAY I DROVE...

Mileage: 62,800

THE FIRST ITEM LISTED UNDER OTHER WAS FOR A POWER STEERINGN LEAK, WHICH ENDED UP BEING A POWER STEERING RACK THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MY CAR HAD JUST GONE OUT OF WARRANTY, SO A PORTION WAS PAID FOR BY FORD. I ALSO HAD TO GET A FRONT END ALIGNMENT WHEN THE NEW RACK WAS PUT IN. THE NEXT DAY I DROVE...

Mileage: 62,800

ON OCTOBER 1, 2003 THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 23,956 MILES. IT NEUTRALIZES AT 10 MPH OR HIGHER. CONTACT WITH THE DEALERSHIP STATED IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND I COULD BRING IT IN FOR REPAIR. THEY WOULD NOT COOPERATE WITH PROVIDING ME THE NAME AND MEANS OF CONTACTING THE ZONE REP. REPAIR COST AT $1800...

Mileage: 23,956

ON OCTOBER 1, 2003 THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 23,956 MILES. IT NEUTRALIZES AT 10 MPH OR HIGHER. CONTACT WITH THE DEALERSHIP STATED IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND I COULD BRING IT IN FOR REPAIR. THEY WOULD NOT COOPERATE WITH PROVIDING ME THE NAME AND MEANS OF CONTACTING THE ZONE REP. REPAIR COST AT $1800...

Mileage: 23,956

I PURCHASED MY 1998 WINDSTAR WITH APPROX 20,000 KM ON IT IN 1999. JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED (AT 60,000 KM) I NOTICED 2 LARGE BUBBLES IN THE PAINT ON THE TWO FRONT DOORS. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY AGREED TO PAY 80% OF THE COST OF REPAINTING. THIS WAS NOT ENTIRELY AGREEABL...

Mileage: 54,000

I PURCHASED MY 1998 WINDSTAR WITH APPROX 20,000 KM ON IT IN 1999. JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED (AT 60,000 KM) I NOTICED 2 LARGE BUBBLES IN THE PAINT ON THE TWO FRONT DOORS. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY AGREED TO PAY 80% OF THE COST OF REPAINTING. THIS WAS NOT ENTIRELY AGREEABL...

Mileage: 54,000

I PURCHASED MY 1998 WINDSTAR WITH APPROX 20,000 KM ON IT IN 1999. JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED (AT 60,000 KM) I NOTICED 2 LARGE BUBBLES IN THE PAINT ON THE TWO FRONT DOORS. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY AGREED TO PAY 80% OF THE COST OF REPAINTING. THIS WAS NOT ENTIRELY AGREEABL...

Mileage: 54,000

WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VAN, WE ALSO BOUGHT A DIAMONDKOTE WARRANTY ,FOR 499.99$ AND TOLD AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THAT IS WAS A GOOD WARRANTY.WE THEN FOUND OUT THAT WE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SOLD THE WARRANTY AND PLAZA FORD LINCOLN WILL NOT HONOR IT, WE CAN'T EVEN GET A REFUND, SO WE SPOKE TO SOMEONE AT ...

WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VAN, WE ALSO BOUGHT A DIAMONDKOTE WARRANTY ,FOR 499.99$ AND TOLD AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THAT IS WAS A GOOD WARRANTY.WE THEN FOUND OUT THAT WE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SOLD THE WARRANTY AND PLAZA FORD LINCOLN WILL NOT HONOR IT, WE CAN'T EVEN GET A REFUND, SO WE SPOKE TO SOMEONE AT ...

WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VAN, WE ALSO BOUGHT A DIAMONDKOTE WARRANTY ,FOR 499.99$ AND TOLD AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THAT IS WAS A GOOD WARRANTY.WE THEN FOUND OUT THAT WE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SOLD THE WARRANTY AND PLAZA FORD LINCOLN WILL NOT HONOR IT, WE CAN'T EVEN GET A REFUND, SO WE SPOKE TO SOMEONE AT ...

WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VAN, WE ALSO BOUGHT A DIAMONDKOTE WARRANTY ,FOR 499.99$ AND TOLD AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THAT IS WAS A GOOD WARRANTY.WE THEN FOUND OUT THAT WE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SOLD THE WARRANTY AND PLAZA FORD LINCOLN WILL NOT HONOR IT, WE CAN'T EVEN GET A REFUND, SO WE SPOKE TO SOMEONE AT ...

WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VAN, WE ALSO BOUGHT A DIAMONDKOTE WARRANTY ,FOR 499.99$ AND TOLD AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THAT IS WAS A GOOD WARRANTY.WE THEN FOUND OUT THAT WE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SOLD THE WARRANTY AND PLAZA FORD LINCOLN WILL NOT HONOR IT, WE CAN'T EVEN GET A REFUND, SO WE SPOKE TO SOMEONE AT ...

WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VAN, WE ALSO BOUGHT A DIAMONDKOTE WARRANTY ,FOR 499.99$ AND TOLD AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THAT IS WAS A GOOD WARRANTY.WE THEN FOUND OUT THAT WE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SOLD THE WARRANTY AND PLAZA FORD LINCOLN WILL NOT HONOR IT, WE CAN'T EVEN GET A REFUND, SO WE SPOKE TO SOMEONE AT ...

I CURRENTLY OWN A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. I HAVE HAD THIS VAN FOR TWO YEARS. I BOUGHT IT WITH 38000 MILES ON IT AND NOW HAVE 66000 MILES ON IT. UP TILL ABOUT A MONTH AGO, I HAD NO PROBLEMS AS I HAVE LOVED THIS VAN. BUT I DID RUN INTO A PECULIAR PROBLEM THAT SEEMS THAT MOST PEOPLE ARE HAVING WITH THI...

Mileage: 65,985

I CURRENTLY OWN A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. I HAVE HAD THIS VAN FOR TWO YEARS. I BOUGHT IT WITH 38000 MILES ON IT AND NOW HAVE 66000 MILES ON IT. UP TILL ABOUT A MONTH AGO, I HAD NO PROBLEMS AS I HAVE LOVED THIS VAN. BUT I DID RUN INTO A PECULIAR PROBLEM THAT SEEMS THAT MOST PEOPLE ARE HAVING WITH THI...

Mileage: 65,985

SEE 10053790 *TC

Mileage: 10,016

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND WITHOUT WARNING CONSUMER SMELLED GAS FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *AK THE SEAL BETWEEN THE GAS TANK AND THE FUEL PUMP FAILED BECAUSE THE GAS TANK COLLAPSED. THE GAS TANK WAS REPLACED AT THE DEALER. THE FUEL GAUGE ACCURACY PROBLE...

Mileage: 95,000

CONSUMER OWNED A 1998 WINDSTAR THAT LOST LUGS IN THREE INSTANCES SINCE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENED TO THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. CONSUMER MAINTAINED THAT REPLACING THE LUGS WAS NOT A SOLUTION SINCE THE LUGS ON THAT TIRE WERE REPLACED TWICE. THE LUGS WON'T REMAIN TIGHT. OVER TIGHTEN TH...

AT 112,000 MILES, MY FORD WINDSTAR HAS DEVELOPED A HEAD GASKET LEAK INTERNALLY WHICH HAS RESULTED IN EXTENSIVE INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE THAT NOW REQUIRES COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT. I HAVE 2 PROFESSIONAL REPAIR SHOPS DIAGNOSIS AND BOTH AGREE THAT IT NEEDS AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT FOR THE REASONS STATED ...

Mileage: 112,000

CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. I TOLD THE SERVICE ADVISOR I HAD A COOLANT LEAK. WHEN THE MECHANIC DID THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST HE SAID THE LEAK WAS AT THE VALVE COVERS AND INTAKE. THE GASKETS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A PRICE OF OVER...

Mileage: 50,200

EXTENSIVE PEELING OF PAINT ATOP OF VAN EXPOSING SURFACE THUS CREATING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE REQUIRING EXPENSIVE REPAIR.*AK

WHILE DRIVING LEFT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE AND ROLLED INTO THE PATH OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH STRUCK THE TIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MR *NM

VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. ENGINE DEVELOPES A ROUGH IDLE AT STOP WHILE DRIVING AND HAS ON OCASSIONS STALLED COMPLETELY. NOT IN WARRANTY AT PRESENT TIME. TAKEN TO INDEPENDANT REPAIR SHOP AND DIAGNOSED WITH FORD TSB 01205. REPLACE MANIFOLD GASKET AND BOLTS, ETC. FORD MOTOR NEEDS TO ISS...

Mileage: 50,000

FUEL TANK COLLAPSED. AS A RESULT, THE 22 GALLON TANK CAN ONLY TAKE IN 13 GALLONS.*AK

Mileage: 70,000

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A GROANING NOISE. TIE ROD ENDS WERE CRACKED. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER ASSESSMENT.

Mileage: 47,000

CONSUMER NOTICED SOMETHING HANGING DOWN FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM BRACKET RUSTED.*AK

Mileage: 80,000

SINCE APRIL 2001 I HAVE HAD MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR IN THE SHOP NINE TIMES TO REPLACE FRONT WHEEL STUDS THAT HAD SHEARED OFF. MY HOMETOWN MECHANIC AFTER REPLACING STUDS ON THE RIGHT FRONT FIVE TIMES FINALLY SUGGESTED WE REPLACE THE WHEEL BECAUSE SEVERAL OF THE HOLES APPEARED OVAL INSTEAD OF ROUND. T...

WHILE DRIVING MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR ON THE HIGHWAY, I SMELLED SMOKE. I PULLED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD THINKING AT FIRST THAT I HAD A BROKEN FAN BELT OR SOMETHING SIMILAR. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR, OPENED THE HOOD TO FIND FLAMES COMING FROM THE AREA OF WHAT I BELIEVE IS THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS ON THE ...

Mileage: 118,000

VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHILE PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP VEHICLE, ONE OF CONSUMER'S FINGERS WAS SEVERED, AND THREE BADLY INJURED. THIS OCCURRED WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR TO ENTER THE MOVING VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER SPENT NINE DAYS IN THE HOSPITAL AND H...

Mileage: 55,000

THE CONSUMER HAD TO REFILL THE VEHICLE WITH COOLANT FLUID OFTEN DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING. *AK

Mileage: 55,000

WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE RIM ON OUR 1998 WINDSTAR'S RIGHT FRONT WHEEL THREE TIMES DUE TO RIM BREAKAGE AND SUBSEQUENT TIRE DEFLATION. TWO DIFFERENT TIRE REPAIR SHOPS REPORTED SEEING THIS PROBLEM FREQUENTLY IN FORD WINDSTARS. THE FORD DEALER WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED DENIED ANY PROBLEM OR RESPONSI...

Mileage: 41,800

1998 WINDSTAR DEFROSTER BLEND DOOR FAILURE, WHICH CAUSES THE WINDSHIELD TO ICE UP AND WE ARE UNABLE TO SEE. IT APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN PROBLEM AND FORD WANTS $1000 TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEATING UNIT.*JB

Mileage: 85,000

HEADLIGHT COVERS TURNED CLOUDY. CONSUMER FIRST NOTICED THIS IN 2001. EVEN WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE SWITCHED TO BRIGHT THEY DO NOT ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY ENOUGH TO SAFELY SEE AT NIGHT.*AK

IHAVE A FORD WINDSTAR MIN VAN IT IS A 1998 GL AND MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE ONLY HAD IT THREE AND A HALF YEARS WE BOUGHT IT AT BEST FORD IN NASHUA NEW HAMPSHIRE. WE BOUGHT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT WE WERE OVER BY 600 MILES SO THEY WOULDNT HONOR IT. COME TO FIND OUT THERE WERE TWO OTHER MINI VANS WINDS...

Mileage: 85,000

FORD WINDSTAR TENSION PULLEYS ON THEIR SERPENTINE BELTS ARE DEFECTIVE. *LA

I WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND FELT A VIBRATION AS THOUGH I MAY HAVE A FLAT TIRE,CHECKED AND THE TIRES WERE FINE SO I PROCEEDED FORWARD ONLY TO HAVE THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL COLLAPSE INWARD, ALL 5 LUGS WERE SHEARED COMPLETELY OFF, THE SERVICE CENTER HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THIS OCCURRENCE, ONE MONTH TO THE ...

Mileage: 60,000

I WAS A PASSENGER IN MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR VAN WHEN WE STRUCK A DEER GOING 55 MPH. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES TO MY RIGHT EYE, INCLUDING A TRAUMA INDUCED CATARACT. SO FAR VISION HAS NOT RETURNED AND I'M WORRIED THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A DEFECT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. *...

RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS REPLACED AT 50,000 MILES AT DEALER FOR A COST OF $1,500, AND IT FAILED AGAIN. STEERING RACK SHOULD NOT MALFUNCTION IN SUCH A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. ALSO, BOOT LEAKS CAUSED POWER STEERING PUMP TO MALFUNCTION. *AK

Mileage: 50,000

RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS REPLACED AT 50,000 MILES AT DEALER FOR A COST OF $1,500, AND IT FAILED AGAIN. STEERING RACK SHOULD NOT MALFUNCTION IN SUCH A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. ALSO, BOOT LEAKS CAUSED POWER STEERING PUMP TO MALFUNCTION. *AK

Mileage: 50,000

VEHICLE BLOWS FUEL PUMP FUSE AND STOPS RUNNING. THIS HAS OCCURRED IN 3 INSTANCES ON THE HIGHWAY AND IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. *AK

Mileage: 84,554

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIME AND IS GOING AGAIN. DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO?*AK

Mileage: 52,415

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIME AND IS GOING AGAIN. DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO?*AK

Mileage: 52,415

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RELEASE FROM THE RETRACTOR. *AK

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE FELL OUT TO THE GROUND. DEALER SAID SOMEONE REMOVED THE ENGINE BOLTS. *AK THERE WERE NO EXISTING BOLTS. (ENGINE SUPPORT HELD IN PLACE BY FRICTION ON THE THREADS UNTIL FINAL FAILURE) *SCC *JB

Mileage: 32,000

WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKED, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP, WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE ENGAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A FAILURE IN THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER.*AK THE REAR BRAKES WERE DESTROYED...

Mileage: 85,000

HOOD AREA WAS BENT AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO LEAN UNEVENLY. THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE WAS POORLY DESIGNED. *AK

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *LA

Mileage: 74,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR VAN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. VAN WOULD NOT GO FORWARD UNTIL I DOWN SHIFTED TO 2ND GEAR. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT FOUND A PROBLEM CODE AND NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DAILY CUT OFFS OCCUR ON PULLING UP MY STEEP DRIVEWAY AND COMING TO A STOP. *L...

Mileage: 42,000

CONSUMER STATED WHILE PARKING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN NOTICED STEERING FITTING WAS RUSTED WHICH CAUSED THE POWER STEEERING FLUID TO LEAK. THE HOOD WAS DIFFICULT TO OPEN. THE DEALER LUBED THE LATCH. *AK *TS *NLM

Mileage: 32,952

CONSUMER STATED WHILE PARKING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN NOTICED STEERING FITTING WAS RUSTED WHICH CAUSED THE POWER STEEERING FLUID TO LEAK. THE HOOD WAS DIFFICULT TO OPEN. THE DEALER LUBED THE LATCH. *AK *TS *NLM

Mileage: 32,952

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 65,000 MILES. CHECKED WITH DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY HAD NOT HEARD OF ANY PROBLEMS FROM FORD. I LOOK AT THIS WEBSITE AND FIND NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. THERE SHOULD BE AN OFFICIAL RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE MY MONEY REFUNDED FOR THE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *L...

Mileage: 65,000

1998 WINDSTAR HEAD GASKET FAILURE. *MR THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE COOLANT WAS LOW AND HAD IT TO TOPPED OFF. THE COOLANT LEVEL CONTINUED TO FALL. THE MECHANIC REFUSED TO CHANGE EITHER FLUID DUE TO THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 95' MODELS BUT IT APPEARED THAT FORD DID NOT FIX...

Mileage: 85,000

THE FIRST SIGN OF TROUBLE OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO THE REPAIR SHOP. INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HEAD GASKET, IN WHICH THE RADIATOR FLUID WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE AND THAT THE REPAIR COST WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY $1,500 (CANADIAN). FORD WAS NOTIFI...

Mileage: 89,000

SUDDEN POWER STEERING LEAK. MAIN LEAK FROM LOW PRESSURE HOSE, BUT FOUND THAT RUSTED HIGH PRESSURE HOSE FITTING ALSO LEAKING A BIT; AND SEAL(S) OF RACK & PINION LEAKING INTO DUST BOOT(S). HAD TO REPLACE HOSES & RACK/PINION AT 81,000 MILES -- 98 WINDSTAR. *JB

Mileage: 81,000

SUDDEN POWER STEERING LEAK. MAIN LEAK FROM LOW PRESSURE HOSE, BUT FOUND THAT RUSTED HIGH PRESSURE HOSE FITTING ALSO LEAKING A BIT; AND SEAL(S) OF RACK & PINION LEAKING INTO DUST BOOT(S). HAD TO REPLACE HOSES & RACK/PINION AT 81,000 MILES -- 98 WINDSTAR. *JB

Mileage: 81,000

THE FRAME THAT HOLDS THE FRONT STRUT ROD CRACKED AND CAUSED THE RIGHT WHEEL TO WOBBLE. *AK

I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR, AND ITS FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. WHEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALER IT WAS SAID THAT THE FUEL TANK COLLAPSED AT THE FUEL PUMP, WHICH CAUSED THE LEAKING. *LA

Mileage: 50,000

I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR, AND ITS FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. WHEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALER IT WAS SAID THAT THE FUEL TANK COLLAPSED AT THE FUEL PUMP, WHICH CAUSED THE LEAKING. *LA

Mileage: 50,000

WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS GEARS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE. *AK

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. HEAD GASKET IS NOT A SERVICE ITEM AND SHOULD LAST FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE MANY REPORTS OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE FORD 3.8L ENGINE.

Mileage: 101,600

IN JULY OF 2002 TWO LUGNUT STUDS FROM MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL BROKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE. IN MARCH OF 2003 THREE LUGNUT STUDS FROM MY RIGHT FROM WHEEL BROKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. A FORTH LUGNUT STUD BROKE ON MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR MAINTENANCE.

MASTER CYLINDER AND HC UNIT WERE REPLACED IN JANUARY OF 2003, IN THE SHOP FOR 6 WEEKS. ON 9/19 BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. RESULT HITTING A PARKED CAR. TOLD BY DEALER THAT SAME 2 PARTS WERE AGAIN BAD.*JB

Mileage: 80,000

MASTER CYLINDER AND HC UNIT WERE REPLACED IN JANUARY OF 2003, IN THE SHOP FOR 6 WEEKS. ON 9/19 BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. RESULT HITTING A PARKED CAR. TOLD BY DEALER THAT SAME 2 PARTS WERE AGAIN BAD.*JB

Mileage: 80,000

WHILE STEERING, THIS VEHICLE TENDS TO ALMOST JUMP WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING AROUND ANY TYPE OF CORNER. I HAVE TO OVER COMPENSATE SO AS NOT TO VEER TOWARD THAT DIRECTION. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. CONSEQUENTLY, I HAVE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC TO GET HIS EVALUATION?*JB

Mileage: 71,000

PAINT PEELING ON THE VEHICLE. STARTED AT ROOF AND NOW IS PEELING ALL OVER. ALSO THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAKES A BANGING NOISE WHEN TRAVELING ON BUMPY ROADS. HAVE TRIED TO HAVE FIX BUT 2 OR LESS MONTHS IT STARTS AGAIN.

Mileage: 30,000

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, TORQUE, POWER STEERING, AND FRONT END STABLE RODS & ARMS. *MR THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE POWER STEERING ONCE, THE FONT END STABLE RODS AND ARMS TWICE AND REMAINED BAD. THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD COME ON AND THE IDLER PULLEY WAS REPLACED, THER...

Mileage: 41,000

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, TORQUE, POWER STEERING, AND FRONT END STABLE RODS & ARMS. *MR THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE POWER STEERING ONCE, THE FONT END STABLE RODS AND ARMS TWICE AND REMAINED BAD. THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD COME ON AND THE IDLER PULLEY WAS REPLACED, THER...

Mileage: 41,000

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, TORQUE, POWER STEERING, AND FRONT END STABLE RODS & ARMS. *MR THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE POWER STEERING ONCE, THE FONT END STABLE RODS AND ARMS TWICE AND REMAINED BAD. THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD COME ON AND THE IDLER PULLEY WAS REPLACED, THER...

Mileage: 41,000

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, TORQUE, POWER STEERING, AND FRONT END STABLE RODS & ARMS. *MR THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE POWER STEERING ONCE, THE FONT END STABLE RODS AND ARMS TWICE AND REMAINED BAD. THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD COME ON AND THE IDLER PULLEY WAS REPLACED, THER...

Mileage: 41,000

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, TORQUE, POWER STEERING, AND FRONT END STABLE RODS & ARMS. *MR THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE POWER STEERING ONCE, THE FONT END STABLE RODS AND ARMS TWICE AND REMAINED BAD. THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD COME ON AND THE IDLER PULLEY WAS REPLACED, THER...

Mileage: 41,000

1998 WINDSTAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE OVER CATALYTIC CONVERTER SIMILAR TO 1996 FORD WINDSTAR RECALL 4/3/02 02V101000. LOCAL MECHANIC WITH KNOWLEDGE RECALL ON 1996 WINDSTAR CONTACTED BROCKPORT FORD (CLOSEST DEALER) FOR INFORMATION ON REPAIR AND IF ANY SPECIAL MATERIALS WERE AVAILABLE TO REPAIR. THE MECH...

Mileage: 50,750

MY WINDSTAR VAN, AT 58,000 MILES, HAD A PREMATURE CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON HIGHWAY I-84 EAST. THIS EVENT PUT MY YOUNG CHILDREN AND MYSELF IN DANGER ON THE SIDE OF THE BUSY HIGHWAY DUE TO THE SMOKE AND STEAM COMING FROM THE VEHICLE THAT WE HAD TO RAPIDLY EVACUATE. MY...

Mileage: 58,900

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT FRONT BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE BRAKES SQUEAKED FOR A LONG TIME UNTIL THEY WERE REPLACED. ALSO, FRONT COIL SPRING PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND A TERRIBLE NOISE CAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. SHE STOPPED, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. DEALER DID A...

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT FRONT BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE BRAKES SQUEAKED FOR A LONG TIME UNTIL THEY WERE REPLACED. ALSO, FRONT COIL SPRING PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND A TERRIBLE NOISE CAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. SHE STOPPED, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. DEALER DID A...

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THEN, VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. CONSUMER HAD MADE CONTACT WITH DEALER. *AK

THE CLOCKSPRING FAILED WHICH RENDERED HORN AND AIR BAG INOPERATIVE. *AK

Mileage: 100,000

THE CLOCKSPRING FAILED WHICH RENDERED HORN AND AIR BAG INOPERATIVE. *AK

Mileage: 100,000

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK *JB

1998 WINDSTAR'S FRONT RIGHT WHEELS LUG BOLTS SHEERED OFF CAUSING WHEEL TO FLY OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. *NLM

THERE IS PEELING PAINT ON MOST OF THE TOPMOST SURFACES OF THIS VEHICLE, INCLUDING THE LIFT GATE, ABOVE AND AROUND THE TOP OF THE SIDE SLIDING DOOR, AND ALONG THE LUGGAGE RACK. THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE PRIMER LAYER.*AK

Mileage: 6,500

POWERTRAIN FAILURE TRANSMISSION FELT LIKE IT DROPPED INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN WOULD NOT RESPOND. FAMILY MECHANIC INSPECTED VEHICLE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED UP..$2000. LATER TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED..IF THIS IS SUCH A "KNOWN ISSUE" WITH THESE VEHICLES WHY DOESNT FORD DO SOMETHING TO C...

Mileage: 75,000

I AM SEEKING ACTION TO ALLEVIATE THE COST OF MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS I HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH MY 1998 3.8L V6 FORD WINDSTAR GL. OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, MY WINDSTAR HAS DISPLAYED REOCCURRING AND EXTENSIVE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS IN THE FRONT END, BRAKES, AND ENGINE THAT HAVE RESULTED INCREASING AMOUNTS OF ...

I AM SEEKING ACTION TO ALLEVIATE THE COST OF MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS I HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH MY 1998 3.8L V6 FORD WINDSTAR GL. OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, MY WINDSTAR HAS DISPLAYED REOCCURRING AND EXTENSIVE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS IN THE FRONT END, BRAKES, AND ENGINE THAT HAVE RESULTED INCREASING AMOUNTS OF ...

I AM SEEKING ACTION TO ALLEVIATE THE COST OF MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS I HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH MY 1998 3.8L V6 FORD WINDSTAR GL. OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, MY WINDSTAR HAS DISPLAYED REOCCURRING AND EXTENSIVE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS IN THE FRONT END, BRAKES, AND ENGINE THAT HAVE RESULTED INCREASING AMOUNTS OF ...

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STARTED IDLING HIGH AND RUNNING ROUGH. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A KICKING NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE LOSING TRANSMISSION FLUID.*AK TRANSMISSION JERKED AND SEEMED TO KICK MORE ON TURNS AND ACCELERATION. ON ONE OCCASION, TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED ALL OVER THE ENGINE WHICH RESULTED IN SMOKING....

Mileage: 82,177

RACK AND PINION STEERING HAS FAILED. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED ON THE DESCRIPTION, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED.*AK

MY 1998 WINDSTAR HAS 89,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETEY BROKE APART, WITH NO WARNING AT ALL. NO SLIPPING OR ANYTHING. SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, THE VAN JERKED LIKE WE HAD BEEN HIT IN THE REAR BY SOMEONE DOING 80 MILES PER HOUR. IT IS GOING TO COST ME $1800.00 TO HAVE IT REBUILT. I KNOW NU...

Mileage: 89,000

DEALERSHIP DID NOT PERFORM RECALL 01V199000 REPAIRS CORRECTLY FOR FRONT COIL SPRING, AND IS REFUSING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

I FILED A COMPLAINT ON 2/10/03 (ODI # 10005590) RELATING TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID IN OUR 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE DEALERSHIP, AT THAT TIME, USED A REPAIR KIT (RATHER THAN A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT) FOR THE SECOND TIME IN A YEAR. IN EARLY AUGUST, 2003, THE REPAIR KIT FAILED AGAIN AND WE HAD NO...

Mileage: 95,000

HOWEVER, WE ARE CURRENTLY VERY UPSET WITH OUR LOCAL FORD DEALER OVER A SIMPLE SEAT BELT. WE OWN A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CAR WAS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD WE TOOK IT IN TO HAVE A FRAYED SEAT BELT REPAIRED. I HAVE THE PAPERWORK FOR THIS REPAIR. WE THEN HAD A BABY AND INSTALLED A FIVE POINT HARNE...

