2001 FORD WINDSTAR Problems & Recalls

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the rear axle fractured. There was no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was d...

Mileage: 105,000

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the front end of the vehicle made abnormal sounds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there was a fracture due to corrosion on the fron...

Mileage: 55,000

Rear axle cracked where bracket that was installed during previous recall. Van is not drivable and could have been a bad accident.

Rear axle cracked in multiple locations causes car to sway and tires to turn inward and bald

Rear axle cracked in multiple locations causes car to sway and tires to turn inward and bald

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently came to a complete stop. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear wheels were crooked and rubbing against the inner fender well. The vehicle was towed...

Mileage: 180,000

The contact's girlfriend owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle was previously replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V608000 (Suspension). The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving approximately 10 MPH and making a left turn, a loud bang was heard from the ...

Mileage: 159,000

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and crossing railroad tracks that were flush with the road surface, the contact heard the passenger’s side rear tire making a loud screeching noise. The contact could hear rubbing or friction and then noti...

Mileage: 132,000

The contact's husband owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while in reverse, she heard an abnormal noise. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the control arm was cracked. The contact was then informed by the m...

Mileage: 70,000

I pulled up to a stop sign having been traveling at less then 20 mph, and only while the vehicle is in drive but not moving, it was shaking like the motor was going to jump out of the vehicle. I assumed it was the motor mount broken and took it to the mechanic and found out it was the subfra...

I pulled up to a stop sign having been traveling at less then 20 mph, and only while the vehicle is in drive but not moving, it was shaking like the motor was going to jump out of the vehicle. I assumed it was the motor mount broken and took it to the mechanic and found out it was the subfra...

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, there was an abnormal sound, and the vehicle felt as if it had a flat tire. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear driver's side tire was tilted inward and the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was...

Mileage: 159,000

ABS light, brake light came on. The seatbelt unhooks while I’m driving, I was told I had a cracked axle, the wheel bearing was very noisy, I’ve paid a lot of money to get things fixed. The labor was at a ridiculous amount on $25 parts. I’m wondering if I’ve paid to have parts fixed that were...

ABS light, brake light came on. The seatbelt unhooks while I’m driving, I was told I had a cracked axle, the wheel bearing was very noisy, I’ve paid a lot of money to get things fixed. The labor was at a ridiculous amount on $25 parts. I’m wondering if I’ve paid to have parts fixed that were...

ABS light, brake light came on. The seatbelt unhooks while I’m driving, I was told I had a cracked axle, the wheel bearing was very noisy, I’ve paid a lot of money to get things fixed. The labor was at a ridiculous amount on $25 parts. I’m wondering if I’ve paid to have parts fixed that were...

Car was in an single car accident. Steering and body damage. All fixed now. Need verification for salvage sticker.

Car was in an single car accident. Steering and body damage. All fixed now. Need verification for salvage sticker.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed when they heard a loud popping sound coming from the vehicle. The driver looked out the rear-view mirror and saw smoke coming from the vehicle. The driver pulled over to the side of the roadwa...

Mileage: 136,397

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, there was a loud abnormal sound coming from the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle with black smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact parked in a parking lot and...

Mileage: 138,000

REAR AXLE BROKE WHEN DRIVING SLOWLY PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY ON STREET.

Mileage: 166,185

REAR AXLE BROKE WHEN DRIVING SLOWLY PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY ON STREET.

Mileage: 166,185

REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF WITH NO WARNING AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD. VERY DANGEROUS.

Mileage: 160,000

REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF WITH NO WARNING AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD. VERY DANGEROUS.

Mileage: 160,000

REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF WITH NO WARNING AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD. VERY DANGEROUS.

Mileage: 160,000

ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR FORD INSTALLED THESE BRACKETS ON REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME AND ALMOST 2 YEARS LATER MY AXLE HAS SPLIT FROM ONE SIDE ALL THE WAY AROUND TO THE OTHER AND ANY TINY BUMP YOU HIT THE VAN JUMPS ALL OVER THE ROADWAY. THEY WON'T REPAIR THE AXLE BECAUSE THE "BRACKETS " WERE INSTALLED ...

Mileage: 170,100

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 M.P.H. , THE REAR AXLE BROKE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THE AXLE IS WELDED, RECALL NUMBER 10S13 WAS COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE, WHERE THEY INSTALLED THE SUPPORT BRACKETS SO THE AXLE WOULDN'T BREAK, THE AXLE BROKE AN INCH AWAY FROM WHERE THE SUPPORT BRACKET WAS INSTALL...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR AXLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RENTED A TRUCK AND TOWED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION) REGARDIN...

Mileage: 164,952

THE REAR AXLE SPLIT/BROKE WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH TURNING ONTO A STREET. BOTH WHEELS ARE NOW RUBBING AGAINST THE FRAME.

Mileage: 126,000

THE REAR AXLE SPLIT/BROKE WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH TURNING ONTO A STREET. BOTH WHEELS ARE NOW RUBBING AGAINST THE FRAME.

Mileage: 126,000

REAR AXLE SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING, RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE LESS THAN 5 YEARS AGO (10/2015). FORD WILL NOT FIX IT. AN AXLE SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE, NOT JUST 4 1/2 YEARS. *TR

Mileage: 172,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 51 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR ENTERING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT AND PASSENGERS HEADS WAS HITTING TOWARDS THE WINDOWS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS BENT...

Mileage: 143,000

THE AXLE WAS PART OF RECALL #11S16. AS PART OF THE RECALL THE AXLE WAS PATCHED, BUT THE AXLE IS NOW BROKEN BECAUSE THE "REPAIR" DID NOT CORRECT THE STRUCTURAL FLAWS IN THE AXLE.

Mileage: 165,000

THE AXLE WAS PART OF RECALL #11S16. AS PART OF THE RECALL THE AXLE WAS PATCHED, BUT THE AXLE IS NOW BROKEN BECAUSE THE "REPAIR" DID NOT CORRECT THE STRUCTURAL FLAWS IN THE AXLE.

Mileage: 165,000

THE AXLE WAS PART OF RECALL #11S16. AS PART OF THE RECALL THE AXLE WAS PATCHED, BUT THE AXLE IS NOW BROKEN BECAUSE THE "REPAIR" DID NOT CORRECT THE STRUCTURAL FLAWS IN THE AXLE.

Mileage: 165,000

I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND THE REAR AXLE CRACK I WAS DRIVING ON A ON A CITY STREET AND WAS SCARED MY TIRES WAS RUBBING AND SMOKING.

Mileage: 154,000

THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHERE FORD REPAIRED IT IN 2011. THEY ARE SAYING THAT MY VAN IS OUT OF WARRANTY ON THE RECALL BECAUSE IT IS OVER 150000 MILES. IF THEY HAD REPLACED MY REAR AXLE IN 2011 INSTEAD OF A BAD PATCH JOB ON THAT RECALL I WOULDN'T BE HAVING THIS TROUBLE. I FEEL THAT SINCE FORD HAD IT UNDE...

Mileage: 155,000

MOST IMPORTANT IS THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND CHECKED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE JUST FAILED AND I WOULD PUMP THEM ENOUGH JUST TO GET IN A SAFE LOCATION. AAA HAS HAD TO PICK ME UP AND WHEN THE BRAKES WHERE CHECKED THEY WERE FIND AND THE FLUID FULL. ALSO THE REAR JUST FELL BUT I HAD T...

MOST IMPORTANT IS THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND CHECKED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE JUST FAILED AND I WOULD PUMP THEM ENOUGH JUST TO GET IN A SAFE LOCATION. AAA HAS HAD TO PICK ME UP AND WHEN THE BRAKES WHERE CHECKED THEY WERE FIND AND THE FLUID FULL. ALSO THE REAR JUST FELL BUT I HAD T...

MOST IMPORTANT IS THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND CHECKED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE JUST FAILED AND I WOULD PUMP THEM ENOUGH JUST TO GET IN A SAFE LOCATION. AAA HAS HAD TO PICK ME UP AND WHEN THE BRAKES WHERE CHECKED THEY WERE FIND AND THE FLUID FULL. ALSO THE REAR JUST FELL BUT I HAD T...

WHEN I RECEIVED THE RECALL ABOUT THE POSSIBLE AXLE CRACKING DUE RUST I TOOK MY CAR IN AND HAD THE BRACKETS PUT ON AND THEN I RECEIVED A RECALL THE HAVE THE BRACKETS CHECKED WHICH I DID AND THEY WERE CORRECT. TODAY I TOOK MY VAN IN FOR PA INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD MY REAR AXLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAD A...

FORD AXLE RECALL IN CERTAIN STATES. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP APPROXIMMENTLY 5 MONTHS AGO. THEY SAID BRACKETS WERE OK. AXLE BROKE 08/26/2019 MILEAGE ON VEHICLE 100607. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, VAN ALMOST FLIP. TIRES ARE ANGLED OUT AND RUINED.

Mileage: 100,607

FORD=FIX OR REPAIR DAILY!!!!!!!!!!! I AM WRITING TO TRY AND GET FORD TO DO THE RIGHT THING. MY MOTHER'S EX-HUSBAND TOLD ME TO NEVER BUY A FORD AND I DID NOT LISTEN. I BOUGHT A WINDSTAR 2001. I TOOK IT IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE AXLE. THEY INSPECTED AND TOLD ME IT WAS FINE. I WAS UNAWARE THAT THEY DID...

MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2001. THERE WAS A RECALL PUT OUT FOR THE SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. IN 2011, ACCORDING TO SUNSET FORD DEALERSHIP (WHERE I TOOK IT FOR AXLE REPAIR AND WAS DENIED) THE RECALL WAS REMEDIED IN 2011. HOWEVER, AS STATED ALONG WITH THE RECALL NOTICE, THE ...

MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2001. THERE WAS A RECALL PUT OUT FOR THE SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. IN 2011, ACCORDING TO SUNSET FORD DEALERSHIP (WHERE I TOOK IT FOR AXLE REPAIR AND WAS DENIED) THE RECALL WAS REMEDIED IN 2011. HOWEVER, AS STATED ALONG WITH THE RECALL NOTICE, THE ...

MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2001. THERE WAS A RECALL PUT OUT FOR THE SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. IN 2011, ACCORDING TO SUNSET FORD DEALERSHIP (WHERE I TOOK IT FOR AXLE REPAIR AND WAS DENIED) THE RECALL WAS REMEDIED IN 2011. HOWEVER, AS STATED ALONG WITH THE RECALL NOTICE, THE ...

BRAKES CONTINUALLY HAVE FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENTS. PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE AND AFTER NEW BRAKE PADS AND BRING BLED.THROTTLE IDLE SENSOR CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. NOW THEY JUST STAY ON. I NEED TO KNOW WHA...

Mileage: 165,000

BRAKES CONTINUALLY HAVE FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENTS. PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE AND AFTER NEW BRAKE PADS AND BRING BLED.THROTTLE IDLE SENSOR CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. NOW THEY JUST STAY ON. I NEED TO KNOW WHA...

Mileage: 165,000

BRAKES CONTINUALLY HAVE FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENTS. PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE AND AFTER NEW BRAKE PADS AND BRING BLED.THROTTLE IDLE SENSOR CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. NOW THEY JUST STAY ON. I NEED TO KNOW WHA...

Mileage: 165,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND AN ABNORMAL BUMPING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO FOUND AN UNKNOWN RECALL ASSOCIATED...

Mileage: 142,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL STARTED TO RUB AGAINST THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT AND COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CA...

Mileage: 182,000

GOOD DAY, I WAS DRIVING ON A ROAD GOING 40 MPH WHEN MY REAR AXLE CRACKED AND MY REAR WHEELS CAVED IN. I HAD MY WIFE AND KIDS IN THE VAN WITH ME ON THE WAY TO WORK. IT WAS AROUND 5:45 WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT. IS THERE'S A WAY I COULD GET HELP??

Mileage: 215,622

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS TILTED INWARD. HE CHECKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER...

Mileage: 182,000

THIS VAN LOOKS FINE ON THE OUTSIDE,BUT THE FRAME AND FLOOR ARE RUSTED OUT. I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED THE MECHANIC AT CARLS BODY SHOP , WHERE IT WAS TI BE REPAIRED TOLD ME IT WAS BEYOND REPAIR AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE VAN IS MADE TO TRAN...

Mileage: 2

THIS VAN LOOKS FINE ON THE OUTSIDE,BUT THE FRAME AND FLOOR ARE RUSTED OUT. I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED THE MECHANIC AT CARLS BODY SHOP , WHERE IT WAS TI BE REPAIRED TOLD ME IT WAS BEYOND REPAIR AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE VAN IS MADE TO TRAN...

Mileage: 2

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DELAYED IN RESPONDING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDEN...

Mileage: 38,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DELAYED IN RESPONDING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDEN...

Mileage: 38,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING A ROUTINE CHECK-UP, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUB-FRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE COLONIAL FORD, INC DEALER (508-746-3400, 147 SAMOSET ST, PLYMOUTH, MA 02360) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED...

Mileage: 106,031

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A ROUTINE CHECK-UP AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SHOP, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BENNA FORD SUPERIOR (715-394-8669, LOCATED ...

Mileage: 250,000

DRIVING UNDER 30 MPH AND NOTICED A STRANGE SOUND PULLED OFF THE STREET AND INSPECTED REAR DRIVERS TIRE WAS LEANING AND DISCOVERED REAR AXLE WAS BROKEN

Mileage: 230,000

1. REAR AXLE FRACTURED SEVERELY & BROKE MAKING THE CAR UN-DRIVABLE ON 24 JAN 2019 WHILE IN MOTION DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC. FORD PUT BRACES ON THIS VEHICLE UNDER RECALL# 10S13, BUT THEY FAILED TO PREVENT FURTHER CORROSION AND METAL FATIGUE. THE AXLE WAS A BAD ENGINEERING DESIGN FROM THE DRAWING BOARD...

Mileage: 132,596

1. REAR AXLE FRACTURED SEVERELY & BROKE MAKING THE CAR UN-DRIVABLE ON 24 JAN 2019 WHILE IN MOTION DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC. FORD PUT BRACES ON THIS VEHICLE UNDER RECALL# 10S13, BUT THEY FAILED TO PREVENT FURTHER CORROSION AND METAL FATIGUE. THE AXLE WAS A BAD ENGINEERING DESIGN FROM THE DRAWING BOARD...

Mileage: 132,596

1. REAR AXLE FRACTURED SEVERELY & BROKE MAKING THE CAR UN-DRIVABLE ON 24 JAN 2019 WHILE IN MOTION DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC. FORD PUT BRACES ON THIS VEHICLE UNDER RECALL# 10S13, BUT THEY FAILED TO PREVENT FURTHER CORROSION AND METAL FATIGUE. THE AXLE WAS A BAD ENGINEERING DESIGN FROM THE DRAWING BOARD...

Mileage: 132,596

AXLE SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY REAR WHEELS BENT INWARD.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AXLE HAD DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IN...

Mileage: 280,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 12 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BECAME STUCK UNDER THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT TH...

Mileage: 103,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER (GURLEY LEEP FORD LINCOLN, 320 E IRELAND RD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614, (574) 291-6910) INDICATED THAT THEY SERVICED AN UNKNOWN RECALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS AND THAT THEY HAD NOT BEEN REQUIRED TO ...

Mileage: 122,983

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER (GURLEY LEEP FORD LINCOLN, 320 E IRELAND RD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614, (574) 291-6910) INDICATED THAT THEY SERVICED AN UNKNOWN RECALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS AND THAT THEY HAD NOT BEEN REQUIRED TO ...

Mileage: 122,983

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR WHEELS WERE BENT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT CLAMPS WERE PLACED ON THE AXLE IN 2015. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO QUA...

Mileage: 195,000

REAR AXLE BREAK DUE TO CORROSION OF ACKNOWLEDGED INADEQUATELY DESIGNED AXLE. BREAK HAPPENED IN THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET INSTALLED DO TO INITIAL AXLE RECALL FOR POTENTIAL BREAK DUE TO CORROSION.. CAR WAS ON CITY STREET IN MOTION TO FREEWAY ONRAMP FORTUNATELY THE AXLE BROKE PRIOR TO ENTERING FRE...

Mileage: 165,000

REAR AXLE BREAK DUE TO CORROSION OF ACKNOWLEDGED INADEQUATELY DESIGNED AXLE. BREAK HAPPENED IN THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET INSTALLED DO TO INITIAL AXLE RECALL FOR POTENTIAL BREAK DUE TO CORROSION.. CAR WAS ON CITY STREET IN MOTION TO FREEWAY ONRAMP FORTUNATELY THE AXLE BROKE PRIOR TO ENTERING FRE...

Mileage: 165,000

REAR AXLE BREAK DUE TO CORROSION OF ACKNOWLEDGED INADEQUATELY DESIGNED AXLE. BREAK HAPPENED IN THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET INSTALLED DO TO INITIAL AXLE RECALL FOR POTENTIAL BREAK DUE TO CORROSION.. CAR WAS ON CITY STREET IN MOTION TO FREEWAY ONRAMP FORTUNATELY THE AXLE BROKE PRIOR TO ENTERING FRE...

Mileage: 165,000

REAR AXLE IS CRACKED AFTER BRACKETS WERE PUT ON DUE TO RECALL. WE NOTICED THIS IS AN OLD CRACK AND SAW IT WHILE CHECKING FOR THE CAUSE OF A RATTLE NOISE. WE HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THE CRACK OCCURRED BUT THE RECALL BRACKETS WERE PUT ON SEVERAL YEARS AGO BY KELLER BROS. FORD LEBANON, PA. THEY REINSPECTED T...

Mileage: 190,000

REMOVED SUBFRAME TO REPLACE FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. FOUND SUBSTANTIAL RUSTING AT FIREWALL END OF SUBFRAME ON BOTH "ARMS", REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF SUBFRAME. CALLED LOCAL DEALERS, NO "OPEN" RECALL (OVER 15 YEAR-OLD VAN) AND $4,900 NEW SUBFRAME QUOTE PROVIDED, WITH NO DEALER OR MANUFACTURER COVERA...