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH TURNED RIGHT AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

CONSUMER STATES WHILE APPLYING BRAKES SUDDENLY CHILD SAFETY SEAT'S SHIELS SNAPPED . MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

FORD 1998 WINDSTAR POWER TRAIN FAILURE. IN JAN 1999, I PURCHASE A USED 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. ALSO PAID FOR A 72 MONTH/60,000 PREMIUM CARE EXTENDED WARRANTY. IN 2000, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ALMOST CAUSING AND ACCIDENT. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION UNDER W...

Mileage: 47,000

FORD 1998 WINDSTAR POWER TRAIN FAILURE. IN JAN 1999, I PURCHASE A USED 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. ALSO PAID FOR A 72 MONTH/60,000 PREMIUM CARE EXTENDED WARRANTY. IN 2000, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ALMOST CAUSING AND ACCIDENT. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION UNDER W...

Mileage: 47,000

CURRENT MILEAGE APPROX. 55,800. . ON A RECENT TRIP TO CAPE MAY, NJ (APPROX. 150 MILES FROM OUR HOME IN BAYSIDE, NY ),THE ENGINE SEIZED AND THE CAR DIED ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER/ SERVICE STATION, CHAPMAN FORD (JUNE 31,2003), WHERE IT IS BEING SERVIC...

Mileage: 55,800

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND THE ABILITY TO SHIFT GEARS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Mileage: 62,000

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

CLUNKING NOISE IN FRONT SUSPENSION AT 32,000 MILE DUE TO WORNOUT BUSHING. THEN AT 74,000 MILES NOISE WAS DUE TO RADIUS ARM SOCKETS THAT NEEDED TO BE WELDED. THE PROBLEM STARTED AT 74,000 MILES BUT WAS NOT FOUND AND FIXED UNITL 82,000 MILES. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS. I FEEL THIS VEHI...

Mileage: 74,000

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON 1998 FORD WINDSTAR AT 85,000 MILES. *AK

Mileage: 85,000

WHILE IN MOTION, THE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD PEELED OFF AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. SIZE P215/70R14, DOT 30913URBW16895-1, ORIGINAL TIRES WITH 10,000-15000 MILES ON THEM. *AK THE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD EXPLODED. THE CONSUMER WAS PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE LEFT PASSING LANE WHEN ...

CONSUMER STATES THAT PAINT IS PEELING OFF. CONSUMER FEELS THE INTERIOR MAY EVENTUALLY FALL AND PAINT CHIPS MAY GET INTO PASSENGERS EYES. *AK

Mileage: 75,000

FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, JANUARY 2002, BRAKES AND ABS SYSTEM HAS FAILED ,PEYTON-CRAMER FORD HAS CHARGED US TO REPLACE AN ABS RING, 2 SENSORS AND A TIRE. AFTER ALL OF THESE REPAIRS PEYTON-CRAMER FORD HAS FAILED TO CORRECT THE BRAKING PROBLEM AND NOW THEY WANT TO CHARGE $1,300 FOR A NEW ABS SYSTEM....

Mileage: 28,500

TRANSMISSION FAILED AND COST ME $1900 TO FIX. *AK

Mileage: 89,626

LOSS OF FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WHILE DRIVING.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SEPARATION CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FENDER. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THE WHEEL IN QUESTION SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF INAPPROPRIATE CLAMPING FO...

LOSS OF FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WHILE DRIVING.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SEPARATION CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FENDER. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THE WHEEL IN QUESTION SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF INAPPROPRIATE CLAMPING FO...

LOSS OF FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WHILE DRIVING.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SEPARATION CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FENDER. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THE WHEEL IN QUESTION SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF INAPPROPRIATE CLAMPING FO...

CONSUMER STATES THAT VACUUM MOTOR SWITCH FAILS. HE ALSO STATES THAT THE RUBBER DIAPHRAM FAILS ALL THE TIME. THIS PART OF THE AUTO IS SUPPOSE TO BE WORKING IN RELATIONS WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.*AK

CONSUMER STATES THAT VACUUM MOTOR SWITCH FAILS. HE ALSO STATES THAT THE RUBBER DIAPHRAM FAILS ALL THE TIME. THIS PART OF THE AUTO IS SUPPOSE TO BE WORKING IN RELATIONS WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.*AK

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 1998 WINDSTAR WITH ONLY 61,000 MILES ON VEHICLE.FORD REFUSED TO GIVE US ANY TYPE OF COMPENSATION. AFTER SEARCHING THIS DATABASE, IT SEEMS BAD TRANSMISSIONS ARE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH WINDSTARS.*AK

Mileage: 61,000

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE VEHICLES RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELL OFF. *NLM

Mileage: 97,000

CONSUMER STATES HAS A POWER TRAIN PROBLEM FROM THE TRANSAXLES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS ISSUED, NUMBER #98-15-19. *AK

CONSUMER STATES HAS A POWER TRAIN PROBLEM FROM THE TRANSAXLES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS ISSUED, NUMBER #98-15-19. *AK

REAR AIR WILL NOT WORK. *JB

Mileage: 62,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR I HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED TWICE WITH ONLY 47K MILES. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND TALKING TO REPAIR GARAGES THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH WINDSTAR VANS. *NLM

Mileage: 47,653

1998 FORD WINDSTAR I HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED TWICE WITH ONLY 47K MILES. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND TALKING TO REPAIR GARAGES THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH WINDSTAR VANS. *NLM

Mileage: 47,653

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT LEFT FRONT SPRING BREAKING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THE SPRING WAS REPLACED, BUT DEALER REFUSED TO CHANGE THE OTHER ONES UNLESS THEY BROKE. DID NOT FEEL THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO BE DRIVING AGAIN.*AK

Mileage: 60,891

OUR '98 FORD WINDSTAR (3.8L) HAS JUST EXPERIENCED A MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEM; IT DRIVES ALONG JUST FINE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 M.P.H. AND THEN BANG -- THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM OVER DRIVE INTO SECOND (OR FIRST!) GEAR. THIS SENDS THE ENGINE FROM A CASUAL 1,500 R.P.M. TO A DANGEROUS 5,500 R.P.M., ...

Mileage: 83,700

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING LEFT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE. *AK

WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE, RACK AN PINION STEERING LOCKING.*AK

CONSUMER HAS CALLED SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS TO HAVE FOUR RECALLS DONE AND THEY WERE REFUSING TO HONOR THEM. RECALL # 01V199 CONCERNING FRONT SPRINGS:COIL SPRING/ 99V147 000 CONCERNING BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER/ 00E11 FORD'S ADDITIONAL WARRANTY FOR FRONT SPRINGS:COIL SPRING CORROSION, AND 01M 03.*AK

CONSUMER HAS CALLED SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS TO HAVE FOUR RECALLS DONE AND THEY WERE REFUSING TO HONOR THEM. RECALL # 01V199 CONCERNING FRONT SPRINGS:COIL SPRING/ 99V147 000 CONCERNING BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER/ 00E11 FORD'S ADDITIONAL WARRANTY FOR FRONT SPRINGS:COIL SPRING CORROSION, AND 01M 03.*AK

WHEN TILTING THE STEERING WHEEL WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

WHEN TILTING THE STEERING WHEEL WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND NO WARNING FRONT LEFT SPRING COIL CRACKED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FALL TO THE GROUND. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Mileage: 40,000

ON 5/22/03 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN FEELING THAT THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE DROPPED AND HEARD SOME OF THE WORST NOISES I HAD EVER HEARD. UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOME (SLOWLY) MY HUSBAND CAME HOME AND TOOK OFF THE TIRE. WE DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING OVER ...

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS AND LOCKS BECAUSE OF THE DOOR AJAR MONITOR. HAVE TO USE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO ENTER BECAUSE DRIVERS DOOR NORMALLY SETS IT OFF, AND HAVE TO UNPLUG BATTERY TO LET SYSTEM RESET, SO BATTERY DOES NOT GO DEAD WHICH NORMALLY TAKES A COUPLE OF DAYS. LOCKS WILL LOCK ...

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS AND LOCKS BECAUSE OF THE DOOR AJAR MONITOR. HAVE TO USE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO ENTER BECAUSE DRIVERS DOOR NORMALLY SETS IT OFF, AND HAVE TO UNPLUG BATTERY TO LET SYSTEM RESET, SO BATTERY DOES NOT GO DEAD WHICH NORMALLY TAKES A COUPLE OF DAYS. LOCKS WILL LOCK ...

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS AND LOCKS BECAUSE OF THE DOOR AJAR MONITOR. HAVE TO USE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO ENTER BECAUSE DRIVERS DOOR NORMALLY SETS IT OFF, AND HAVE TO UNPLUG BATTERY TO LET SYSTEM RESET, SO BATTERY DOES NOT GO DEAD WHICH NORMALLY TAKES A COUPLE OF DAYS. LOCKS WILL LOCK ...

TRANSMISSION STALLS DURING DOWN SHIFTING AT LOW SPEEDS. SHIFTS HARD INTO GEAR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD,THREE TIMES HAS BEEN REPAIRED,FIRST TIME @ 32000,3600,65,000. DEALER SAID THAT IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM,BUT THERE IS NO FIX. *NLM

Mileage: 32,000

THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GAIN ANY SPEED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACE. *NLM SPOKE WITH CONSUMER 10/16/07 , WAS TOLD TO DISREGARD COMPLAINT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TRADED. *LJ

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THE TRANSMISSION AND HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK *JB

Mileage: 88,000

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THE TRANSMISSION AND HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK *JB

Mileage: 88,000

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED. A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR THE EARLIER MODELS. *JB

Mileage: 169,000

THE VEHICLE JERKED WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. *JB

FUEL TANK BROKEN / PUNCTURED WHEN RAN OVER ON A UNKNOWN OBJECT (SUSPECT TIRE PIECE) DURING NIGHT ON A RAINY DAY. *JB

Mileage: 65,000

THE HYDRAULIC LIFTS WERE HELD IN PLACE BY A SCREW ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TAILGATE. THE SCREW ON THE LEFT SIDE BROKE. AS A RESULT THE TAILGATE RELEASED AND SLAMMED DOWN VERY HARD. *JB

Mileage: 113,000

THE SWAY BAR BROKE OFF INSIDE THE BUSHING. WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RIDE ROUGH AND BOUNCE UP AND DOWN. *JB

Mileage: 113,000

MY 1998 WINDSTAR CAUGHT FIRE TODAY. THE FIRE APPEARED TO START IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK COMPONENT. THE ENTIRE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS DESTROYED, THE WINDSHIELD MELTED AND CRACKED AND THE CEILING AND DASHBOARD MELTED. THE ENTIRE VAN IS SMOKE-DAMAGED. THE VAN HAD SEVERAL AUTO-LOCK, INSTRUMENTATION AND ...

Mileage: 72,000

WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL LUG NUTS SHEARED COMPLETELY OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL TO COME OFF. *JB,,,EXTENSIVE DAMAGE WHICH INCLUDED REPLACING TIRE, WHEEL, LUGS:NUTS AND BODY DAMAGE TO DOOR AND FRONT FENDER FROM SKIDDING ON WHEEL AFTER TIRE FELL OFF. COULD NOT OPEN DRIVER'S DOOR. *...

POWER TRANSMISSION ON 98 FORD WINDSTAR FAILED. *JB

Mileage: 51,500

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ENGINE LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING , LEAVING THE CONSUMER WITHOUT POWER. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM. *AK

Mileage: 81,093

WHEN A TURN WAS MADE OR THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE. THE LOCATION OF THE NOISE WAS UNKNOWN, THEREFORE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *JB

Mileage: 60,000

WE OWN A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CAR WAS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD WE TOOK IT IN TO HAVE A FRAYED SEAT BELT REPAIRED. I HAVE THE PAPERWORK FOR THIS REPAIR. WE THEN HAD A BABY AND INSTALLED A FIVE POINT HARNESS CAR SEAT IN THAT SEAT POSITION. THE CAR SEAT REMAINED THERE FOR FOUR YEARS, (REMOVED O...

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE LEFT FRONT SPRING BREAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SHOP AND THE SPRINGS WERE REPLACED BUT THE SHIELDS FOR THE SPRING WERE NOT REPLACED. THE CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE SAME PROBLEM MAY OCCUR. *NLM

Mileage: 60,891

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING (60,000 MILES ON VAN). *JB

Mileage: 61,000

RELIABILITY ISSUE: 1998 FORD WINDSTAR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 33,000 MI, THEN THEIR REPLACEMENT FAILED AFTER ANOTHER 65,000 MI, THEN THE $2700 REBUILD FAILED AFTER ANOTHER 29,000 MILES. THIS IS GARBAGE!!! *NLM

Mileage: 126,700

DOOR AJAR BELL AND LIGHTS DO NOT GO OUT, LOCKS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY IN PASSENGER REAR DOOR. DOORS CLOSE FINE BUT BELL AND LIGHTS PERSIST AT ALL TIMES. FUSE HAD TO BE REMOVED FOR NIGHT DRIVING AND TO PREVENT A DEAD BATTERY. I CANT HEAR THINGS AROUND ME OUTSIDE DUE TO DOOR AJAR BELL. BELL TONE IS ...

Mileage: 82,000

DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. CHIMES STAY ON WHEN CAR IS STARTED UNTIL THE SPEED REACHES AROUND 15 MPH. BUT AS SOON AS I SLOW DOWN AND STOP, THE CHIMES COME ON AGAIN. *JB

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *TT *JB *TS

Mileage: 38,000

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 97 V 165 000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.*JB

NAR 03/05/2003 THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH MOVING THE COLUMN SHIFT FROM ONE SHIFT TO ANOTHER. *CB

ABS SYSTEM IS CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTIONING, BRAKES GIVE OUT, TRACTION CONTROL IS TURNING OFF AND ON. DRIVERS SIDE LOCK DOES NOT WORK WITH ALARM REMOTE.*JB

Mileage: 35,000

ABS SYSTEM IS CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTIONING, BRAKES GIVE OUT, TRACTION CONTROL IS TURNING OFF AND ON. DRIVERS SIDE LOCK DOES NOT WORK WITH ALARM REMOTE.*JB

Mileage: 35,000

ABS SYSTEM IS CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTIONING, BRAKES GIVE OUT, TRACTION CONTROL IS TURNING OFF AND ON. DRIVERS SIDE LOCK DOES NOT WORK WITH ALARM REMOTE.*JB

Mileage: 35,000

THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN.*JB

I PUCHASED MY VAN ON 2/24/02 WITH 55K ON IT FROM CAVALIER FORD IN CHESAPEAKE ,VA. THE VAN WAS TAKEN BACK TO CAVALIER FORD IN CHESAPEAKE, VA. ON 2/12/03 BECAUSE OF A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT AREA WHEN BREAKS ARE APPLIED AND SOMETIMES WHILE TURNING. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED SEVERE CRACKING...

Mileage: 65,000

TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND STOPPED ALTOGETHER WITHIN ONE DAY. PH

Mileage: 50,000

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. MR SCC

Mileage: 56,700

THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FAILED AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED.*JB

THE SWAY BAR BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT.*JB

Mileage: 83,000

FOR THE SECOND TIME IN ONE YEAR, OUR 1998 FORD WINDSTAR (VIN [XXX]) IS IN NEED OF REPAIR TO CORRECT A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. I UNDERSTAND THERE ARE TWO SERVICE BULLETINS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THIS DEFECT (BC3150970219 AND 0156). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION...

Mileage: 70,000

AT 45,000 MILES ON 1998 FORD WINDSTAR GL,TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR. HAD TO TURN VEHICLE OFF FOR A WHILE THEN IT WOULD SHIFT. HAD TO STOP APP. 6 TIMES TO TRAVEL 8 MILES.

INTERIOR DOME LIGHT STAYS ON UNTIL 15-20MPH IS REACHED. DASH LIGHT INDICATOR SAYS DOOR IS OPEN. ISOLATED PROBLEM TO SLIDING DOOR ON PASSENGER SIDE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. TAKE TO FORD DEALERSHIPS ON 3 SEPERATE OCASSIONS AND ALL 3 TIMES THE PROBLEM MYSTERIOUSLY WENT AWAY. ALSO WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE...

Mileage: 50,000

1998 FORD WINDSTAR; FRONT BRAKES SEEM TO HAVE CONTINUOUS SHIMMY; PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK UNCOOPERATIVE UNLOCKING WITH REMOTE; ENGINE LIGHT OFF/ON OFTEN, DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A REASON; ELECTRICAL PANEL MALFUNCTIONING AFTER 104,000 MILES,(ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON, ABS LIGHT ON, TRAC LIGHT CONSTANT FL...

1998 FORD WINDSTAR; FRONT BRAKES SEEM TO HAVE CONTINUOUS SHIMMY; PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK UNCOOPERATIVE UNLOCKING WITH REMOTE; ENGINE LIGHT OFF/ON OFTEN, DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A REASON; ELECTRICAL PANEL MALFUNCTIONING AFTER 104,000 MILES,(ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON, ABS LIGHT ON, TRAC LIGHT CONSTANT FL...

CAR STALLS AND CUTS OFF WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO STOP - MAKING SHARP TURNS - WHEN COMPLETELY FILLING GAS TANK UP - AT THE HALF WAY POINT ON FUEL GAUGE

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH

WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING, TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE. P20570T15. DOT W2M01P1188. *TT

Mileage: 40,000

ON 12/7/01 MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE TRAC OFF LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. I TOOK IT INTO THE INVER GROVE FORD, MN AND THE DIAGNOSIS WAS BROKEN WHEEL SENSOR AND HAD TO REPLACE THE ECU. THAT COST US $1600.00. THEN ON 12/8/02, THE 2 LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN. I CALLED FORD VERY UPSET AND WAS TOLD THAT TH...

Mileage: 52,350

AFTER STOPPING A MY VAN, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT TURN OFF AND THE DASHBOARD SHOWS AN OPEN DOOR ALTHOUGH ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED. THE BEEPING NOISE INDICATING THE DOOR IS OPENED CONTINUES TO MAKE NOISE. THE DOORS NO LONGER LOCK. THIS CONDITION CONTINUED EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING. THE DEALER SAID T...

Mileage: 57,000

REAR ENDED CAUSING A FRONT-END COLLISION AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

I HAVE A 98 FORD WINDSTAR FAMILY VAN VIN# [XXX] I PURCHASED THE VAN IN JUNE OF 2002 IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND HAD A FULL INSPECTION BY THE SERVICE DEPT ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN PURCHASED, I WAS DRIVING BY MYSELF ON A SUNDAY RETURNING FROM VISITING MY ELDERLY PARENTS AND AS I WAS DRIVING...

Mileage: 62,500

I HAVE A 98 FORD WINDSTAR FAMILY VAN VIN# [XXX] I PURCHASED THE VAN IN JUNE OF 2002 IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND HAD A FULL INSPECTION BY THE SERVICE DEPT ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN PURCHASED, I WAS DRIVING BY MYSELF ON A SUNDAY RETURNING FROM VISITING MY ELDERLY PARENTS AND AS I WAS DRIVING...

Mileage: 62,500

POWER STEERING PUMP, STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM AND RACK DEFECTIVE HAS TO BE REPLCED, RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED ALREADY WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES

DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH IN MODERATE TRAFFIC, ENGINE SLOWED, OIL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE BEGAN MAKING A SPUTTERING SOUND AND WHITE SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE TAIL PIPE. VEHICLE DECREASED SPEED RAPIDLY, ENDANGERING THREE CHILDREN. ENGINE DIAGNOSITC PROVED BLOWN HEAD GASKET.

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND RED BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY. WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING, THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL NOT SHUT OFF, AND THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK. THE CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON. THE TURN SIGNALS ARE BLINKING RAPIDLY OR NOT WORKING ON SOME ...

Mileage: 60,000

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND RED BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY. WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING, THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL NOT SHUT OFF, AND THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK. THE CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON. THE TURN SIGNALS ARE BLINKING RAPIDLY OR NOT WORKING ON SOME ...

Mileage: 60,000

I HAVE MAINTAINED MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR VERY WELL - HAVING ALL RECOMMENDED MAINTENACE PERFORMED. IT HAS ONLY 80,000 MILES ON IT AND THE HEAD GASKET NOW HAS A LEAK. COOLANT HAS LEAKED INTO THE #4 CYLINDER. THE DEALER WANTS $3500-4500 TO PUT A NEW ENGINE IN IT. THE HEAD GASKET LEAKING IS A KNOWN ...

Mileage: 80,000

CONSUMER STATEDTHERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. PH

THERE IS RUST LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES AND THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE RUST WASN'T VISIBLE UNDER THE MOLDING UNTIL REPLACEMENT HAD BEGUN. *JG *JB *NLM

TIRES ARE GOODYEAR INTEGRITY. CONSUMER HAD ALL FOUR TIRES FAIL ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. *JG *JB *NLM

Mileage: 91,477

SWITCH OF REAR DEFROSTER SHORTED OUT, CAUSING DASH PANEL TO MELT. TS. *AK

DRIVER FRONT SEATBELT MALFUNCTIONING, PERSISTENT VIBRATION IN RT FRONT END AT 60-65MPH NOT CURED BY NEW STRUTS, SWAY BAR LINKS, SPRINGS ALIGNMENT, MULTIPLE WHEEL BALANCE. TS

Mileage: 28,000

DRIVER FRONT SEATBELT MALFUNCTIONING, PERSISTENT VIBRATION IN RT FRONT END AT 60-65MPH NOT CURED BY NEW STRUTS, SWAY BAR LINKS, SPRINGS ALIGNMENT, MULTIPLE WHEEL BALANCE. TS

Mileage: 28,000

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S TIRE ROD SQUEAKS WHEN WHEEL IS TURNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALERSHIP WICKER FORD; TICONDEROGA NY; 518-585-2888 IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE PROTECTION SHIELD FRONT COIL 01 F 121 000. TS

Mileage: 29,000

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE RECALL RECEIVED ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO STATED THAT SHE HAD THIS PROBLEM BUT THE DEALER NEVER PAID ATTENTION TO THE COMPLAINTS. TS

NAR 1/15/2003. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. AFTER NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS, THE SELLING DEALER OFFERED TO BUY THE VEHICLE BACK, BUT THE CONSUMER DECLINED AND INSTEAD CONTINUED TO FORD AND HARASS THE EMPLOYEES TO POINT THAT THEY BECAME DEATH THREATS. *JB

WHILE BRAKING THERE WAS A CLANKING NOISE IN FRONT END. TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD, FORD REPLACED SUBFRAME BUSHINGS AND TIE ROD ENDS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS. *AK

WHILE BRAKING THERE WAS A CLANKING NOISE IN FRONT END. TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD, FORD REPLACED SUBFRAME BUSHINGS AND TIE ROD ENDS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS. *AK

1998 FORD WINDSTAR. ACCORDING TO DEALER REPAIR DEPT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSED BY CORROSION RELATING TO THE EMISSION TUBING. HAD TO REPLACE FUEL TANK. REPORTED TO FORD, THEY HAVE NOTHING TO REPORT. DEALER PERSON SAID THEY HAVE REPLACED SEVERAL OF THESE AND THIS IS IN A SMALL RURAL TOWN...

Mileage: 91,334

THERE WAS A NOISE THAT HAD COME FROM THE WHEEL WHEN TURNING, AS THE CONSUMER TRAVELED ON THE HIGHWAY. TS THE BALL JOINTS FAILED, BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE FRONT END. SCC

Mileage: 49,000

CONSUMER STAES INSULATION BUSHING/STABELIZER BAR WAS REPLACED TWICE WITH IN PRESENT MILEAGE. PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

THE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SEAT BELTS ARE WORN AND HAVE SHARP EDGES. THE DRIVERS SIDE BELT IS CUT IN HALF. THE DRIVER SIDE REAR BELT IS CUT HALF WAY THROUGH AT THIS TIME. *JG TS

Mileage: 113,000

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE. DEALER NOTIFIED.

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT TO FOURTH GEAR, DEALER REPLACED SOLENOID, DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MR

VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN APPLYING BRAKE AT HIGHER SPEED, MORE SO WHEN GOING DOWNHILL. DEALER TURNED ROTORS ONCE. DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. MR

WHILE DRIVING THE DOOR CHIME WILL GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY, INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AS WELL. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. MR

THE CONSUMER IS CONCERN SHE DIDN'T RECEIVE A RECALL #NUMBER97V097000 FOR THE A/T FLUID SEVO COVER LEAK. BECAUSE HER VIN NUMBER WASN'T INCLUDED BUT SHE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR

INTERMITENT BRAKE FAILURE. BRAKES GO RIGHT TO FLOOR! GARAGE CAN NOT FIND PROBLEM. REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER NOT THE PROBLEM. HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES FOR 1 YEAR COMES AND GOES. TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STARTS BLINKING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED SHARPLY. WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS TURNED ON THE TRACTION C...

THE RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 70 MPH. THE INCIDENT RESULTED IN BODY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE (FIRESTONE TUBLPS FR680, TIRE SIZE P205/70R15 AND DOT # W2M01P1118. TIRE MILEAGE WAS 18000). *YH

CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL 5 STUDS ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SHEARED OFF WHILE DRIVING. DLR ADVISED THAT ALL STUDS SNAPPED AT THE SAME TREAD LENGTH. TS

FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL FELL OFF AT 40-45 MPH. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. *TS *TT

Mileage: 155,000

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. TS THERE WAS A NOISE THAT EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE THE STEERING FAILED. *JG

Mileage: 53,000

ALL 5 LEFT FRONT LUG BOLTS SHEARED AND CAR LOST WHEEL AT 70 MPH ON FREEWAY. ROAD WAS STRAIGHT AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL CAR TO RIGHT SHOULDER. I NOTE 29 SIMILAR INCIDENTS OVER LAST 4 YEARS ON NHTSA WEBSITE, BUT NO RECALL. WHY NOT? PREVIOUSLY MY MECHANIC HAD 3 OF RIGHT FRONT LUGS BREAK AT LESS THAN SP...

OUR FUEL PUMP WENT FOR A SECOND TIME IN A THREE MONTH PERIOD. THE CAUSE OF THE FUEL PUMPS MALFUNCTION WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE FACT THAT THE DEPTH OF THE FUEL TANK WAS NOT WITHIN THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS. THE DEPTH OF THE FUEL TANK WAS ONLY 6 5/...

THE SENSOR THAT CONTROLS THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM HAS FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE BRAKES NO LONGER FUNCTION PROPERLY. A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED, HOWEVER, FORD REFUSES TO REPLACE THE PART. WE HAVE CONTACTED BOTH THE DEALER AND FORD DIRECTLY TO REQUEST THAT THEY PAY TO REPLACE. THIS...

ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2002 MY FORD WINDSTAR BEGAN SMOKING. THE SMOKING WAS CAUSED BY THE LEAKING OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID ON TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF THE VAN. AFTER BEING INFORMED BY MY WIFE THAT THE VAN WAS SMOKING I DETERMINED THAT THE SMOKE WAS CAUSED BY THE POWER STREERING FLUID FALLING ON THE EXH...

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE PADS WEAR EXCESSIVELY WITHIN 75,000 MILES WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF (4) SETS OF PADS FOR THE FRONT. ALSO, THE OWNER INDICATES THAT HE REPLACED THE ROTORS TWICE, NEW HIGH QUALITY PADS AND ROTORS WERE INSTALLED, NOW THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SHAKES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, IT APPEARED TH...

Mileage: 20,000

WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, THE VAN WOULD VIBRATE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR MOUNTS, HOWEVER THE CONDITION STILL PERSISTS. THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED AGAIN DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM OF UNKNOWN VIBRATION. NLM *JB THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE WORE OUT. THE TIE ROD ...

WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, THE VAN WOULD VIBRATE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR MOUNTS, HOWEVER THE CONDITION STILL PERSISTS. THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED AGAIN DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM OF UNKNOWN VIBRATION. NLM *JB THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE WORE OUT. THE TIE ROD ...

WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, THE VAN WOULD VIBRATE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR MOUNTS, HOWEVER THE CONDITION STILL PERSISTS. THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED AGAIN DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM OF UNKNOWN VIBRATION. NLM *JB THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE WORE OUT. THE TIE ROD ...

PEELING PAINT ON MOST UPPER SURFACES, INCLUDING ROOF, LIFTGATE, AND SIDE DOOR. MR

MFR# 01S19 & NHTSA# 01 V 199 000/FRONT COIL SPRING CORROSION: CONSUMER STATES WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURE THE TIRE. THE MAKE & MODLE SHOW A RECALL. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

WHILE DRIVING IF TRANSMISSION REACHES A CERTAIN TEMPERATURE IT DROPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR DOWN INTO 2ND. ENGINE RPMS INCREASE AND VEHICLE VIBRATES AND SHAKES.*AK

WHILE DRIVING IF TRANSMISSION REACHES A CERTAIN TEMPERATURE IT DROPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR DOWN INTO 2ND. ENGINE RPMS INCREASE AND VEHICLE VIBRATES AND SHAKES.*AK

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, CONSUMER NOTICED A FLAT TIRE. WHEEL HAD A CRACK IN IT THAT CAUSED THE TIRE TO GO FLAT. CONTACTED DEALER. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, WHICH IS CAUSED BY A DEFECT*AK *JLG

THE TREAD SEPARATED ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TIRE WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN UNDERINFLATED, OVERLOADED OR ABUSED IN ANY WAY.*AK

VEHICLE DIED COMPLETELY WITH POWER STEERING AND ELECTRICAL ALL OFF, LIGHTS AND ALL WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT.*AK

OUR CAR STOPPED RUNNING AFTER REVERSING FROM OUR DRIVEWAY, IT WAS TOWED TO A NEARBY AUTO REPAIR SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE TRANSMISSION CASE COVER WAS REMOVED. THE GEARS INSIDE WERE IN PIECES. THE CASE HAD THE PROPER OIL AND QUANTITY. THE UNIT JUST DISMEMBERED ITSEL...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

MOUNTING BRACKET OF RIGHT FRONT STRUT SNAPPED, RIGHT FRONT OF CAR COLLAPSED AND BENT SWAY BAR, WHICH GOUGED AND RUINED TIRE. OCCURRED AT LOW SPEED ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT. IF WE HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE FAILURE WOULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC. I STILL HAVE PART AND CAN E-MAIL PICTURE OF I...

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *YH

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING TIRE TREAD STARTED TO SEPARATE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE A BLOWOUT. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. SIZE P20570R15, DOT # W2MO *AK THE BLOWN OUT TIRE CAUSED DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE'S SIDE PANEL AND MUD GUARD. *YH

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

RACK AND PINION STEERING IS LEAKING FLUID, AND IS CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING. IT WILL BE HARD TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

RACK AND PINION STEERING IS LEAKING FLUID, AND IS CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING. IT WILL BE HARD TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

TRANSMISSION TOTALLY COLLAPSED ON HIGHWAY, PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED TWICE. *AK

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THERE WAS A BAD ODOR COMING FROM VENT AREA. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES AFTER TURNING ON THE AIR CONDITION OR OPENING THE VENT CONTROL THERE IS AN ODOR

VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER HAS CHECKED TO SEE IF THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. MALFUNCTION CAUSED VEHICLE TO SPEED UP AND MISS JUDGE TURNING WHICH INTERFERED WITH DRIVING ABILITY. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

FUEL PUMP HAS STOPPED WORKING DUE TO INSULATION ON WIRES WORE OFF, WHICH IN SOME CASES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

THERE ARE WIRES GOING THROUGH FUEL TANK THAT HAVE NO COVER, AND IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD STALLED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO WIRES SHORTING OUT IN THE FUEL PUMP. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. YH

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 44,000 MILES. FORD WILL NOT ASSIST WITH REPLACEMENT

THE HEAD GASKETS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. ALSO, THE COOLANT FLOWING THROUGH THE CYLINDERS CAUSED A MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEM. *YH

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *YH

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE HAS STEERING PROBLEMS. *YH

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE HAS BRAKE PROBLEMS. *YH

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *YH

OWNER DIDN'T REALIZE THAT EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE DIDN'T RELEASE COMPLETELY. ONCE SHE DID REALIZE THATOWNER RELEASED IT. A 1 1/2 LATER, LOST BRAKES COMPLETELY WHILE GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOILING IN MASTER CYLINDER. ALSO,EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS INTEGRATED WITH HYDRAULIC S...

OWNER DIDN'T REALIZE THAT EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE DIDN'T RELEASE COMPLETELY. ONCE SHE DID REALIZE THATOWNER RELEASED IT. A 1 1/2 LATER, LOST BRAKES COMPLETELY WHILE GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOILING IN MASTER CYLINDER. ALSO,EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS INTEGRATED WITH HYDRAULIC S...

CONSUMER PLACED KEY INSIDE OF IGNITION,TURNED VEHICLE ON, AND SHE TOOK KEY OUT OF IGNITION.IGNITION SWITCH POPPED OUT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

BRAKE FLUID LEAKING. HAVE TAKEN IT IN SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY CAN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM. SIMULAR TO THE 1996 WINDSTAR RECALL.*AK

CONSUMER STATEED BOTH FRONT TIE RODS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED, ALSO THE STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED.*YH

CONSUMER STATEED BOTH FRONT TIE RODS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED, ALSO THE STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED.*YH

AIR CONDITIONER FAN FAILED DUE TO A/C CONDENSOR FAILURE. *YH

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HESITATES AND STALL, ALSO THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLIMATED.*YH

CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER SEAT BELT FAILED.*YH

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH

CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED.*YH

CONSUMER STATED TRANSMISSION GASKET WAS LEAKING AND THE SHIFTER WAS HARD TO GET INTO REVERSE.*YH

THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH

CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS BOUNCING, ALSO THE FRONT HUB BEARINGS WERE REPLACED.*YH

WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL IT WILL MAKE A LOUD NOISE,AND MOTOR FEELS LIKE IT IS STRUGGLING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

THE VEHICLE WOULD REV UP WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS APPLIED AND WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS UNTIL THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETERS BEGAN TO WORK WHICH TAKE ABOUT 5 MILES DRIVE. *YH

FRONT LEFT WHEEL VIBRATED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. INSPECTED LUGS: NUTS AND FOUND 3 BROKEN ONES.*AK

FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED TIRE WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT45 MPH, VAN STALLED, RESULTING IN STEERING WHEEL LOCKING AND BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILING WITH NO PRESSURE. OWNER HAD NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO COAST THROUGH AN INTERSECTION WITH LIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT45 MPH, VAN STALLED, RESULTING IN STEERING WHEEL LOCKING AND BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILING WITH NO PRESSURE. OWNER HAD NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO COAST THROUGH AN INTERSECTION WITH LIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT45 MPH, VAN STALLED, RESULTING IN STEERING WHEEL LOCKING AND BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILING WITH NO PRESSURE. OWNER HAD NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO COAST THROUGH AN INTERSECTION WITH LIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

FUSE CONTROLLING ONBOARD COMPUTER AND INGNITION SYSTEM FAILS RANDOMLY WITHOUT WARNING. ENGINE STALLS AS A RESULT AND ALL POWER TO BRAKES AND STEERING IS LOST AS WELL. THIS HAS HAPPENED FIVE TIMES SINCE THE MIDDLE OF MAY 2002. TWICE ON THE HIGHWAY AND ONCE IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. WE HAV...

ENGINE STALLED; REPORTED TO SHEEHY FORD; REPLACED SENSOR; WITHIN A WEEK VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AND OFTEN. REPORTED TO DEALER; COULD NOT DUPLICATE STALL CONDITION. STALLING OCCURRED UP TO 13 TIMES A DAY; RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALER. AFTER TWO DAYS DEALER FOUND THAT PLASTIC GAS TANK HAD COLLAPSED, CA...

ENGINE STALLED; REPORTED TO SHEEHY FORD; REPLACED SENSOR; WITHIN A WEEK VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AND OFTEN. REPORTED TO DEALER; COULD NOT DUPLICATE STALL CONDITION. STALLING OCCURRED UP TO 13 TIMES A DAY; RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALER. AFTER TWO DAYS DEALER FOUND THAT PLASTIC GAS TANK HAD COLLAPSED, CA...

CONSUMER STATES THE WARNING LIGHT WAS ON, THE DEALER TRACED PROBLEM TO A LOOSE HOSE ON THE FUEL TANK, WHICH REQUIRED TIGHTENING A SCREW, THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED.*JB

CONSUMER STATES THE GAS GAUGE WAS INOPERATIVE, THE DEALER HAD ALREADY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A PINCHED WIRE COMING OUT FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK, WHICH SHORTED OUT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT.*JB

THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH RACK AND PINION STEERING AS STATED IN RECALL # 97 V165 000. BUT, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

FUEL CLAPSED WHILE ON VACATION BLOWING FUSES AND RUINING FUEL PUMP HAD TO HAVE BOTH REPLACED. FORD CLAIMES HAS HAD NO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS. *AK

CONSUMER HAS SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 97V165 000. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL START TO LOSE STEERING, AND CONSUMER CAN NOT CONTROL VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

RECALL 01F090000 WAS DONE IN APRIL 2002. SHIELDS WERE INSTALLED WITHIN 1/8 INCH OF TIRE, NEW TIRES WILL RUB ON THE SHIELDS.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE GAS FILLER HOSES ARE EXPOSED TO FLYING STONES FROM THE WHEELS AFTER 98 FORDS ADDED A SHIELD TO COVER THEIR HOSE. *YH

RECALL 01F090000 WAS DONE IN APRIL 2002. SHIELDS WERE INSTALLED WITHIN 1/8 INCH OF TIRE, NEW TIRES WILL RUB ON THE SHIELDS.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE GAS FILLER HOSES ARE EXPOSED TO FLYING STONES FROM THE WHEELS AFTER 98 FORDS ADDED A SHIELD TO COVER THEIR HOSE. *YH

FATIGUE FAILURE OF WIRE SPRINGS WHICH STIFFEN STALK, AND LIE NEXT TO WEBBING. SHARP ENDS OF BROKEN SPRINGS ABRADED AND WEAKENED WEBBING- CONCERN FOR BELT FAILURE UNDER CRASH LOADS. SAME FATIGUE FAILURE SEEN ON LEFT AND RIGHT SEATS.*AK

AFTER RECALL 01V199000 FOR FRONT COIL SPRING CORROSION WAS COMPLETED PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK

FUEL PUMP INSIDE FUEL TANK IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THERE IS A WIRE INSIDE FUEL TANK CONNECTED TO FUEL PUMP, AND WITHIN 50000 MILES WIRE STARTED TO RUB TOGETHER WITH POTENTIAL OF THERE BEING A FIRE IN FUEL TANK. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

THE VEHICLE HAD NOISE IN THE FRONT END. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE NOISE WAS DUE TO TIE ROD END FAILURES. *YH

THE VEHICLE HAD NOISE IN THE FRONT END. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE NOISE WAS DUE TO STRUT FAILURES. *YH

WHILE IN MOTION THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED AND WERE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY REPAIR. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR INSTALLING PROTECTIVE SHIELDS TO PROTECT THE COIL SPRINGS FROM FRACTURING. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURS...

I WAS DRIVING AFTER MAKING A RIGHT-HAND TURN AND STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING UNUSUAL. I CHECKED MY WARNING LIGHTS BUT THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM SO I CONTINUED TO DRIVE HOPING TO MAKE IT HOME. THE WHOLE TIME THAT I CONTINUED TO DRIVE, I KEPT CHECKING MY WARNING LIGHTS BECAUSE A STILL SMEL...

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS BRAKING PROBLEMS/AXLES/SWAY BARS/CALIPERS/ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS BRAKING PROBLEMS/AXLES/SWAY BARS/CALIPERS/ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS BRAKING PROBLEMS/AXLES/SWAY BARS/CALIPERS/ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS BRAKING PROBLEMS/AXLES/SWAY BARS/CALIPERS/ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS BRAKING PROBLEMS/AXLES/SWAY BARS/CALIPERS/ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS

ORIGINAL TIRES, FIRESTONE 20570R15, CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS HEARD A BIG BOOM, VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE, AND CONSUMER STATES IT WAS HAD TO KEEP CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE TREAD SEPERATED FROM LEFT REAR TIRE. CONSUMER STATES THE WEATHER WAS VERY HOT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FUR...

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER SAW FRONT SWAY BAR HANGING DOWN ON PASSENGER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE.*AK

LIGHT THAT INDICATES DOOR IS OPEN STAYS ILLUMINATED. LIGHT GETS SO HOT THAT IT MAY CAUSE A FIRE. *AK THE SWITCHES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE FORD COMPANY IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND DOESN'T WANT TO FIX UNLESS CONSUMER PAYS OUT OF POCKET. THE SLIDING DOOR WAS REPLACED. *JG

LIGHT THAT INDICATES DOOR IS OPEN STAYS ILLUMINATED. LIGHT GETS SO HOT THAT IT MAY CAUSE A FIRE. *AK THE SWITCHES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE FORD COMPANY IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND DOESN'T WANT TO FIX UNLESS CONSUMER PAYS OUT OF POCKET. THE SLIDING DOOR WAS REPLACED. *JG

CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED SEVERAL DEALERS IN REGARD TO RECALL 0110077000, IGNITION CONTROL . ALL DEALERS WERE REFUSING TO PROVIDE SERVICE IN REGARD TO THESE RECALLS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT FROM FIRST GEAR, STARTS JERKING, WHICH CAUSES SEAL PUMP TO MALFUNCTION AND TRANSMISSION TO BLOWOUT. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRE RUBBING ON THE SPRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO HAVE THE RECALL (01V199000) WORK PERFORMED. CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS AGAIN WITH THE RECALL RELATED ISSUE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE, STATING THAT THE PRO...

BOTH FRONT WHEELS SHOW SIGN OF CRACKS WITHIN BEADS OF THE WHEELS. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DIVING AND MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS STEERING WHEEL WILL MAKE A LOUD NOISE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. MECHANIC STATED BOLTS ON RACK AND PINION STEERING ARE COMING LOOSE.*AK

LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

THE RETURN LINE CORRODED NEAR THE R&P VALVE,FORD TOLD ME IT WOULD TAKE APPROX. 10 TO 30 DAYS DUE TO NATIONWIDE BACKORDER I AM WORRIED THAT,DUE TO SUCH A BACKORDER THER IS DEFECT IN THAT PART.ANOTHER REASON FOR CONCERN IS THAT I HAD TO GET THE PART FROM AN AUTO RECYCLING FACILITY AND NOTICED THAT A R...

STEERING PUMP AND RACK AND PINION FAILED. *MJ

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, IGNITION SWITCH SPUN AROUND AND ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS STAYED ON. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

SKINNER & DAMULIS FORD (HERKIMER, NEW YORK), SANFORD FORD (SANDFORD, NC), AND CROWN FORD (NC) SERVICE CENTERS STATED TRANSMISSION FAILURE IS "NORMAL" AT 70,000 MILES FOR THE FORD WINDSTAR. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FORD PRODUCTS FOR 20 YEARS NOW, NEVER HAVE I EXPERIENCED A MAJOR COMPONENT FAILURE AT HIGH...

THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED THE "FRONT SUBFRAME SLEEVES WERE LOOSE; WELDING OF THE RADIUS ARM SLEEVES WAS REQUIRED. THEY STATED THIS PROBLEM WAS VERY COMMON FOR WINDSTAR AND EVEN TAURUS MODELS. IF SO, THIS IS A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS AND WIDESPREAD PROBLEM IN THESE CARS. *AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE 01V99000 THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS MAY CORRODE AND FRACTURE. RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE BY CONSUMER'S LOCAL MECHANIC. HOWEVER, WHEN CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT, THE MANUFACTURER DENIED REIMBURSEMENT CLAIM STATING THAT THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AFTER THE DATE OF THE ...

VEHICLE WAS STRUCK WHILE PARKED CAUSING SLIDING DOOR TO CLOSE ONTO CHILD'S HEAD WHILE GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

HEAD GASKET FAILURE, COOLANT LEAKED INTO CYLINDAR, BENT CONNECTING ROD.*AK

WHILE DRIVING DOWN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS TRANSMISION DOWN SHIFTS INTO LOWER GEARS, 2ND OR LOW GEAR.WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE A VERY BAD ACCIDENT. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAD THE SAME THING HAPPED WITH THE THE SAME TYPE VEHICLE! HAVE YOU HADE ANY OTHER COMPLANTES? H AD TAKEN TH...

VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ERRATIC DOWNSHIFT WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT SINCE IT OCCURED ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHILE TRAVELLING AT 65MPH. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED TWICE AND THE DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER TOLD US THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE. SINCE THIS TIME, IT HAS HAPPENED TWO MORE TIMES...

NHTSA RECALL 01 V 199 000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01S19 CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRING CORROSION, CONSUMER STATES DEALER, WALLY EDWARD FORD, PORT HENRY, NY; PHONE# 518/546-9911 IS REFUSING TO HONOR RECALL NOTICE. *AK THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY SAYS THE DEALERSHIP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY RECALL REPAIRS...

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, TOOK VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE AND THEY REPLACED THE STARTER. 5 DAYS LATER, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. FIRESTONE STATED IT WAS THE PIN SWITCH THAT DRAINED THE BATTERY. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 81000 MILES. *SLC

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, TOOK VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE AND THEY REPLACED THE STARTER. 5 DAYS LATER, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. FIRESTONE STATED IT WAS THE PIN SWITCH THAT DRAINED THE BATTERY. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 81000 MILES. *SLC

VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR. HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *SLC

WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST AND THE ENGINE WAS MISSING DUE TO BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK ALSO FOUND BLOWN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 45,000 MILES. *TT

WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST AND THE ENGINE WAS MISSING DUE TO BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK ALSO FOUND BLOWN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 45,000 MILES. *TT

WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST AND THE ENGINE WAS MISSING DUE TO BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK ALSO FOUND BLOWN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 45,000 MILES. *TT

THE VAN STALLED, OR "CUT OUT" WHEN MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS, OR WHILE AT LOW RPM'S. WE TOOK THE VAN BACK TO THE DEALER, AND THEY CONTACTED FORD. FORD SEEMED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM, AND DIRECTED THE TYPE OF REPAIR TO BE MADE, ACCORDING TO WHAT WE WERE TOLD. I GAVE THE DEALER A NEWS ITEM ABOUT THE EX...

HEADLIGHTS OVER THE PAST YEAR HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED. AT NIGHT DIMMER LIGHTS HAVE VERY POOR VISIBILTY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK DEALER ADVISED THAT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TT

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, CONSUMER STATES THAT A TWO YEAR OLD CHILD PUT VEHICLE IN SECOND GEAR AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACKARDS INTO A TRASH BEND. CONSUMER FEELS LIKE GEAR SHOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR WITHOUT PRESSING ON BRAKE. *JB *TT

WHEN MAKING TURNS IN EITHER DIRECTION OR GOING OVER BUMPS THERE IS A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. DEALER CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM.*JB

THE INTERIOR COURTESY LAMPS DO NOT GO OUT WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED. DOOR AJAR LIGHT COMES ON. FORD IS WELL AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND ITS A SAFETY ISSUE AS DRIVER CANNOT SEE DURING NIGHT DRIVING UNLESS FUSE IS PULLED. INTERIOR LIGHTS CANNOT BE SHUT OFF WITH THE DIMMER SWITCH!!.. DEALERS PLAY DUMB WHEN Y...

THE INTERIOR COURTESY LAMPS DO NOT GO OUT WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED. DOOR AJAR LIGHT COMES ON. FORD IS WELL AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND ITS A SAFETY ISSUE AS DRIVER CANNOT SEE DURING NIGHT DRIVING UNLESS FUSE IS PULLED. INTERIOR LIGHTS CANNOT BE SHUT OFF WITH THE DIMMER SWITCH!!.. DEALERS PLAY DUMB WHEN Y...

INVOLVED IN COLLISION WITH OTHER VEHICLE - FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF OTHER VEHICLE HIT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF MY VEHICLE - BOTH MY WIFE (FRONT PASSENGER) AND MYSELF HAD OUR SEAT BELTS ON. AT IMPACT MY WIFES SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD HER UPPER BODY BACK CAUSING HER UPPER BODY TO GO FORWARD AND STRIKE HER FO...

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITH NO ADVANCE WARNING. TRANSMISSION SIMPLY DIED, AND CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW AT FORD, AND MAINTAINED AT MOONEY FORD. REPRESENTS PREMATURE FAILURE.*AK

THE SPRING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF VEHICLE HAD RUPTURED WHILE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS DRIVING. WHEN THE SPRING RUPTURED, IT FORCED THE GUARD INTO THE TIRE (WHICH HAPPENS TO BE ONE MONTH OLD), AND RUINED THE TIRE. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE SPRING HAD BEEN RECALLED AND FORD WOULD REPLACE THEM. (IN WHICH...

VEHICLE WAS LOSING ANTI FREEZE , AND ENGINE WOULD KEEP GETTING CLOSE TO OVERHEATING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED HEAD GASKET.*AK

ACCELERATOR WENT DOWN ON ITS OWN WHILE IN REVERSE, NO BRAKES TO STOP, RESULTING IN A ACCIDENT. STEERING VIBRATES, RECOMMEND ROTATING THE TIRES. INTERIOR SEATS SLIGHTLY TWISTED, DOOR LOCKS WORKS SOMETIME, INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK SOMETIMES.

ACCELERATOR WENT DOWN ON ITS OWN WHILE IN REVERSE, NO BRAKES TO STOP, RESULTING IN A ACCIDENT. STEERING VIBRATES, RECOMMEND ROTATING THE TIRES. INTERIOR SEATS SLIGHTLY TWISTED, DOOR LOCKS WORKS SOMETIME, INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK SOMETIMES.

ACCELERATOR WENT DOWN ON ITS OWN WHILE IN REVERSE, NO BRAKES TO STOP, RESULTING IN A ACCIDENT. STEERING VIBRATES, RECOMMEND ROTATING THE TIRES. INTERIOR SEATS SLIGHTLY TWISTED, DOOR LOCKS WORKS SOMETIME, INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK SOMETIMES.

ACCELERATOR WENT DOWN ON ITS OWN WHILE IN REVERSE, NO BRAKES TO STOP, RESULTING IN A ACCIDENT. STEERING VIBRATES, RECOMMEND ROTATING THE TIRES. INTERIOR SEATS SLIGHTLY TWISTED, DOOR LOCKS WORKS SOMETIME, INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK SOMETIMES.

ACCELERATOR WENT DOWN ON ITS OWN WHILE IN REVERSE, NO BRAKES TO STOP, RESULTING IN A ACCIDENT. STEERING VIBRATES, RECOMMEND ROTATING THE TIRES. INTERIOR SEATS SLIGHTLY TWISTED, DOOR LOCKS WORKS SOMETIME, INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK SOMETIMES.

ABS SENSOR RING ON RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CRACKED. ABS LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK *YH

TIE ROD END STARTED TO WEAR AND MADE A SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN MAKING A TURN. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *YH

I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO WALKER FORD ON 3/14/202 FOR A PROTECTIVE SPRING SHIELD, RECALL #01S19. WE NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SHORRTLY AFTER. WE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO WALKER FORD ON 5/3/02. UPON INSPECTION, WE WERE TOLD THE WELD FOR THE SUB FRAME WAS BROKEN. THIS H...

I HAVE HAD 5 STEERING RACKS REPLACED SINCE SEPT 2000. I CANNOT GET ANYONE TO HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM.*JB

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, BRAKES COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN. PEDAL COMPLETELY WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO FORCE. STILL NOT STOPPING THE VEHICLE.*AK. THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS ATTRIBUTED TO THE FAILING OF THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. *JG

WHILE DRIVING, THE LUG NUTS ON THE FRONT WHEEL BROKE OFF, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.(CLAIM#43-R774-617)*JB

CONSUMER STATES THE BOLTS ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SHEARED OFF.(CLAIM#27-7046-604)*JB

WHILE IN MOTION, PASSENGER TIRE CAME OFF VEHICLE DUE TO LUG NUTS BREAKING OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLAM TO THE GROUND, SKIDDING INTO A VACANT LOT, HITTING A 2X4 BOARD, CLAIM 48-5214-929. *JG

WHILE THE INSURED WAS DRIVING THE TIRE FELL OFF DUE TO TWO LUG NUTS HAD CRACKED. CLAIM# 33-0348-233 *YH

WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE.(CLAIM#60-C263-071)*JB

WHILE DRIVING, THE WHEEL BOLTS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE ROADWAY.(CLAIM#02-0442-821)*JB

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT FRON WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT FENDER.(CLAIM#25-5525-512)*JB

CONSUMER POSSIBLY EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEEL STUDS BREAKING OFF.(CLAIM#38-J687-126)*JB

WHILE DRIVING, THE STUDS BROKE OFF THE WHEEL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STRIKE THE GROUND.(CLAIM#33-0269-919)*JB

WHILE THE INSURED WAS TRAVELING THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BROKE OFF AND THE VEHICLE WHEEL ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO WHEEL WELL CAUSING FENDER DAMAGE. CLAIM# 43-R781-260 *YH

WHILE DRIVING, THE STUDS ON THE HUB BROKE OFF, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL AND VEHICLE, CLAIM 25-5623-634

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING POWER STEERING LEAKAGE, DEALER FOUND TWO HYDRAULIC LINES RUSTED. HOWEVER, REPAIRS COULD NOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR 10 DAYS. *TT

INSURED WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE WHEEL FLEW OFF THE VEHICLE, CLAIM 13-7144-933. *JG

HEAD GASKET FAILURE/REPLACEMENT - FORD HAS HAD ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAD GASKETS ON THE 3.8 ENGINES. FORD INFORMED ME THAT THEY DO HAVE "PROGRAMS" FOR THIS PROBLEM ON EARLIER MODELS BUT HAVE NOT EXTENDED THEM TO COVER THE 98 MODELS. WHILE MY WINDSTAR IS A 98 MODEL IT WAS BUILT IN JANUARY OF ...