Mileage: 104,000

REMOVED SUBFRAME TO REPLACE FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. FOUND SUBSTANTIAL RUSTING AT FIREWALL END OF SUBFRAME ON BOTH "ARMS", REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF SUBFRAME. CALLED LOCAL DEALERS, NO "OPEN" RECALL (OVER 15 YEAR-OLD VAN) AND $4,900 NEW SUBFRAME QUOTE PROVIDED, WITH NO DEALER OR MANUFACTURER COVERA...

Mileage: 104,000

REMOVED SUBFRAME TO REPLACE FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. FOUND SUBSTANTIAL RUSTING AT FIREWALL END OF SUBFRAME ON BOTH "ARMS", REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF SUBFRAME. CALLED LOCAL DEALERS, NO "OPEN" RECALL (OVER 15 YEAR-OLD VAN) AND $4,900 NEW SUBFRAME QUOTE PROVIDED, WITH NO DEALER OR MANUFACTURER COVERA...

Mileage: 104,000

DRIVING HOME I HEARD A THUD AND MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SPUN OFF THE ROAD. TURNS OUT THE AXLE CRACKED IN HALF AND ALMOST KILLED ME. TOWED THE CAR INTO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND EVEN THOUGH THERE IS AN OPEN SAFETY RECALL ON MY WINDSTAR AND FORD KNOWS OF THOUSAND OF AXLE PROBLEMS THEY SAID THAT IT IS NO...

Mileage: 177,000

THIS VAN WAS RECALLED FOR KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE REAR AXLE CORRODING. THIS RECALL INVOLVED INSTALLING SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE AXLE. THE AXLE HAS NOW CRACKED ALMOST ALL THE WAY THROUGH NEXT TO THE BRACKET. THIS HAPPENED WHILE GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP SLOWLY. FROM MY RESEARCH ONLINE, THIS SEEMS TO BE A ...

Mileage: 140,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP STATES VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE SWAYS UNCONTROLLABLY. *JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE DEALER (RUSS MILNE FORD, 24777 HALL RD, MACOMB, MI 48042, (877) 821-8648) INDICATED THAT A RECALL REMEDY WAS PROVIDED FOR THE REPLACEMENT BRACKETS BEFORE THE CONTACT OWNED THE VEHICLE. WITHIN A YEAR OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUF...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE STATIONARY, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT ENGINE CRADLE OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN THE ENGINE CRADLE. MATTHEWS FORD OREGON IN OREGON, OHIO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED ...

Mileage: 190,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE STATIONARY, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT ENGINE CRADLE OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN THE ENGINE CRADLE. MATTHEWS FORD OREGON IN OREGON, OHIO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED ...

Mileage: 190,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO RICART FORD (4255 S HAMILTON RD, GROVEPORT, OH 43125) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE REAR AXLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BLACKWELL FORD INC (41001 PLYMOUTH RD, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170; 734-453-1100) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A REPAIR WAS NOT NEEDED. THE RECALL WAS DEE...

Mileage: 113,628

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE REAR AXLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BLACKWELL FORD INC (41001 PLYMOUTH RD, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170; 734-453-1100) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A REPAIR WAS NOT NEEDED. THE RECALL WAS DEE...

Mileage: 113,628

REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND GAS GAUGE IS SHOWING EMPTY WHEN THERE IS 10 GALLONS OF GAS IN THE TANK. I HAVE TRIED TO RESET IT BUT THAT DOESN'T WORK. PLEASE RECALL THIS AND FIX THEM. I DO A LOT OF TRAVELING AND I DO NOT WANT TO TAKE THE CHANCE OF RUNNING OUT OF GAS.

OVER DRIVE FLASHING OFF AND ON WILL NOT GO OFF. FUSES BLOW OUT RIGHT AFTER YOU START UP THE VAN. IT STARTED WHEN I MADE A TURN AT A GREEN LIGHT. ON THE BACK ROADS.

Mileage: 144,000

OVER DRIVE FLASHING OFF AND ON WILL NOT GO OFF. FUSES BLOW OUT RIGHT AFTER YOU START UP THE VAN. IT STARTED WHEN I MADE A TURN AT A GREEN LIGHT. ON THE BACK ROADS.

Mileage: 144,000

SUB FRAME

Mileage: 141,588

SUB FRAME

Mileage: 141,588

SUB FRAME

Mileage: 141,588

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXEL CRACKED WHILE DRIVING ON THE CITY STREETS . I SEE RECALLS FOR OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.

Mileage: 29,500

I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 30 MPH, 2 CARS IN FRONT SLAMMED ON BRAKES, I WAS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 CAR LINKS BACK AND HIT THE BRAKES. ABS FAILED, AIRBAGS FAILED, AND SLID INTO CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ON A CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT.

Mileage: 86,000

I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 30 MPH, 2 CARS IN FRONT SLAMMED ON BRAKES, I WAS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 CAR LINKS BACK AND HIT THE BRAKES. ABS FAILED, AIRBAGS FAILED, AND SLID INTO CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ON A CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT.

Mileage: 86,000

I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 30 MPH, 2 CARS IN FRONT SLAMMED ON BRAKES, I WAS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 CAR LINKS BACK AND HIT THE BRAKES. ABS FAILED, AIRBAGS FAILED, AND SLID INTO CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ON A CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT.

Mileage: 86,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE SUBFRAME COMPLETELY FRACTURED AND FELL APART WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC (SPIELMANN SERVICE CENTER MN; 952-546-0508) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT FORD WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WA...

Mileage: 184,500

A MAJOR CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE BEAM WAS DISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE FOR USE. FORD HAD A RECALL TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, BUT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SOLD IN A STATE THAT USED SALT ON THE ROADS IN WINTER (I LIVE IN FLORID...

THE REAR AXLE IS BROKEN DURING DRIVE TO 45 MPH WITH MY FAMILY.

THE ABS AND BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS RANDOMLY COME ON, STAY ON FOR DIFFERENT LENGTHS OF TIME, THEN SHUT OFF AGAIN FOR A WHILE. THERE IS NO TELLING WHAT CAUSES THIS TO HAPPEN. THIS ISSUE WAS PRESENT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE PREVIOUS OWNERS HAD IT CHECKED OUT NUMEROUS TIMES, COULD NEVER FIND ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL SUDDENLY BUCKLED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO SEVERE RUSTING AND CORROSION OF THE AXLE, WHICH CAUSED THE BRACKETS TO ALSO SEPAR...

Mileage: 196,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUED TO INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A FUSE BLEW AND THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, INDIC...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUED TO INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A FUSE BLEW AND THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, INDIC...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUED TO INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A FUSE BLEW AND THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, INDIC...

REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING EVEN THOUGH RECALL BRACKETS WERE PROPERLY REPLACED. THIS ISSUE COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SEVERE INJURY. LUCKILY FOR US, WE WERE JUST TURNING A CORNER ON THE WAY TO THE STORE. FORD WILL NOT HELP WITH FINANCIAL COSTS DUE "EXTENDED WARRANTY HAVING EXPIRED IN OCT OF 2016". PEOPL...

Mileage: 120,000

TAKATA RECALL. MY VAN WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1 GEAR. ONLY CAN REACH MAXIMUM OF 20 MILES PER HOUR.

Mileage: 1

REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, DUE TO RUST CORROSION FROM ROAD SALT. THERE WAS APPARENTLY A RECALL ON THIS THAT ALSO FAILED. THE AXLE WAS ABOUT TO BREAK IN HALF.

Mileage: 127,000

TAKATA INFLATORS;I FORD DENYING MY REQUEST F VIN #[XXX] I HAVE AN OBVIOUS CRACK (SEE PHOTOS) DIRECTLY UNDER THE BRACKET A BAND-AID THAT FORD ISSUED IN AN EARLIER RECALL ON MY REAR AXLE WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS BAND-AID TO PREVENT SUCH CRACKING. APPARENTLY MY BRACKET PART WAS DEEMED INSTAL...

Mileage: 18,000

TAKATA INFLATORS;I FORD DENYING MY REQUEST F VIN #[XXX] I HAVE AN OBVIOUS CRACK (SEE PHOTOS) DIRECTLY UNDER THE BRACKET A BAND-AID THAT FORD ISSUED IN AN EARLIER RECALL ON MY REAR AXLE WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS BAND-AID TO PREVENT SUCH CRACKING. APPARENTLY MY BRACKET PART WAS DEEMED INSTAL...

Mileage: 18,000

TAKATA INFLATORS;I FORD DENYING MY REQUEST F VIN #[XXX] I HAVE AN OBVIOUS CRACK (SEE PHOTOS) DIRECTLY UNDER THE BRACKET A BAND-AID THAT FORD ISSUED IN AN EARLIER RECALL ON MY REAR AXLE WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS BAND-AID TO PREVENT SUCH CRACKING. APPARENTLY MY BRACKET PART WAS DEEMED INSTAL...

Mileage: 18,000

REAR AXLE CRACKED WHILE DRIVING, THIS IS THE SECOND AXLE THAT BROKE FOR THIS VAN

Mileage: 168,450

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED ALSO CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE COIL S...

Mileage: 119,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED ALSO CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE COIL S...

Mileage: 119,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT, A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE...

Mileage: 119,000

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR BRAKE EXAMINATION (ABS LIGHT CAME ON) AND SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD THAT THERE WERE CORROSION HOLES IN REAR AXLE AND IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE!!! SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED BY FORD AND REPAIRED AT THEIR EXPENCE AS I WAS TOLD IT HAS BEEN DANGEROUS TO DRIVE FOR SOME TIME...

Mileage: 116,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A RECALL RELATED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS COMPLETED; HOWEVER, THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE RUST WAS WITHIN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE CONTROL ARM ...

Mileage: 140,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A RECALL RELATED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS COMPLETED; HOWEVER, THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE RUST WAS WITHIN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE CONTROL ARM ...

Mileage: 140,000

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL IN 2012 ABOUT THE SUBFRAME SUPPORTING THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION. FORD PUT TWO BRACKETS ON MY VEHICLE OVER THE RUST SPOTS. NOW THE FRAME HAS ALMOST RUSTED AWAY. MY MECHANIC SAID I SHOULD NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THAT CONDITION, IT IS NOT SAFE. INSTEAD OF REPLACING THE RUST...

WHILE DRIVING AXLE BROKE ON VAN WHILE GOING DOWN ALLEY. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY END RESULT THEY SAY REINIKE FORD A DEALERSHIP IN LIMA, OHIO REPLACED THE FAULTY SUPPORT BRACKETS IN 2011. WHICH WAS A RECALL ON VAN. WHILE ALL ALONG DEALERSHIP WASN'T TELLING ME THEY DID THE RECALL WORK. I FEEL THIS...

Mileage: 166,960

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED PROPERLY, BUT FAILED TO PROVIDE A CORRECT DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE RUBBE...

REAR AXLE SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING ON NORMAL ROADS. *TR

Mileage: 65,000

REAR AXLE SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING ON NORMAL ROADS. *TR

Mileage: 65,000

REAR AXLE THE REAR AXLE ON MY WINDSTAR BROKE YESTERDAY ON THE LEFT SIDE OUTSIDE OF THE SUPPORT BRACKET INSTALLED BY THE DEALER FOR THE 2011 RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN I NOTICED THE TIRE RUBBING ON THE FRAME. I GOT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP (BETTEN FORD IN G...

Mileage: 183,000

REAR AXLE THE REAR AXLE ON MY WINDSTAR BROKE YESTERDAY ON THE LEFT SIDE OUTSIDE OF THE SUPPORT BRACKET INSTALLED BY THE DEALER FOR THE 2011 RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN I NOTICED THE TIRE RUBBING ON THE FRAME. I GOT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP (BETTEN FORD IN G...

Mileage: 183,000

RECALL REAR AXLE CRACKS. I TOOK MY FORD 2001 WINDSTAR FOR 3RD RECALL AND LEARNED THAT I HAVE CRACKS IN MY AXLE. FORD DEALER AND CUSTOMER SERVICES SAID THAT THE OFFER F DISCOUNTED REPLACEMENT EXPIRED ON OCTOBER 30TH 2016 WHERE I NEED TO PAY FULL PRICE TO FIX IT. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY AND WHY IS...

Mileage: 150,000

RECALL REAR AXLE CRACKS. I TOOK MY FORD 2001 WINDSTAR FOR 3RD RECALL AND LEARNED THAT I HAVE CRACKS IN MY AXLE. FORD DEALER AND CUSTOMER SERVICES SAID THAT THE OFFER F DISCOUNTED REPLACEMENT EXPIRED ON OCTOBER 30TH 2016 WHERE I NEED TO PAY FULL PRICE TO FIX IT. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY AND WHY IS...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FRAME FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSP...

Mileage: 141,302

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $300. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD N...

YES I CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE REAR AXLE THEY SAID I DONT HAVE A RECALL ON MY VAN BUT MY REAR AXLE JUST SPLIT

Mileage: 196,000

YES I CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE REAR AXLE THEY SAID I DONT HAVE A RECALL ON MY VAN BUT MY REAR AXLE JUST SPLIT

Mileage: 196,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE A RACK AND PINION WAS BEING INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REP...

TAKATA RECALL I'M LOOKING TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON MANIFOLD IN THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR.

Mileage: 8,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS HEARD UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS BADLY RUSTED AND WAS CONSIDERED UNSAFE T...

Mileage: 111,759

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Mileage: 200,000

ABS MODAL FAILURE BAD SODER CONNECTION ABS LIGHT AND THUS BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH STAY ON

RE: NFTSA SAFETY RECALL 15V-608 WE HAD TO PAY FORD $300 OR ELSE THEY WERE NOT GOING TO PERFORM THE RECALL WORK. WHY SHOULD WE HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING AT ALL FOR A RECALL WHICH IS A FAULT OF FORD AND NOT US AT THE OWNER? WE ARE NOT HAPPY AT ALL WITH THIS SITUATION BUT FELT FORCED TO PAY FOR THE SAFE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRADLE MOUNT FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION AND RUSTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Mileage: 120,000

9-10-2015 AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPT'S TO RESOLVE RECALL I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON RITCHIE HWY AND THE REAR AXILE WHICH WAS ONE OF THE MANY RECALLS MADE ME LOOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND ONCE I GAINED CONTROL CAR WAS DRIVIN TO NEAR SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT AND DRIVER'S SIDE AXILE BROKE AND CAR WAS DISABLED ...

Mileage: 141,000

WHILE DRIVING WITH MY THREE SMALL CHILDREN, THE REAR AXLE OF MY VAN BROKE. I WAS GOING AT A MINIMAL RATE OF SPEED AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITHOUT INJURY. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO NUMEROUS RECALLS, SEVERAL OF WHICH HAVE INCLUDED CORROSION OF THE SUBFRAME AND AXLE. OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP ...

Mileage: 99,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT END FRAME FRACTURED AND DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHOCK ABSORBER, FRONT END SPRING, AND FRAME WERE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ...

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT END FRAME FRACTURED AND DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHOCK ABSORBER, FRONT END SPRING, AND FRAME WERE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ...

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE ON THE FLOORBOARD AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND BRAKE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT TH...

Mileage: 95,000

TAKE MY VEHICLE TO RECALL A YEAR LATER THE WIPER WENT CRAZY,APPARENTLY THEY DID THE RECALL .I CALLED THE FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IF THE WIPER MOTOR WAS GOOD NOT CHANGED AND COVER

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND WAS PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED P...

Mileage: 146,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND WAS PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED P...

Mileage: 146,000

HOPING THEY HAVE A REPAIR FOR THE SUBFRAME PASSENGER REAR MINE IS BADLY ROTTED AND AFRAID TO DRIVE IT AS IT CAN CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT OR BE POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS FORD PLEASE CURE THIS.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS CROOKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT T...

Mileage: 194,000

FORD WINDSTAR 01 RECALL ON REAR AXLE CRACKING

Mileage: 160,000

THE AIR FLOW FROM AIR CONDITION STOPS PLWING WHE THE VEHICLE REACHS THE SPEED OF 40 MILES IN MOTION

HAD BRACKETS INSTALLED ON REAR AXLE ON A PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL AND BROUGHT VEHICLE IN TODAY TO FORD FOR ANOTHER RECALL FOR INSPECTION OF BRACKETS INSTALLATION. I WAS TOLD THAT THE BRACKETS ARE CORRECTLY INSTALLED BUT MY AXLE IS BROKEN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND IS GOING TO COST ME $300.00. AXLE...

SAFETY RECALL 15S27/NHTSA RECALL 15V-608, HAD MY VEHICLE INSPECTED AS PER THE RECALL WAS TOLD IT WAS FINE, LESS THAN A MONTH LATER THE REAR AXLE CRACKED CAUSING A TIRE TO BLOW. NOW THEY DO NOT WANT TO HONOR THE RECALL SOLUTION

Mileage: 185,000

I RECENTLY HAD MY WINDSTAR FRONT END WORKED ON BY A LOCAL FORD DEALER, WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO TAKE CARE OF ALL RECALL ISSUES. THEY DID A CRAPPY JOB OF THAT AND NOW THE VEHICLE IS SITTING MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF. HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOME WHEN IT BROKE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS NOT A SAFE ...

Mileage: 160,000

I RECENTLY HAD MY WINDSTAR FRONT END WORKED ON BY A LOCAL FORD DEALER, WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO TAKE CARE OF ALL RECALL ISSUES. THEY DID A CRAPPY JOB OF THAT AND NOW THE VEHICLE IS SITTING MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF. HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOME WHEN IT BROKE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS NOT A SAFE ...