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE FRONT LUG NUTS THAT HOLD THE TIRE IN PLACE FELL OFF FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE, ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF TIRES. PERSONAL MECHANIC REPLACED LUG NUTS AND STUDS. *AK *TT

FILLER NOZZLE CRACKED AND THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM VEHICLE. CONTACTED A DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

RIMS WILL DEVELOP CRACKS. CONSUMER HAD TO ALREADY REPLACE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND CURRENTLY HAS TO REPLACE LEFT FRONT WHEEL.*AK

VEHICLE LOST POWER, RPMS WENT UP, TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE TRAVELLING 55MPH ON LOCAL EXPRESSWAY. *AK

VEHICLE LOST POWER, RPMS WENT UP, TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE TRAVELLING 55MPH ON LOCAL EXPRESSWAY. *AK

VEHICLE LOST POWER, RPMS WENT UP, TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE TRAVELLING 55MPH ON LOCAL EXPRESSWAY. *AK

VEHICLE LOST POWER, RPMS WENT UP, TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE TRAVELLING 55MPH ON LOCAL EXPRESSWAY. *AK

WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DOOR WARNING LIGHT COMES ON PANEL, AND LIGHT WILL STAY ON. INTERIOR LIGHT WILL GO OFF, BUT THE SOUND OF THE CHIME WILL NOT STOP. DEALERLERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AIK

WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DOOR WARNING LIGHT COMES ON PANEL, AND LIGHT WILL STAY ON. INTERIOR LIGHT WILL GO OFF, BUT THE SOUND OF THE CHIME WILL NOT STOP. DEALERLERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AIK

PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK IS INOPERATIVE, CAUSES INTERIOR LIGHTS TO STAY ON AT ALL TIMES.*AK *TT

RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY BEGAN LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. HAD TO REPLACE RACK-AND-PINION ASSEMBLY AND POWER STEERING PUMP.*AK

RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY BEGAN LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. HAD TO REPLACE RACK-AND-PINION ASSEMBLY AND POWER STEERING PUMP.*AK

WHEN MAKING TURNS IN EITHER DIRECTION THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. WHILE AT DEALERSHIP TO HAVE A RECALL PERFORMED, MECHANIC NOTICED FRONT TIE ROD JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO GREASE AT ALL ON JOINTS.*AK

AT 35 THOUSAND MILES POWER STEERING WENT OUT. MECHANIC REPLACED STEERING PUMP AT 38-39 THOUSAND MILES, POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. MECHANIC RESEARCHED PROBLEM, FOUND OUT THAT TIE ROD END RODS WERE TOO TIGHT, PUTTING EXTRA STRAIN ON POWER STEERING. *AK

AT 35 THOUSAND MILES POWER STEERING WENT OUT. MECHANIC REPLACED STEERING PUMP AT 38-39 THOUSAND MILES, POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. MECHANIC RESEARCHED PROBLEM, FOUND OUT THAT TIE ROD END RODS WERE TOO TIGHT, PUTTING EXTRA STRAIN ON POWER STEERING. *AK

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO I STARTED TO NOTICE A NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. OVER TIME IT GRADUALLY BECAME LOUDER AND MORE FREQUENT. WHEN I WENT TO MY LOCAL GARAGE , THE NOISE WOULD NOT INITALLY BE PRESENT. FINALLY IT BECAME MORE PRESENT AND THE LOCAL MECHANIC SAID THAT IT WAS PROBABLY THE TIE RO...

SEAT BELT ALARM,LIGHT, AND COURTESY LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.*AK

SEAT BELT ALARM,LIGHT, AND COURTESY LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.*AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLES. *AK

FORD MO SAID THEY CANNOT FIX MY SUSPENSION PROBLEM AFTER WORKING ON MY CAR SINCE THE FIRST SERVICE CALL. THIS HAS BEEN SINCE 1999. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY SERVICE CALLS, PARTS REPLACED, AND I WAS TOLD THAT IF I TRADED IN THE CAR THAT THEY WOULD GIVE ME $3,000 TOWARD ANOTHER CAR, WHICH AMOUNTED TO...

WE WERE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, AND THE ENGINE REVVED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I TOOK TWO MEN TO PUSH IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ON A DOWNWARD SLOPE. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED TO KNOW OF NO PROBLEM WITH 1998 WINDSTAR TRANSMISSIONS. WE KNO...

WE WERE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, AND THE ENGINE REVVED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I TOOK TWO MEN TO PUSH IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ON A DOWNWARD SLOPE. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED TO KNOW OF NO PROBLEM WITH 1998 WINDSTAR TRANSMISSIONS. WE KNO...

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS EXCESSIVE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE, MECHANIC DOES NOT HAVE SOLUTION FOR CONSUMER CONCERN. *AK DEALER REPLACED DEFECTIVE BANK #2 HEGO SENSOR. BUT CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM STILL EXIST. DOOR LIGHT ON DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED. A SPECIAL PART WAS ORDERED. *TT

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS EXCESSIVE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE, MECHANIC DOES NOT HAVE SOLUTION FOR CONSUMER CONCERN. *AK DEALER REPLACED DEFECTIVE BANK #2 HEGO SENSOR. BUT CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM STILL EXIST. DOOR LIGHT ON DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED. A SPECIAL PART WAS ORDERED. *TT

THE POWER STEERING FAILED. *YH

THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE DEALER REPLACED IT. THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO FLYWHEEL FAILURE. *YH

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING. *YH

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING. *YH

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING. *YH

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING. *YH

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING. *YH

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING. *YH

DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILES TO LOCK FROM EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

DOME LIGHT WILL AUTOMATICALLY STAY ON EVEN AFTER DOORS ARE CLOSED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

CONTACTED BILL FORD, CHAIRMAN, FMC, IN WRITTING, 2X,, NO WRITTEN RESPONSE.NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

BRAKE HOSE LEAK CAUSED A SUDDEN TOTAL LOSS OF BREAKING POWER. AMAZINGLY, THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. THE GASKET FAILURE WAS ATTENDED TO AT THE FIRST HINT OF A PROBLEM, SINCE I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY FORD TAURUS ONE MONTH PRIOR.

BRAKE HOSE LEAK CAUSED A SUDDEN TOTAL LOSS OF BREAKING POWER. AMAZINGLY, THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. THE GASKET FAILURE WAS ATTENDED TO AT THE FIRST HINT OF A PROBLEM, SINCE I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY FORD TAURUS ONE MONTH PRIOR.

CONSUMER STATES WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLS AND LOSES ALL POWER. VEHICLE WILL KEEP ROLLING, AND IT IS HARD TO MANEUVER. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK *YH

THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE FRONT COIL SPRINGS-MAY 2000. (REASON UNKNOWN) IN SEPTEMBER, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THIS REPAIR, BUT THE DEALER WOULD NOT ISSUE REIBURSEMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $228.17. THE CONSUMER WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND AND FEELS THAT FORD WOULD RATHER STAY BEHIND T...

FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND IT WAS RUBBING AGAINST TIRE SO BADLY THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL 01V1999000 REPAIRS ON COIL SPRING. A SHIELD WAS PUT AROUND THE SPRING. DRIVER DID NOT SEE A SPRING SHIELD AROUND COIL. DRIVER ONLY SAW A PLATE TO PREVENT TIRE FROM BEING...

CONSUMER STATED THAT UPON RECEIVING A SAFETY RECALL FOR SPRING COIL REPLACEMENT, RECALL #01V199000, CNSUMER CALLED THE DEALER TO ASK IF SHE COULD ORDER THE SPRING COILS TO HAVE THEM READY FOR THE APPOINTMENT, DEALER TOLD HER THAT WAS IMPOSSIBLE, CONSUMER MADE APPOINTMENT AND WENT TO THE DEALER TO FI...

CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION WITH THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT. *YD

CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION WITH THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT. *YD

SHOULD BE COVERED BY FORD BUT THEY REFUSE. NO SAFETY DERFEC TLISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

THE STEERING RACK AND PINION FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I AM TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THIS IS UNUSUAL FOR A VEHICLE WITH THIS MILEAGE. I ALSO FOUND THAT FORD HAD A RECALL FOR THE STEERING RACK, PUT INTO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN SEPTEMBER 1997. MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACURED IN JUNE 1997. PERHAPS I H...

BUGETS USES AS THERE REPAIR PERSON COLLINS LINCOLN - MERCURY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

DURING OPERATION AT ANY SPEED ENGINE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY. PROBLEM OCCURRED A FEW TIMES BEGINNING IN JULY OF 2000, AND IS PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING IN FREQUENCY. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAS FALLEN OFF THREE TIMES WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. BOLTS THAT HOLD TIRE IN PLACE KEPT BREAKING OFF THE LUGS: NUTS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING ON BRAKES THE PEDAL CONTINUES TO MERGE TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. MECHANIC DOES NOT KNOW WHY BRAKES ARE MALFUNCTIONING. *AK

DOOR AJAR LIGHT ON DASH IS ON CONSTANTLY WHEN ALL DOORS ARE SHUT. CHIME IS ALSO GOING OFF AT ALL TIMES. WHEN CHIME IS ON IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO LOCK DOORS. VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. *AK

DOOR AJAR LIGHT ON DASH IS ON CONSTANTLY WHEN ALL DOORS ARE SHUT. CHIME IS ALSO GOING OFF AT ALL TIMES. WHEN CHIME IS ON IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO LOCK DOORS. VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH PASSENGER TOOK A MAGAZINE AND GENTLY SWATTED AT A MOSQUITO ON WINDSHIELD. WINDSHIELD SHATTERED, OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS 50. NO INJURIES. *AK

I WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS RECALLED IN 1998. I INFORM THE LOCAL DEALER OF OF THIS RECALL AND ASKED IF THIS PROBLEM COULD BE FIXED. HE STATED THAT THE RECALL HAS EXPIRED AND THAT THE FORD DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT PAY FOR THIS. I FEEL THAT SINCE I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS AT ANYTIME. I WAS NOT AB...

DRIVERSIDE SEATBELT FELL APART IN MY HAND! THEN AFTER FURTHUR CHECKING , THE MIDDLE PASS SIDE BELT WAS STARTING TO FRAY. AFTER 20 DAYS OF NOT HAVING A SEATBELT THEY ARE FINALLY BEING REPLACED. VERY DISSAPOINTED IN FORD TAKING ITS SWEET TIME WHEN IT COMES TO THE SAFETY OF ITS OWNERS AND THERE ...

THIS HEAD GASKET PROBLEM LOOK LIKE FORD KNEW ABOUT IT AS EARLY AS 1995 WITH SOME OF ITS OTHER VEHICLES. DOESN'T SEEM FAIR TO ME. *AK

DOOR LOCKS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THEY WILL LOCK AT TIMES, AND NOT LOCK AT OTHER TIMES. ALSO, INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ILLUMINATE SHOWING THAT DOOR IS NOT CLOSED WHEN IT IS. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

DOOR LOCKS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THEY WILL LOCK AT TIMES, AND NOT LOCK AT OTHER TIMES. ALSO, INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ILLUMINATE SHOWING THAT DOOR IS NOT CLOSED WHEN IT IS. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

COURTESY LIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENLY WORK. THEY WILL COME ON WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT, OR SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. *AK EXPERIENCING OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE REVERSE LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, DOOR CHECK LIGHT, AND SIGNAL LIGHTS OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY, CONSUM...

COURTESY LIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENLY WORK. THEY WILL COME ON WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT, OR SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. *AK EXPERIENCING OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE REVERSE LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, DOOR CHECK LIGHT, AND SIGNAL LIGHTS OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY, CONSUM...

COURTESY LIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENLY WORK. THEY WILL COME ON WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT, OR SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. *AK EXPERIENCING OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE REVERSE LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, DOOR CHECK LIGHT, AND SIGNAL LIGHTS OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY, CONSUM...

COURTESY LIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENLY WORK. THEY WILL COME ON WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT, OR SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. *AK EXPERIENCING OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE REVERSE LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, DOOR CHECK LIGHT, AND SIGNAL LIGHTS OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY, CONSUM...

COURTESY LIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENLY WORK. THEY WILL COME ON WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT, OR SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. *AK EXPERIENCING OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE REVERSE LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, DOOR CHECK LIGHT, AND SIGNAL LIGHTS OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY, CONSUM...

COURTESY LIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENLY WORK. THEY WILL COME ON WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT, OR SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. *AK EXPERIENCING OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE REVERSE LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, DOOR CHECK LIGHT, AND SIGNAL LIGHTS OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY, CONSUM...

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH TORQUE CONVERTER, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, AND LURCHING FORWARD, PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR DEALER TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM. *TT

WHILE IN MOTION, THE EGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CLAIM 53-C579-741. *JG

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, CLAIM 04-1243-985. *JG

VEHICLE ONE WAS DRIVING AND STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING LIKE PLASTIC. INSURED PULLED INTO SEVICE STATION, LIFTED THE HOOD AND FOUND A FIRE BURNING INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 36-A159-793. *JG

VEHICLE LOSS, FIRE UNDER HOOD, CLAIM 59-V719-855. *JG

WHILE IN MOTION INSURED SMELLED GAS AND PULLED OVER. LOOKING UNDER THE HOOD, HE SAW FLAMES SHOOTING FROM THE ENGINE, CLAIM 42-1328-321. *JG

WHILE IN MOTION, INSURED REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO REAR END SOMEONE ELSE, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE POSSIBLY MECHANICALLY RELATED, THERE WERE TWO INJURIES IN THE ACCIDENT, CLAIM 43-R763-433.

INSURED WAS TRAVELING WHEN HE SMELLED SOMETHING FUNNY. FLAMES HAD START TO COME UP FROM THE HOOD. INSURED TRIED TO PUT FIRE OUT BUT COULDN'T, POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION LEAK ONTO MANIFOLD, CLAIM 40-2554-562. *JG

INSURED WAS TRAVELING WHEN HE SMELLED SOMETHING FUNNY. FLAMES HAD START TO COME UP FROM THE HOOD. INSURED TRIED TO PUT FIRE OUT BUT COULDN'T, POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION LEAK ONTO MANIFOLD, CLAIM 40-2554-562. *JG

WHILE DRIVING, INSURED HEARD A LARGE POPPING NOISE, SMOKE EMMITED, THEN AN FIRE ERUPTED, CLAIM 42-1402-914. *JG

WHILE PARKED FOR A DAY INSIDE OF INSURED'S GARAGE, A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 23-C025-105. *JG

WHILE IN MOTION, INSURED REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO REAR END SOMEONE ELSE, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE POSSIBLY MECHANICALLY RELATED, THERE WERE TWO INJURIES IN THE ACCIDENT, CLAIM 43-R763-433.

INSURED WAS TRAVELING WHEN HE SMELLED SOMETHING FUNNY. FLAMES HAD START TO COME UP FROM THE HOOD. INSURED TRIED TO PUT FIRE OUT BUT COULDN'T, POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION LEAK ONTO MANIFOLD, CLAIM 40-2554-562. *JG

INSURED WAS TRAVELING WHEN HE SMELLED SOMETHING FUNNY. FLAMES HAD START TO COME UP FROM THE HOOD. INSURED TRIED TO PUT FIRE OUT BUT COULDN'T, POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION LEAK ONTO MANIFOLD, CLAIM 40-2554-562. *JG

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH TORQUE CONVERTER, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, AND LURCHING FORWARD, PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR DEALER TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM. *TT

WHILE IN MOTION, THE EGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CLAIM 53-C579-741. *JG

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, CLAIM 04-1243-985. *JG

VEHICLE ONE WAS DRIVING AND STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING LIKE PLASTIC. INSURED PULLED INTO SEVICE STATION, LIFTED THE HOOD AND FOUND A FIRE BURNING INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 36-A159-793. *JG

VEHICLE LOSS, FIRE UNDER HOOD, CLAIM 59-V719-855. *JG

WHILE IN MOTION INSURED SMELLED GAS AND PULLED OVER. LOOKING UNDER THE HOOD, HE SAW FLAMES SHOOTING FROM THE ENGINE, CLAIM 42-1328-321. *JG

WHILE DRIVING, INSURED HEARD A LARGE POPPING NOISE, SMOKE EMMITED, THEN AN FIRE ERUPTED, CLAIM 42-1402-914. *JG

WHILE PARKED FOR A DAY INSIDE OF INSURED'S GARAGE, A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 23-C025-105. *JG

THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED, AND STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. HE PULLED OVER TO SHOULDER OF ROAD, AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THESE 2 CONDITIONS SINCE DAY ONE. NOW THAT MY WARRANTY HAS RUN OUT, AND I'M NOT WORKING, THEY TELL ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY. MY ABS SYSTEM IS TEARING AWAY AT MY BRAKE PADS. THE VEHICAL GRINDS TO A STOP. TO ME, THIS IS A SAFTY ISSUE, AS I HAVE A 13 MONTH OLD SON. I WOULD HA...

I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THESE 2 CONDITIONS SINCE DAY ONE. NOW THAT MY WARRANTY HAS RUN OUT, AND I'M NOT WORKING, THEY TELL ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY. MY ABS SYSTEM IS TEARING AWAY AT MY BRAKE PADS. THE VEHICAL GRINDS TO A STOP. TO ME, THIS IS A SAFTY ISSUE, AS I HAVE A 13 MONTH OLD SON. I WOULD HA...

WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION SEAL SEPARATED FROM THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK TO EXHAUST PIPE, AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER SEAL CAME OFF, DEALER WAS CONTACTED.*AK. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW IF HER VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL 97V097000. *YD

RECALL 01 V 199 00/ FRONT COIL SPRINGS. SINCE RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE SNOW TIRES WERE NOT TO BE INSTALLED ON VEHICLE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS*AK.

ANTILOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AFTER 2 MINUTES OF DRIVING AND STAYS ON. CAR HAS ONLY 29000 MILES AND HAS ONLY JUST GONE OVER 3 YEARS. *AK

WE HAVE OWNED TWO FORD WINDSTARS, THE FIRST BEING A 1996, THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT ON IT AT 63,000 MILES, THE VAN WAS 3 1/2 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME, WE THEN TRADED IT FOR A 1998 WINDSTAR AND AT 3 1/2 YEARS OLD AND ONLY 60,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT ON IT!*AK

ALL FOUR OF WHEEL RIMS ARE CRACKED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING. 10 SECONDS LATER THEY WILL COME BACK ON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE RIM BEGAN TO LEAK. THEN TWO WEEKS LATER, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM BEGAN TO LEAK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT IS UNABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM UNTIL NEW YEAR. ALSO, CONTACTED SEARS AND WAS TOLD THAT WELDING FOR RIMS IS UNACCEPTABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT VEHICLE WAS AFFECTED BY RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V199000. DEALERSHIP ONLY EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR CORROSION, AND FAILED TO INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AROUND COIL SPRINGS PER CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK

VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, AND WHEN CONSUMER LIFTED UP THE HOOD THERE WAS A SMELL OF COOLANT SPRAYED ALL OVER VEHICLE, AND LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH ONTO THE GROUND. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. BUT PROBLEM WAS STILL THERE. *AK

VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, AND WHEN CONSUMER LIFTED UP THE HOOD THERE WAS A SMELL OF COOLANT SPRAYED ALL OVER VEHICLE, AND LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH ONTO THE GROUND. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. BUT PROBLEM WAS STILL THERE. *AK

WAS DRIVING 25MPH WHEN SUDDENLY DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. MANAGED TO GET TO SIDE OF ROAD AFTER GOING FROM WEST BOUND CROSSING TO EAST BOUND LANE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT REAR FRAME BOLTS HAD SHEARED OFF AND CAUSED FRAME TO SEPARATE.*AK

# 4 CYLINDER WAS CHECKED BY FORD DEALER AS DEFECT, BUT IT WAS HEADGASKET PAID $300.00 FOR COMPUTER CHECK WRONG INFORMATION, CAR KEPT STALLING BEFORE AND AFTER INSTALLATION DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE WHILE MAKING TURNS OR SUDDEN STOPS. *AK

MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION KICKING WHILE AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT, BROKEN PISTON. *AK

ENGINE STALLED ON AN OFF . CALLED DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID BECAUSE OF THE EMISSION CONTROL WAS ON RECALL CAMPAIN. AFTER THEY FIXED THE EMSSION CONTROL, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. BROUGHT THE CAR IN AND THE DEALER SAID IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THE RECALL JUST DONE ABOUT 3 MONTHS ...

ENGINE STALLED ON AN OFF . CALLED DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID BECAUSE OF THE EMISSION CONTROL WAS ON RECALL CAMPAIN. AFTER THEY FIXED THE EMSSION CONTROL, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. BROUGHT THE CAR IN AND THE DEALER SAID IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THE RECALL JUST DONE ABOUT 3 MONTHS ...

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED SPEEDOMETER WILL FREEZE. BUT, TIRES ARE STILL SPINNING. IF TRAVELING AT 60 MPH SPEEDOMETER READS ZERO. CONSUMER FEELS THIS CAN BE UNSAFEIF HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW FAST VEHICLE IS GOING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA RECALL 01 V 199 000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01S19/FRONT COIL SPRING: DEALER; PRESTIGE FORD; MOUNT DORA, FL; PHONE# 352/357-5522)IS NOT HONORIN RECALL AS OUTLINED. DEALER ONLY INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. ALSO, NO REPAIRS WERE NECESSARY. FEEL FREE ...

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER , BUT DEALER HAS NOT HONORED RECALL AS OF YET.*AK

FORD IS SAYING ITS MY RESPONSIBILITY CAUSE THE WARRANTY HAS LAPSED BUT THE CAR IS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

PREMATURE FAILURE OF AUTOTRANSMISSION @ 50000 MILES & $2200. *AK

TIRE BLEW UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. *AK (TIRESIZE: P20570R15)

INTERIOR LIGHTS IN PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT REMAIN ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER STATED THAT BATTERY HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

INTERIOR LIGHTS IN PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT REMAIN ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER STATED THAT BATTERY HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 40 AND 65 MPH SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD OF VEHICLE. DRIVER STOPPED VEHICLE, RAISED HOOD TO DISCOVER A FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED WIRING FOR TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONA...

6TH TIME IN 6 MONTHS LUGS: BOLTS HAVE SHEARED, NORMAL DRIVING W/ NO INCIDENT. WHEELS, HUBS, TIE RODS AND LUG BOLTS HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED W/ NO CHANGE IN REGULARITY OF EVENT. NO SUBSTANTIVE VIBRATION EXPERIENCED. MECHANICS HAVE ALL BEEN ADVISED OF HISTORY. COWLES FORD, C&J AUTO, D&B AUTO, AAA AN...

6TH TIME IN 6 MONTHS LUGS: BOLTS HAVE SHEARED, NORMAL DRIVING W/ NO INCIDENT. WHEELS, HUBS, TIE RODS AND LUG BOLTS HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED W/ NO CHANGE IN REGULARITY OF EVENT. NO SUBSTANTIVE VIBRATION EXPERIENCED. MECHANICS HAVE ALL BEEN ADVISED OF HISTORY. COWLES FORD, C&J AUTO, D&B AUTO, AAA AN...

VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APROXIMATELY 65MPH AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN. POWER BRAKES AND STEERING WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUSHED TO THE FLOOR TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER STATED IT WOULD BE TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS THE CAUSE.

VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APROXIMATELY 65MPH AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN. POWER BRAKES AND STEERING WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUSHED TO THE FLOOR TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER STATED IT WOULD BE TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS THE CAUSE.

VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APROXIMATELY 65MPH AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN. POWER BRAKES AND STEERING WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUSHED TO THE FLOOR TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER STATED IT WOULD BE TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS THE CAUSE.

CAN BE TURNED OFF IN GEAR--AND PUT IN GEAR WHEN OFF--WILL ROLL. *AK

THE OUTER TIE RODS CREATED A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE TURNED AT LOW SPEEDS AND LIKELY DUE TO LACK OF ADEQUATE LUBRICATION.THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT INNER TIE ROD WAS MUCH MORE SERIOUS, IN THAT IT CREATED A VERY BAD VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WAS A SCARY SITUATION, AND COULD VERY WELL HAVE RE...

I WAS DRIVING ON A TWO LANE CURVING ROAD WITH THE BRIGHTS ON. WITHOUT WARNING THE LIGHTS WENT COMPLETLY OUT. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE SWITCH BACK TO THE REGULAR POSITION AND THEY LUCKILY THEY CAME BACK ON. I WAS UNABLE TO GET A REPLACEMENT ON SATURDAY BECAUSE THE DEALER WAS DOING INVENTORY. THE SW...

RECALL 01 V 199 000/FRONT COIL SPRING CORROSION: DEALER ; CAPITOL FORD; GOLDSBORO, NC; PHONE# 919/735-8411 REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIRS NOT UNTIL SIGN OF DEFECT/CORROSION APPEARED ON VEHICLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE WITHOUT INCIDENT. COMPONENT THAT FAILED WAS BRAKE CALIPER. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL 98I003000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS. *AK

RECALL 01I007000; MOISTURE AND CORROSION AFFECTING FRONT COIL SPRINGS. ALSO, CAN AFFECT STRUT BEARINGS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED ALL THEY HAVE TO DO WAS TO PUT SHIELD AROUND AND CHECK COIL SPRINGS.*AK

RECALL 01I007000; MOISTURE AND CORROSION AFFECTING FRONT COIL SPRINGS. ALSO, CAN AFFECT STRUT BEARINGS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED ALL THEY HAVE TO DO WAS TO PUT SHIELD AROUND AND CHECK COIL SPRINGS.*AK

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS SHIFTING FROM 1ST GEAR TO 2ND GEAR IT WOULD JERK. PROBLEM HAPPENS AT LOW SPEEDS, 20-25MPH. CAN MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HAD BEEN TO 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS, AND EACH TIME WAS INFORMED THAT PROBLEM WAS TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS SHIFTING FROM 1ST GEAR TO 2ND GEAR IT WOULD JERK. PROBLEM HAPPENS AT LOW SPEEDS, 20-25MPH. CAN MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HAD BEEN TO 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS, AND EACH TIME WAS INFORMED THAT PROBLEM WAS TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

IT WAS HARD TO STEER VEHICLE, AND IT WAS NOISY. CONSUMER WENT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO FOUND THAT FLUID IN RACK AND PINION WAS VERY DIRTY. SHAFT BEARINGS AND GEARS WERE DAMAGED BY FLUID AGAIN AFTER THEY TEST DROVE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD REGARDING RECALL 97V165000/MANUFACTURER'...

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HEARD A NOISE FROM PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL. HE PULLED OVER, AND TOOK OFF HUBCAP TO CHECK TIRE. AS SOON AS HUBCAP WAS OFF, 3 OF THE 5 LUGS: NUTS FELL OFF WITH POST ATTACHED. *AK

VEHICLE STARTS TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN WHENEVER CONSUMER IS TRYING TO SLOW DOWN. NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE/ EITHER TURNING OR COMING TO A STOP THERE IS A KNOCKING SOUND NEAR FRONT WHEELS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT SUBFRAME STRUT SLEEVES NEED TO BE WELDED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS. WHEN VEHICLE SHUTS OFF, ENGINE CHECK AND BATTERY LIGHTS COME ON.*AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS. WHEN VEHICLE SHUTS OFF, ENGINE CHECK AND BATTERY LIGHTS COME ON.*AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS. WHEN VEHICLE SHUTS OFF, ENGINE CHECK AND BATTERY LIGHTS COME ON.*AK

WHILE PARKED FOR ONE DAY, ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE, CLAIM 23-C025-105. *SLC

WHILE PARKED FOR ONE DAY, ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE, CLAIM 23-C025-105. *SLC

REPORTED PROBLEM IN MAY 2001, NOW REPLACED LUGS: NUT SHEARED OFF WHEEL,HELP!*AK

TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND TRYING TO PROCEED VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FASTER THAN 15 MPH AND IN FIRST GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. PLEASE ADD VIN . *AK

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL STALL. WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE WILL ALSO STALL. ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND GO OFF. THIS HAPPENS VERY OFTEN. CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER STATED ENGINE LIGHT HAS TO STAY ON AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE VEHICLE COULD BE PUT ON COMPUTER. *AK *JB

ON THE EVENING OF OCTOBER 12TH 2001, WHILE DRIVING WITH MY WIFE AND CHILDREN IN OUR 98 GL WINDSTAR TO SEE A COUSIN OF MINE. WE APPROACHED A SEMICIRCLE CURVE ON A HILL, AS I TURNED MY WHEEL TO THE RIGHT ENTERING ON TO THE CURVE, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN SMOKE STARTED TO COME FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY VEHICLE...

I NOTICED RECENTLY A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. FROM PAST EXPERIENCE, I THOUGHT ONE OF THE TIRES NEEDED BALANCING, SINCE I DID NOT FEEL ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE ROTORS. I WENT TO HAVE THE TIRES CHECKED, AND THE GOODYEAR DEALER SAID THE TIRES HAD A DEFECT IN THE BELTS. HE RE...

WHILE DRIVING, LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT, NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN, A YEAR LATER, CONSUMER RECEIVES RECALL 01S19 REGARDING THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODING, POSSIBLY CAUSING TIRE DAMAGE, CONSUMER DOES NOT WANT THIS VEHICLE ANYMORE. *SLC

INTERNAL RACK AND PINION PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING, DIFFICULTY ALIGNING THE VEHICLE, AFTER TWO ALIGNMENT STEERING STILL SQUEALING AND PULLING TO THE LEFT.

WHILE DRIVING, LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT, NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN, A YEAR LATER, CONSUMER RECEIVES RECALL 01S19 REGARDING THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODING, POSSIBLY CAUSING TIRE DAMAGE, CONSUMER DOES NOT WANT THIS VEHICLE ANYMORE. *SLC

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL #01I007000 REPAIRS, BUT DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

WHEN IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WITH COOLER WEATHER CONDITIONS THE ENGINE NEARLY STALLS OUT WHEN STOPPING. THIS AFFECTS THE POWER BRAKES AND THE POWER STEERING MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. COMPLAINTS TO DEALERS AND FORD CUSTOMER CARE HAVE NOT RESOLVED THIS ISSUE. PROBLEM DEVELOPED AFTER INSTALLIN...

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STOP VEHICLE BY APPLYING BRAKES, AND BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. CONSUMER EVENTUALLY MANAGED TO STOP VEHICLE. NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE AS TO COMPONENT THAT FAILED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. GATEWA...

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STOP VEHICLE BY APPLYING BRAKES, AND BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. CONSUMER EVENTUALLY MANAGED TO STOP VEHICLE. NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE AS TO COMPONENT THAT FAILED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. GATEWA...

ONGOING PROBELM WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS /ROTORS ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

TRANSMISSION FAILED. REBUILT TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. REBUILT TRANSMISSION ALREADY SHOWING SIGNS OF FAILURE SIMILAR TO OLD ONE. THERE MUST BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS - THEY SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN THIS. *AK

ALL STALLING HAS OCCURRED WHEN SLOWING FOR A TURN FROM A SLOW SPEED (FROM ABOUT 30 MPH TO 15 MPH.) ONCE NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ETC WERE LOST AND NEARLY REAR-ENDED CAR IMMEDIATELY AHEAD. ANOTHER STALL WAS IN MIDDLE OF BUSY TRAFFIC WHICH WAS HELD UP UNTIL ENGINE STARTE...

I WENT TO PURCHASE 2 NEW TIRES AFTER AN AVERAGE ROAD HAZARD BLOWOUT AT COSTCO FOR MY FWD WINDSTAR W/ ANTILOCK BRAKES. THEY REFUSED TO PUT THE NEW TIRES ON THE FRONT, EVEN THOUGH THE TIRES NOT BEING REPLACED HAD GOOD TREAD WEAR REMAINING. THEY SIGHTED AN ARTICLE ON THE COUNTER AND A HANDOUT FROM...

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER SMELLED A FUNNY SMELL AND THEN SAW FLAMES COMING UP FROM THE HOOD, CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT, POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION LEAK ONTO MANIFOLD, CLAIM 40-2554-562. *SLC

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER SMELLED A FUNNY SMELL AND THEN SAW FLAMES COMING UP FROM THE HOOD, CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT, POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION LEAK ONTO MANIFOLD, CLAIM 40-2554-562. *SLC

RIGHT HAND SIDE OF POWER STEERING PUMP HAS RUSTED THROUGH, RESULTING IN DIFFICULT STEERING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTATCED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIRS ON FRONT SPRING. SAME DAY CONSUMER RECEIVED CAR BACK, THERE WAS A BANGING NOISE WHEN CONSUMER HIT A BUMP. CONSUMER HAD NOT CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMAYION.*AK

STEERING COLUMN STICKS, HAS TO JERK STEERING WHEELS. ALSO VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER CAN HEAR A WHISTLING SOUND ON LEFT SIDE. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER KEPT VEHICLE FOR ABOUT ONE HOUR, AND TOLD CONSUMER IT WASN'T ANYTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. *AK

STEERING COLUMN STICKS, HAS TO JERK STEERING WHEELS. ALSO VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER CAN HEAR A WHISTLING SOUND ON LEFT SIDE. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER KEPT VEHICLE FOR ABOUT ONE HOUR, AND TOLD CONSUMER IT WASN'T ANYTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. *AK

TREAD ON THE FRONT RIGHT GOODYEAR EAGLE LS TIRE, SIZE: P215/70R15, DOT: UNKNOWN ON A 1990, FORD, WINDSTAR IS STARTING TO SEPARATE, THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 44,000 MILES ON THE TIRES.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE TIRE DID SEPARATE AND DECIDED TO REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WHICH ALSO HAD SEPARATED, CONSUM...

THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL BEFORE STARTING IT AND SHIFTING IT TO DRIVE CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *YH

THE TRAC LIGHT STAYS ON DUE TO BROKEN BRAKE WIRES. *YH

FAULTY INSTALLATION OF LEFT FRONT SPRING GUARD THAT WAS ON RECALL CAUSED NOISE. *YH

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON EVEN AFTER THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF, DUE TO DOOR SWITCH FAILURE. *YH

THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON, THE FUSE, WIRING HARNESS AND BRAKE WIRES WERE FIXED AS POSSIBLE CAUSE BUT THE LIGHT KEEPS ON COMING. *YH

THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL BEFORE STARTING IT AND SHIFTING IT TO DRIVE CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *YH

THE TRAC LIGHT STAYS ON DUE TO BROKEN BRAKE WIRES. *YH

FAULTY INSTALLATION OF LEFT FRONT SPRING GUARD THAT WAS ON RECALL CAUSED NOISE. *YH

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON EVEN AFTER THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF, DUE TO DOOR SWITCH FAILURE. *YH

THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON, THE FUSE, WIRING HARNESS AND BRAKE WIRES WERE FIXED AS POSSIBLE CAUSE BUT THE LIGHT KEEPS ON COMING. *YH

WHEN PROCEEDING THROUGH A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN AFTER A STOPPING, VEHICLE WILL DIE. CONSUMER CAN RESTART IT AGAIN. *AK

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE STEERS HARD, DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP.*JB

THE ENGINE WAS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW ENGINE WAS NEEDED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE FRONT END CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT A FLYWHEEL WAS NEEDED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL L...

VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A SMALL TRANSMISSION LEAK, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT EVERYTHING WAS FINE, HOWEVER AS CONSUMER HAD ALL DRIVEN 25 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT.*JB

CONSUMER STATED KEY CYLINDER TURNS HARD, DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE.*JB

FRONT END ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED DUE TO TIRE WEAR AND DRIVABILITY.*JB

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE STEERS HARD, DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP.*JB

THE ENGINE WAS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW ENGINE WAS NEEDED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE FRONT END CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT A FLYWHEEL WAS NEEDED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL L...

VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A SMALL TRANSMISSION LEAK, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT EVERYTHING WAS FINE, HOWEVER AS CONSUMER HAD ALL DRIVEN 25 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT.*JB

CONSUMER STATED KEY CYLINDER TURNS HARD, DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE.*JB

FRONT END ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED DUE TO TIRE WEAR AND DRIVABILITY.*JB

AFTER COMING TO COMPLETE STOP AND APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL AGAIN, VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND. ENGINE REVVS, BUT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD. THIS HAPPENS 2-3 TIMES, THEN VEHICLE WILL MOVE FORWARD AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER TWICE, CANNOT FIND PROBLEM.*AK

RECEIVED RECALL 97V165001 CONCERNING STEERING GEAR. WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL IN RIGHT OR LEFT IT WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE LIKE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF POWER STEERING FLUID. BUT VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY FULL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED OTHER CONSUMERS WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM...

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE JERKED AND MADE A REALLY STRANGE NOISE. VEHICLE THEN DIED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT A METAL PIECE HAD BROKEN INSIDE OF TRANSMISSION, AND TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REBUILT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMMATION.*AK

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP BECAUSE FRONT TIRE TIRES WERE BALLED INSIDE. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS AND TIRE ROD ENDS WERE DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER REPLACED THEM. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. *AK

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP BECAUSE FRONT TIRE TIRES WERE BALLED INSIDE. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS AND TIRE ROD ENDS WERE DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER REPLACED THEM. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. *AK

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP BECAUSE FRONT TIRE TIRES WERE BALLED INSIDE. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS AND TIRE ROD ENDS WERE DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER REPLACED THEM. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. *AK

MY FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL CAME OFF MY CAR WHEN I CAME TO A STOP TO ALLOW A CAR PASS BY, I WENT TO MAKE A LEFT HANDED TURN WHEN MY ENTIRE WHEEL CAME OFF MY CAR AND SHOT ACROSS THE ROAD. MY HUSBAND CAME TO LOOK AT THE CAR AND WELL AS A TOW TRUCK HAD TO TAKE OUR CAR HOME, BOTH MADE THE COMMENT THAT ALL...

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A LARGE POP AND SAW SMOKE, VEHICLES ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE, CLAIM 42-1402-914. *SLC

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A LARGE POP AND SAW SMOKE, VEHICLES ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE, CLAIM 42-1402-914. *SLC

INNER AND END TIE RODS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 6 TIMES IN 2 YEARS. FIRST TIME AT 16000 MILES. CONSUMER HEARS NOISE FROM FRONT END, THEN, HAS VEHICLE INSPECTED BY DEALER, WHO THEN FINDS TIE RODS ARE BREAKING. *AK

THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. NLM

WHEN VEHICLE RECEIVED FROM DEALER, THE REAR A/C -HEATER UNIT FAN INOP. DEALER REPORTED "REPLACED FUSE". 4 WEEKS LATER REAR HEATER, A/C UNIT AGAIN INOP. DUE TO LACK OF FAITH IN DEALER ABILITIES, OWNER REPAIRED FAULT. FOUND 60 AMP CURRENT LIMITER BLOWN. TRACED FAULT TO MAIN POWER WIRE BETWEEN FUSE BL...

WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO STOP OR TURN--THERE IS A DOWNSHIFT/SHUDDER--IF I AM DRIVING IN OVERDRIVE. OUT OF OVERDRIVE, IT DOES NOT DOWNSHIFT. REF. 99-18-4 I HAVE TAKEN IT IN SEVERAL TIMES AND ALL THEY DO IS CLEAN THE FUEL INJECTORS. (TIRESIZE: P215/70R15)

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO ENGINES, TRANSMISSION WORK AND A LOT OF SMALLER PROBLEMS. RIGHT NOW IT IS HAVING THE DRIVERS SEAT TRACK AND ADJUSTERS REPLACED. WOULD LIKE TO BE PART OF A CLASS ACTION SUIT. THE WINDSTAR MAY BE SAFE, BUT IT ISN'T RELIABLE.*AK

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO ENGINES, TRANSMISSION WORK AND A LOT OF SMALLER PROBLEMS. RIGHT NOW IT IS HAVING THE DRIVERS SEAT TRACK AND ADJUSTERS REPLACED. WOULD LIKE TO BE PART OF A CLASS ACTION SUIT. THE WINDSTAR MAY BE SAFE, BUT IT ISN'T RELIABLE.*AK

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO ENGINES, TRANSMISSION WORK AND A LOT OF SMALLER PROBLEMS. RIGHT NOW IT IS HAVING THE DRIVERS SEAT TRACK AND ADJUSTERS REPLACED. WOULD LIKE TO BE PART OF A CLASS ACTION SUIT. THE WINDSTAR MAY BE SAFE, BUT IT ISN'T RELIABLE.*AK

VEHICLE WOULD SLIP IN AND OUT OF GEAR WHILE AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN (WHILE IN DRIVE GEAR). REQUIRED HIGH RPMS TO ENGAGE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD. TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT OWNER'S COST.*AK

VEHICLE WOULD SLIP IN AND OUT OF GEAR WHILE AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN (WHILE IN DRIVE GEAR). REQUIRED HIGH RPMS TO ENGAGE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD. TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT OWNER'S COST.*AK

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 68000+/- MILES. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH, HEARD LOUD NOISE, GOT OFF AT NEXT EXIT. SOUNDED LIKE ENGINE DROPPED OUT AND WAS DRAGGING ON GROUND, VAN WAS JUMPING. MADE IT TO A PARKING LOT AT WHICH POINT IT WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. ...

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN MAKING SLOW TURNS. NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK

VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT DOWN INTO GEAR AT STOP, RESULTING IN VEHICLE ROCKING BACKWARDS UNTIL GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED TO GO FORWARD WHICH RESULTS IN CAR LURCHING FORWARD VIOLENTLY. INSPECTED BY JENKINS AND WYNN FORD DEALERSHIP ON DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER. IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A DEFECTIVE ALUMINUM DRUM AND...

VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT DOWN INTO GEAR AT STOP, RESULTING IN VEHICLE ROCKING BACKWARDS UNTIL GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED TO GO FORWARD WHICH RESULTS IN CAR LURCHING FORWARD VIOLENTLY. INSPECTED BY JENKINS AND WYNN FORD DEALERSHIP ON DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER. IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A DEFECTIVE ALUMINUM DRUM AND...

WE WERE ON VACATION IN PENNSYLVANIA AFTER A TRIP TO BOSTON AND HAD PULLED INTO A PARKING AREA WHEN WE PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO STRAIGHTEN OUT IN THE PARKING SPACE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A FORD GARAGE WHERE WE WERE TOLD THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING. THIS TOOK 5 DAYS, WHEN ...

THIS VAN IS 3 YEARS OLD. CORROSION MOST LIKELY CAUSED THE PROBLEM WITH STRUT RODS & SWAY BAR LINKS. OBVIOUSLY THIS MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONCERNED WITH QUALITY B/C OF ALL THESE PROBLEMS. THE FORD COMPANY WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME (MY VAN IS NO LONGER COVERED BY FACTORY WARRANTY) UNLESS THEY ISSUE A RECAL...

THIS VAN IS 3 YEARS OLD. CORROSION MOST LIKELY CAUSED THE PROBLEM WITH STRUT RODS & SWAY BAR LINKS. OBVIOUSLY THIS MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONCERNED WITH QUALITY B/C OF ALL THESE PROBLEMS. THE FORD COMPANY WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME (MY VAN IS NO LONGER COVERED BY FACTORY WARRANTY) UNLESS THEY ISSUE A RECAL...

THIS VAN IS 3 YEARS OLD. CORROSION MOST LIKELY CAUSED THE PROBLEM WITH STRUT RODS & SWAY BAR LINKS. OBVIOUSLY THIS MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONCERNED WITH QUALITY B/C OF ALL THESE PROBLEMS. THE FORD COMPANY WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME (MY VAN IS NO LONGER COVERED BY FACTORY WARRANTY) UNLESS THEY ISSUE A RECAL...

THIS VAN IS 3 YEARS OLD. CORROSION MOST LIKELY CAUSED THE PROBLEM WITH STRUT RODS & SWAY BAR LINKS. OBVIOUSLY THIS MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONCERNED WITH QUALITY B/C OF ALL THESE PROBLEMS. THE FORD COMPANY WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME (MY VAN IS NO LONGER COVERED BY FACTORY WARRANTY) UNLESS THEY ISSUE A RECAL...

MY WIFE PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ONTO THE ROAD AND HEARD A HORRIBLE SCREECHING/SQUEALING SOUND AND SMELLED RUBBER BURNING. SHE PULLED INTO THE CENTER LANE, APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET FROM OUR DRIVEWAY AND STOPPED. SHE ASKED OUR DAUGHTER TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND SEE WHAT WAS WRONG. SHE SAID, "MO...

MY WIFE PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ONTO THE ROAD AND HEARD A HORRIBLE SCREECHING/SQUEALING SOUND AND SMELLED RUBBER BURNING. SHE PULLED INTO THE CENTER LANE, APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET FROM OUR DRIVEWAY AND STOPPED. SHE ASKED OUR DAUGHTER TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND SEE WHAT WAS WRONG. SHE SAID, "MO...

ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE VAN ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE. THE VAN WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD. UPON PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE REVS UP. AFTER 10-15 SECONDS, THE VAN SHIFTS INTO GEAR AND LUNGES FORWARD. THIS IS A PROBLEM BECAUSE THERE'S NO INDICATION WHEN THIS TYPE OF MOVEMEN...

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, THAT VEHICLE RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, CONSUMERS VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT, FIREMAN STATED FIRE COULD HAVE BEEN MECHANICALLY RELATED, CLAIM 43-R763-433. *SLC

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, THAT VEHICLE RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, CONSUMERS VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT, FIREMAN STATED FIRE COULD HAVE BEEN MECHANICALLY RELATED, CLAIM 43-R763-433. *SLC

WHILE TRAVELING IN WARM WEATHER ,MAKING SUDDEN STOPS/PARKING AND WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMAITON.*AK AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED DUE TO FAULTY MODULE, THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ADJAR SWITCH WAS STICKING CAUSING THE DOOR ADJAR LI...

WHILE TRAVELING IN WARM WEATHER ,MAKING SUDDEN STOPS/PARKING AND WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMAITON.*AK AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED DUE TO FAULTY MODULE, THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ADJAR SWITCH WAS STICKING CAUSING THE DOOR ADJAR LI...

WHILE TRAVELING IN WARM WEATHER ,MAKING SUDDEN STOPS/PARKING AND WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMAITON.*AK AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED DUE TO FAULTY MODULE, THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ADJAR SWITCH WAS STICKING CAUSING THE DOOR ADJAR LI...

WHILE TRAVELING IN WARM WEATHER ,MAKING SUDDEN STOPS/PARKING AND WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMAITON.*AK AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED DUE TO FAULTY MODULE, THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ADJAR SWITCH WAS STICKING CAUSING THE DOOR ADJAR LI...

WHILE TRAVELING IN WARM WEATHER ,MAKING SUDDEN STOPS/PARKING AND WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMAITON.*AK AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED DUE TO FAULTY MODULE, THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ADJAR SWITCH WAS STICKING CAUSING THE DOOR ADJAR LI...

MY PROBLEM IS WITH NHTSA DEFINITION OF A PROBLEM (DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS TOO BRIGHT IN THE DAYTIME) AND FORD'S FIX OF THE PROBLEM(DISABLE THE LIGHTS).

RACK AND PINION STEERING MAY HAVE A DAMAGED INPUT SHAFT BEARING FROM A SERVICE BULLETIN OWNERS LETTER # 97S85 .ALSO, BULLETIN WAS GIVEN BY THE DEALER. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING SIMILAR PROBLEMS, BUT FORD STATED NOTHING COULD BE DONE UNTIL THERE WAS A RECALL.*AK

ALTHOUGH THERE HAVE NEVER BEEN ANY ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES, WE FEAR THERE IS A GOOD POSSIBILITY FOR A REAR-END COLLISION. INTERMITTENTLY, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT REACT WHEN DEPRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE DOES NOT RACE. THEN, THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD, ALMOST AS IF THE CLUTCH WAS RELEASED Q...

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON WHILE DRIVING. I HAD THE SYSTEM CHECKED BY A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE ABS SENSOR WAS DETECTING A CRACK IN A COMPONENT USED BY THE ABS SYSTEM. I INDICATED THAT THIS WAS THE RESULT OF A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND NOT WEAR AND TEAR. THE COSTS OF THE REPAIRS WILL EXCEE...

CAR STOP/STALL ABRUPTLY, EITHER DRIVING (0-10MPH), WHILE TURNING, OR WAITING AT THE RED LIGHT. ALMOST GOT A TICKET FOR STALLLING IN MID TRAFFIC, AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.*AK

THE 1998 FORD WINDSTAR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE'S HEAD GASKET LEAKED ON OUR WINDSTAR AND THE COOLANT CONTAMINATED THE ENGINE OIL, WHICH CREATED ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO EXCESS BEARING WEAR. IN THE LAST 2,000 MILES WE LOST APPROXIMATELY 2 QUARTS OF COOLANT. FORD SAYS IT DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR THE 3.8L HEA...

THE 1998 FORD WINDSTAR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE'S HEAD GASKET LEAKED ON OUR WINDSTAR AND THE COOLANT CONTAMINATED THE ENGINE OIL, WHICH CREATED ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO EXCESS BEARING WEAR. IN THE LAST 2,000 MILES WE LOST APPROXIMATELY 2 QUARTS OF COOLANT. FORD SAYS IT DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR THE 3.8L HEA...

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THREE GOODYEAR TIRES SIZE: P215/70R15, DOT: 4BN3DDWR037 ON 1998, FORD, WINDSTAR. FIRST TIRE HAD 23,000 MILES ON IT, AND BELTS BUNCHED UP IN IT, DISTORTING THE SHAPE OF THE TIRE, EGG SHAPED. SECOND TIRE HAD 30,000 MILES ON IT, AND THE STEEL BELT CAME THROUGH SI...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

TRANSMISSION JUMPED INTO GEAR WHILE IN PARK, ALMOST HITTING A SMALL CHILD.. TRANS STUCK IN PARK, VEHICLE HAD TO TOWED TO DEALER. FORD INSISTED NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, ALTHOUGH IT WAS LOOKED AT MORE THAN ONCE. TOOK VEHICLE IN AGAIN AND WAS INFORMED IT NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSIO...

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN TRANSMISSION DIED IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WITH 18,000 MILES. SECOND TIME IT DIED WITH 95,600 MILES. VEHICLE DID NOT FEEL RIGHT WHEN SHIFTING. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TRANSMISSION HAD CONTAMINATED FLUID THAT WAS CAUSING IT TO DIE/STALL OUT. CONTAMINATED...

COST TO OWNER WAS $562.48 .COMPLAINT IS W/PRODUCT (FORD) NOT WITH DEALER WHO CHECKED RECALLS & DID NOT FIND ONE ...EVEN THO IT WAS CAUSED BY CORROSION. SERIOUS PROBLEM W/NO BRAKES AND VERY EXPENSIVE REMEDY FOR VEHICLE THAT IS LESS THAN 3 YRS OLD!*AK

COST TO OWNER WAS $562.48 .COMPLAINT IS W/PRODUCT (FORD) NOT WITH DEALER WHO CHECKED RECALLS & DID NOT FIND ONE ...EVEN THO IT WAS CAUSED BY CORROSION. SERIOUS PROBLEM W/NO BRAKES AND VERY EXPENSIVE REMEDY FOR VEHICLE THAT IS LESS THAN 3 YRS OLD!

TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT/REMANUFACTURED. ATTENDING SERVICE TECHNICIAN INDICATES THAT ,ALTHOUGH IT MAY HAVE COME FROM FACTORY IN THIS CONDITION, IT LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE CONSIDERED PUTTING IN A TRANSMISSION COOLER, STARTED DRILLING A HOLE FOR A PLUG, AND CHANGED THEIR MIND WITHOUT COMPLETING THE JOB. ...

PURCHASED TIRE FROM T & T TIRE ON 6/23/2000. TIRE SEPARATION AT 75 MPH. STORE SOLD TIRE TO ME AS NEW WHEN IT WAS 9 YEARS OLD. MICHELIN IS WORKING WITH ME ON IT BUT STORE OWNER DOESN'T SEEM TO FEEL THAT HE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE DONE TO VEHICLE AND FUTURE DEBTS TO BE ASSESSED TO GET BODY DAMAGE RE...