Mileage: 160,000

I RECENTLY HAD MY WINDSTAR FRONT END WORKED ON BY A LOCAL FORD DEALER, WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO TAKE CARE OF ALL RECALL ISSUES. THEY DID A CRAPPY JOB OF THAT AND NOW THE VEHICLE IS SITTING MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF. HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOME WHEN IT BROKE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS NOT A SAFE ...

Mileage: 160,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AN INTERNAL FIRE ERUPTED NEAR THE REAR AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONING. THE CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WIRES AND THE COVERING WERE MELTED. THE CONTACT SMELLED STRONG PLASTIC FUMES IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED ...

Mileage: 106,390

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AN INTERNAL FIRE ERUPTED NEAR THE REAR AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONING. THE CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WIRES AND THE COVERING WERE MELTED. THE CONTACT SMELLED STRONG PLASTIC FUMES IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED ...

Mileage: 106,390

TAKATA RECALL, DUE TO RUST THE SWAY BAR BRACKET HAS BROKE FROM SUBFRAME. DIDN'T KNOW IT UNTIL I GOT IT LOOKED AT FOR AN ALIGNMENT ISSUE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS PUSHED ...

Mileage: 131,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED AND WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE V...

Mileage: 95,750

I CAME UP TO A STOP SIGN, THE ENTIRE FRONT AXLE BROKE OFF THE FRAME, I LOST STEERING, BRAKES, HAD TO SLAM IT INTO PARK TO STOP. I ENDED UP ACROSS THE ROAD. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2011 FOR THE AXLE MOUNT AND FORD DECIDED IT ONLY NEEDED A COATING ON IT, 5 SECONDS LATER WE WOULD OF BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY A...

Mileage: 97,000

I CAME UP TO A STOP SIGN, THE ENTIRE FRONT AXLE BROKE OFF THE FRAME, I LOST STEERING, BRAKES, HAD TO SLAM IT INTO PARK TO STOP. I ENDED UP ACROSS THE ROAD. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2011 FOR THE AXLE MOUNT AND FORD DECIDED IT ONLY NEEDED A COATING ON IT, 5 SECONDS LATER WE WOULD OF BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY A...

Mileage: 97,000

I CAME UP TO A STOP SIGN, THE ENTIRE FRONT AXLE BROKE OFF THE FRAME, I LOST STEERING, BRAKES, HAD TO SLAM IT INTO PARK TO STOP. I ENDED UP ACROSS THE ROAD. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2011 FOR THE AXLE MOUNT AND FORD DECIDED IT ONLY NEEDED A COATING ON IT, 5 SECONDS LATER WE WOULD OF BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY A...

Mileage: 97,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT OR WELDING. THE AXLE WAS WELDED. A YEAR EARLIER, THE REAR PASSENGER SID...

Mileage: 192,000

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT HAVE BEEN INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON FOR SOME TIME. THERE WASN'T ANY CHANGE IN THE BRAKES SO I ASSUMED THERE WAS A SENSOR SWITCH OR OTHER COMPUTER RELATED ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC AND KEPT DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE LIGHTS STARTED TO INTERMITTENTLY STAY ON EVENTUALLY BURNI...

Mileage: 140,000

THE SUBFRAME RUSTED & SWAY BAR ANCOR BRACKET BROKE LOSE. I WAS ABLE TO WEILD IT BACK ON. I NOTICED THE SUB FRAME HAD A RUST HOLE IN IT BETWEEN THE THE REPAIRS DONE BY FORD RECALL 11S16 AFEW YEARS AGO.I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY ,WAS TOLD MY VAN WAS TO OLD & TO MANY MILES ON IT.I GOT RECALL FOR THE ...

Mileage: 130,448

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO DRIVE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Mileage: 100,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY IN WARM WEATHER. OBD II CODE- C1185. DEALER SAYS IT LIKELY NEEDS ECU AND HCU REPLACED. THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON PROBLEM. HTTPS://DUCKDUCKGO.COM/?Q=WINDSTAR+C1185

Mileage: 55,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A RECALL NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED FOR NHTSA...

Mileage: 125,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE AXLE WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AXLE WOULD BE REPLACED UNDER...

Mileage: 154,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AXLE AND THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS I...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN INSPECTION, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BENDING AND CAUSED THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES TO WEAR UNEVENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED DUE TO A PREVIOUS RECALL ON THE AXLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N...

Mileage: 318,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION), THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA C...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE INITIAL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) IN MID OCTOBER OF 2010. THE REMEDY DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INSTALLED REAR AXLE BRACKETS THAT DID NOT SUPPORT THE FRAME. THE VEHI...

Mileage: 182,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONT...

MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTOIN CONTROLL LIGHTS ARE ALL ON AT ALL TIMES NOWAND MY SPEED DOMITOR HAS SLOWLY GONE OUT ON MY 2001 WINDSTAR SEL THE DATE BELOW IS AN APROX

Mileage: 115,000

MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTOIN CONTROLL LIGHTS ARE ALL ON AT ALL TIMES NOWAND MY SPEED DOMITOR HAS SLOWLY GONE OUT ON MY 2001 WINDSTAR SEL THE DATE BELOW IS AN APROX

Mileage: 115,000

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUALLY COME ON AND OFF AND SEEMS LIKE A FAULTY ISSUE WITH THE ELECTRONICS, BUT IT RENDERS THE ABS ENTIRELY USELESS WHEN ON. I HAVE ASKED AROUND IF THERE WAS AN OFFICIAL RECALL AS THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE AND WAS DIRECTED TO REPORT THIS ON THIS SITE. I RECENTLY HA...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SECOND NOTIFICATION, NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REINFORCEMENT BRACK...

Mileage: 97,000

IN MARCH 2015, I REPORTED TO FORD THAT THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING. WE HAD BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE 10 MINUTES BEFORE GOING 70 MPH. IF IT HAD BROKEN THEN, MY HUSBAND AND TWO DAUGHTERS (13, 15) WOULD HAVE MOST CERTAINLY BEEN KILLED. HOWEVER, GOD SPARED US BECAUSE WE WERE ONLY...

Mileage: 137,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE REAR TIRE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AFTER THE TIRE WAS REPAIRED. THE TIRE HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Mileage: 179,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE REAR TIRE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AFTER THE TIRE WAS REPAIRED. THE TIRE HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Mileage: 179,000

AFTER NOTICING WOBBLING OF MY BACK TIRE DRIVING MY DAUGHTER HOME FROM SCHOOL MY FATHER LOOKED AT ME VEHICLE TO NOT ONLY SEE THAT MY REAR AXEL HAD CRACKED (IN PROCESS OF INSEPCTION FOR RECALL REPAIR ON THAT) BUT ALSO NOTUCE THE THE FRONT SUB FRAME IS RUSTING SO MUCH THAT EVERYTHING ATTACHED TO IT IS ...

Mileage: 186,000

AFTER NOTICING WOBBLING OF MY BACK TIRE DRIVING MY DAUGHTER HOME FROM SCHOOL MY FATHER LOOKED AT ME VEHICLE TO NOT ONLY SEE THAT MY REAR AXEL HAD CRACKED (IN PROCESS OF INSEPCTION FOR RECALL REPAIR ON THAT) BUT ALSO NOTUCE THE THE FRONT SUB FRAME IS RUSTING SO MUCH THAT EVERYTHING ATTACHED TO IT IS ...

Mileage: 186,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TH...

THE SUBFRAME IN THE FRONT HAD CRACKED AFTER HAVING THE REPAIR/RECALL DONE BY FORD. THIS IS THE PASSENGER SIDE, RIGHT BY THE MOUNT TO THE BODY.

THE SUBFRAME IN THE FRONT HAD CRACKED AFTER HAVING THE REPAIR/RECALL DONE BY FORD. THIS IS THE PASSENGER SIDE, RIGHT BY THE MOUNT TO THE BODY.

BETWEEN MY MARCH 2015 OIL CHANGE AND MY JULY 30 2015 OIL CHANGE THE CONTROL ARMS BROKE AND COMPLETELY RUINED A TIRE ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TIRE. CHEWED IT UP VERY BADLY PUTTING ME AT RISK FOR AN ACCIDENT FROM A BLOW OUT OR LOSS OF CONTROL. I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. THE PROBLE...

BETWEEN MY MARCH 2015 OIL CHANGE AND MY JULY 30 2015 OIL CHANGE THE CONTROL ARMS BROKE AND COMPLETELY RUINED A TIRE ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TIRE. CHEWED IT UP VERY BADLY PUTTING ME AT RISK FOR AN ACCIDENT FROM A BLOW OUT OR LOSS OF CONTROL. I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. THE PROBLE...

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, I HEARD A CRUNCHING SOUND IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO SWAY ON THE ROAD. I HAD TO SLOW MY SPEEDS AND PULL OVER AT A SAFE SPOT, WHICH WAS A PARKING LOT TO INSPECT WHAT THE ISSUE WAS. AFTER INSPECTION, I NOTED THE PASSENGER REAR ...

Mileage: 135,000

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, I HEARD A CRUNCHING SOUND IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO SWAY ON THE ROAD. I HAD TO SLOW MY SPEEDS AND PULL OVER AT A SAFE SPOT, WHICH WAS A PARKING LOT TO INSPECT WHAT THE ISSUE WAS. AFTER INSPECTION, I NOTED THE PASSENGER REAR ...

Mileage: 135,000

WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE TO GO SHOPPING EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE TILL I GOT ABOUT 25 MILES FROM MY HOUSE THAT IS WHEN I GOT STOPPED AT MY FIRST RED LIGHT THAT WHEN I WAS WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN THE ABS AND PARK BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON SO I PULLED OVER AT MY NEAREST CONVENIENCE SHUT THE VAN ...

Mileage: 84,507

THIS VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF ON ME WHILE DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES. DURING THE LATEST EVENT WHICH OCCURRED WHILE GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND THE MINIVAN JUST SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THERE IS NOT A STALLING WARNING OR ANYTHING. ALL LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASH AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VAN ...

Mileage: 193,000

THIS VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF ON ME WHILE DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES. DURING THE LATEST EVENT WHICH OCCURRED WHILE GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND THE MINIVAN JUST SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THERE IS NOT A STALLING WARNING OR ANYTHING. ALL LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASH AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VAN ...

Mileage: 193,000

THIS VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF ON ME WHILE DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES. DURING THE LATEST EVENT WHICH OCCURRED WHILE GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND THE MINIVAN JUST SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THERE IS NOT A STALLING WARNING OR ANYTHING. ALL LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASH AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VAN ...

Mileage: 193,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH OVER A MAN HOLE COVER, THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE FA...

Mileage: 182,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A KNOCKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME ENGINE CROSS MEMBER WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY T...

Mileage: 61,400

WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE THE REAR AXLE BROKE; THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE DUE TO CORROSION OF THE REAR AXLE AND POSSIBLY BREAK. IN 2011 THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS ON THE REAR AXLE. THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 99000 MILES ON IT. THE REPAIRS PERFORMED WERE AS FOLLOWS: THEY SP...

Mileage: 139,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SERVICE STATION AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABNORMAL NOISE WAS AN AXLE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION). TH...

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STAY IN POSITION. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TILTED INWARDS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE...

Mileage: 140,361

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STAY IN POSITION. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TILTED INWARDS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE...

Mileage: 140,361

WE WISH TO BE CONTACTED AND HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES TO REPORT. (1) ODI REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINEERING ANALYSIS EA10-007 SUB FRAME AND (2) ISSUES OF COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY RECALL PROCEDURES AND WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE FRAUDULENT AND ILLEGAL ACTIONS. SPACE IS INADEQUATE BUT WILL TRY TO SUM...

Mileage: 161,000

WE WISH TO BE CONTACTED AND HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES TO REPORT. (1) ODI REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINEERING ANALYSIS EA10-007 SUB FRAME AND (2) ISSUES OF COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY RECALL PROCEDURES AND WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE FRAUDULENT AND ILLEGAL ACTIONS. SPACE IS INADEQUATE BUT WILL TRY TO SUM...

Mileage: 161,000

WE WISH TO BE CONTACTED AND HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES TO REPORT. (1) ODI REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINEERING ANALYSIS EA10-007 SUB FRAME AND (2) ISSUES OF COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY RECALL PROCEDURES AND WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE FRAUDULENT AND ILLEGAL ACTIONS. SPACE IS INADEQUATE BUT WILL TRY TO SUM...

Mileage: 161,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN SWAYING. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TWO REAR TIRES WERE FACING INWARDS. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE ...

Mileage: 75,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OVER A BUMP OR POTHOLE IN THE ROAD, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY ABNORMALLY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TIRES SOUNDED AS IF THEY WERE WHISTLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE...

Mileage: 132,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS BENT AND NOTICED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE). HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAI...

Mileage: 115,000

ABS FAILURE, READING CODE C1185 AND MANY OTHER C CODES REFERENCING CIRCUIT FAILURES AT EACH WHEEL.

Mileage: 178,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE FAILED AND NOTICED THAT THE SUB FRAME ROTTED OUT WHILE INSTALLING THE SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

Mileage: 177,000

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN STARTED LIGHTING UP ON THE DASH WHILE DRIVING THEN WOULD GO OUT, KEPT GETTING WORSE. NOW THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME, ALSO MY LOW TIRE LIGHT AND THERE IS THE PROPER IN AIR IN TIRE. IN APRIL 17TH 2015, MY SPEEDOMETER STARTED ACTING UP, WOULD NOT REGISTER T...

INTERMITTENT ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON SINCE 2009 - 6 YEARS WITHOUT RELIABLE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM DUE TO A POOR MANUFACTURING ISSUE AND STILL NO RECALL. PLEASE INVESTIGATE!!

Mileage: 101,000

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN MY GAUGES STARTED TO BOUNCE BACK AND FORTH LIKE CRAZY UNTIL 1 OF THEM BROKE OFF. I MANAGE TO FIX THE BROKEN GAUGE AND THEN ABOUT 5 DAYS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I MANGED TO FIX IT ONCE AGAIN AND NOW IT'S DOING IT MORE OFTEN. I'VE HAD THE ALTANATOR CHECKE...

Mileage: 126,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE EMITTED A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS ANGLED AT 90 DEGREES TOWARDS THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTA...

Mileage: 209,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. ONCE THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AT HIS RESIDENCE, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL COLLAPSED DUE TO THE REAR AXLE MALFUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAI...

Mileage: 102,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THERE WERE TWO LOUD POPS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THAT THE REAR AXLE BEAM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. ...

Mileage: 210,000

OUR VAN HAS A RUSTING SUBFRAME. WE BROUGHT IT IN TO A MECHANIC BECAUSE OF A SCRAPING SOUND WE HEARD WHEN MAKING SHARP RIGHT-HAND TURNS, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING DOWN AN INCLINE. THE MECHANIC TOLD US OF A POTENTIAL RECALL ON A RUSTING SUBFRAME SO WE BROUGHT IT INTO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY REFUSED TO T...

OUR VAN HAS A RUSTING SUBFRAME. WE BROUGHT IT IN TO A MECHANIC BECAUSE OF A SCRAPING SOUND WE HEARD WHEN MAKING SHARP RIGHT-HAND TURNS, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING DOWN AN INCLINE. THE MECHANIC TOLD US OF A POTENTIAL RECALL ON A RUSTING SUBFRAME SO WE BROUGHT IT INTO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY REFUSED TO T...

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER SAID ITS THE ABS ECU BOX. THEY ALWAYS HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH A WIRE INSIDE THE BOX COMING LOSE

Mileage: 130,000

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR DOING ABOUT 15MPH I NOTICED A SMELL LIKE BURNING RUBBER AND THE TIRE SLANTEDINWARDS AT THE TOP OF REAR PASSANGER SIDE. I IMMEDIATLEY PULLED OVER. I WAS RIGJT IN FRONT OF A AUTO REPAIR SHOP WHO ONFORMED ME THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLE HAD BROKEN. I HAD JUST LEFT MY HOME SO I WAS NO MR...

Mileage: 190,000

ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY

Mileage: 169,500

THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHEN OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT NIGHT. WHEN SHE GOT HOME SHE TOLD US THAT THE VAN WAS NOT HANDLING WELL AT ALL. IT TURNS OUT THE REAR AXLE HAD CRACKED WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL TO PUSH UP INTO THE WHEEL HOUSING AND START RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL W...

Mileage: 155,991

THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHEN OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT NIGHT. WHEN SHE GOT HOME SHE TOLD US THAT THE VAN WAS NOT HANDLING WELL AT ALL. IT TURNS OUT THE REAR AXLE HAD CRACKED WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL TO PUSH UP INTO THE WHEEL HOUSING AND START RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL W...

Mileage: 155,991

ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. TURNED VEHICLE OFF, WAITED BRIEFLY, AND TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON, LIGHTS WEREN'T VISIBLE. NEXT ERRAND RUN OF THE DAY, GOT A COUPLE OF MILES AWAY FROM THE HOUSE, WHEN THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON. WENT INTO STORE, CAME BACK OUT, STARTED THE VEHICLE, AND LIGHTS S...

Mileage: 118,000

THE REAR AXLE COLLAPSES WHILE DRIVING ON THE FDR DRIVE, NY CITY, THE VAN WAS TOWED TO A SHOP IN BROOKLYN. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUBFRAME OF THE REAR AXLE HAS TO REPLACED.THERE WAS A RECALL DONE ON THE VEHICLE IN 2011 FOR THE REAR AXLE BUT AT THE TIME I DO NOT HAVE A PROBLEM. WHAT EVER FIXED THAT ...

Mileage: 186,000

DUE TO DUST IT HAS A SEVER DAMAGES IN FRONT ARMS, IT BECOMES DANGEROUS AND ENGINE WILL FALL DOWN AT ANY TIME WILE RUNING. I ALREADY LOOKED FOR RECALLS BY THE VIN NUMBERS AT THE FOLLOWING APLIES: NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: OPENS 10V385000 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: 10S13 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: OP...

Mileage: 129,000

LAST NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30 PM, A PLEASANT EVENING AT ABOUT 65 DEGREES AND A LIGHT RAIN; FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER THE REAR QUARTER (AUTOMATED) WINDOW EXPLODED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE GLASS WAS ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLES BACK AND MIDDLE SEATS AS WELL AS IN THE DRIVEWAY. BECAUSE I HAVE SE...

Mileage: 136,000

MY 2001 WINDSTAR WAS RECALLED FOR A ISSUE WITH THE REAR AXLE BEAM.FORD INSTALLED A PATCH ON THE BEAN MADE TO REINFORCE THE AREA WHICH RUST IN HIGH SALT STATES.1 WEEK AGO THE AXLE BROKE UNDER THAT PATCH AND AS YOU CAN SEE IT IS NOW IN TWO PIECES,AFTER CONTACTING FORD I WAS TOLD THE PATCH WAS ONLY WAR...

Mileage: 215,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL AND RESUME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AXLE RUSTED AND PARTIALLY DETACHED. IN 2011, T...

Mileage: 245,500

WHILE DRIVING THE VAN, THE REAR AXLE BROKE AFTER GOING OVER A MINOR DIP IN THE ROAD FROM FROST HEAVING. THE SAFETY RECALL HAD BEEN COMPLETED BY THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. ALTHOUGH THE REINFORCEMENTS WERE APPLIED, AND AXLE INSPECTION COMPLETED BY FORD CERTIFIED MECHANICS THE AXLE BROKE WHERE THE REIN...

Mileage: 152,877

I WAS DRIVING BACK TO HOME AND THE WINDSTAR GET OUT OF CONTROL AND FINALLY I STOP THE MINIVAN I WAS SCARED. *TR

Mileage: 158,000

THE BACK AXLE BROKE AND MY CAR GET OUT OF CONTROL I LOOK UP THE RECALL IN YOUR PAGE AND CALL THE FORD AND THEY CHECK MY VIN I THEY SAID THAT MY CAR IS NOT IN THE RECALL BECAUSE NOT ALL THAT FABRICS HAVE THAT RECALL SO I MADE THE DECISION TO MAKE THE COMPLAINT I AM WITH NO CAR, KNOWING THAT RECALL...

Mileage: 158,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) IN 2013. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE RECALL REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED...

Mileage: 110,919

REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT. *TR

Mileage: 140,000

REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT. *TR

Mileage: 140,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WAS LEANING INWARDS AND RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A ...

Mileage: 110,000

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, ON THE MASTER CYLINDER THERE IS A LEAK, THE REAR BRAKES FAIL TO WORK AT ALL AND THE ECU SENSOR DOES NOT WORK. *TR

Mileage: 154,802

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, ON THE MASTER CYLINDER THERE IS A LEAK, THE REAR BRAKES FAIL TO WORK AT ALL AND THE ECU SENSOR DOES NOT WORK. *TR

Mileage: 154,802

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AXLE CRACKED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS TILTED INWARDS. ...

Mileage: 134,037

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY BRAKES OR ABS. I HAVE THE CODES READ BY A MECHANIC AND IT SAID THE REAR ABS SENSOR WAS BAD. I GOT IT REPLACED AND IT NEVER FIXED THE ISSUE. SO I HAD IT READ AGAIN BY A MECHANIC AND IT SAID THE SAME THING. *TR

Mileage: 145,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED...

Mileage: 133,000

I BOUGHT THE VAN FROM SOMEONE DROVE FROM A HOUR FOURTYFIVE MIN AWAY FROM HOME GOT ALMOST HOME AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON BK LIGHT ON RIGHT WENT OUT SEATS STOP WORKING THEY ELECTRICAL AND THE HEAT MESS UP VERY UNPLEASED CAUSE I HAVE KIDS I DRIVE TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY

Mileage: 13,285

I BOUGHT THE VAN FROM SOMEONE DROVE FROM A HOUR FOURTYFIVE MIN AWAY FROM HOME GOT ALMOST HOME AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON BK LIGHT ON RIGHT WENT OUT SEATS STOP WORKING THEY ELECTRICAL AND THE HEAT MESS UP VERY UNPLEASED CAUSE I HAVE KIDS I DRIVE TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY

Mileage: 13,285

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AS THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Mileage: 130,000

"CHECK TRACTION CONTROL" WARNING SIGNAL, BREAK LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, TRAC OFF LIGHT, AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. SPEEDOMOTER STOPPED WORKING, TACHOMETER STOPPED WORKING, VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT WHEN NECESSARY. LOCAL MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A FAILURE IN THE ABS PUMP AND ABS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *JS

Mileage: 112,000

THE ABS SENSOR LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND OTHER WARNING LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DISPLAY. IN DOING AN INTERNET SEARCH IT APPEARS TO BE BAD SENSORS AND THAT A RECALL IS PENDING. I AM FACING THE SAME ISSUES AS MANY OTHER PEOPLE. THANK YOU. *TR

Mileage: 236,000

WHEN DRIVING THE VAN AT 50 MPH THE YELLOW ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK TO THE GARAGE , SAID ABS SYSTEM GAVE 8 CODES BUT THEY COULDN'T PIN POINT A PROBLEM, LIGHT WENT OFF ON ITS OWN AND VAN REGAINED ABS FUNCTION , AND NOW RANDOMLY THE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ABS IS DEACTIVATED. *TR

Mileage: 146,000

ABS LIGHT WENT OFF. BRAKES SUDDENLY BECAME LESS EFFECTIVE ON THE SNOW LADEN ICY PAVEMENT. TEMPORARILY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *TR

Mileage: 120,000

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON. BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION OFF LIGHT START BLINKING, TURN OFF THE IGNITION FOR A FEW MINUTES AND ALL IS WELL FOR A FEW SECONDS OR MABY A FEW DAYS, (THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. I THINK THE PROBLEM IS SOMEHOW RELATED TO TEMPERATURE BECAUSE AS ...

Mileage: 90,000

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON. BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION OFF LIGHT START BLINKING, TURN OFF THE IGNITION FOR A FEW MINUTES AND ALL IS WELL FOR A FEW SECONDS OR MABY A FEW DAYS, (THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. I THINK THE PROBLEM IS SOMEHOW RELATED TO TEMPERATURE BECAUSE AS ...

Mileage: 90,000

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL COMES ON..... BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION OFF LIGHT KEEP COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. TURN OFF IGNITION AND THEN THEY GO OFF FOR A SHORT TIME THEN BACK ON. *TR

Mileage: 138,000

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL COMES ON..... BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION OFF LIGHT KEEP COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. TURN OFF IGNITION AND THEN THEY GO OFF FOR A SHORT TIME THEN BACK ON. *TR

Mileage: 138,000

AFTER RUNNING/DRIVING MY VAN FOR ABOUT 10 MINS. THE "ABS" AND THE "BRAKE" LIGHTS SHOW UP ON MY DASHBOARD. MY BRAKES MAKE A SCREECHING NOISE WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKE AND A GRINDING NOISE AS WELL. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY WHILE I'M DRIVING MY VAN WITH THEM IN IT. PLEASE INFORM ME OF HO...

DURING INSPECTION INSPECTER 38573 REPORTED A DIAGNOSTIC FAULT AS AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE. AFTER FAILED INSPECTION. I LOOKED FOR PART WITH THE AVAIL. CURRENT PART ON VEHICLE IS 1F2A-14B321-EE. I CANNOT FIND A PART NUMBER MATCHING. I TOOK IT TO A SECOND MECHANIC TO VERIFY IF HE INFACT WAS RIGHT. AND I ...

Mileage: 116,967

DURING INSPECTION INSPECTER 38573 REPORTED A DIAGNOSTIC FAULT AS AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE. AFTER FAILED INSPECTION. I LOOKED FOR PART WITH THE AVAIL. CURRENT PART ON VEHICLE IS 1F2A-14B321-EE. I CANNOT FIND A PART NUMBER MATCHING. I TOOK IT TO A SECOND MECHANIC TO VERIFY IF HE INFACT WAS RIGHT. AND I ...

Mileage: 116,967

DURING INSPECTION INSPECTER 38573 REPORTED A DIAGNOSTIC FAULT AS AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE. AFTER FAILED INSPECTION. I LOOKED FOR PART WITH THE AVAIL. CURRENT PART ON VEHICLE IS 1F2A-14B321-EE. I CANNOT FIND A PART NUMBER MATCHING. I TOOK IT TO A SECOND MECHANIC TO VERIFY IF HE INFACT WAS RIGHT. AND I ...

Mileage: 116,967

MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OVER. WAITED FOR THE CAR TO COOL DOWN. LIGHT DIDN'T GOOD AWAY. I HAVE ALREADY GOTTEN THE RECALL FOR CRUISE CONTROL DONE. I TESTED AND THE ABS SYSTEM IS DEFINITELY NOT WORKING. LUCKILY, I GREW UP WITHOUT ABS, AND KNOW TO PUMP THE BRAKES. I AM GETTING THE...

Mileage: 1,500,000

THE SAME PART INDICATED IN RECALL IS BAD, MY VAN NEEDS FIX. THE RECALL DOESN'T COVER MY PART OR REPAIR BECAUSE MY VIN ISN'T SHOWING ANY RECALLS. WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME INDICATED IN THE RECALL. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO? *TR

Mileage: 109,000

THE SAME PART INDICATED IN RECALL IS BAD, MY VAN NEEDS FIX. THE RECALL DOESN'T COVER MY PART OR REPAIR BECAUSE MY VIN ISN'T SHOWING ANY RECALLS. WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME INDICATED IN THE RECALL. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO? *TR

Mileage: 109,000

THE SAME PART INDICATED IN RECALL IS BAD, MY VAN NEEDS FIX. THE RECALL DOESN'T COVER MY PART OR REPAIR BECAUSE MY VIN ISN'T SHOWING ANY RECALLS. WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME INDICATED IN THE RECALL. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO? *TR

Mileage: 109,000

ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR A FEW DAYS NOW. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET SERVICED, ABS LIGHT ON PANEL AND BRAKES SQUEAKING. RELIABLE MECHANIC SHOP INFORMED ME THAT THE VEHICLES BRAKES WERE FINE AND NO REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED, BUT THAT MY ABS WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. I WAS TOLD THE ABS LIGHT WAS ELECTRICA...

Mileage: 160,000

ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR YEARS. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET SERVICED ASSUMING BRAKES WERE NEEDING MAINTENANCE DUE TO ILLUMINATED ABS LIGHT ON PANEL AND BREAKS SQUEAKING. RELIABLE MECHANIC SHOP INFORMED ME THAT THE VEHICLES BRAKES WERE FINE AND NO REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED, BUT THAT MY ABS WOULD NOT FUNCTI...

Mileage: 151,164

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AND FRONT SUBFRAMES WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT SUBFRAME EXHIBITED A HOLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ...

Mileage: 91,120

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE...

Mileage: 130,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, AN UNKNOWN PART ON THE VEHICLE FRACTURED CAUSING THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TO CAVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BODY MOUNT SPLIT IN THE MIDDLE FROM RUST AND KNOCKED...

Mileage: 136,000

IN 2011 FORD RECALLED OVER 400000 VANS (1997-2003) DUE TO SERIOUS CORROSION OF AXLES AND OTHER COMPONENTS. SPECIAL REPAIRS WERE DONE AT FORD EXPENSE. RECENTLY MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR MOTOR MOUNT AND THE VAN SUB FRAME HAD CONTINUED TO RUST BADLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE UNIT WAS A SAFETY ...

Mileage: 120,000

IN 2011 FORD RECALLED OVER 400000 VANS (1997-2003) DUE TO SERIOUS CORROSION OF AXLES AND OTHER COMPONENTS. SPECIAL REPAIRS WERE DONE AT FORD EXPENSE. RECENTLY MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR MOTOR MOUNT AND THE VAN SUB FRAME HAD CONTINUED TO RUST BADLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE UNIT WAS A SAFETY ...

Mileage: 120,000

IN 2011 FORD RECALLED OVER 400000 VANS (1997-2003) DUE TO SERIOUS CORROSION OF AXLES AND OTHER COMPONENTS. SPECIAL REPAIRS WERE DONE AT FORD EXPENSE. RECENTLY MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR MOTOR MOUNT AND THE VAN SUB FRAME HAD CONTINUED TO RUST BADLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE UNIT WAS A SAFETY ...

Mileage: 120,000

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: AUG 26, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385000 FORD'S RECALL NO. IS 10S13. THIS VEHICLE (VIN#: [XXX]) HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED BACK IN 2001 FOR THE REAR AXLE. ON 12/1/2014, MY GIRLFRIEND BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE LEFT REAR TIRE OF THE VEHICLE WAS LEANING IN TOWARDS THE...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385000(SUSPENSION) AND HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. THE DEALER WAS EXPECTED TO INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY INSTALL THE REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT...

Mileage: 170,917

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE F...

Mileage: 173,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE F...

Mileage: 173,000

THE ABS LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED STATING THAT THE ECU MASTER RELAY IS NOT GETTING POWER. THIS COMES AND GOES. *TR

Mileage: 95,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON AND OFF. ALSO HAVE SHAKING IN SUSPENSION FRONT AND BACK. DEALER CONDUCTED THE BACK AXLE REPAIR BUT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS A LITTLE SHAKE WITH NEW TIRES AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *TR

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON AND OFF. ALSO HAVE SHAKING IN SUSPENSION FRONT AND BACK. DEALER CONDUCTED THE BACK AXLE REPAIR BUT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS A LITTLE SHAKE WITH NEW TIRES AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *TR

THE FRONT RIGHT AXEL BROKE, I DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT NOR DID I RUN IT INTO A DITCH. THE FRAME HAS CRACKED, ITS WHERE THE AXLE AND THE FRAME MEET. IT'S A 2001 AND YES, IT'S AN OLD VEHICLE, BUT ITS THE ONLY TRANSPORTATION I CAN AFFORD RIGHT NOW. IF I CAN TAKE IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED I ...

Mileage: 194,321

THE FRONT RIGHT AXEL BROKE, I DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT NOR DID I RUN IT INTO A DITCH. THE FRAME HAS CRACKED, ITS WHERE THE AXLE AND THE FRAME MEET. IT'S A 2001 AND YES, IT'S AN OLD VEHICLE, BUT ITS THE ONLY TRANSPORTATION I CAN AFFORD RIGHT NOW. IF I CAN TAKE IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED I ...

Mileage: 194,321

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON THEN OFF. *TR

Mileage: 175,000

THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AFTER DRIVING 4-5 MILES. THE LIGHTS GO OFF WHEN THE IGNITION IS CYCLED. THERE IS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING ONTO THE SCDS CIRCUIT WHICH MAY BE RELATED TO THIS ISSUE. I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE SERVICED BY FORD FOR ABOUT A HALF DOZEN ISSUES AND I THINK THE SCDS WAS ONE OF THE...

Mileage: 120,000

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL AND SPEEDOMETER EITHER ARE INTERMITTENT OR NOT WORKING AT ALL. THIS CAUSES ISSUES WITH BRAKING, VEHICLE CONTROL, DRIVER ATTENTIVENESS AND OTHER SAFETY RELATED ISSUES. *TR

Mileage: 144,500

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL AND SPEEDOMETER EITHER ARE INTERMITTENT OR NOT WORKING AT ALL. THIS CAUSES ISSUES WITH BRAKING, VEHICLE CONTROL, DRIVER ATTENTIVENESS AND OTHER SAFETY RELATED ISSUES. *TR

Mileage: 144,500

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL AND SPEEDOMETER EITHER ARE INTERMITTENT OR NOT WORKING AT ALL. THIS CAUSES ISSUES WITH BRAKING, VEHICLE CONTROL, DRIVER ATTENTIVENESS AND OTHER SAFETY RELATED ISSUES. *TR

Mileage: 144,500

ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, TAIL LIGHT, TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ALL CAME ON. *TR

Mileage: 157,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE AXLE HAD FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...

Mileage: 129,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILUR...

Mileage: 129,000

THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN THE PLACE THAT WAS "FIXED" BY THE RECALL WORK IN 2010. NOTICED SQUEAKING NOISES (TIRE WAS RUBBING) AND A LARGE CLUNK AND WIGGLE WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT. TOOK A PHOTO WHEN I GOT TO THE PARKING LOT. MY REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS AT AN ANGLE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR A...

Mileage: 142,000

THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN THE PLACE THAT WAS "FIXED" BY THE RECALL WORK IN 2010. NOTICED SQUEAKING NOISES (TIRE WAS RUBBING) AND A LARGE CLUNK AND WIGGLE WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT. TOOK A PHOTO WHEN I GOT TO THE PARKING LOT. MY REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS AT AN ANGLE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR A...

Mileage: 142,000

THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN THE PLACE THAT WAS "FIXED" BY THE RECALL WORK IN 2010. NOTICED SQUEAKING NOISES (TIRE WAS RUBBING) AND A LARGE CLUNK AND WIGGLE WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT. TOOK A PHOTO WHEN I GOT TO THE PARKING LOT. MY REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS AT AN ANGLE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR A...

Mileage: 142,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, A LOUD ABNORMAL THUMP NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS TILTED INWARD. THE ...

I WAS DRIVING MY FORD WINDSTAR AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN I HEARD A CLUNK. SHORTLY THEREAFTER I HEARD A METAL-ON-METAL CLANKING NOISE. I THEN DROVE HOME, PARKED THE VAN UNTIL THE NEXT DAY. ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2014, I REMOVED THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE TO FIND THE SWAY BAR BRACKET COMPLETELY RUST...

Mileage: 147,880

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE INSTALLING NEW TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V193000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 181,6...