TRANSMISSION FAILS TO STAY IN LOCKUP MODE WHEN TRAVELLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND SLIPS AND VIBERATES WHENEVER YOU REACH A SLIGHT UPGRADE *AK

THE ABS SYSTEM HAS FAILED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS , TWICE DUE TO CONTROL MODULE FAILURE, AND SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO CRACKED SENSOR RINGS AND SENSORS. I HAVE JUST HAD THE MODULE REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME AND 3 DAYS LATER THE ABS LIGHT IS ON AGAIN. THE LAST TIME IT FAILED, MY BRAKES WERE INOPERATI...

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE. THE FIRST ONE BROKE AT 60,000 MILES AND CUT THE SIDE WALL OUT OF THE TIRE. THE SECOND ONE BROKE AT 63,000 MILES AND CUT THE SIDE WALL OUT OF THE TIRE INSTANTLY. BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURRED AT SLOW SPEEDS. IF IT WOULD HAVE OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEED, A ROLL OVER MAY HAVE TAK...

WE HAVE BEEN REPORTING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS TO THE DEALERS, TRANSMISSION SLAMMING INTO GEAR,. THEL TELL ME NOTHING IS WRONG. WE NOW HAVE A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE.*AK

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH LEFT FRONT WHEEL DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE DUE TO ROTOR BOLTS SHEARING OFF. CONSUMER STATED THAT A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM IN CANADA WHEN AFTERMARKET ROTORS WERE PUT ON VEHICLES IN PLACE OF FORD BRAKE ROTORS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMA...

I HAD A FUSE BLOW ON MY FUEL PUMP.THIS PUMP IS IN THE TANK AND THE TANK WAS FULL.WHEN THE MECHANIC REMOVED THE TANK HE FOUND TWO WIRES WITH THETHE COATINGS BURNT OFF.A PIECEOF ONE WIRE WAS WELDED TO ONE OF THE TUBES.THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE OR IF THE TANK WASNOT FULL MORE LIKELY AN EXPLOSION.IT...

WHILE PULLING VEHICLE OUT OF GARAGE VEHICLE DROPPED ON DRIVER'S SIDE. TIRE WAS SHREDDED. ALSO, THIS BROKE THE STRUT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK COIL SPRING BROKE RIPPING THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE AND BENDING THE STRUT AND STRUT MOUNTING PLATE,...

PROBLEM AREA: WIRING IN GAS TANK-- THE HOSE CLAMP INSIDE GAS TANK HAS RUBBED THROUGH THE WIRES WHICH POWER THE ELECTRIC PUMP. THIS CAUSED TO BLOW THE FUSE FOR THE GAS PUMP. *NOTE-POSSIBLE ELECTRIC ARC INSIDE THE GAS TANK.

WHILE PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE COIL SPRING BROKE. ALSO, SPRING PUNCTURED LEFT FRONT TIRE, AND BLEW TIRE COMPLETELY OUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE VEERED TO RIGHT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. HAD TIRES REPLACED WITH BRAND NEW ONES. DEALERSHIP CHANGED THE TIRES TO LEFT. *AK

I'M HAVING THE ABS CONTROLLER REPALCED WHICH LEFT ME WITH NO BREAKS WHEN IT WENT OUT. THE BUSINESS WHICH IS DOING THE REPAIRS SAID HE HAS REPLACED THIS CONTROLLER ON OTHER WINDSTARS LIKE MINE. I CAN'T BELIVE THAT THE BREAK SYSTEM HAS ALREADY FAILED AFTER 3 YEARS. I LIVE IN NE. WHERE THERE IS NOT ...

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER, VEHICLE RIDES EXTREMELY ROUGH, AND AT TIMES IS HARD TO CONTROL. DEALER STATES THAT PROBLEM OCCURS WITHIN RACK AND PINION. *AK

3 OF MY 4 TIRES SEPARATED DUE TO A FACTORY DEFECT - THE BELTS SEPARATED, CAUSING THEM TO BE UNSAFE ENOUGH NOT TO PASS VIRGINIA STATE INSPECTION. THE TREAD WEAR ON ALL OF THEM WAS 67%. MY FAILED TIRES CAUSED ME TO HAVE TO BUY 4 BRAND NEW TIRES, EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM WAS A FACTORY DEFECT. WE DID ...

WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH THE WINDSTAR SPEEDOMETER DROPPED TO ZERO, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CAR LOST FORWARD DRIVE FOR A FEW SECONDS. THIS OCCURS INTERMITTENLY. CROSSROADS LINCOLN-MERCURY REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO AND CHARGED $2400. LAST WEDNESDAY WHILE DRIVING ON ...

DURING OIL CHANGE MECHANIC DISCOVERED CRACKS IN LEFT FRONT AND REAR RIM. PLEASE ADD FURTHER COMMENTS. *AK RIGHT REAR RIM CRACKED AND WAS REPLACED, NOW THE LEFT REAR AND LEFT FRONT ARE CRACKING. *SLC

WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION AND MAKING ANY TYPE OF TURN, THERE IS A LOUD "METAL TO METAL" SOUND COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. A PRIVATE MECHANIC HAS REPLACED TIE ROD IN AN EFFORT TO REPAIR PROBLEM. *AK *JB

WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION AND MAKING ANY TYPE OF TURN, THERE IS A LOUD "METAL TO METAL" SOUND COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. A PRIVATE MECHANIC HAS REPLACED TIE ROD IN AN EFFORT TO REPAIR PROBLEM. *AK *JB

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 15MPH ON A TWO LANE RAMP AND HEARD SOMETHING POPPED, AND STEERING COLUMN WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDERS, AND NOTICED THAT A COIL SPRING HAD FALLEN OUT AND PUNTCURED RIGHT TIRE. *AK CONSUMER STATES LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING WAS REPL...

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 15MPH ON A TWO LANE RAMP AND HEARD SOMETHING POPPED, AND STEERING COLUMN WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDERS, AND NOTICED THAT A COIL SPRING HAD FALLEN OUT AND PUNTCURED RIGHT TIRE. *AK CONSUMER STATES LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING WAS REPL...

ON FEBRUARY 19, 2000, I TOOK MY 1998 WINDSTAR VAN TO BROADWAY FORD IN IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO BECAUSE THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN STAYING ON ALL THE TIME. THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REQUIRED A FRONT AXLE SPEED SENSOR AND A NEW AXLE. THIS WAS CAUSING THE ABS SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTI...

DEFECT HAPPENED WHILE NORMAL BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. KNOW OF AT LEAST ONE OTHER EXACT INCIDENT WITH ANOTHER WINSTAR IN THIS AREA. NO SAFETY DEFEC TMENTIONED. *AK

WHILE TRAVELING 30 TO 40 MPH TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD AND TURNED VEHICLE OFF. CONSUMER EXAMINED VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS FLUID LEAKING FROM ENGINE , POOL OF FLUID WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 FE...

WHILE TRAVELING 30 TO 40 MPH TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD AND TURNED VEHICLE OFF. CONSUMER EXAMINED VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS FLUID LEAKING FROM ENGINE , POOL OF FLUID WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 FE...

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO RIGHT, AND CAME TO A STOP. CONSUMER EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND SAW THAT LEFT REAR TIRE WAS POSITIONED AGAINST BUMPER OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT REAR AXLE/ TIE ROD BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADD...

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO RIGHT, AND CAME TO A STOP. CONSUMER EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND SAW THAT LEFT REAR TIRE WAS POSITIONED AGAINST BUMPER OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT REAR AXLE/ TIE ROD BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADD...

UNEXPECTED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. LOW MILAGE VEHICLE WITH COMPLETE SERVICE RECORDS AND NO WARNING THREW PISTON ROD DURING NORMAL OPERATION. DEALER ESTIMATES COST TO REPAIR AT $4900. DEALER ESTIMATES DAMAGE DUE TO FAILED HEAD GASKET. ANTIFREEZE LEAK FILLED CYLINDERS. *AK

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. TECHNICIAN SERVICE STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFOMATION.*AK

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE FRONT RIGHT SPRING BROKE. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO REPLACE COIL SPRINGS ON BOTH FRONT SIDES. REPAIR COULD NOT BE MADE ON SAME DAY BECASUE FORD IS THE ONLY MANUFACTURER OF THE SPRING AND NO ONE IN TOWN HAD THE REPLACEMEN...

TIE ROD ENDS ARE FAILING. DEALERSHIP SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE ADVISED US THIS MODEL WAS DESIGNED WITH NO LUBRICATION FITTINGS; AND THAT FAILURE TYPICALLY OCCURS BETWEEN 50 TO 60 THOUSANDS MILES. I CONSIDER THIS A HAZARD THAT WAS DELIBERATELY DESIGNED INTO THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO SAVE MONEY AT THE EXPE...

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WHEN DECELERATION AND ALSO AT ACCELERATION. OCCURS MOST OFTEN WHEN TURNING. LEFT MY FAMILY OF FIVE ALONG WITH 2 OF THEIR FRIENDS STALLED IN INCOMING TRAFFIC. OTHER STALLING EVENTS ALSO REQUIRED OTHER DRIVERS TO TAKE ACTION TO AVOID HITTING FRONT OR REAR OF VEHICLE. ...

ON THE 20TH OF MAY I WAS DRIVING THE VAN WHEN IT FELT LIKE IT HESITATED(SLIPPED) AND THEN IT PROCEEDED TO DRIVE NORMALLY. WE WENT HALF A MILE THEN STOPPED THE VAN AND PARKED. ON RETURNING TO THE VAN AND STARTING IT, IT RAN VERY ROUGH(LOUD) AND WOULD NOT GO PAST 30MPH ON OUR WAY HOME. WE PROCEEDED...

DRIVER NOTICED A NOISE IN FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHEN MAKING TURNS. THIS WAS DUE TO FRONT COIL SPRINGS BREAKING. NEEDED NEW COIL SPRINGS. *AK *JB

POWER STEERING LINE MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING, RENDERING VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER, DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT COOLING, THERE WAS A LOOSE CONNECTION AT COMPRESSOR, THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK, THE POWER DOOR ACTUATOR WAS THE CAUSE OF THE DOORS N...

POWER STEERING LINE MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING, RENDERING VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER, DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT COOLING, THERE WAS A LOOSE CONNECTION AT COMPRESSOR, THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK, THE POWER DOOR ACTUATOR WAS THE CAUSE OF THE DOORS N...

POWER STEERING LINE MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING, RENDERING VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER, DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT COOLING, THERE WAS A LOOSE CONNECTION AT COMPRESSOR, THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK, THE POWER DOOR ACTUATOR WAS THE CAUSE OF THE DOORS N...

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED TO SECOND GEAR, AND CONSUMER HAD TO DRIVE IN SECOND GEAR.*AK

AJAR BELL KEEPS RINGING, DASH LIGHT IS ON, AND LIGHTS UP. DOOR IS NOT OPEN, BUT BELL CONTINUES TO RING. *AK

AJAR BELL KEEPS RINGING, DASH LIGHT IS ON, AND LIGHTS UP. DOOR IS NOT OPEN, BUT BELL CONTINUES TO RING. *AK

CONSUMER STATES POWER STEERING FLUID STAYS LOW, CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT IT BE CHECKED FOR LEAKS, MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING FROM LEFT BOOT AREA, THIS PART HAS FAILED 4 TIMES. *JB

THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING SLOWLY AND MAKING A TURN. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TIE RODS WERE DEFECTIVE. A FIRESTONE SERVICE CENTER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO RACK AND PINION STEERING. THERE WAS NHTSA ...

THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING SLOWLY AND MAKING A TURN. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TIE RODS WERE DEFECTIVE. A FIRESTONE SERVICE CENTER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO RACK AND PINION STEERING. THERE WAS NHTSA ...

LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF A FLAW IN THE METAL. 2-3 INCHES ON EACH BROKEN END OF THE COIL SPRING WAS RUSTED. *YH

FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. WHEN COIL SPRING BROKE, IT CAUSED FRONT RIGHT TIRE TO BLOWOUT. CONSUMER REPLACED ORIGINAL TIRE WITH A SPARE, RESULTING IN SPARE BEING DESTROYED BECAUSE OF BROKEN COIL SPRING. *AK *JB

FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. WHEN COIL SPRING BROKE, IT CAUSED FRONT RIGHT TIRE TO BLOWOUT. CONSUMER REPLACED ORIGINAL TIRE WITH A SPARE, RESULTING IN SPARE BEING DESTROYED BECAUSE OF BROKEN COIL SPRING. *AK *JB

LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE VEHICLE WAS JUST STARTING TO ACCELERATE FORWARD AFTER BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY. FORD DEALERSHIP STATED THAT SPRING HAD RUSTED, AND THIS CAUSED COMPONENT TO BREAK. *AK

SPEEDOMETER JUMPS AROUND; CONSUMER CANNOT HAVE ACCURATE SPEED BECAUSE SPEEDMETER JUMPS AROUND AND AROUND. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

TIRE SIZE P205/70R15, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A FORD, WINDSTAR, 1998; WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH TREAD ON DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED. *AK FIRESTONE TIRE DOT NUMBER W2M01P1087. *YH

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: P215/70R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/70R15 )

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH SEVERE VIBRATIONS OCCURS, CAUSING SAFE HANDLING OF VEHICLE TO BECOME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK CONSUMER STATES LOCAL DEALER HAS TRIED VARIOUS THINGS SUCH AS TIRE BALANCING, ALIGNMENT AND CHANGING ALL FOUR TIRES BUT NOTHING HAS RESOLVED THE PROBLEM, LOCAL DEALER ...

TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 44,000 MILES. *AK

FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE. LOCAL MECHANICK HAS NOY SEEN A BROKEN SPRING SINCE THE 1960"S. I KNOW OF OTHER FORD PRODUCTS THAT HAVE HAD SPRING PROBLEMS. *AK

FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE WHILE DRIVING 5MPH. NOTICED RUBBING AGAINST TIRE WHICH WAS BECOMING FRAYED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP , AND MECHANIC INDICATED THAT PROBLEM WAS DEFINITELY FRONT COIL SPRINGS, BUT DID NOT REPLACE THEM. OWNER WORKING WITH DEALERSHIP.*AK

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES. FIRST REPLACEMENT WAS A 30000 MILES. WARRANTY FIXED TRANSMISSION. MECHANIC TOLD THAT VEHICLE THAT THERE WAS DUST AND A DEFECT IN ASSEMBLY LANE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

I PURCHASED THE EVENFLO MEDALLION CARSEAT (MODEL #2541113P1, MANUFACTURED 25FEB00). MY 16 MONTH OLD SON IS ABLE TO UNCLASP THE CHEST BUCKLE. I HAVE TO TO STOP EVERY FEW BLOCKS TO RELATCH IT. I CONTACTED EVENFLO ABOUT MY PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THAT THE BUCKLE HAD BEEN CHANGED ON THE NEWER MODEL AND ...

ALL 4 WHEELS HAVE HAD LUGS: NUTS SHEARED OFF AND HAVE FALLEN INTO THE HUBCAP. *AK

MASTER CYLINDER HAS PREMATURELY FAILED AT ONLY 52,000 MILES WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES, THERE IS A NATIONAL BACKORDER FOR PART AT MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS. *AK AT TIME OF REPLACEMENT, DEALER ALSO REPLACED ABS PUMP DUE TO IT BEING FAULTY AS WELL. *SLC

MASTER CYLINDER HAS PREMATURELY FAILED AT ONLY 52,000 MILES WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES, THERE IS A NATIONAL BACKORDER FOR PART AT MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS. *AK AT TIME OF REPLACEMENT, DEALER ALSO REPLACED ABS PUMP DUE TO IT BEING FAULTY AS WELL. *SLC

I HAVE BASICALLY HAD EVERYTHING THAT COULD GO WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE.. GO WRONG. IT HAS BEEN IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE SEAL AROUND DRIVERS SIDE DOOR (AIR FLOWS IN). THE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR CONTINUALLY GOES ON AND THE DOME LIGHT COMES ON(MAKING IT VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. ESPECIALLY WHEN TRYING...

I HAVE BASICALLY HAD EVERYTHING THAT COULD GO WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE.. GO WRONG. IT HAS BEEN IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE SEAL AROUND DRIVERS SIDE DOOR (AIR FLOWS IN). THE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR CONTINUALLY GOES ON AND THE DOME LIGHT COMES ON(MAKING IT VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. ESPECIALLY WHEN TRYING...

I HAVE BASICALLY HAD EVERYTHING THAT COULD GO WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE.. GO WRONG. IT HAS BEEN IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE SEAL AROUND DRIVERS SIDE DOOR (AIR FLOWS IN). THE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR CONTINUALLY GOES ON AND THE DOME LIGHT COMES ON(MAKING IT VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. ESPECIALLY WHEN TRYING...

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH COIL SPRINGS POPPED IN TWO SPOTS . CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER ONLY WANTED TO REPLACE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR, NOT BOTH SIDES. THERE WAS A SIMILAR RECALL ON EARLIER MODELS.*AK

WHILE SITTING IN VEHICLE AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION FRONT SPRINGS BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

I HAVE HEARD OF MANY PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSIONS ON THIS MODEL. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP VEHICLE BY APPLYING FORCE TO BRAKE PEDAL, BRAKES DID NOT REPSOND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION, CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED, CRUISE CONTROL CEASED OPERATION BUT HAS ...

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP VEHICLE BY APPLYING FORCE TO BRAKE PEDAL, BRAKES DID NOT REPSOND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION, CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED, CRUISE CONTROL CEASED OPERATION BUT HAS ...

FIRST THE INTERIOR LIGHT STAY ON AND BLINDS DRIVER AT NIGHT THE DASH LIGHTS FOR DOOR OPEN SHOWS ALL 4 DOOR ARE OPEN BUT THEY ARE CLOSED. IN ADDITION THE SPARE TIRE HOIST WILL NOT GO UP AND BEING THAT THIS PART IS NOT USED BUT FOR EMERGENCIES AND PROPER STORAGE OF AN EMERGENCY ITEM I FEEL THE PART SH...

FIRST THE INTERIOR LIGHT STAY ON AND BLINDS DRIVER AT NIGHT THE DASH LIGHTS FOR DOOR OPEN SHOWS ALL 4 DOOR ARE OPEN BUT THEY ARE CLOSED. IN ADDITION THE SPARE TIRE HOIST WILL NOT GO UP AND BEING THAT THIS PART IS NOT USED BUT FOR EMERGENCIES AND PROPER STORAGE OF AN EMERGENCY ITEM I FEEL THE PART SH...

AFTER HAVING TWO TIRES CHANGED, CONSUMER NOTICED VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE BADLY WHEN GOING OVER 50 MPH, AND STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO STEER BECAUSE OF VIBRATION. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER IT WAS TRANSMISSION. THERE WAS RECALL 97V097000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION.*AK

WHEN MAKING EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT HAND TURNS THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND FROM STEERING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO INSISTED IT WAS A ROCK IN STEERING COLUMN. DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK *JB

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A SQUEALING SOUND, BRAKING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED, DEALER REPLACED REAR CYLINDERS, THEN 2 WEEKS LATER WHILE DRIVING VERY SLOWLY, BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND DRIVER'S REAR DRUM WAS RUSTED. *AK *JB

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A SQUEALING SOUND, BRAKING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED, DEALER REPLACED REAR CYLINDERS, THEN 2 WEEKS LATER WHILE DRIVING VERY SLOWLY, BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND DRIVER'S REAR DRUM WAS RUSTED. *AK *JB

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A SQUEALING SOUND, BRAKING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED, DEALER REPLACED REAR CYLINDERS, THEN 2 WEEKS LATER WHILE DRIVING VERY SLOWLY, BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND DRIVER'S REAR DRUM WAS RUSTED. *AK *JB

WHILE PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AT VERY SLOW SPEED FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE. *AK *JB

VEHICLE IS SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING FROM 3RD TO 2ND GEAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ALMOST STOP, RPM'S WILL REV HIGH. MANUFACTURER HAS ISSUED A TSB. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

VEHICLE IS SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING FROM 3RD TO 2ND GEAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ALMOST STOP, RPM'S WILL REV HIGH. MANUFACTURER HAS ISSUED A TSB. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

PASSENGER'S SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES WITHIN 51,000 MILES. FORD WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PREMATURE FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION.*AK

VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED FROM 4TH GEAR TO 3RD GEAR AND LOWER WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. DEALER'S RESPONSE WAS THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STRUT WAS RUINED AND FORD PAID FOR ALL REPAIRS. *SLC

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

TIE ROD AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT APPROXIMATELY 35000 MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

TIE ROD AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT APPROXIMATELY 35000 MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

EA-00-027 ; FRONT COIL SPRING WHICH IS PART OF SUSPENSION, BROKE. THIS, IN RETURN, SPLIT AND CUT TIRE,CAUSING TIRE TO GO FLAT. *AK

FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND RUPTURED FRONT RIGHT TIRE OF THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT INFORMED CONSUMER FOR REASON OF DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

CONSUMER WAS ISSUED RECALL 00V168000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S14 FOR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. VEHICLE WAS MADE IN ACCORDING TO CANADIAN STANDARDS. FORD WANTED CONSUMER TO SIGN A STATEMENT SAYING THAT THEY WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR NOT NOT DISCONNECTING VEHICLE, IT COULD CATCH ON FIRE. ...

CONSUMER WAS ISSUED RECALL 00V168000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S14 FOR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. VEHICLE WAS MADE IN ACCORDING TO CANADIAN STANDARDS. FORD WANTED CONSUMER TO SIGN A STATEMENT SAYING THAT THEY WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR NOT NOT DISCONNECTING VEHICLE, IT COULD CATCH ON FIRE. ...

STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, UPON ACCELERATION TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE. ENGINE REVVED AS IF IN NEUTRAL. ALSO OCCURRED AS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP TO MAKE A TURN. PRESENTED A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION OF BEING PUT INTO THE PATH OF ON COMING TRAFFIC. TURNING ENGINE OFF AND THEN BACK ON WOULD ALLOW T...

STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, UPON ACCELERATION TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE. ENGINE REVVED AS IF IN NEUTRAL. ALSO OCCURRED AS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP TO MAKE A TURN. PRESENTED A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION OF BEING PUT INTO THE PATH OF ON COMING TRAFFIC. TURNING ENGINE OFF AND THEN BACK ON WOULD ALLOW T...

VAN PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE SIMULTANEOUSLY CAUSING FRONT OF VEHICLE TO DROP 5 INCHES AND NEARLY PIERCING SIDEWALLS OF BOTH FRONT TIRES. *AK

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYING ON WHILE ALL DOORS ARE PROPERLY CLOSED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND NOTHING WOULD BE DONE. *AK *JB

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYING ON WHILE ALL DOORS ARE PROPERLY CLOSED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND NOTHING WOULD BE DONE. *AK *JB

WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD FAIL TO SHIFT PROPERLY. WHEN GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED VEHICLE WOULD STOP. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED THAT GEARS BROKE OFF. *AK

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK. ALSO, PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE SINCE TRANSMISSION FILTER HAS BEEN CHANGED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTED THAT TRANSMISSION SHIFT GEAR IS SLIPPING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

I HAVE RETURNED MULTIPLE TIMES TO THE DEALER WITH A "HARD SHIFT" PROBLEM, FIRST TO SECOND. I EVEN CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY, AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO, AND REFERRED ME BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, ONE THAT OCCURS ON A DAILY BASIS, AT...

ENGINE FAILURE 1 MONTH AFTER HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 2000 MILES. *AK

DOOR OPEN INDICATOR STAYS ON, CAUSES INTERIOR LIGHT TO STAY ON. EVERY OTHER 1998 FORD I KNOW HAS SAME PROBLEM (7 VEHICLES). NIEGHBOR HAS HAD THIER VAN (98) WORKED ON 4 TIMES IN ONE YEAR. DEALER NOT HELPFULL. FORD HAS BLINDERS ON, ACTS AS IF THEY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THOS PROBLEM. ALL I WANTED IS FORD ...

DOOR OPEN INDICATOR STAYS ON, CAUSES INTERIOR LIGHT TO STAY ON. EVERY OTHER 1998 FORD I KNOW HAS SAME PROBLEM (7 VEHICLES). NIEGHBOR HAS HAD THIER VAN (98) WORKED ON 4 TIMES IN ONE YEAR. DEALER NOT HELPFULL. FORD HAS BLINDERS ON, ACTS AS IF THEY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THOS PROBLEM. ALL I WANTED IS FORD ...

JUST AN ANGRY CITIZEN WHO HOPES THAT MAYBE YOU CAN STEER ME IN A PROPER DIRECTION. I WAS TRAVELING THROUGH CALIFORNIA TO SANTA CRUZ FOR VACATION. I OWN A 1992 MAZDA EXTENDED CAB 4X4 AND WAS THE LAST OF FOUR CARS IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN WHICH A BRAND NEW LOOKING (I DON'T KNOW THE ACTUAL YEAR)...

FRONT LEFT FIRESTONE TIRE ON FORD, WINDSTAR, 1998 BLEWOUT. *AK FIRESTONE FR680 P205/70R15, DOT# E4027490, CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM CLAIMS PRECESSING STATING CONSUMER WOULD RECEIVE A DECISION WITHIN 30 DAYS, HOWEVER HAS HEARD NOTHING, CONSUMER STATES 1 PERSON WAS INJURED. *SLC

TOOK IN THE VEHICLE FOR A ROUTINE TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSH WITH REMOVING THE PAN AND REPLACING THE FILTER, ETC. AT THE LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP, THEY DISCOVERED PIECES OF METAL (PIECES OF A RING & AN ACCUMULATOR PART) IN THE PAN WHEN IT WAS REMOVED. SERVICEMAN SAID THAT IT HAD PROBABLY BEEN LIKE TH...

THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED WHILE DRIVING. NLM

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP VEHICLE BY APPLYING FORCE TO BRAKE PEDAL, BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING UNWANTED AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER CORRECTED PROBLEM. CONSUMER CURRENTLY NOT...

APPLIED BRAKES AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO GO INTO PARKING LOT WHEN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND COMPLETELY FROZE WHILE DRIVING 5-10MPH . THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED REAR END ACCIDENT. COMPLETE ABS SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

EA00027; LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, CAUSING TIRE TO RIDE IN FENDER.*AK *SLC

BROKEN FRONT SPRING. *AK FRONT STRUT SPRING BROKE CAUSING GROANING NOISE IN THE FRONT WHELL AREA, BROKE SPRING ALSO CAUSED THE VAN TO LEAN TOT HE LEFT. NLM 4/12-01

THE LEFT FRONT SPRING BROKE CAUSING NOISE FROM THE WHEEL AREA, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURESEMENT. NLM

LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND IMBEDDED ITSELF IN LEFT WALL OF TIRE WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. *AK THERE WAS VERY LOUD GROANING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END WHEN THE CONSUMER STARTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, AND THE FRONT END COLLAPSED SOON AFTER BECAUSE THE FRONT LEFT TIRE HAD DEFLATED...