Mileage: 181,618

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK, WHEN MY VAN STARTED TO SHAKE AND SOUND LIKE I HAD A FLAT TIRE. I GOT OUT OF THE VAN AND LOOKED NO FLAT. WHEN I MADE IT HOME I NOTICED THAT THE BACK TIRE WAS LEANING AT AN ANGLE. I CHECKED MY LUG NUTS BUT THEY WERE TIGHT. I LOOKED UNDER THE VAN AND SEEN THAT THE AXLE B...

Mileage: 1,310,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND FAILED TO PICK UP SPEED. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED IT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE SPEED WOULD NOT INCREASE PAST 5 MPH. THE VEHICL...

Mileage: 136,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND FAILED TO PICK UP SPEED. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED IT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE SPEED WOULD NOT INCREASE PAST 5 MPH. THE VEHICL...

Mileage: 136,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHENEVER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE AND BOTH BULBS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHENEVER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE AND BOTH BULBS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON SOMETIMES BUT NOT ALWAYS. BRAKE FUNCTION WELL WITH NO ISSUES. *TR

Mileage: 91,000

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE MINIVAN WHICH NOW HAS A RUSTED, CORRODED AND BROKEN PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE SUBFRAME WHICH RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I COMPLIED WITH THE EARLIER FORD RECALLS WITH REGARD TO THIS ISSUE (11S16) AND THE SERVICE WAS COMPLETED (6/20/2012) AT ...

Mileage: 96,859

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE MINIVAN WHICH NOW HAS A RUSTED, CORRODED AND BROKEN PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE SUBFRAME WHICH RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I COMPLIED WITH THE EARLIER FORD RECALLS WITH REGARD TO THIS ISSUE (11S16) AND THE SERVICE WAS COMPLETED (6/20/2012) AT ...

Mileage: 96,859

THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHTS GO ON. NOW THE ABS DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN WARMER WEATHER. READING ONLY HAS SHOWN THE ECM HAS A FAULTY SOLDER JOINT THAT WEARS DOWN IN SUMMER. IT IS INTERMITTENT ISSUE, BUT LARGE SAFETY RISK. *TR

Mileage: 196,000

VEHICLE HAD A RECALL ON THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) IN 2009, REPAIR WAS DONE BY INSTALLING JUMPER AS SCDS WAS NOT LEAKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AS BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON. FOUND LEAKING SCDS TO BE PROBLEM. FORD CONTACTED TO COVER REPAIR AS SCDS WAS KNOWN TO BE BAD WHEN RECALLED IN 2...

Mileage: 151,104

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER IN ONE DIRECTION INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE RE...

Mileage: 137,000

BRAKE LIGHTS WENT ON AS WELL AS ABS LIGHTS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS, VEHICLE STARTED TO BRAKE ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MILES AN HOUR. THIS HAPPENED TWICE FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN I HAD CONTROL AGAIN. VERY SCARY.... *TR

Mileage: 162,856

THE RECALL 10S13 REAR AXLE INSPECTION AND REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON MY CAR IN 2011. FORD DEALER INSPECTED, CLEANED AND PAINTED AREAS OF REAR AXLE RECOMMENDED BY FORD. THEY INSTALLED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PARTS. NOW REAR AXLE RUSTED THRU WHERE WORK WAS DONE DURING RECALL WORK. IT IS SAFETY CONCERN. FORD'S...

Mileage: 110,000

COMING TO STOP SIGN PUT ON BRAKES THE BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON, WHEN LEAVING THE STOP SIGN THE BRAKES DRAGS AND WON'T RELEASE. *TR

CANNOT GET THE ABS WARNING BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY RESET AND/OR FIX. STAYS ON AND CANNOT DIAGNOSE. *TR

Mileage: 95,000

POWER WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKING. UNABLE TO UNLOCK ELECTRICAL OR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ....IT LOCKS UP AND UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE. PASSENGERS CAN'T OPEN DOOR IF AN EMERGENCY. ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS DON'T FUNCTION CONSTANTLY. *TR

Mileage: 130,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR AXLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...

Mileage: 160,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACTED STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE REAR WHEELS SEIZED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE SIDE TO SIDE ERRATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRACTION SENSOR AND R...

Mileage: 162,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT HAVE BEEN INTERMITTENTLY BEEN COMING ON AND GOING OFF FOR YEARS. I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC NOT TO WORRY , JUST A LOOSE WIRE SOMEWHERE! NOW I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE! I HAVE HAD ALL RECALLS COMPLETED ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER. THE PROBLEM IS WORSE ...

STOPPED AT INTERSECTION. BEGAN MOVING FORWARD MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AND STEERING DISENGAGED, STEERING WHEEL WAS FREELY GOING IN CIRCLES. ACCELERATED THROUGH INTERSECTION, OVER CURB AND INTO GRASS AREA TO BE CLEAR OF CROSS TRAFFIC. HAD DIFFICULTY MOVING GEAR SHIFT BUT WAS ABLE TO FORCE IT INTO PAR...

Mileage: 136,000

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMBINED WITH ABS LIGHT, ABS DOES NOT FUNCTION. PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST, NOW CHRONIC. DIAGNOSTIC CODE C1185. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

RED BRAKE LIGHT AND YELLOW ABS LIGHT ON AT SAME TIME. AT FIRST INTERMITTENT THEN MORE LIKELY ON THAN OFF IN JUNE OF 2014 I FOUND LEAKING BRAKE FLUID FROM SWITCH ON BOTTOM OF MASTER CYLINDER AND FOUND BRAKE FLUID LEAKING TO NUMEROUS ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS CAUSING O/D LIGHT TO COME ON INTERMITTENTLY S...

Mileage: 73,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND REMAIN ON AT THIS TIME. THE BRAKES WERE RECENTLY SERVICED AND CURRENTLY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THEM. THERE IS CONCERN FOR VEHICLE SAFETY AND BRAKING SYSTEM. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS IS A ERROR IN THE MODULE AND ABS STIL...

Mileage: 111,000

ONE WEEK PRIOR TO A SCHEDULED VACATION (900 MILE SOUTH) WE ASKED MECHANIC TO CHECK THE REAR AXLE BECAUSE OF THE PREVIOUS REPAIR FOR THE RECALL. BRACKETS INSTALLED 4/12/2011 BY HALDEMAN FORD IN ALLENTOWN, PA FOR THE RECALL 10S13 WERE IN PLACE PER OUR MECHANIC. SEVERAL SERIOUS CRACKS AND RUST AROUND ...

Mileage: 198,763

THE ABS AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS BOTH CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. AFTER HAVING THE CODES SCANNED, THERE WERE NINE CODES. C1185,C1198,C1194,C1254,C1246,C1250,C1242,C121 ANDC1210. THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE ANY ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES NOT WORKING. I READ SEVERAL THREADS ABOUT BAD SOLDER JOINTS. *TR

Mileage: 156,000

THE ABS AND HAND BRAKE KEPT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE BRAKING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED. AND NOW THE LIGHTS ARE ON ALMOST PERMANENTLY. BASED ON REPORTS, AM AFRAID IF THIS IS GOING TO RESULT IN A FIRE EVENTUALLY. *TR

Mileage: 84,372

THE ABS AND HAND BRAKE KEPT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE BRAKING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED. AND NOW THE LIGHTS ARE ON ALMOST PERMANENTLY. BASED ON REPORTS, AM AFRAID IF THIS IS GOING TO RESULT IN A FIRE EVENTUALLY. *TR

Mileage: 84,372

THE ABS AND HAND BRAKE KEPT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE BRAKING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED. AND NOW THE LIGHTS ARE ON ALMOST PERMANENTLY. BASED ON REPORTS, AM AFRAID IF THIS IS GOING TO RESULT IN A FIRE EVENTUALLY. *TR

Mileage: 84,372

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, ERROR 1185, POWER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE. *TR

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHT BOTH ILLUMINATED, AND ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL THAT INDICATES THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WAS NOT FUNCTIONAL. BOTH LIGHTS NOW COME ON AND TURN OFF (ALWAYS IN UNISON) RANDOMLY AND WITH NO APPARENT REASON. *TR

Mileage: 161,080

MY ABS LIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT IS ON - STARTED 2007- WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST 1200.00 DOLLARS TO FIX IT; THAT IT WAS OK TO USE THE CAR IN THIS CONDITION. 8/14/14- REPLACED THE WHEELS BEARINGS ON THE FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT WHEELS-AFTER THE BEARINGS / AND SWAY BARS WERE REPLACE STILL HEAR A GRINDING NOISE FR...

Mileage: 40,000

MY ABS LIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT IS ON - STARTED 2007- WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST 1200.00 DOLLARS TO FIX IT; THAT IT WAS OK TO USE THE CAR IN THIS CONDITION. 8/14/14- REPLACED THE WHEELS BEARINGS ON THE FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT WHEELS-AFTER THE BEARINGS / AND SWAY BARS WERE REPLACE STILL HEAR A GRINDING NOISE FR...

Mileage: 40,000

ABS LIGHT ON DASH AND BRAKE LIGHT ON FOR NO REASON. *TR

Mileage: 203,000

ABS LIGHT ON DASH AND BRAKE LIGHT ON FOR NO REASON. *TR

Mileage: 203,000

ABS LIGHT ON DASH AND BRAKE LIGHT ON FOR NO REASON. *TR

Mileage: 203,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON,USUALLY ON WARM DAYS, SOME TIMES NOT FOR DAYS, SOME TIMES ON ALL THE TIME. THE FORD DEALER ASSURES ME THE BRAKES ARE WORKING, BUT THE ABS MODULE IS NOT FUNCTIONING. ALL THE SENSORS SEEM TO WORK, BUT THE SYSTEM ITSELF DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE REPLACED THE MASTER ...

Mileage: 145,000

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES IT CAUSES THE REGULAR BRAKE LIGHT AND/OR LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT TO COME ON (EVEN THOUGH TIRE PRESSURE IS FINE.) MANY TIMES IT HAPPENS WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. MY DEALER MENTIONED THAT THE ECM MODULE IS RETURNING MANY DIFFERENT CO...

Mileage: 110,000

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES IT CAUSES THE REGULAR BRAKE LIGHT AND/OR LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT TO COME ON (EVEN THOUGH TIRE PRESSURE IS FINE.) MANY TIMES IT HAPPENS WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. MY DEALER MENTIONED THAT THE ECM MODULE IS RETURNING MANY DIFFERENT CO...

Mileage: 110,000

ABS AND BRAKE FAILURE WARNING LIGHTS CONSTANTLY DISPLAYED IN DASHBOARD DISPLAY. BRAKE INSPECTIONS CANNOT DETERMINE A CAUSE. I JUST LEARNED THAT MANY OTHER WINDSTAR OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THAT A RECALL FOR REPAIR MAY BE (OR HAVE BEEN) ISSUED. *TR

Mileage: 60,000

ABS AND BRAKE FAILURE WARNING LIGHTS CONSTANTLY DISPLAYED IN DASHBOARD DISPLAY. BRAKE INSPECTIONS CANNOT DETERMINE A CAUSE. I JUST LEARNED THAT MANY OTHER WINDSTAR OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THAT A RECALL FOR REPAIR MAY BE (OR HAVE BEEN) ISSUED. *TR

Mileage: 60,000

HAD RECALL REPAIRED AND STILL BROKE. *TR

Mileage: 192,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH, THE MOTOR DETACHED, FELL FROM THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED ALL THE CABLES FOR THE GEAR SHIFT. IN ADDITION, THE ABS, THE AIRBAG, AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STA...

Mileage: 236,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH, THE MOTOR DETACHED, FELL FROM THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED ALL THE CABLES FOR THE GEAR SHIFT. IN ADDITION, THE ABS, THE AIRBAG, AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STA...

Mileage: 236,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHO STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. ...

Mileage: 200,000

TOOK FORD WINDSTAR VAN 2001 IN FOR BRAKE INSPECTION BACK ON MARCH 31,2014 WAS SHOWN PICTURE OF REAR AXLE THAT WAS CRACKED IN HALF BUT HAD THE FORD MANUFACTURED BRACKET INSTALLED AS A FIX TO THE RECALLED AXLE ( WHICH I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT WHEN WE PURCHASED THE USED VAN FROM THE DEALERSHIP). ON MARCH ...

Mileage: 131,242

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER SWITCH. *JS

Mileage: 110,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER SWITCH. *JS

Mileage: 110,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER SWITCH. *JS

Mileage: 110,000

TURNED ON VAN WITH ALL THIS OCCURRING AT ONCE: "CHECK TRANSMISSION", SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING (READS 0MPH), "ABS" LIGHT STAYS ON, "BRAKE" LIGHT STAYS ON, "O/D OFF" LIGHT FLASHING, "TRAC OFF" LIGHT ILLUMINATED, "FUEL COMPUTER DATA ERROR", "OIL LIFE DATA ERROR", "TRACTION CONTROL DATA ERROR", OUTSIDE T...

Mileage: 181,000

TURNED ON VAN WITH ALL THIS OCCURRING AT ONCE: "CHECK TRANSMISSION", SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING (READS 0MPH), "ABS" LIGHT STAYS ON, "BRAKE" LIGHT STAYS ON, "O/D OFF" LIGHT FLASHING, "TRAC OFF" LIGHT ILLUMINATED, "FUEL COMPUTER DATA ERROR", "OIL LIFE DATA ERROR", "TRACTION CONTROL DATA ERROR", OUTSIDE T...

Mileage: 181,000

AFTER GOING THROUGH A HEAVY DOWNPOUR AT ABOUT 20MPH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. NOTHING WAS HUNG UP AND IT LATER CLEARED. WE FIGURED A SENSOR GOT WET BUT PERIODICALLY MAYBE STOPPING QUICKLY OR EVEN JUST TURNING OFF AUTO AND RESTARTING WITHIN 15 MINUTES MAY TRIGGER THE LIGHTS. THEY MAY STAY ON...

Mileage: 132,480

AFTER GOING THROUGH A HEAVY DOWNPOUR AT ABOUT 20MPH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. NOTHING WAS HUNG UP AND IT LATER CLEARED. WE FIGURED A SENSOR GOT WET BUT PERIODICALLY MAYBE STOPPING QUICKLY OR EVEN JUST TURNING OFF AUTO AND RESTARTING WITHIN 15 MINUTES MAY TRIGGER THE LIGHTS. THEY MAY STAY ON...

Mileage: 132,480

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION I HEARD A LOUD BANG UNDERNEATH THE CAR AND I LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL! I PARKED THE CAR AND CALLED FOR A TOW. WHEN VAN WAS ON THE FLATBED I OBSERVED THE ENGINE MOUNTING HAD DETACHED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. THE ENGINE AND OTHER COMPONENTS WERE HANGING DOWN. H...

Mileage: 212,600

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION I HEARD A LOUD BANG UNDERNEATH THE CAR AND I LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL! I PARKED THE CAR AND CALLED FOR A TOW. WHEN VAN WAS ON THE FLATBED I OBSERVED THE ENGINE MOUNTING HAD DETACHED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. THE ENGINE AND OTHER COMPONENTS WERE HANGING DOWN. H...

Mileage: 212,600

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION I HEARD A LOUD BANG UNDERNEATH THE CAR AND I LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL! I PARKED THE CAR AND CALLED FOR A TOW. WHEN VAN WAS ON THE FLATBED I OBSERVED THE ENGINE MOUNTING HAD DETACHED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. THE ENGINE AND OTHER COMPONENTS WERE HANGING DOWN. H...

Mileage: 212,600

ABS LIGHT GOES ON. MECHANICS CLEAR THE ERROR AND CANNOT FIND A CAUSE. IT GOES ON AGAIN LATER. GOES OFF SOMETIMES WHEN YOU STOP AND RESTART VEHICLE. *TR

Mileage: 155,000

A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING MY VAN I HAD ISSUES WITH MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COMING ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT DID SEEM TO CAUSE ANY ISSUES AND THE LIGHTS WHEN OFF EVER TIME I TURNED MY VAN OFF AND THEN BACK ON. A FEW MONTHS AGO I WAS COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT SO NATURALLY I STARTED TO SLOW DOW...

Mileage: 116,000

A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING MY VAN I HAD ISSUES WITH MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COMING ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT DID SEEM TO CAUSE ANY ISSUES AND THE LIGHTS WHEN OFF EVER TIME I TURNED MY VAN OFF AND THEN BACK ON. A FEW MONTHS AGO I WAS COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT SO NATURALLY I STARTED TO SLOW DOW...

Mileage: 116,000

A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING MY VAN I HAD ISSUES WITH MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COMING ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT DID SEEM TO CAUSE ANY ISSUES AND THE LIGHTS WHEN OFF EVER TIME I TURNED MY VAN OFF AND THEN BACK ON. A FEW MONTHS AGO I WAS COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT SO NATURALLY I STARTED TO SLOW DOW...

Mileage: 116,000

WHILE INVESTIGATING THE 50 MPH FAILURE OF THE PCM MODULE, AND THE ONGOING OFF/ON ACTION OF THE ABS MODULE, I RAN ACROSS WHAT APPEARS TO BE A MISTAKE ON PAGE 43-3 OF THE FOMOCO "2001 WIRING DIAGRAMS/WINDSTAR" MANUAL (FCS-12255-01). I EXCHANGED SEVERAL EMAILS, CASE # CAS-4648613-L1X1R6 CRM:03259000003...

Mileage: 159,288

WHILE INVESTIGATING THE 50 MPH FAILURE OF THE PCM MODULE, AND THE ONGOING OFF/ON ACTION OF THE ABS MODULE, I RAN ACROSS WHAT APPEARS TO BE A MISTAKE ON PAGE 43-3 OF THE FOMOCO "2001 WIRING DIAGRAMS/WINDSTAR" MANUAL (FCS-12255-01). I EXCHANGED SEVERAL EMAILS, CASE # CAS-4648613-L1X1R6 CRM:03259000003...

Mileage: 159,288

WHILE INVESTIGATING THE 50 MPH FAILURE OF THE PCM MODULE, AND THE ONGOING OFF/ON ACTION OF THE ABS MODULE, I RAN ACROSS WHAT APPEARS TO BE A MISTAKE ON PAGE 43-3 OF THE FOMOCO "2001 WIRING DIAGRAMS/WINDSTAR" MANUAL (FCS-12255-01). I EXCHANGED SEVERAL EMAILS, CASE # CAS-4648613-L1X1R6 CRM:03259000003...

Mileage: 159,288

ABS WARNING LIGHT, LARGE RED BRAKE LIGHT TURNED ON IN INSTRUMENT PANEL PLUS INCREASED BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE. PROBLEM INTERMITTENT. *TR

Mileage: 34,000

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE SUBFRAME FELL OUT OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING THE THROTTLE BODY TO OPEN ALL THE WAY DROPPED OUT OF REVERSE AND WENT INTO DRIVE LOST STEERING ,LOST BRAKES JAMMED VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP 1 FOOT FROM TELEPHONE POLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD TOOK 1 WEEK TO HERE ANYTHING...

Mileage: 236,000

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE SUBFRAME FELL OUT OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING THE THROTTLE BODY TO OPEN ALL THE WAY DROPPED OUT OF REVERSE AND WENT INTO DRIVE LOST STEERING ,LOST BRAKES JAMMED VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP 1 FOOT FROM TELEPHONE POLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD TOOK 1 WEEK TO HERE ANYTHING...

Mileage: 236,000

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE SUBFRAME FELL OUT OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING THE THROTTLE BODY TO OPEN ALL THE WAY DROPPED OUT OF REVERSE AND WENT INTO DRIVE LOST STEERING ,LOST BRAKES JAMMED VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP 1 FOOT FROM TELEPHONE POLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD TOOK 1 WEEK TO HERE ANYTHING...

Mileage: 236,000

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE SUBFRAME FELL OUT OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING THE THROTTLE BODY TO OPEN ALL THE WAY DROPPED OUT OF REVERSE AND WENT INTO DRIVE LOST STEERING ,LOST BRAKES JAMMED VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP 1 FOOT FROM TELEPHONE POLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD TOOK 1 WEEK TO HERE ANYTHING...

Mileage: 236,000

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE AT POSTED DRIVING SPEED LIMITS THE VEHICLES ABS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE CONTINUOUSLY COME ON AFTER DRIVING BEGINS. IT HAS BEEN ALSO NOTED THAT AFTER SEVERAL BRAKE SERVICE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS AT MAJOR AUTO REPAIR SHOPS, SUCH AS MIDAS, CARX , AND PEP BOYS. TE...

Mileage: 172,000

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE AT POSTED DRIVING SPEED LIMITS THE VEHICLES ABS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE CONTINUOUSLY COME ON AFTER DRIVING BEGINS. IT HAS BEEN ALSO NOTED THAT AFTER SEVERAL BRAKE SERVICE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS AT MAJOR AUTO REPAIR SHOPS, SUCH AS MIDAS, CARX , AND PEP BOYS. TE...

Mileage: 172,000

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE AT POSTED DRIVING SPEED LIMITS THE VEHICLES ABS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE CONTINUOUSLY COME ON AFTER DRIVING BEGINS. IT HAS BEEN ALSO NOTED THAT AFTER SEVERAL BRAKE SERVICE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS AT MAJOR AUTO REPAIR SHOPS, SUCH AS MIDAS, CARX , AND PEP BOYS. TE...

Mileage: 172,000

THE "ABS" AND "BRAKE" LIGHTS COME ON. SOMETIMES SEEM TO BE TRIGGERED BY A BUMP. WORSE IN WARM WEATHER OR WET CONDITIONS. *TR

Mileage: 111,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON RANDOMLY. NEVER WHEN VEHICLE WAS FIRST STARTED BUT ONLY AFTER VAN WARMED UP/WAS OPERATING FOR A WHILE. AS VEHICLE AGED LIGHTS CAME ON SOONER AND LASTED LONGER. CHECKED CODES WHICH WAS ALWAYS A LONG LIST WHICH INCLUDED C1185. SENSORS WERE ALL CLEANED AND INS...

Mileage: 100,000

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 39 TOWARDS WISCONSIN DELLS WITH MY WIFE AND DAUGHTERS. ABOUT 15 MILES OUT OF MADISON WISCONSIN MY DAUGHTERS BEGAN SCREAMING I LOOKED BACK AND THERE WAS SMOKE EVERYWHERE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY AND GOT EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH MY REAR TIRES HAD CO...

Mileage: 140,000

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 39 TOWARDS WISCONSIN DELLS WITH MY WIFE AND DAUGHTERS. ABOUT 15 MILES OUT OF MADISON WISCONSIN MY DAUGHTERS BEGAN SCREAMING I LOOKED BACK AND THERE WAS SMOKE EVERYWHERE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY AND GOT EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH MY REAR TIRES HAD CO...

Mileage: 140,000

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 39 TOWARDS WISCONSIN DELLS WITH MY WIFE AND DAUGHTERS. ABOUT 15 MILES OUT OF MADISON WISCONSIN MY DAUGHTERS BEGAN SCREAMING I LOOKED BACK AND THERE WAS SMOKE EVERYWHERE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY AND GOT EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH MY REAR TIRES HAD CO...

Mileage: 140,000

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL ARE DISABLED. LIGHTS CAME ON MORE FREQUENTLY IN SUMMER MONTHS THAN IN WINTER MONTHS. I'VE HEARD THESE PROBLEMS MAY BE A FIRE HAZARD. *TR

Mileage: 70,000

MY 2001 WINDSTAR STARTED HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS A COUPLE WEEKS AFTER I HAD ALL THE OTHER RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF. I TURNED THE VAN ON AND ALL MY NEEDLES WENT CRAZY DARTING BACK AND FORTH, AND MY DRIVER DOOR CENSORS AREN'T WORKING NOW. THE NEXT DAY WAS THE SAME AND MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE D...

Mileage: 168,000

MY 2001 WINDSTAR STARTED HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS A COUPLE WEEKS AFTER I HAD ALL THE OTHER RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF. I TURNED THE VAN ON AND ALL MY NEEDLES WENT CRAZY DARTING BACK AND FORTH, AND MY DRIVER DOOR CENSORS AREN'T WORKING NOW. THE NEXT DAY WAS THE SAME AND MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE D...

Mileage: 168,000

ABOUT TWO YEARS OR SO AFTER PURCHASING OUR FORD WINDSTAR THE BRAKES STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. MY HUSBAND REPLACED THE SHOES ETC. THE LIGHTS HAD TO BE RESET. THEY WOULD GO OUT AND THEN MONTHS LATER COME BACK ON. THE BRAKES SEEM TO BE OK. A LITTLE SQUEAKY SOMETIMES, AND THEN THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS GO...

MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON SOME DAYS NOT ALL THE TIME NOTHING WRONG WITH BRAKES. *TR

Mileage: 89,000

DURING THE COURSE OF NORMAL DRIVING, ON A FORD WINDSTAR WITH LESS THAN 100K MILES, THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THE ABS/TC/E-BRAKE LIGHTS ALL CAME ON, PERMANENTLY. I HAD TO HAVE THE SYSTEM REPLACED, AT EXTENSIVE COST. IN ONLINE RESEARCH IT TURNS OUT THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM, POTENTIALLY DUE TO L...

Mileage: 99,000

DURING THE COURSE OF NORMAL DRIVING, ON A FORD WINDSTAR WITH LESS THAN 100K MILES, THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THE ABS/TC/E-BRAKE LIGHTS ALL CAME ON, PERMANENTLY. I HAD TO HAVE THE SYSTEM REPLACED, AT EXTENSIVE COST. IN ONLINE RESEARCH IT TURNS OUT THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM, POTENTIALLY DUE TO L...

Mileage: 99,000

I HAVE HAD THE ABS AND HANDBRAKE LIGHTS COMING ON FOR A FEW YEARS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER IN LEES SUMMIT MO THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM AND I CAN JUST KEEP ON DRIVING IT. *TR

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MAN...

Mileage: 155,011

THE NEEDLES ON THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE, RPM GAUGE AND GAS GAUGE STARTED TO MOVE UP AND DOWN IN A CRAZY MANNER. AFTER A WHILE, IT STOPPED, BUT IT COMES BACK OCCASIONALLY. ALSO, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL COME ON AT TIMES. I HAD THE BRAKES LOOKED AT AND NOTHING APPEARS TO BE WRONG. *TR

Mileage: 205,110

ECU MODULE FOR ABS IS SHORTED OUT AND CAUSES GAUGE CLUSTER TO SHORT OUT. THIS CAUSES ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHT TO TURN ON AND ALL GAUGES STOP WORKING AND THEY JUMP AROUND . THIS WAS DIAGNOSED BY FORD DEALERSHIP IN WI. SAID BRAKE FLUID LEAKS IN TO ECU AND SHORTS OUT WIRES . TOLD ME . $2000.00 TO ...

Mileage: 130,000

ECU MODULE FOR ABS IS SHORTED OUT AND CAUSES GAUGE CLUSTER TO SHORT OUT. THIS CAUSES ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHT TO TURN ON AND ALL GAUGES STOP WORKING AND THEY JUMP AROUND . THIS WAS DIAGNOSED BY FORD DEALERSHIP IN WI. SAID BRAKE FLUID LEAKS IN TO ECU AND SHORTS OUT WIRES . TOLD ME . $2000.00 TO ...

Mileage: 130,000

ECU MODULE FOR ABS IS SHORTED OUT AND CAUSES GAUGE CLUSTER TO SHORT OUT. THIS CAUSES ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHT TO TURN ON AND ALL GAUGES STOP WORKING AND THEY JUMP AROUND . THIS WAS DIAGNOSED BY FORD DEALERSHIP IN WI. SAID BRAKE FLUID LEAKS IN TO ECU AND SHORTS OUT WIRES . TOLD ME . $2000.00 TO ...

Mileage: 130,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL CRACKLING SOUND, FOLLOWED BY A LOUD SCREECHING SOUND. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAD DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE OFF OF THE MAIN ROAD WH...

Mileage: 114,000

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. CODE C1185 IS PRESENT. *TR

Mileage: 86,601

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS BRAKE MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE ...

Mileage: 120,000

WE WERE HEADED HOME ON THE FREEWAY AND TURNED ONTO OUR EXIT. MY HUSBAND PUT HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO START SLOWING THE VAN DOWN, BUT THE PEDAL DID NOTHING. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VAN BY COASTING AND SWITCHING INTO REVERSE. HE THEN GOT OUT AND CHECKED FLUID WHICH WAS FULL AND CHECKED THE BRAKE LINES...

Mileage: 164,000

WE WERE HEADED HOME ON THE FREEWAY AND TURNED ONTO OUR EXIT. MY HUSBAND PUT HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO START SLOWING THE VAN DOWN, BUT THE PEDAL DID NOTHING. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VAN BY COASTING AND SWITCHING INTO REVERSE. HE THEN GOT OUT AND CHECKED FLUID WHICH WAS FULL AND CHECKED THE BRAKE LINES...

Mileage: 164,000

WE HAD OUR LEFT REAR TIRE BLOW OUT AND IT TORE OFF OUR FUEL FILLER PIPE. I IMAGINE THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THE RIM HAD SPARKED IT COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. *TR

Mileage: 164,000

WE HAD OUR LEFT REAR TIRE BLOW OUT AND IT TORE OFF OUR FUEL FILLER PIPE. I IMAGINE THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THE RIM HAD SPARKED IT COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. *TR

Mileage: 164,000

WE HAD OUR LEFT REAR TIRE BLOW OUT AND IT TORE OFF OUR FUEL FILLER PIPE. I IMAGINE THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THE RIM HAD SPARKED IT COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. *TR

Mileage: 164,000

STOPPING AT RED LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS CAUSE ABS TO MAKE NOISE AND KEEP YOU FROM COMING TO A STOP WITH OUT PUMPING BRAKES HAVE TRIED NEW BRAKES AND BLEEDING OF BRAKES AND NEW ALL AROUND CALIPERS AND OTHER BRAKE PARTS AND STILL HAVING THE SAME EFFECT. *TR

Mileage: 185,753

A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER THE SUB-FRAME RECALL (N99 11S16) WORK WAS DONE BOTH THE 'ABS' AND 'BRAKE' LIGHTS CAME ON FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN WENT OFF AGAIN FOR A FEW WEEKS. THE FREQUENCY OF THIS OCCURRENCE HAS ACCELERATED, OVER TIME, AND NOW THESE TWO LIGHTS ARE ON ABOUT 60% OF TIME. *TR

Mileage: 143,032

THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON MOST OF THE TIME AND I'M SURE THIS MEANS MY BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. IT HS BEEN OCCURRING WITH THIS VEHICLE FOR MANY YEARS AND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS LATER IT IS STILL NOT RESOLVED. FORD NEEDS TO STEP-UP AND FIX THIS ISSUE. A.S.A.P. [XXX] ...

Mileage: 60,000

THE ABS, BRAKE, AND TRAC LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY TIME, BUT HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT. HAVE NOT FOUND A REASON FOR IT TO COME ON, LIKE HITTING BUMPS OR WET WHETHER. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISSUES IS REAR WINDOWS WON'T OPEN ALL OF THE TIME. THE DOOR LOCK...

Mileage: 135,000

THE ABS, BRAKE, AND TRAC LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY TIME, BUT HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT. HAVE NOT FOUND A REASON FOR IT TO COME ON, LIKE HITTING BUMPS OR WET WHETHER. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISSUES IS REAR WINDOWS WON'T OPEN ALL OF THE TIME. THE DOOR LOCK...

Mileage: 135,000

WE LEFT THE HOUSE AND WAS DRIVING AND THE VAN FELT LIKE IT WAS SLIDING BACK AND FORTH. I STOPPED AND CHECKED AND THE BACK WHEEL WAS SETTING CROOKED. I CHECKED THE LUGS AND THE WERE TIGHT. WE TURNED AROUND WENT BACK HOME. I LOOKED UNDER IT AND FOUND THE AXLE CRACKED AND BROKE. WE CALLED FORD AND THEY...

WE LEFT THE HOUSE AND WAS DRIVING AND THE VAN FELT LIKE IT WAS SLIDING BACK AND FORTH. I STOPPED AND CHECKED AND THE BACK WHEEL WAS SETTING CROOKED. I CHECKED THE LUGS AND THE WERE TIGHT. WE TURNED AROUND WENT BACK HOME. I LOOKED UNDER IT AND FOUND THE AXLE CRACKED AND BROKE. WE CALLED FORD AND THEY...

I PURCHASED. THIS CAR IN AUGUST 2013 BEFORE I GOT THE CAR HAS 20 MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON SUBSEQUENTLY BOTH THE ABS AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT HAS COME ON AND OFF THE ABS LIGHT IS ON MOST OF THE TIME AND THERE IS A NOISE WHEN BREAKING MY MECHANIC DOESN'T KNOW WHAT IT IS AND I H...

Mileage: 100,000

I PURCHASED. THIS CAR IN AUGUST 2013 BEFORE I GOT THE CAR HAS 20 MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON SUBSEQUENTLY BOTH THE ABS AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT HAS COME ON AND OFF THE ABS LIGHT IS ON MOST OF THE TIME AND THERE IS A NOISE WHEN BREAKING MY MECHANIC DOESN'T KNOW WHAT IT IS AND I H...

Mileage: 100,000

WELL MY ABS/ BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VAN AND I HAVE KEEP UP ON EVERYTHING THAT NEED KEEPING UP ON. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WIPERS AND THEY DON'T WORK ON ANY OF THE SPEEDS BUT HIGH AND NEXT TO HIGH AND THE OTHER SPEEDS DON'T WORK. ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE BEE...

WELL MY ABS/ BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VAN AND I HAVE KEEP UP ON EVERYTHING THAT NEED KEEPING UP ON. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WIPERS AND THEY DON'T WORK ON ANY OF THE SPEEDS BUT HIGH AND NEXT TO HIGH AND THE OTHER SPEEDS DON'T WORK. ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE BEE...

WELL MY ABS/ BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VAN AND I HAVE KEEP UP ON EVERYTHING THAT NEED KEEPING UP ON. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WIPERS AND THEY DON'T WORK ON ANY OF THE SPEEDS BUT HIGH AND NEXT TO HIGH AND THE OTHER SPEEDS DON'T WORK. ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE BEE...

I DIDN'T HAVE A CRASH I NOTICED THAT MY ABS BRAKE AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WAS STAYING ON AND A SHORT TIME AFTER I STARTED HEARING A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END EVERY TIME I SLOW AN IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE SUDDEN STOPS AND AT TIMES MY SPEEDOMETER STARTS FLICKERING BACK AND FORTH AS WELL AS M...

Mileage: 140,000

I DIDN'T HAVE A CRASH I NOTICED THAT MY ABS BRAKE AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WAS STAYING ON AND A SHORT TIME AFTER I STARTED HEARING A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END EVERY TIME I SLOW AN IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE SUDDEN STOPS AND AT TIMES MY SPEEDOMETER STARTS FLICKERING BACK AND FORTH AS WELL AS M...

Mileage: 140,000

I DIDN'T HAVE A CRASH I NOTICED THAT MY ABS BRAKE AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WAS STAYING ON AND A SHORT TIME AFTER I STARTED HEARING A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END EVERY TIME I SLOW AN IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE SUDDEN STOPS AND AT TIMES MY SPEEDOMETER STARTS FLICKERING BACK AND FORTH AS WELL AS M...

Mileage: 140,000

I DIDN'T HAVE A CRASH I NOTICED THAT MY ABS BRAKE AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WAS STAYING ON AND A SHORT TIME AFTER I STARTED HEARING A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END EVERY TIME I SLOW AN IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE SUDDEN STOPS AND AT TIMES MY SPEEDOMETER STARTS FLICKERING BACK AND FORTH AS WELL AS M...