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, DEALER HAS REPLACED IT ONCE, HOWEVER PROBLEMS CONTINUE, CONSUMER HAS FILED FOR A REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION, VEHICLE BUCKS, JERKS, AND JUMPS INTO GEAR BEFORE TAKING OFF. VEHICLE SHIMMIES FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER UPON ACCELERATION, THERE ...

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, DEALER HAS REPLACED IT ONCE, HOWEVER PROBLEMS CONTINUE, CONSUMER HAS FILED FOR A REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION, VEHICLE BUCKS, JERKS, AND JUMPS INTO GEAR BEFORE TAKING OFF. VEHICLE SHIMMIES FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER UPON ACCELERATION, THERE ...

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, DEALER HAS REPLACED IT ONCE, HOWEVER PROBLEMS CONTINUE, CONSUMER HAS FILED FOR A REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION, VEHICLE BUCKS, JERKS, AND JUMPS INTO GEAR BEFORE TAKING OFF. VEHICLE SHIMMIES FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER UPON ACCELERATION, THERE ...

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, DEALER HAS REPLACED IT ONCE, HOWEVER PROBLEMS CONTINUE, CONSUMER HAS FILED FOR A REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION, VEHICLE BUCKS, JERKS, AND JUMPS INTO GEAR BEFORE TAKING OFF. VEHICLE SHIMMIES FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER UPON ACCELERATION, THERE ...

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, DEALER HAS REPLACED IT ONCE, HOWEVER PROBLEMS CONTINUE, CONSUMER HAS FILED FOR A REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION, VEHICLE BUCKS, JERKS, AND JUMPS INTO GEAR BEFORE TAKING OFF. VEHICLE SHIMMIES FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER UPON ACCELERATION, THERE ...

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, DEALER HAS REPLACED IT ONCE, HOWEVER PROBLEMS CONTINUE, CONSUMER HAS FILED FOR A REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION, VEHICLE BUCKS, JERKS, AND JUMPS INTO GEAR BEFORE TAKING OFF. VEHICLE SHIMMIES FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER UPON ACCELERATION, THERE ...

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, DEALER HAS REPLACED IT ONCE, HOWEVER PROBLEMS CONTINUE, CONSUMER HAS FILED FOR A REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION, VEHICLE BUCKS, JERKS, AND JUMPS INTO GEAR BEFORE TAKING OFF. VEHICLE SHIMMIES FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER UPON ACCELERATION, THERE ...

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, DEALER HAS REPLACED IT ONCE, HOWEVER PROBLEMS CONTINUE, CONSUMER HAS FILED FOR A REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION, VEHICLE BUCKS, JERKS, AND JUMPS INTO GEAR BEFORE TAKING OFF. VEHICLE SHIMMIES FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER UPON ACCELERATION, THERE ...

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, DEALER HAS REPLACED IT ONCE, HOWEVER PROBLEMS CONTINUE, CONSUMER HAS FILED FOR A REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION, VEHICLE BUCKS, JERKS, AND JUMPS INTO GEAR BEFORE TAKING OFF. VEHICLE SHIMMIES FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER UPON ACCELERATION, THERE ...

WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT IT WILL MAKE A TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISE. DEALER HAS REPLACED RACK AND PINION STEERING, BUT NOISE HAS REOCCURRED AGAIN.*AK

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 59-V719-855. *SLC

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 59-V719-855. *SLC

CONSUME R WAS TRAVELING A LOW SPEED MAKING A TURN AND THERE WAS A MOANING SOUND LIKE A GRINDING NOISE, ALIGNMENT WAS OFF PEAK. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.-*AK

TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING HARD AND ROUGH, IT MAKES A SLAMMING NOISE WHILE GOING INTO EACH GEAR.*AK

THE TRANSMISSION S BLOWN I FIND THAT ODD FOR A 3 YR OLD CAR WITH LESS THAN 65K MILES AND WELL MAINTAINED ON MY PART. FORD HAS OFFERED NO FINANCIAL HELP. *AK

DOOR SENSOR REPLACED IN 1999 "JUST GOES BAD" RICK HUNT FORD IN WARRENTON VA. SAYS.WENT BAD AGAIN. INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON UP TO TWENTY MPH. SOMETIMES THE CHIMES ARE ON THE SAME WAY , SOMETIMES THE CHIMES AND ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND CUT OFF AGAIN AT20 MPH, BUT DIP DOWN TO15...

WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN, CAUSING FRONT END TO DROP 6 INCHES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A STALLING PROBLEM, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND PERFORMED TSB 982506, HOWEVER PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING, A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP FROM FORD WAS SUPPOSED TO CALL CONSUMER BACK REGARDING PROBLEM AND HAS NOT. *SLC CONSUMER STATES HE HAS SINCE DISCOVERED THAT THE PR...

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A STALLING PROBLEM, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND PERFORMED TSB 982506, HOWEVER PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING, A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP FROM FORD WAS SUPPOSED TO CALL CONSUMER BACK REGARDING PROBLEM AND HAS NOT. *SLC CONSUMER STATES HE HAS SINCE DISCOVERED THAT THE PR...

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION COULD SHIFT GEAR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLIP SHIFTING. *AK

WHILE WARMING VEHICLE UP, IT SURGED FORWARD AND THEN BACKWARD, IT RAN OVER CONUMER'S TOES AND THE DOOR HIT CONSUMER IN FACE, VEHICLE DRAGGED CONSUMER FOR ABOUT 6 FEET BEFORE IT STOPPED, IT ALSO TOOK OUT 2 POSTS OF THE DECK, CONSUMER STATES A RECALL REGARDING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE WAS RECEIVE...

WHILE DRIVING VAN APPROACHING A MAJOR HIGHWAY THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WITHOUT ANY WARNING CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TO BE SLICED OFF IT'S RIM. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VAN BUT WAS ABLE TO EVENTUALLY CONTROL IT. WHEN THE SPRING WAS EXAMINED THERE WAS NO RUST ON THE OUTER PORTION OF IT....

THREE OF RIM WHEEL BASES HAVE CRACKED. THIS CAUSED A CLONKING SOUND WHEN DRIVING. DEALR HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK WHEELS USUALLY CRACK 6-7 MONTHS AFTER BRAKES WERE SERVICED. TIRE TREAD SEPARATION AND OUT OF ROUND ARE CAUSED BY THE FAULTY WHEELS. *YH

VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH POWER LOCK LOCKING BY ITSELF/WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY/DOME LIGHT NOT OPERATING, AND DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYING ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEMS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH FAILURE OF POWER L...

VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH POWER LOCK LOCKING BY ITSELF/WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY/DOME LIGHT NOT OPERATING, AND DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYING ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEMS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH FAILURE OF POWER L...

VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH POWER LOCK LOCKING BY ITSELF/WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY/DOME LIGHT NOT OPERATING, AND DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYING ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEMS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH FAILURE OF POWER L...

VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH POWER LOCK LOCKING BY ITSELF/WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY/DOME LIGHT NOT OPERATING, AND DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYING ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEMS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH FAILURE OF POWER L...

VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH POWER LOCK LOCKING BY ITSELF/WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY/DOME LIGHT NOT OPERATING, AND DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYING ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEMS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH FAILURE OF POWER L...

VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH POWER LOCK LOCKING BY ITSELF/WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY/DOME LIGHT NOT OPERATING, AND DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYING ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEMS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH FAILURE OF POWER L...

VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH POWER LOCK LOCKING BY ITSELF/WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY/DOME LIGHT NOT OPERATING, AND DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYING ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEMS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH FAILURE OF POWER L...

VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH POWER LOCK LOCKING BY ITSELF/WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY/DOME LIGHT NOT OPERATING, AND DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYING ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEMS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH FAILURE OF POWER L...

VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH POWER LOCK LOCKING BY ITSELF/WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY/DOME LIGHT NOT OPERATING, AND DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYING ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEMS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH FAILURE OF POWER L...

VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH POWER LOCK LOCKING BY ITSELF/WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY/DOME LIGHT NOT OPERATING, AND DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYING ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEMS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH FAILURE OF POWER L...

VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH POWER LOCK LOCKING BY ITSELF/WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY/DOME LIGHT NOT OPERATING, AND DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYING ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEMS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH FAILURE OF POWER L...

THE DOOR LOCKS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE OPERATED BY SWTICHES ON THE FRONT DOORS AND AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. THESE SWITCHES WILL NO LONGER ACTIVATE THE LOCKS ON THE TWO FRONT DOORS. THE DEALERSHIP CHECKED THE PROBLEM AND ADVISED THAT THE DOORS NEED NEW "ACTUATORS" AT A COST OF $70 PER DEVICE, PLUS CLOSE...

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 45MPH ON HIGHWAY AND SHE WAS APPROACHING A MAJOR HIGHWAY ON RAMP, AND HEARD A BOOMING NOISE. SPRING BROKE AND PIERCED LEFT RIGHT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDERS.*AK THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE CAUSE OF THE SPRING BREAKING WAS COLD TEMPERATURE...

TRANSMISSION (REPLACEMENT) STICKS IN 2ND GEAR JUST LIKE ORIG. DID AT 4400 MILES. ORIG. STUCK IN SECOND AT 4400 MI. AND WAS REPLACED. REPLACEMENT HAS ROUGH SHIFT AND OTHER PROBLEMS REPORTED TO YOU BY OTHERS. FORD TRANS. HAVE A DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED!! *AK

FIRST INCIDENT 11-13-00. ENGINE STALLED MAKING LEFT TURN AGAINST ONCOMING TRAFFIC. VAN SERVICED AT FORD COUNTRY, HENDERSON, NV AND ALTERNATOR CHANGED. FOUR MORE OF SAME TYPE INCIDENTS IN FEBRUARY. CAR RETURNED TO FORD COUNTRY IN HENDERSON FOR THIS COMPLAINT. MILEAGE 35024. THEY PERFORMED TSB 9...

RESTRAINT ON DRIVER'S SIDE ON SECOND ROW HAS SHREADED FROM TOP OF RESTRAINT. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

A FIRE HAD DEVELOPED UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT OR WHEN MAKING AN U TURN ABOUT ANY MPH STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. THEN, ENGINE WILL STALL. DEALER SAID THIS PROBLEM COULD NOT BE FOUND. *AK

WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT OR WHEN MAKING AN U TURN ABOUT ANY MPH STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. THEN, ENGINE WILL STALL. DEALER SAID THIS PROBLEM COULD NOT BE FOUND. *AK

FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE VAN WAS PARKED. SEE NHTSA EA00027 AND PE00024. *AK

THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED ABRUPTLY WHEN BRAKING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT, SLICED THE SIDEWALL OFF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE (BLOWING IT OUT), SEVERED THE MCFERSON STRUT AND DROPPED THE VEHICLE TO THE PAVEMENT. IF THE FAILURE HAD OCCURED 100 YARDS LATER AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE HIGH SPEED CONNECTOR (WHICH...

BLOWN HEAD GASKET IS DIAGNOSIS AFTER NOTICEABLE LOSS OF ANTIFREEZE AND HEAT IN VEHICLE.

AFTER A FULL STOP VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE IN ANY GEARS. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. ENGINE WILL STILL IDLE LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL. DEALER CAN'T FIND WHAT'S WRONG BECAUSE WON'T DUPLICATE. *AK

WHEN TURNING TO THE RIGHT THERE'S A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE.*AK

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

AFTER REVIEWING NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS TRANSMISSION OF THE FORD WINDSTAR ON VARIOUS WEB SITES, I AM STRONGLY ENCOURAGING THE NHTSA TO LOOK IN THE CONTINUING FAILURE OF FORD TRANSMISSIONS IN THE FORD WINDSTAR.

THE CONSUMER DOES NOT WANT THE VEHICLE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP DISABLE PER RECALL NOTICE 00V-168 BECAUSE HE BELIEVES THEY ARE A SAFETY FEATURE, THE RECALL STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS IMPORTED FROM CANADA ERRONEOUSLY, THE LAMPS ARE TOO BRIGHT AND DO NOT MEET U.S. STANDARDS. NLM

ABS BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON FOR A YEAR. DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. IN DECEMBER, WHILE BRAK PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AT 15 MPH, DEALER REPLACED HYDRAULIC UNIT. 4 DAYS LATER, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AGAIN.ALSO, DEALER REPLACED FRONT CALIPER. *AK

ABS BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON FOR A YEAR. DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. IN DECEMBER, WHILE BRAK PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AT 15 MPH, DEALER REPLACED HYDRAULIC UNIT. 4 DAYS LATER, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AGAIN.ALSO, DEALER REPLACED FRONT CALIPER. *AK

THE DRIVER'S SIDE/ PASSENGER'S SIDE/MIDDLE, AND REAR SHOULDER BELTS ARE COMING APART AT WEBBING. DEALER REPLACED THEM A YEAR AGO. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE CONSUMER HEARD GRINDING SOUND, FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN. *AK

MY CONCERN IS WHY ALL FIVE STUDS THAT HOLD THE WHEEL ON BROKE AT ONCE, RESULTING IN LOSE OF STEERING. THE BODY SHOP AND THE INSURANCE AGENT COULD OFFER NO GOOD REASON FOR THIS FAILURE, THEY SAID MAYBE THE LUG NUTS WERE OVER TIGHT. NOW I'M CONCERN ABOUT IT HAPPENING AGAIN TO ANOTHER WHEEL IF SOMETHIN...

SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED SINCE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN OFF. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *YH

WHEEL RIM IS CAUSING A LEAKAGE IN TIRE DEALER IS AWARE AND WAITING ON PARTS. *AK LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING AND WAS REPLACED WITH NEW TIRE. THAT NEW TIRE BECAME FLAT. A BAD WHEEL RIM WAS DETERMINED AS THE CAUSE. *YH

SOME GRINDING AND STEERING PROBLEMS WHEN TRYING TO STEER. *AK

SOME GRINDING AND STEERING PROBLEMS WHEN TRYING TO STEER. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH FRONT TWO COIL SPRINGS BROKE AND VEHICLE'S FRONT DROPPED. *AK ALSO A TIRE ON THE RIGHT SIDE BLEW OUT. THE SPRING WAS REPLACED. *YH

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH FRONT TWO COIL SPRINGS BROKE AND VEHICLE'S FRONT DROPPED. *AK ALSO A TIRE ON THE RIGHT SIDE BLEW OUT. THE SPRING WAS REPLACED. *YH

I HAD BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND WAS PROCEEDING FORWARD WHEN THE FRONT OF CAR, LEFT SIDE, DROPPED DOWN ABUPTLY. VAN GROUND TO A STOP AND I HOPPED OUT TO INVESTIGATE. THE LEFT FRONT FENDER WAS MUCH LOWER THAN THE RIGHT, BUT IT WAS DARK SO I COULDN'T SEE MUCH ELSE. WANTING TO GET THE VAN BACK...

THREE MONTHS AFTER OWNERSHIP THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING VIBRATION AND STALLING, THREE SEPARATE VISITS TO THE DEALERSHIP TO CORRECT THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE ADJUSTMENTS. *MJS

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS, AFTER SECOND REPLACEMENT THE TRANSMISSION WAS STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS, THE TRANSMISSION PAN ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED ON THE THIRD REPAIR, POSSIBLE DESIGN PROBLEM OF THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. *MJS

THE BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE. *MJS

THE BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE. *MJS

THE IDLER PULLEY AND DRIVE BELT WERE REPLACED, FAILURE WAS CAUSING NOISE. *MJS

THE IDLER PULLEY AND DRIVE BELT WERE REPLACED, FAILURE WAS CAUSING NOISE. *MJS

THE FRONT COVER GASKET FAILED AND CAUSING LEAKAGE. *MJS

CONSUMER WAS RIDING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME AND STOPPED TO REST. CONSUMER WAS HEADING BACK ON ROAD AND 1 MINUTE FROM WHERE HE WAS, FRONT OF VEHICLE WENT DOWN. CONSUMER THOUGHT IT WAS A FLAT TIRE. A TOW TRUCK CAME AND FOUND COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN. WOULD HAVE TO GO TO A FORD DEALERSHOP TO BE REPAIRED...

CONSUMER WAS RIDING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME AND STOPPED TO REST. CONSUMER WAS HEADING BACK ON ROAD AND 1 MINUTE FROM WHERE HE WAS, FRONT OF VEHICLE WENT DOWN. CONSUMER THOUGHT IT WAS A FLAT TIRE. A TOW TRUCK CAME AND FOUND COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN. WOULD HAVE TO GO TO A FORD DEALERSHOP TO BE REPAIRED...

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE DRIVER NOTICED THAT VEHICLE LOOKED LIKE IT HAD A FLAT TIRE. TOOK TO DEALER, AND NOTIFIED OWNER THAT COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN ON FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. BOTH WERE REPLACED. *AK THE VEHICLE ALSO NEEDED STRUTS AND TIE ROD ENDS TO BE REPLACED. *YH

A SPRING UNDER CAR CAME LOOSE AND WAS DANGLING AROUNG UNDER VEHICLE.THIS PART COULD HAVE PUNCTURED A TIRE AND CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *AK

TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED FAILURE TWICE. *SLC

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND MAKING A SHARP TURN OR GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP, VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND DIES WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND WILL INSPECT VEHICLE.*AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY SPEED THE ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. OTHER VEHICLES WILL TRY TO AVOID CRASHING INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. *AK

I BELIEVE FORD HAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH SWAY BAR LINKS. I OWN A 1995 TAURUS, 1998 WINDSTAR, AND 2000 TAURUS. THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. THE LINKS ON THE 2000 HAVE BEEN REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. I ALSO KNOW OTHER FORD OWNERS THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I AM ALSO AWARE OF A RECALL ON ...

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH HATCH, MECHANIC SAYS WHEEL MOUNTING BENT,ACCIDENT OR FRAME DEFECT

FORD ISSUED A TSB 97-22-13 IN OCT '97 FOR THIS WAS THIRD SERIOUS PROBLEM. YET, WHEN I RETURNED THE CAR TO THE DEALER THE DEALER SAID HE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM AND WANTED THE CAR TILL HE COULD DISCOVER IT. THE REAL ISSUE IS THAT THIS NEUTRAL CONDITION AFTER A STOP WAS NOT A COMPLETE NEUTRAL COND...

LEFT FRONT WHEEL LUG BOLTS SHEARED OFF CAUSING THE TIRE AND WHEEL TO COME OFF AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

LEFT FRONT WHEEL LUG BOLTS SHEARED OFF CAUSING THE TIRE AND WHEEL TO COME OFF AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

VEHICLE WILL STALL INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. USUALLY HAPPENS AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WHILE TURNING, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD, ESPECIALLY IN TRAFFIC. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN.*AK

RACK AND PINION STEERING ASSEMBLY WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN TURNING TO LEFT OR RIGHT THERE WAS LOUD GRINDING NOISE. CONTACTED GARAGE, AND GARAGE ORDERED A NEW PART, PROBLEM WAS REMEDIED.*AK THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FAILED AFTER TWO YEARS AND POOR DESIGN IS THE CAUSE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES B...

I HAVE CONTACTED YOU TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE POOR SERVICE I HAVE RECEIVED FROM NUMEROUS FORD DEALERSHIPS IN MY AREA. I AM A FORD WINDSTAR OWNER AS WELL. AS I PROCEEDED TO COMPLAIN THROUGH THE INTERNET SITE OF "FORD" I FOUND THAT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND A CUSTOMER SERVICE LINK. I AM UNHAPPY WI...

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER SMELLED SOMETHING LIKE PLASTIC, PULLED INTO SERVICE STATION AND OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ADJUSTER STATED THAT THE UPPER INTAKE GASKET, FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, UPPER AND LOWER PIECES OF SERVO, AND SOME OF THE FUEL LINE AND VACUUM LINES WERE DA...

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER SMELLED SOMETHING LIKE PLASTIC, PULLED INTO SERVICE STATION AND OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ADJUSTER STATED THAT THE UPPER INTAKE GASKET, FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, UPPER AND LOWER PIECES OF SERVO, AND SOME OF THE FUEL LINE AND VACUUM LINES WERE DA...

LEFT FRONT OF VEHICLE DROPPED TO GROUND. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE. *AK COIL SPRING SLICED TIRE WHEN IT CAME DOWN, DEALER WOULD NOT PAY FOR TIRE, ALIGNMENT, OR ALL OF TOWING. *SLC

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER SMELLED GAS AND PULLED OVER, CONSUMER LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND THERE WAS FIRE SHOOTING FROM THE ENGINE, CLAIM 42-1328-321. *SLC

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER SMELLED GAS AND PULLED OVER, CONSUMER LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND THERE WAS FIRE SHOOTING FROM THE ENGINE, CLAIM 42-1328-321. *SLC

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LURCHES FORWARD WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LURCHES FORWARD WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LURCHES FORWARD WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM

TRANSMISSION FAILED. NLM

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED TWICE. NLM

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING TEN MPH AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM CAME ON. SHE TURNED VEHICLE OFF TO SEE IF LIGHT WOULD COME OFF. *AK

FRONT WHEEL BOLTS FELL OFF, AND TIRE CAME OFF. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH CAR SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT REINGAGE BEYOND 1ST. LIMPED HOME ON HIGHWAY WITH FLASHERS. DEALER DECLARED 'INTERNAL PROBLEM' AND $2,400 TRANSMISSION REPLACED W/O ANY FACTORY REIMBURSEMENT. CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. AT FORD CONTACTED AND I WAS TOLD THERE WA...

LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, WHILE PARKED. CAR UNDRIVABLE, FRAME COLLAPSED ON TIRE. REPLACED BY DEALER AT OWNERS COST.

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE AND NOTICED RIGHT REAR RIM HAD CRACKED. *AK

FRONT HEAD ON COLLISION AT 35-40 MPH NO DEPLOYMENT OF ANY AIRBAG. UNSURE OF AMOUNT OF DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AS ACCIDENT OCCURRED DAY BEFORE REPORT FILED. *AK

ON OCCASION THE TRANSMISSION WILLL BECOME LOCKED IN SECOND AND SOMETIMES THIRD GEAR. IT REFUSES TO SHIFT GEARS PROPERLY AND WHEN IT DOES SHIFT ITS SHIFTS ROUGHLY AND SPORATICALLY. MY BELIEF IS THAT THERE IS A SHORT IN THE WIRING SOMEWHERE. *AK

THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, BUT HAS STILL SLIPPED AGAIN, I AM WRITING THIS AFTER HEARING THE REPORT ON TV ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH THE 95 MINIVANS. THIS OCCURED WHEN I STOPPED AT A LIGHT, AND WHEN IT WOULD FINALLY GO FORWARD, IT GAVE US ALL A REAL HARD JERK, THEN DROVE IT MORE AND AB...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE, *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE. WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER. DEALER REPLACED FRONT COIL SPRING.*AK THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS PUNCTURED BY THE BROKEN SPRING. THE JACK FAILED WHILE RAISING THE VEHICLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE. *YH

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE. WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER. DEALER REPLACED FRONT COIL SPRING.*AK THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS PUNCTURED BY THE BROKEN SPRING. THE JACK FAILED WHILE RAISING THE VEHICLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE. *YH

FUEL PUMP FUSE BLEW WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. *SLC

DEALER HAD TO REPLACE BOTH OUTER TIE RODS AND ADJUST FRONT TOE. STEERING STARTED TO BIND WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, AND VAN STEERING HAD FELT LOOSE UP TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. *AK

DEALER HAD TO REPLACE BOTH OUTER TIE RODS AND ADJUST FRONT TOE. STEERING STARTED TO BIND WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, AND VAN STEERING HAD FELT LOOSE UP TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. *AK

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AT ANY GIVEN TIME AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE CUT OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH STALLING INTERMITTENTLY WHEN MAKING LEFT TURN OR AT A STOP LIGHT. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

FIRESTONE FR680 TIRE (P205 70 R15) IS EXPERIENCING SIDEWALL SEPARATION. *SLC

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND BRAKES APPLIED, ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY START TO REV, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

VEHICLE STALLS OUT INTERMITTENTLY ,THERE IS NO PRIOR WARNING , WHEN VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLS IT WILL LOSE ALLPOWER BRAKES AND STEERING. MANUFACTURER SENT OUT TSB, STATING COMPUTER NEEDS TO BE REPROGRAMED.*AK

1. 2 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO MOVE AUTOMATIC SHIFT LEVER FROM PARK TO DRIVE WITHOUT KEY IN THE IGINITON WIHTOUT APPLYING BRAKES. 2. ALSO CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. DEALER COULD DETERMINE CAUSE.*AK

7- YEAR OLD CHILD WAS SITTING ON PASSENGER'S SIDE BACKROW AND ENDED UP GETTING TANGLED UP WITH SHOUDLER BELT. WHEN SHE COULDN'T BREATHE, SHE ASKED FOR HELP. ANOTHER PASSENGER UNBUCKLED SEATBELT, BUT SEATBELT WAS IN RETRACTING MODE, SO IT CONTINUED TO STRANGLE 7-YEAR OLD CHILD. SEATBELT HAD TO B...

HAD TWO TIRES WORN TO STEEL BELT WITHIN 3 MONTHS IN SAME LOCATION. FORD SAYS ITS THE TIRES! IT SEEMS ODD TO ME THAT 2 TIRES IN SAME LOCATION WOULD WEAR DOWN TO BELT IN SAME SPOT . THE 2ND TIME IT HAPPENED WITHIN 3 MONTHS. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND FORD HAS BEEN UNCOOPERATIVE IN HANDLING A SERIOUS CONCER...

THE VAN WOULD STALL OUT AT LOW SPEEDS, PARTICULARLY WHEN TURNING. THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND WHILE TURNING ACROSS A LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE FORD DEALER SAID THERE HAD BEEN A SERVICE BULLETIN, BUT NO RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. THEY CHARGED ME TO REPROGRAM THE P CM MODULE. I WROTE ...

ON FIVE OCCASIONS, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP MY VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. WE HAVE HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED BY OUR MECHANIC AND HE FOUND NO PROBLEMS OR LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID. WE HAVE HAD A VARIETY OF BRAKE...