Mileage: 140,000

REAR AXLE FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE MADE BY DEALER. *TR

Mileage: 146,000

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE. ALL AT ONCE MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. A WEEK LATER THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. NOW THE SPEEDOMETER WORKS FOR A FEE DAYS THEN QUITS. I TOOK IT TO MIDAS AND THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER. THEY SAID THERE ARE NO RECALLS. *TR

HAD THE 2011 REAR AXLE RECALL PERFORMED BY FORD IN 2011. THEY INSPECTED THE REAR AXLE AND INSTALLED THE SUPPORT BRACKETS. NOW MY REAR AXLE IS CRACKED. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED WHO CONFIRMED THEY HAD PERFORMED THE RECALL BUT DENIED ANY FURTHER RESPONSIBILITY AND ...

Mileage: 165,000

HAD THE 2011 REAR AXLE RECALL PERFORMED BY FORD IN 2011. THEY INSPECTED THE REAR AXLE AND INSTALLED THE SUPPORT BRACKETS. NOW MY REAR AXLE IS CRACKED. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED WHO CONFIRMED THEY HAD PERFORMED THE RECALL BUT DENIED ANY FURTHER RESPONSIBILITY AND ...

Mileage: 165,000

I WAS DRIVING MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001 WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOP WORKING AND THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. THE BRAKES BECAME SOFT CAUSING ME BEING UNABLE TO STOP THE VAN. *JS

Mileage: 133,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT GOES OFF AND ON, MOSTLY ON ALL THE TIME ON THE DASH , WILL NOT GET A STATE INSPECTION LIKE THIS.........WHAT CAN YOU DO TO SLOVE THIS FOR ME [XXX].... INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mileage: 155,500

TOOK IN FOR A RECALL ON SUBFRAME PUT ON SUPPORT BRACKETS. WENT TO GET IT INSPECTED. SUBFRAME IS ROTTED OUT. I WAS TOLD ANOTHER RECALL WAS DONE FOR THOSE IN COLD WEATHER CLIMATES. FORD RECALL COMPUTER IS DOWN. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AS THE FRAME WAS STRUCTURALLY U...

TOOK IN FOR A RECALL ON SUBFRAME PUT ON SUPPORT BRACKETS. WENT TO GET IT INSPECTED. SUBFRAME IS ROTTED OUT. I WAS TOLD ANOTHER RECALL WAS DONE FOR THOSE IN COLD WEATHER CLIMATES. FORD RECALL COMPUTER IS DOWN. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AS THE FRAME WAS STRUCTURALLY U...

VEHICLE HAD VOLUNTARY RECALL DONE TO IT IN 2011. IT HAS NOW BROKEN IN SAME PLACE AS OTHERS HAVE EXPLAINED. RECALL IS A SHAM AND FORD IS GETTING AWAY WITH CONTINUING TO REPLACE WITH DEFECTIVE PARTS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. *TR

Mileage: 170,000

FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, BUT MY VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SAFETY RECALL 11S16 . THE DEALER CONTACTED FORD BECAUSE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND BROKEN, LEAVING NOTHING TO ATTACH THE SWAY BAR TO. FORD SAYS THE BRACKET IS OUTSID...

Mileage: 141,500

FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, BUT MY VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SAFETY RECALL 11S16 . THE DEALER CONTACTED FORD BECAUSE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND BROKEN, LEAVING NOTHING TO ATTACH THE SWAY BAR TO. FORD SAYS THE BRACKET IS OUTSID...

Mileage: 141,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, BURNING FUMES STARTED TO EMIT INTO THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE DRIVER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Mileage: 130,000

ABS LIGHTS ON DASH COMES ON ESPECIALLY WHEN ITS HOT OUT. BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN TRYING TO STOP FAST. WAS TOLD ITS A DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROL MODULE. FORD ISSUED A REVISED OR UPDATED MODULE. ITS TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE RIGHT NOW. *TR

Mileage: 81,000

MY ABS LIGHT IS ON AND HAVE HEARD IT IS FROM ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENHANCED ABS BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *TR

Mileage: 209,000

MY ABS LIGHT IS ON AND HAVE HEARD IT IS FROM ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENHANCED ABS BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *TR

Mileage: 209,000

ABS TROUBLE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND GOING OFF. IT WAS CHECKED AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE IF I DIDN'T WANT TO SPEND THE MONEY. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THE CONNECTOR IS ABSORBING FLUIDS AND SHORTING OUT. THIS SHORTING OUT HAPPENS MOSTLY IN WARM WEATHER. IN SUB 0 WEATHER THE LIGHT PR...

Mileage: 85,000

ABS TROUBLE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND GOING OFF. IT WAS CHECKED AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE IF I DIDN'T WANT TO SPEND THE MONEY. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THE CONNECTOR IS ABSORBING FLUIDS AND SHORTING OUT. THIS SHORTING OUT HAPPENS MOSTLY IN WARM WEATHER. IN SUB 0 WEATHER THE LIGHT PR...

Mileage: 85,000

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THERE WAS A LOUD SNAP AND GRINDING SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. BOTH REAR WHEELS WERE AT AN APPROXIMATE 20 DEGREE ANGLE OFF CENTER. *TR

Mileage: 93,901

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE TEMP IS HOT OUTSIDE, TURN ENGINE OFF, AND BACK ON GOES OUT FOR A WHILE, THEN COMES BACK ON. IT SEEMS TO BE A BIG PROBLEM BUT FORD SAYS IT IS NOT A RECALL. OR I CANNOT FIND A RECALL. *TR

Mileage: 45,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V194000 (SUSPENSION) REMEDIED ON THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE BECAME CRACKED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REMEDY TH...

Mileage: 160,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE AFTER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS DISENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A MANUFACTUR...

Mileage: 128,000

ALL GAUGES, INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER, SUDDENLY BECAME ERRATIC, CONFUSING DRIVER BY GIVING FALSE SENSE OF SPEED. *TR

Mileage: 132,000

MY VEHICLE HAS A ABS FAULT LIGHT CAUSED BY A FAULTY ECU MASTER RELAY. THIS CAUSES THE ABS AND BRAKE FAULT LIGHTS TO LIGHT ON MY DASH BOARD. THE FAULT CODE READS C1185 FROM THE ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS. THIS HAS RENDERED MY ABS SYSTEM INOPERABLE. *TR

Mileage: 75,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE REAR AXLE ON THE VEHICLE WAS CRACKED, CORRODED AND WOULD MAKE LOUD B...

Mileage: 122,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A IMPOUND LOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Mileage: 146,000

HI I AM THE OWNER OF 2001 WINDSTAR LAST WEEK MY VAN STAR BE CRAZY WITH AL THE INSTRUMENTAL ALL THE LIGHT WAS CRAZY SMELL LIKE THE CABLE WAS BURNING THE POSITIVE BATTERY WAS VERY HOT I HAVE TO STOP THE CAR BEFORE GET IN FIRE THAT IS THE SECOND TIME THAT IS HAPPEN PLEASE TAKE THIS VERY SERIOUS BEFORE ...

Mileage: 233,596

ARRIVED AT DESTINATIONS AND STOPPED. TRIED TO LEAVE, BRAKES HAD NOT RELEASED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE.. HAD TO DRIVE HOME AGAINST THE BRAKES WHICH WERE SMOKING UPON ARRIVAL AT HOME. NEXT DAY, BRAKES WENT BACK TO NORMAL. TWO DAYS LATER, SAME OCCURRENCE. BRAKES WOULD NOT RELEASE, OVERHEATED, BRAKE PE...

Mileage: 168,110

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON/ OFF MORE THEN 5 YEARS EVERY TIME DRIVING , BRAKE WORKING FINE. ALL THE GAUGE MOVING CRAZY ABOUT 1 A WEEK. WINTER TIME THE PROBLEM LESS. *TR

Mileage: 85,000

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON/ OFF MORE THEN 5 YEARS EVERY TIME DRIVING , BRAKE WORKING FINE. ALL THE GAUGE MOVING CRAZY ABOUT 1 A WEEK. WINTER TIME THE PROBLEM LESS. *TR

Mileage: 85,000

MY ABS LIGHTS CAME ON AS WELL AS MY BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T KNOW WHY MY BRAKES ARE KNEW. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE STEERING WHEEL THEN INDEPENDENTLY TURNED IN A COMPLETE CIRCLE. THE SUB FRAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WA...

Mileage: 95,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE STEERING WHEEL THEN INDEPENDENTLY TURNED IN A COMPLETE CIRCLE. THE SUB FRAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WA...

Mileage: 95,000

DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCOMFORTABLE AT BOTH LOW AND HIGH SPEED; THEREFORE, I STARTED INVESTIGATING TO TRY TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. 1ST I FOUND ONE OF THE REAR SHOCKS WAS VERY BOUNCY, THE REAR TIRES WERE NOT STRAIGHT AND BOTH REAR TIRES WERE WEARING ON THE INSIDE. REPLACED BOTH REAR SHOCKS. THA...

Mileage: 157,000

DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCOMFORTABLE AT BOTH LOW AND HIGH SPEED; THEREFORE, I STARTED INVESTIGATING TO TRY TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. 1ST I FOUND ONE OF THE REAR SHOCKS WAS VERY BOUNCY, THE REAR TIRES WERE NOT STRAIGHT AND BOTH REAR TIRES WERE WEARING ON THE INSIDE. REPLACED BOTH REAR SHOCKS. THA...

Mileage: 157,000

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE WINDSTAR AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD A NOISE AND FELT SOMETHING BREAK AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF SHE COULD SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. SHE NOTICED BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE PO...

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE WINDSTAR AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD A NOISE AND FELT SOMETHING BREAK AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF SHE COULD SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. SHE NOTICED BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE PO...

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE WINDSTAR AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD A NOISE AND FELT SOMETHING BREAK AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF SHE COULD SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. SHE NOTICED BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE PO...

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON/OFF, TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALERSHIP,, THEY SAID THERE ARE NO RECALLS, HOWEVER I HAVE TWO RECALL NUMBERS 00V270000 AND 00V412000 CONCERNING THE RCM-RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE-THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY A FEE FOR THEM TO INSPEC...

Mileage: 168,800

THE PARKING BRAKE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND TEND TO STAY ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS WARM. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALREADY HAD THE RECALL 09V399000 PERFORMED ON IT SO THE LIGHTS COMING ON SHOULD NOT BE RELATED TO THAT ISSUE. IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE ...

Mileage: 162,000

THE PARKING BRAKE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND TEND TO STAY ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS WARM. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALREADY HAD THE RECALL 09V399000 PERFORMED ON IT SO THE LIGHTS COMING ON SHOULD NOT BE RELATED TO THAT ISSUE. IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE ...

Mileage: 162,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SLIDING DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,...

Mileage: 103,000

TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES WHEN TURNING. ACCELERATION IS LIMITED WHILE TRACTION CONTROL IS ENGAGED. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE WHEN STOPPING CAUSING EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE. DRY PAVEMENT. *JS

Mileage: 175,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE WIPERS WOULD STOP MIDWAY AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO MANUALLY RESET THE WIPERS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN ...

Mileage: 169,000

INTERMITTENT INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. DUE TO ABS SYSTEM FAILURE RELATED TO THE ECM CONTROL UNIT. INDICATOR AT TIME OF FAILURE "YELLOW ABS BRAKE LIGHT" AND "RED BRAKE LIGHT" ON DASHBOARD OF VEHICLE. RESULTING IN INTERMENT OPERATING OF ABS SYSTEM. THIS BECOMES A L...

Mileage: 144,000

INTERMITTENT INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. DUE TO ABS SYSTEM FAILURE RELATED TO THE ECM CONTROL UNIT. INDICATOR AT TIME OF FAILURE "YELLOW ABS BRAKE LIGHT" AND "RED BRAKE LIGHT" ON DASHBOARD OF VEHICLE. RESULTING IN INTERMENT OPERATING OF ABS SYSTEM. THIS BECOMES A L...

Mileage: 144,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF AT DIFFERENT TIMES WHEN DRIVEN. MY LIGHT SYSTEM STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. PLEASE HELP ME GET IT RECALLED. *TR

Mileage: 110,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF AT DIFFERENT TIMES WHEN DRIVEN. MY LIGHT SYSTEM STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. PLEASE HELP ME GET IT RECALLED. *TR

Mileage: 110,000

YELLOW ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF, RED BRAKE LIGHT DOES THE SAME, I WAS UNAWARE THAT FORD HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, I AM JUST FINDING OUT ABOUT THIS TODAY. NO ONE CONTACTED ME ABOUT THE ABS MODULE, I HAD BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT OTHER RECALL ISSUES AND THEY WERE REPAIRED. *TR

Mileage: 135,457

ABS LIGHT ON. *TR

Mileage: 198,000

JUST DRIVING THE VAN AND IT SHOWS CHECK TRACTION CONTROL AND MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND TRACTION CONTROL OFF. IT KEEPS RECURRING AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO TO FIX IT. IF I PULL OVER ON THE SIDE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE KEY AND WAIT A MINUTE AND START IT BACK UP THE LIGHTS AND ALL GO AWAY FOR A...

JUST DRIVING THE VAN AND IT SHOWS CHECK TRACTION CONTROL AND MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND TRACTION CONTROL OFF. IT KEEPS RECURRING AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO TO FIX IT. IF I PULL OVER ON THE SIDE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE KEY AND WAIT A MINUTE AND START IT BACK UP THE LIGHTS AND ALL GO AWAY FOR A...

ABS LIGHT STEADILY ON WILL NOT TURN OFF. CODES READS NO CODES: BRAKE LIGHTS APPEARS AT WILL. *TR

Mileage: 114

AS YOU DIRVE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH COME ON STAY ON. *JS

Mileage: 212,000

WHEN DRIVING A VARIOUS SPEEDS, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. *JS

Mileage: 180,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ALWAYS ON

Mileage: 131,000

THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DASH LIGHT TURN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND WILL REMAIN ON UNTIL THE VAN IS TURNED OFF. UPON STARTING THE VAN THE LIGHTS WILL BE OFF. I HAVE HAD THE VAN BRAKES INSPECTED AND SERVICED TO INCLUDE A COMPLETE INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE SYS...

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS INDICATES A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM OF FAILURE OF THE ECM MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM A QUICK FIX IS TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, TURN OFF THE ENGINE, AND THEN RESTART IT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ...

Mileage: 80,000

AFTER REPAIRING MY SPEED CONTROLLER MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY AND ARE COMING ON MORE AND MORE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND NO CODES SHOW UP,BUT I DO NOT TRUST IT . *TR

Mileage: 150,000

AFTER REPAIRING MY SPEED CONTROLLER MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY AND ARE COMING ON MORE AND MORE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND NO CODES SHOW UP,BUT I DO NOT TRUST IT . *TR

Mileage: 150,000

AFTER REPAIRING MY SPEED CONTROLLER MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY AND ARE COMING ON MORE AND MORE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND NO CODES SHOW UP,BUT I DO NOT TRUST IT . *TR

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSED AND CAUSED THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE TO BLOWOUT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED NOR WAS THE F...

Mileage: 201,000

ON 8-7-13 I WAS DRIVING BACK HOME AN 2 LIGHTS PRIOR TO MY STREET THE BRAKES STARTED CLICKING WHEN PRESSED AND AFTER A FEW BLOCKS THEY STARTED WORKING FINE. TODAY THE SAME HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING DOWNHILL FROM WHERE I LIVE. I TOOK IT TO HAVE IT CHECKED BECAUSE OF THE ABS LIGHT AND I WAS GIVEN DTC C1185...

Mileage: 89,102

ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND APPEARS ONE SIDE TRIES TO ENGAGE ABS. MECHANIC SAYS MANY CODES ARE DISPLAYED. *TR

Mileage: 102,348

HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR 2 CORROSION RECALLS. WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY APPROX. 60MPH, HEARD A POP IN THE AREA OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. TOOK VAN TO THE SHOP I USE, WHERE I WAS TOLD IT WAS PART OF THE FRAME AND NEED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP(BLACKWELL FORD, PLYMOUTH, MI. 48170). DEALERSHIP SA...

Mileage: 150,000

HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR 2 CORROSION RECALLS. WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY APPROX. 60MPH, HEARD A POP IN THE AREA OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. TOOK VAN TO THE SHOP I USE, WHERE I WAS TOLD IT WAS PART OF THE FRAME AND NEED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP(BLACKWELL FORD, PLYMOUTH, MI. 48170). DEALERSHIP SA...

Mileage: 150,000

HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR 2 CORROSION RECALLS. WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY APPROX. 60MPH, HEARD A POP IN THE AREA OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. TOOK VAN TO THE SHOP I USE, WHERE I WAS TOLD IT WAS PART OF THE FRAME AND NEED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP(BLACKWELL FORD, PLYMOUTH, MI. 48170). DEALERSHIP SA...

Mileage: 150,000

INTERMITTENT ABS BRAKE LIGHT. LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF AT WILL. *TR

Mileage: 122,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FAILED AND BECAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND ...

Mileage: 175,000

THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKES ARE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

Mileage: 41,000

THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKES ARE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

Mileage: 41,000

FOR MONTHS, THE ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. CURRENTLY THE LIGHTS ARE STAYING ON AND IT MUST BE JUMPED TO START. THE BATTERY WAS CHECKED AND WAS OKAY. SOMETHING IS DRAINING THE BATTERY. *TR

Mileage: 129,300

FOR MONTHS, THE ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. CURRENTLY THE LIGHTS ARE STAYING ON AND IT MUST BE JUMPED TO START. THE BATTERY WAS CHECKED AND WAS OKAY. SOMETHING IS DRAINING THE BATTERY. *TR

Mileage: 129,300

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY TURNS ON FOR NO REASON. SOMETIMES WHEN I'M STOPPED AT A LIGHT, OTHERS WHEN I'M BRAKING AND OTHERS I'M CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS EVERY DAY, SOMETIMES ONCE A MONTH. *TR IF IT TURNS ON I CAN NORMALLY TURN IT OFF BY TURNING THE KEY OFF AND RE...