AFTER EACH FILL UP CAR STALLS AFTER ONE BLOCK WHILE DRIVING, BUT THE CAR RESTARTS. INTERIOR AND HEADLITES AT TIMES WILL NOT GO ON, DELAYS ABOUT 10 MINS THEN GOES ON THIS IS INTERMIT. PROBLEM. REAR WINDOWS ALSO INTERMIT. OPENS AFTER A FEW TIMES WHEN BUTTON IS DEPRESSED. USED CAR DEALER WILL CHECK ON...

AFTER EACH FILL UP CAR STALLS AFTER ONE BLOCK WHILE DRIVING, BUT THE CAR RESTARTS. INTERIOR AND HEADLITES AT TIMES WILL NOT GO ON, DELAYS ABOUT 10 MINS THEN GOES ON THIS IS INTERMIT. PROBLEM. REAR WINDOWS ALSO INTERMIT. OPENS AFTER A FEW TIMES WHEN BUTTON IS DEPRESSED. USED CAR DEALER WILL CHECK ON...

WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH CONTROL ARM BROKE. IF GOING ANY FASTER VEHICLE WOULD HAVE ROLLED OVER AND CRASHED. *AK

INTERMITTENT STALLING WHILE DRIVING OR AT A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON ONE OCCASION ,AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS. BUT, PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING.*AK

THE ENGINE STALLED AT LOW SPEED, FOLLOWED BY BRAKE & STEERING FAILURES. THIS HAS OCCURED 2 TIMES.*AK

VAN EXPERIENCES STALLING AT STOPS AND WHILE MOVING, FORD STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH BAD PROGRAMMING WHEN THE VAN WAS NEW, BUT THEY WILL NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM SINCE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, CONSUMER FEELS IF THIS WAS A PROBLEM WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW AND FORD WAS AWARE OF IT, THEN THEY S...

WHEN GOING THOUGH WATER YOU LOSE STEERING. *AK

LOCKING CLIP HARNESS OF INTEGRATED CHILD SAFETY SEAT BROKE. NLM

WHILE TRAVELING ON FREEWAY AT 40 MPH VEHICLE COMMENCED TO STOP MOVING WHILE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AT CONSUMER'S COST. ALSO, MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND NOTHING COULD OR WILL BE DONE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY...

VEHCILE WILL STALL WHEN MOTOR IS HOT, PUTTING CONSUMER IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION.*AK SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONS. *YH

VEHCILE WILL STALL WHEN MOTOR IS HOT, PUTTING CONSUMER IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION.*AK SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONS. *YH

TWO TIRES BLEW OUT AND THE THIRD WAS CAUGHT JUST BEFORE FAILURE. TREAD SEPARATION WAS EVIDENT ON THE THIRD TIRE. ALL TIRES HAD BEEN WELL CARED FOR AND HAD 67% TREAD REMAINING. TIRE PRESSURE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 30 AND 36 PSI. DEALER WHO IDENTIFIED FAILURE MODE AND REPLACED TIRES IS: ALPINE TIRE C...

ENGINE WILL HAVE LOWER THAN NORMAL RPM WHEN FIRST COMING TO A STOP. HAS STALLED 3 SEPERATE TIMES.

ABS FAILED COMPLETLY ALONG WITH THE REST OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. SERVICE DEALER SAYS A GEARED RING THAT REFLECTS TO A SENSOR CRACKED. THIS LOOSENED THE RING ALONG THE AXEL SHAFT SO THAT IT WAS NO LONGER LOCATED CORRECTLY. THE FAILURE WAS COMPLETE, AND WITH NO WARNING LEFT ME WITHOUT BRAKING ABILITY O...

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH FRONT RIGHT WHEEL LUGS SHEARED OFF CAUSING WHEEL TO COME OFF.*AK *SLC

UPON SLOWING DOWN IN TRAFFIC AND APPYLING BRAKES VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING A COLLISION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

1. TRANSMISSION: THE VEHICLE WOULD ACT AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL AFTER COMING TO A STOP. SOMETIMES THIS WOULD HAPPEN RIGHT AS I PULLED INTO AN INTERSECTION, LEAVING ME IN THE PATH OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITH NO POWER. 2. A/C: THE CONTROL MODULE FAILED TO ENGAGE THE A/C BUT STILL CYCLED THE IDLE SPEE...

1. TRANSMISSION: THE VEHICLE WOULD ACT AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL AFTER COMING TO A STOP. SOMETIMES THIS WOULD HAPPEN RIGHT AS I PULLED INTO AN INTERSECTION, LEAVING ME IN THE PATH OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITH NO POWER. 2. A/C: THE CONTROL MODULE FAILED TO ENGAGE THE A/C BUT STILL CYCLED THE IDLE SPEE...

1. TRANSMISSION: THE VEHICLE WOULD ACT AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL AFTER COMING TO A STOP. SOMETIMES THIS WOULD HAPPEN RIGHT AS I PULLED INTO AN INTERSECTION, LEAVING ME IN THE PATH OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITH NO POWER. 2. A/C: THE CONTROL MODULE FAILED TO ENGAGE THE A/C BUT STILL CYCLED THE IDLE SPEE...

RECURRING PROBLEM CONCERNING THE FUEL SYSTEM, OFTEN WHEN WE REACH ABOUT A QUARTER TANK OF FUEL ABOUT THE TIME THE LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON IF WE COME TO A STOP THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF AND IT WILL BLOW THE FUSE THAT CONTROLS THE FUEL SYSTEM AND AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE FUSE IT WILL CONTINUE TO BLOW U...

FUEL TANK IS LEAKING, CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

THE IGNITION STOPPED AND THIS IS LATER THAN THE REPORTED IGNITION PROBLEMS REPORTED IN THE DETROIT FREE PRESS ON 9-14-00. WHEN THE CAR WENT IN FOR WARRANTY WORK, FORD CLAIMED THAT IT WAS JUST A "COMPUTER PROBLEM." WHEN DRIVING A NEW CAR, I DON'T ENJOY HAVING THE CAR STOP FOR NO REASON, ESPECIALLY ...

THE IGNITION STOPPED AND THIS IS LATER THAN THE REPORTED IGNITION PROBLEMS REPORTED IN THE DETROIT FREE PRESS ON 9-14-00. WHEN THE CAR WENT IN FOR WARRANTY WORK, FORD CLAIMED THAT IT WAS JUST A "COMPUTER PROBLEM." WHEN DRIVING A NEW CAR, I DON'T ENJOY HAVING THE CAR STOP FOR NO REASON, ESPECIALLY ...

I HAVE HAD 2 WINDSTARS - THE FIRST A 1995 HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS. THE DEALER - PREMIER FORD WOULD NOT FIX THE VAN AND FORD'S COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT WAS TEDIOUS AND UNRESPONSIVE. THEREFORE, I TURNED TO ARBITRATION WHICH RESULTED IN REPLACEMENT OF THE VEHICLE UNDER THE LEMON LAW IN NC. BECAUSE OF THIS, ...

THERE ARE TWO SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUES THAT WE CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE WITH OUR 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO INTERMITTENTLY "NEUTRAL" AT THE WORST POSSIBLE TIMES. THE EFFECT OF THIS IS THAT THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN INTO AN INTERSECTION AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION WILL DISENGAGE AND...

THERE ARE TWO SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUES THAT WE CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE WITH OUR 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO INTERMITTENTLY "NEUTRAL" AT THE WORST POSSIBLE TIMES. THE EFFECT OF THIS IS THAT THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN INTO AN INTERSECTION AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION WILL DISENGAGE AND...

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK

ENGINE STALLS WHEN WHEEL TURNED TO FAR LEFT/RIGHT.

WHILE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED. *ET

FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH WOULD CUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER EACH TIME. IT WAS REPAIRED THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. THE LAST 2 TIMES BEEN IN CONTACT WITH DEALERSHIP & NOTHING WAS INFORMATIVE ABOUT PROBLEM. VEHICLE DIED OUT. GOT...

HEAD GASKETS WERE LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE, HAD NO HEAT UNDER 30MPH.

EXPERIENCED IRRATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING AT 65 MPH IN RAIN. CAR SWIRVED OUT OF CONTROL HOWEVER I WAS ABLE TO RECOVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN 1ST GEAR IT APPEARS. TAKING TO DEALER 10/09/2000 BECAUSE OF HOLIDAY WAIT.

BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND PUT INTO GEAR FRONT WHEEL JUMPS AND LOUD THUNK HEARD. DEALER REPLACES BUSHING PROBLEM STILL THERE. *AK

TOOK VAN IN FOR SERVICE & WAS TOLD THAT THE CALIPERS, RIGHT & LEFT WERE REAL ROUGH EVEN THOUGH THE PADS WERE ONLY HALF WORN! TECH. REPLACED PAD`S & TURNED ROTORS! WHEN MOVING FOREWORD, MAKING A TURN, & BRAKING THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHIMMY! IN 40 YEARS I`VE NEVER SEEN ROTORS GO BAD & THE PADS BE ...

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER HOOD IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 04-1243-985. *SLC

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER HOOD IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 04-1243-985. *SLC

VEHICLES DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP ARE BEING RECALLED (00V-168) AND DISCONNECTED BECAUSE THE LIGHT IS BRIGHTER THAN ALLOWED U.S. STANDARDS, THE CONSUMER DOES NOT WANT THEM DISCONNECTED BUT REPLACED TO MEET U.S. STANDARD. NLM

ON 9/7/00 I WENT TO THE LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER TELLING THEM WE WERE LEAVING FOR VACATION IN FLORIDA ON THE 9TH AND TO PLEASE DO AN EARLY OIL CHANGE AND ROTATE THE TIRES, MAKING SURE THE TIRES WERE IN GOOD CONDITION (BECAUSE OF ALL THE PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE TIRES). I WAS TOLD THE TIRES WERE FINE A...

ON 9/7/00 I WENT TO THE LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER TELLING THEM WE WERE LEAVING FOR VACATION IN FLORIDA ON THE 9TH AND TO PLEASE DO AN EARLY OIL CHANGE AND ROTATE THE TIRES, MAKING SURE THE TIRES WERE IN GOOD CONDITION (BECAUSE OF ALL THE PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE TIRES). I WAS TOLD THE TIRES WERE FINE A...

WHEN AT A STOPLIGHT TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL UNNOTICED, BUT WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS THE ENGINE REVVS UP AND THEN SUDDENLY JUMPS BACK INTO GEAR AND SHOOTS OUT INTO TRAFFIC WITH OUT WARNING. FORD KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM , AND TOLD ME IT WAS A ALUMINUM PISTON THAT FAILS IN THE TRANS. BUT WANTS OVER...

WHEN AT A STOPLIGHT TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL UNNOTICED, BUT WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS THE ENGINE REVVS UP AND THEN SUDDENLY JUMPS BACK INTO GEAR AND SHOOTS OUT INTO TRAFFIC WITH OUT WARNING. FORD KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM , AND TOLD ME IT WAS A ALUMINUM PISTON THAT FAILS IN THE TRANS. BUT WANTS OVER...

TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STARTED CYCLING THROUGH THE GEARS CAUSING ENGINE TO REV UP AND THE GEARS SHIFTING WITH HARD CLUNKS. AFTERWARD, IT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE AND WE WERE FORCED TO DRIVE AT SLOW SPEED ON SHOULDER. TRANSMISSION SHOP COULD NOT REPRODUCE PROBLEM. FLUID WAS CLEAN AND NO CODES...

I AM A LETTER CARRIER FOR THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE IN WHITESTONE, NY. WE HAVE 33 1998 FORD WINDSTARS IN OUR FLEET. I HAVE NOTICED 3 RECURRENT PROBLEMS IN OUR VANS, IN THE THREE YEARS THAT WE HAVE HAD THEM. FIRST, THE VEHICLES HAVE MANUAL CRANK WINDOWS, NOT POWER WINDOWS. THE DRIVER SIDE...

OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE STALLING DURING A LEFT HAND TURN, THUS CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO FREEZE UP AND WE'VE HAD CLOSE CALLS ON ACCIDENTS. LUCKILY WE LIVE IN A RURAL AREA WHERE WE HAVE THE TIME TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL OR PARK, RESTART IT, THEN...

OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE STALLING DURING A LEFT HAND TURN, THUS CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO FREEZE UP AND WE'VE HAD CLOSE CALLS ON ACCIDENTS. LUCKILY WE LIVE IN A RURAL AREA WHERE WE HAVE THE TIME TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL OR PARK, RESTART IT, THEN...

DRIVING NYS THRUWAY @ 65MPH ABOUT 5:30PM WHEN SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING TRANSMISSION DROPPED FROM OVERDRIVE TO FIRST GEAR. SUDDEN CHANGE FROM HIGHWAY SPEED TOPARKING LOT SPEED REQUIRED GREAT SKILL OF FOLLOWING DRIVERS TO AVIOD RUNNING OVER US AND CREATING A RUSH HOUR CHAIN REACTION TRAFFIC PILEUP. ...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & IT WOULD GO INTO A LOW DEPRESSION. A BORING NOISE COULD BE HEARD FROM THE SPRINGS. IT WAS AN INTERMITTEN PROBLEM. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF NOISE. DID CHANGE THE BUSHINGS & STRUTS. *AK NOISE IN FRONT END OVER BUMPS DUE TO BOTH OUTER TIE ROD FAILURE. *...

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & IT WOULD GO INTO A LOW DEPRESSION. A BORING NOISE COULD BE HEARD FROM THE SPRINGS. IT WAS AN INTERMITTEN PROBLEM. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF NOISE. DID CHANGE THE BUSHINGS & STRUTS. *AK NOISE IN FRONT END OVER BUMPS DUE TO BOTH OUTER TIE ROD FAILURE. *...

I'VE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE SEATBELTS (THE FRONT PASSENGER AND ALL 5 OF THE REAR SEATBELTS). I HAVE TALK TO THE DEALER AND I HAVE SENT A EMAIL TO FORD INC. THE TELL ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE SEATBELTS. THE PROBLEM THAT I'M HAVING IS THAT THE SEATBELTS (EXCEPT THE DRIVERS SIDE) ...

WHILE DRIVING, FIRESTONE RIGHT REAR TIRE P205/70R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, TIRE STILL HAD PRESSURE AFTER SEPARATION. *SLC

NO SUMMARY

NO SUMMARY

VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES.*AK

TIRE BLEW OUT ON A HOT DAY WHILE TRAVELING AFTER 1.5 HOURS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 15/235R )

1. TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT ERRATICALLY , AND A LOUD NOISE WILL OCCUR AND MOTOR WILL SHAKE. FORD ENGINEERING WAS SENT OUT AND DETERMINED TRANSMISSION NEEDED WORK, BUT NO DEALER WILL HONOR WARRANTY. 2. BRAKES WILL FAIL IN THE WINTER AND IN SLIPPERY ROADS, CAUSING PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR AND VEHICLE WIL...

1. TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT ERRATICALLY , AND A LOUD NOISE WILL OCCUR AND MOTOR WILL SHAKE. FORD ENGINEERING WAS SENT OUT AND DETERMINED TRANSMISSION NEEDED WORK, BUT NO DEALER WILL HONOR WARRANTY. 2. BRAKES WILL FAIL IN THE WINTER AND IN SLIPPERY ROADS, CAUSING PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR AND VEHICLE WIL...

1. TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT ERRATICALLY , AND A LOUD NOISE WILL OCCUR AND MOTOR WILL SHAKE. FORD ENGINEERING WAS SENT OUT AND DETERMINED TRANSMISSION NEEDED WORK, BUT NO DEALER WILL HONOR WARRANTY. 2. BRAKES WILL FAIL IN THE WINTER AND IN SLIPPERY ROADS, CAUSING PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR AND VEHICLE WIL...

1. TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT ERRATICALLY , AND A LOUD NOISE WILL OCCUR AND MOTOR WILL SHAKE. FORD ENGINEERING WAS SENT OUT AND DETERMINED TRANSMISSION NEEDED WORK, BUT NO DEALER WILL HONOR WARRANTY. 2. BRAKES WILL FAIL IN THE WINTER AND IN SLIPPERY ROADS, CAUSING PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR AND VEHICLE WIL...

1. TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT ERRATICALLY , AND A LOUD NOISE WILL OCCUR AND MOTOR WILL SHAKE. FORD ENGINEERING WAS SENT OUT AND DETERMINED TRANSMISSION NEEDED WORK, BUT NO DEALER WILL HONOR WARRANTY. 2. BRAKES WILL FAIL IN THE WINTER AND IN SLIPPERY ROADS, CAUSING PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR AND VEHICLE WIL...

(FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON AND SEAL) WHEN YOU BRAKE TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT OR EVEN COME TO A STOP AND THEN STEP ON THE GAS, ALL THE VEHICLE DOES IS REV. IT'S LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN GEAR OR SLIPPING AND THEN IT EVENTUALLY DROPS INTO PLACE. IT'S A PRETTY HAZARDOUS SITUATION IF TURNING INTO ONCOM...

PCM MODULE FAILED. *SLC

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ROUGH IDLE, ERRATIC IDLE AND STALLING WHICH HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE NEW AND HAS CONTINUED TO DETERIORATE TO FREQUENT STALLING WHILE DRIVING, THE DEALERSHIP HAS FAILED TO YIELD ANY REMEDY TO THE MECHANICAL ISSUE. NLM

NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY DEFECTS AS ON NHTSA WEBSITE

RAYBES TO FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED AFTER ONLY 13000 MILES

ON FEB. 27 OF THIS YEAR, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/70R15 )

ON FEB. 27 OF THIS YEAR, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/70R15 )

PROBLEM ORIGINATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE. WAS TAKEN IN 3 TIMES FOR REPAIR. FUEL GAUGE WOULD NOT REGISTER FULL WHEN FILLED AND FILLING UP WITH ONLY 12 TO 14 GALLONS WHEN AT 1/4 OF A TANK OR LESS. PROBLEM SUPPOSEDLY FIXED BUT STILL HAD OCCASIONAL ERRATIC MOVEMENT AND IMPROPER FUEL GAUGE READIN...

FRONT RIGHT CONTROL ARM BROKE ONCE, AND LEFT CONTROL ARM HAS BROKEN THREE TIME IN THE PAST TWO MONTHS. DEALER HAS BEEN MAKING THE REPAIRS. *AK

AT THE 75000 MILE CHECK UP WITH HENRY CURTIS FORD, WE ASKED THAT THEY CHECK OUT AN ABNORMAL NOISE IN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL. THEY REPORTED THAT THEY COULD NOT HEAR ANY PROBLEM. WE DROVE THE VAN TO UTAH THE NEXT WEEK. ON THE WAY BACK THE NOISE BECAME INCREASINGLY WORSE. WE DROVE IT LOCALLY FOR TWO ...

WOULD HEAR SQUEALING/HOWLING NOISES COMING FROM THE STEERING AREA. STEERING WAS INOPERATIVE. WOULD HAVE NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TOOK IT TO DEALER & INFORMED CONSUMER TIE ROD ENDS HAVE WORN OUT EXCESSIVELY DUE TO A LACK OF LUBRICANT.*AK NO GREASE FITTINGS.

I HAVE EXPERIANCED "RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION" OF THE LR TIRE ON MY MINI-VAN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CROSS THE CENTERLINE . I WAS ABLE TO RETURN TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AVOIDING AN ACCIDENT. AFTER I CAME TO A STOP THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE SIDEWALL 11/2 IN. WIDE BY 3" HIGH. THESE TIRES HAVE NOT B...

VAN WENT ON FIRE UNDER HOOD AT THIS TIME LANDMARK FORD IN TIGARD OREGON DOESNT KNOW THE CAUSE OF THIS FIRE IT IS THERE AT THIS TIME WAITING TO BE REPAIRED

BEARINGS ON THE LEFT FRONT OF VEHICLE FAILED , VEHICLE COULD NOT NEVER BE ALIGNED. BEARINGS WERE A PART THAT SHOULD NEVER FAIL . DEALER CHANGED BEARINGS. *AK

THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS ISSUED AND I WAS NOT PROPERLY NOTIFIED. BY LOOKING AT THE RECALLS I THINK THAT I MAY HAVE BEEN CHARGED BY THE DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL ISSUE.

REAR TIRE BLEW.

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR,RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND PUT ON PADS AND ROTORS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *AK

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR,RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND PUT ON PADS AND ROTORS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *AK

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 98 WINDSTAR, SIZE P215/70R15, RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *AK 2 OTHER GOODYEAR INVICTA TIRES DOT#PDM3DDER317 EXPERIENCED IRREPAIRABLE BULGES. *SLC

AFTER BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY,FROM A COMPLETE STOP TRANSMISSION MADE A GRINDING SOUND WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE.TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE FAILURE AFTER DRIVING 1/2 MILE DOWN THE ROAD.FORD MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT AN ALUMINUM PART WAS USED IN THIS MODEL YEAR,THEN FORD CHANGED IT BACK TO STE...

AT 70 MPH VEHICLE KEPT SLAM SHIFTING INTO GEARS, DID NOT KNOW WHAT GEAR TO BE IN, DID THIS BEGINNING ON THE HIGHWAY AND CONTINUED AT ANY SPEED. *AK

I BELIEVE YOU SHOULD ADD THE FIRESTONE TIRES THAT WERE STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON THE 1998 WINDSTAR TO YOUR INVESTIGATION. THE CIRCUMSTANCES SEEM PRETTY SIMILAR.OUR TIRE SHREDDED ON HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH . TREAD WRAPPED AROUND REAR AXLE. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THER...

FROM THE REAR OF THE ALTERNATOR COMES A HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL. MECHANICS ARE TELLING US TO REPLACE THE UNIT WHICH IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. SHOULDN'T THIS PART BE A LIFETIME WARRANTY? WHY DID IT FAIL RIGHT AFTER THE 36000 MILE WARRANTY RAN OUT? *AK

COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE&STUCK ACCELERATOR-BACKING UP DRIVEWAY WITH FEET ON BRAKES-ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN ON OWN VAN WRAPPED AROUND TREE- REPORTED BRAKE PROBLEM ON TEST DRIVE-THEY FIXED IT,BUT NO GOOD. *AK

COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE&STUCK ACCELERATOR-BACKING UP DRIVEWAY WITH FEET ON BRAKES-ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN ON OWN VAN WRAPPED AROUND TREE- REPORTED BRAKE PROBLEM ON TEST DRIVE-THEY FIXED IT,BUT NO GOOD. *AK

VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BACKED OUT FROM DRIVEWAY AND ENGAGED IN DRIVE MODE, A LOUD CLUNK NOISE OCCURED. AFTER DRIVING FOR HALF A MILE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *YH

WHEN DRIVING OR MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN CONSUMER NOTICED A CLICKING NOISE. CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER NOTED THAT OUTER TIE RODS NEED TO BE REPLACED ON BOTH SIDES, DRIVER AND PASSENGER. *AK

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH VEHICLE FLIPPED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BENCH SEAT BROKE, CAUSING CHILD AND INFANT SEAT TO BE THROWN TO THE FLOOR. *AK VEHICLE DID NOT FLIP, IT HIT WATER AND SPUN. *YH THE BUCKLE SHATTERED AND THE PLASTIC HOU...

SHOCK ABSORBER (STRUT) AND COIL SPRING BROKE ...NONE IN STOCK IN ALL OF USA! 2WEEKS HAVE GONE WITH NO REPAIRS BECAUSE OF LACK OF SPRING NATIONWIDE! DEALER IN MO (CAR STILL THERE) TOLD US PART WAS ON ORDER FOR 3 DAYS...AFTER MISSING WORK FOR 4 DAYS AND PAYING FOR HOTEL IN EUREKA, MO WE ENDED UP RE...

THE PASSENGER DOOR CONTACT WAS CORRODED CAUSING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS TO COME ON AND AN ALART ON THE DASH THAT THE DOOR IS "OPEN". REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP BUT NEVER REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNDER WARANTY. THIS IS A DANGER TO THE DRIVER THAT THE DOOR IS OPEN AND DISTRACKS THE DRIVERS ATTENTION TO IMMEDIATE...

THE PASSENGER DOOR CONTACT WAS CORRODED CAUSING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS TO COME ON AND AN ALART ON THE DASH THAT THE DOOR IS "OPEN". REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP BUT NEVER REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNDER WARANTY. THIS IS A DANGER TO THE DRIVER THAT THE DOOR IS OPEN AND DISTRACKS THE DRIVERS ATTENTION TO IMMEDIATE...

ON NUMEROUS OCCASSIONS THIS VEHICLE WHILE STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP (STOP SIGN/TRAFFIC LIGHTS). THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP OVER 8 TIMES AND WAS LAST WORKED ON FOR THIS PROBLEM IN JUNE 2000. THEN IN JULY 200 WHILE ON VACATION THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AND THE EMISSION CONTROL FA...

ON NUMEROUS OCCASSIONS THIS VEHICLE WHILE STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP (STOP SIGN/TRAFFIC LIGHTS). THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP OVER 8 TIMES AND WAS LAST WORKED ON FOR THIS PROBLEM IN JUNE 2000. THEN IN JULY 200 WHILE ON VACATION THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AND THE EMISSION CONTROL FA...

ON NUMEROUS OCCASSIONS THIS VEHICLE WHILE STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP (STOP SIGN/TRAFFIC LIGHTS). THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP OVER 8 TIMES AND WAS LAST WORKED ON FOR THIS PROBLEM IN JUNE 2000. THEN IN JULY 200 WHILE ON VACATION THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AND THE EMISSION CONTROL FA...

CHILD WEIGHING 33 POUNDS SITS IN THE BUILT-IN CHILD SEATIN WHICH HARNESS IS TOO HIGH, AND DOES NOT PROTECT THE CHILD CORRECTLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

WHEN VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVER APPLIES ACCELERATOR VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE, AND THE RPMS WILL REV HIGH. EVENTUALLY, VEHICLE WILL MOVE BUT SLOWLY.*AK

PE 00 024/SUSPENSION COIL SPRING: WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND REPAIRS WERE DONE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK

TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD AT LEAST DAILY. *AK

VAN STALLED TWICE WHEN IN SLOW TURN, USULLY WOULD RESTART NOW IT IS STALLING AND WILL NOT RESTART AT ALL.

THIS FAILURE WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A ROLLOVER IF THE BROKEN SPRING HAD RUPTURED THE TIRE. THE SPRING STOPPED JUST SHORT OF CONTACTING THE TIRE. THERE ARE SCUFF MARKS, BUT NOT TO WHERE THE TIRE NEEDS REPLACED. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL COIL SPRINGS FOR ANALYSIS IF REQUIRED.( BOTH WERE REPLACED AFTER THE I...

THE VAN WILL STALL AS IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL IF THE O/D IS LEFT ON AFTER SEVERAL MILES DRIVING WITH THE O/D ON. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VAN HAS STALED AT MAJOR INTERSECTIONS NEARLY CAUSING ACCIDENTS. *AK