Mileage: 99,000

ABS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. HAD CHECKED OUT. OVER LAST 2 YEARS HAS CONTINUED AND NOW THE ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING AND BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEMS WITH ABS. MECHANIC SAYS FAULTY ABS SYSTEM AGAIN. *TR

Mileage: 182,000

BOTH OF MY BRAKE LIGHTS, AT THE SAME TIME, COME ON AND OFF ON MY DASHBOARD. WITHIN THE PAST YEAR I HAVE HAD BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK BRAKES FIXED, INCLUDING NEW LINES, CALIPERS,ROTORS, ETC..AND THE LIGHTS STILL RANDOMLY COME ON. *TR

INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INCLUDING DASH LIGHTS TAKEN IN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS TO THIS DAY. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON CONSTANTLY UP TO AND INCLUDING TODAY. NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE BONES CRUNCHING FROM STEERING WHEEL OR UNDER FOOT? AND BUZZING FROM RIGHT FRONT TI...

Mileage: 16,768

INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INCLUDING DASH LIGHTS TAKEN IN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS TO THIS DAY. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON CONSTANTLY UP TO AND INCLUDING TODAY. NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE BONES CRUNCHING FROM STEERING WHEEL OR UNDER FOOT? AND BUZZING FROM RIGHT FRONT TI...

Mileage: 16,768

INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INCLUDING DASH LIGHTS TAKEN IN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS TO THIS DAY. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON CONSTANTLY UP TO AND INCLUDING TODAY. NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE BONES CRUNCHING FROM STEERING WHEEL OR UNDER FOOT? AND BUZZING FROM RIGHT FRONT TI...

Mileage: 16,768

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE SUBFRAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V194000 ...

Mileage: 173,000

THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL, AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT THREE YEARS. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC MULTITUDE OF TIMES AND NO PROBLEM FOUND. FINALLY BRAKES FAILED AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED AND LIGHTS STILL COME ON. BRAKES SEEMED TO...

Mileage: 202,100

CPSC#I1360214A. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK HER CAR IN FOR A RECALL ON THE AXLE AND WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THREE WEEKS LATER SHE WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR STARTED SOUNDING ODD. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AN HER TIRE WAS LEANING IN, BECAUSE THE AXLE HAD SNAPPED. *LN THE DEALER INFORM...

CPSC#I1360214A. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK HER CAR IN FOR A RECALL ON THE AXLE AND WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THREE WEEKS LATER SHE WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR STARTED SOUNDING ODD. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AN HER TIRE WAS LEANING IN, BECAUSE THE AXLE HAD SNAPPED. *LN THE DEALER INFORM...

ALL PARTS ARE AFFECTED, MY CAR WHICH IS FORD WINDSTAR 2001 , IT GOT FIRED BY ITSELF AT EARLY MORNINGS WHILE IT WAS PARKED AND IGNITION WAS OFF, WE ARE THE VICTIM OF THE FORD WINDSTAR 2001,MY CAR IS TOTALLY BURNED. *TR

Mileage: 98,000

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE GOING TO A LOCAL FAST FOOD WHEN I LOSS ALL ACCELERATION THE CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN EVEN THOUGH I WAS GIVING IT GAS. KNOWING I WAS SLOWING DOWN I TURNED MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND COASTED TO THE SHOULDER LANE THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING SO I TURNED THE CAR ON AND OFF. I STI...

Mileage: 188,646

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN GOING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY FOR SEVERAL YEARS, BRAKES ARE FINE ACCORDING TO MECHANIC. FORD RAN A DIAGNOSTIC 7/10/2013 AND RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE ABS MODULE AT A COST OF $1061. IF THE BRAKES ARE FINE WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR A REPLACEMENT OF A MODULE THAT I...

Mileage: 68,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THERE IS NO PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V193000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS ADDITIONAL RUST ON THE TRANSMISSION MOUNT AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CORNER OF THE UNDER CARRIAGE. THE MANUFACT...

Mileage: 96,000

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED: REAR WINDOWS NOT WORKING,HAD MOTORS REPLACED WORKED FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS THEN INTERMITTENT THEN QUIT WORKING WITHIN 6 MONTHS. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH GOES ON AND OFF. A/C STOPS BLOWING FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS THEN RESUMES BLOWING. KEYLESS ENTRY WORKS SOMETIMES,SOMETIMES IT DON'...

Mileage: 40,000

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED: REAR WINDOWS NOT WORKING,HAD MOTORS REPLACED WORKED FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS THEN INTERMITTENT THEN QUIT WORKING WITHIN 6 MONTHS. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH GOES ON AND OFF. A/C STOPS BLOWING FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS THEN RESUMES BLOWING. KEYLESS ENTRY WORKS SOMETIMES,SOMETIMES IT DON'...

Mileage: 40,000

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED: REAR WINDOWS NOT WORKING,HAD MOTORS REPLACED WORKED FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS THEN INTERMITTENT THEN QUIT WORKING WITHIN 6 MONTHS. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH GOES ON AND OFF. A/C STOPS BLOWING FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS THEN RESUMES BLOWING. KEYLESS ENTRY WORKS SOMETIMES,SOMETIMES IT DON'...

Mileage: 40,000

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED: REAR WINDOWS NOT WORKING,HAD MOTORS REPLACED WORKED FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS THEN INTERMITTENT THEN QUIT WORKING WITHIN 6 MONTHS. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH GOES ON AND OFF. A/C STOPS BLOWING FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS THEN RESUMES BLOWING. KEYLESS ENTRY WORKS SOMETIMES,SOMETIMES IT DON'...

Mileage: 40,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, A BURNING RUBBER SMELL CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MOVED OFF THE ROADWAY TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Mileage: 130,000

WHILE SITTING AT THE RED LIGHT MY BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, OVER DRIVE LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND THEN MY SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT REGISTER WHEN I STARTED TO GO WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. *TR

Mileage: 208,000

WHILE SITTING AT THE RED LIGHT MY BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, OVER DRIVE LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND THEN MY SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT REGISTER WHEN I STARTED TO GO WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. *TR

Mileage: 208,000

WHILE SITTING AT THE RED LIGHT MY BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, OVER DRIVE LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND THEN MY SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT REGISTER WHEN I STARTED TO GO WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. *TR

Mileage: 208,000

ABS LIGHT ON AND BRAKE LIGHT ON, NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE BRAKES THEY WORK FINE. APPARENTLY THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT FORD HASN'T ISSUES A RECALL ON IT. ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENHANCED ABS BRAKING ...

Mileage: 50,000

MY ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS COMING ON AND OFF. I TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED AND A CODE SHOWED UP FOR AN ABS SENSOR ON THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. IT WAS REPLACED. THE LIGHTS ARE STILL COMING ON AND GOING OFF AND BACK ON ETC...I TOOK THE VAN BACK AND A NEW CODE APPEARED-C1185....

Mileage: 93,000

ABS SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE, ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AT DIFFERENT INTERVALS OF TIME WHEN I AM DRIVING. IT OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN I HIT A BUMP OR AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. IT COMES ON MORE FREQUENTLY IN HOT WEATHER. *TR

ABS LIGHT TURNING ON AND STILL KEEP ON FROM SINCE. ONE YEAR BEFORE, THE LIGHT IS TURNING ON IN SUMMER TIME AND IS TURNING OFF (AT DEPEND ON THE DAY OR IRREGULARITIES ON THE ROAD). THE PROBLEM CEASES DURING FALL AND WINTER. I WAS INFORMED THAT EXIST A FORD RECALL FOR THAT, BUT I WILL NEVER RECEIVED ...

Mileage: 138,000

FORD=FIX OR REPAIR DAILY!!!!!!!!!!! I AM WRITING TO TRY AND GET FORD TO DO THE RIGHT THING. MY MOTHER'S EX-HUSBAND TOLD ME TO NEVER BUY A FORD AND I DID NOT LISTEN. I BOUGHT A WINDSTAR 2001. I TOOK IT IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE AXLE. THEY INSPECTED AND TOLD ME IT WAS FINE. I WAS UNAWARE THAT THEY DID ...

Mileage: 158,657

MY WINDSTAR SINCE THEY DAY I BOUGHT IT USED HAS HAD THE ABS TRAC OFF AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AT THE SAME TIME WHEN FIRST TAKING OFF AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AND STAY ON UNTIL THE NEXT DRIVE THEN THEY DO IT AGAIN I'VE HEARD OF A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE I THINK ITS TIME FOR A RECALL!! ...

Mileage: 127,456

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. FROM RESEARCH ON THE WEB, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM STARTING WITH WINDSTARS DATING FROM 1999. *TR

Mileage: 156,000

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. FROM RESEARCH ON THE WEB, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM STARTING WITH WINDSTARS DATING FROM 1999. *TR

Mileage: 156,000

I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS GOING ON. WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE (WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON) I NOTICED THE OD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OVER AND THE BRAKES WERE SMOKING TO THE POINT I WAS AFRAID THERE WOULD BE A FIRE. I HAD TO SIT O...

Mileage: 121,000

HAD RECALL WORK DONE10/30/11 PREVENTATIVE REPAIRS FAILED. REAR AXLE SPLIT WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mileage: 145,000

ON 01/06/2011 I TOOK MY MINIVAN IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE AXLE. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS FINE AND SENT ME HOME. ON FRIDAY WHILE DRIVING ON NORTHLINE ROAD IN SOUTHGATE MICHIGAN, MY AXLE SNAPPED. I TOOK IT TO THE TAYLOR FORD AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE FIXED BY FORD. I WAS TOLD TODAY 05/28/2013THAT THEY WOULD...

Mileage: 158,657

ON 01/06/2011 I TOOK MY MINIVAN IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE AXLE. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS FINE AND SENT ME HOME. ON FRIDAY WHILE DRIVING ON NORTHLINE ROAD IN SOUTHGATE MICHIGAN, MY AXLE SNAPPED. I TOOK IT TO THE TAYLOR FORD AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE FIXED BY FORD. I WAS TOLD TODAY 05/28/2013THAT THEY WOULD...

Mileage: 158,657

THE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON BUT NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY. IT GOES OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF BUT WILL LIGHT UP AGAIN AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES OF DRIVING. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD WORK SOMETIMES AND NOT OTHERS. IF FINALLY QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. THE FUSES ARE ALL FINE. THE POWER WINDOWS AND DOO...

THE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON BUT NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY. IT GOES OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF BUT WILL LIGHT UP AGAIN AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES OF DRIVING. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD WORK SOMETIMES AND NOT OTHERS. IF FINALLY QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. THE FUSES ARE ALL FINE. THE POWER WINDOWS AND DOO...

THE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON BUT NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY. IT GOES OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF BUT WILL LIGHT UP AGAIN AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES OF DRIVING. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD WORK SOMETIMES AND NOT OTHERS. IF FINALLY QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. THE FUSES ARE ALL FINE. THE POWER WINDOWS AND DOO...

ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS STAYS ON. *TR

Mileage: 100,877

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SWAY BAR BRACKET BECAME FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF THE SUB-FRAME BEING CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ENTIRE SUB FRAME WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHIC...

Mileage: 178,000

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. THIS HAS HAPPENED FROM TIME TO TIME AND SEEMS TO GO AWAY AND THEN COME BACK AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF. *TR

Mileage: 157,971

ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS I WILL BE DRIVING MY VAN AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON. FINALLY TODAY WE WERE ABLE TO GET A CODE AND IT IS 1185. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO GET A CODE UP UNTIL TODAY BECAUSE WHEN YOU TURN THE VEHICLE OFF IT RESETS THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH. MY MECHANIC IS LOOKING UP THE C...

Mileage: 111,600

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, SHE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR TIRES WERE AWKWARDLY TURNED OUTWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED...

Mileage: 136,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE AXLE HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE ...

Mileage: 177,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE, THE FRAME BECAME FRACTURED AND THE ENGINE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Mileage: 95,000

BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ONTO WIRING HARNESS CAUSING CRUISE CONTROL AND ABS BRAKE ISSUES. POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. *TR

Mileage: 127,743

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHECKED BY TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AND THEY FOUND NO REASON FOR THE LIGHT TO BE ON. UNABLE TO RESET. *TR

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

THIS 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR UNRELATED MALFUNCTION (OVERHEATING). MECHANIC TOLD US THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD A HOLE IN IT AND WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS MINIVAN HAD BEEN SERVICED AT A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL FOR A POSSIBLE CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE AND RECHECKED SHORTLY...

Mileage: 90,000

BRAKE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. ABS INOPERATIVE DUE TO ABS EBCM COMPUTER FAILURE. WAS QUOTED $1,000 FROM DEALER TO REPLACE COMPUTER. *TR

Mileage: 145,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE BECAME FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) FOR THE REAR AXLE, BUT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Mileage: 190,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY COMING ON. TOOK TO THE GARAGE AND THEY TELL ME IT'S THE ABS MODULE AND COST IS NEARLY $1000 TO REPAIR. I LOOKED IT UP ON THE INTERNET AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR MODEL WHICH TELLS ME THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THAT PART. I CAN'...

Mileage: 90,000

KEEP HAVING BRAKE & ABS LIGHTS COMING ON. I LOOKED ONLINE TRYING TO FIND A SOLUTION AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY OTHER WINDSTAR OWNERS WERE POSTING THE SAME PROBLEM. I WAS TRYING TO FIND A TIME AND THE MONEY TO TAKE THIS IN TO HAVE CHECKED. I FINALLY TOOK MY WINDSTAR IN TO THE SHOP TODAY AND...

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OFF AND ON FOR YEARS. HAVE HAD THE BRAKES LOOKED AT MANY TIMES AND THEY ARE ALWAYS SAID TO BE FINE. TODAY, WHILE DRIVING ALONG, THE RADIO WENT OFF WHEN I ROLLED UP THE WINDOW...THOUGHT THAT WAS STRANGE SO OPENED WINDOW....RADIO BACK ON, CLOSED WINDOW....RADIO OFF. THAN...

Mileage: 125,019

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OFF AND ON FOR YEARS. HAVE HAD THE BRAKES LOOKED AT MANY TIMES AND THEY ARE ALWAYS SAID TO BE FINE. TODAY, WHILE DRIVING ALONG, THE RADIO WENT OFF WHEN I ROLLED UP THE WINDOW...THOUGHT THAT WAS STRANGE SO OPENED WINDOW....RADIO BACK ON, CLOSED WINDOW....RADIO OFF. THAN...

Mileage: 125,019

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OFF AND ON FOR YEARS. HAVE HAD THE BRAKES LOOKED AT MANY TIMES AND THEY ARE ALWAYS SAID TO BE FINE. TODAY, WHILE DRIVING ALONG, THE RADIO WENT OFF WHEN I ROLLED UP THE WINDOW...THOUGHT THAT WAS STRANGE SO OPENED WINDOW....RADIO BACK ON, CLOSED WINDOW....RADIO OFF. THAN...

Mileage: 125,019

STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, PRESSED THE GAS AND NOTHING HAPPENED AS IF THE VAN HAD BEEN PUT IN NEUTRAL. THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. NONE OF THE GEARS WILL ENGAGE. THROUGH MY OWN RESEARCH I'VE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WITH THE FORD WINDSTAR TRANSMISSION AND STILL NO RECALL. THE COMPANY SHOULD BE HELD A...

Mileage: 145,000

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND DOESN'T GO OFF. *TR

Mileage: 95,000

PASSAGE SIDE SUB FRAME IS RUSTED, ALMOST BROKEN. *TR

Mileage: 145,000

ALL ELECTRICAL WENT WHACKY. *TR

RECENTLY ACQUIRED BY THE CAR DEALER 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, I TOOK IT TO A MACHINE SHOP TO CHECK ON THE CONDITIONS THAT HE WAS ONCE REPLACED THE BULBS BURN FRONT INFORMATION PANEL OF THE DRIVER'S CAB STAYED LIT INFORMATIVE SIGNALS "ABS" "BRAKER" IDENTIFYING A PROBLEM IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM I WANT TO KNOW H...

Mileage: 187,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. ON A LATER DATE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO INSPECTED T...

Mileage: 163,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CORRODED AND A CRACKED HAD DEVELOPED WHERE THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Mileage: 124,000

STOPPED TO GET MY OIL CHANGED, THEY SHOWED ME WHERE THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME HAS RUSTED AWAY MAKING MY WINDSTAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL WITH OF THESE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT FRONT. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU ...

STOPPED TO GET MY OIL CHANGED, THEY SHOWED ME WHERE THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME HAS RUSTED AWAY MAKING MY WINDSTAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL WITH OF THESE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT FRONT. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU ...

STOPPED TO GET MY OIL CHANGED, THEY SHOWED ME WHERE THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME HAS RUSTED AWAY MAKING MY WINDSTAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL WITH OF THESE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT FRONT. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU ...

STOPPED TO GET MY OIL CHANGED, THEY SHOWED ME WHERE THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME HAS RUSTED AWAY MAKING MY WINDSTAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL WITH OF THESE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT FRONT. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE WIRING HARNESS AND CAUSED A SHORTAGE WITH THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND THE RADIO. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), WHICH THE DEA...

Mileage: 103,153

ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASH, THEY DO NOT GO OUT UNTIL VEHICLE IS RESTARTED, I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND NONE SEEM TO BE ABLE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. RECENTLY THE FRONT BRAKES SEEM TO BE WARPED RESULTING IN JERKING MOTION WHILE STOPPING, BRAKES AND ROTORS JU...

Mileage: 122,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V194000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT NOTICED CORROSION IN THE ENGINE CRADLE AND SWAY BAR MOUNTING AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE F...

Mileage: 110,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE ABS MODULE AND BRAKE BOOSTER WERE DEFECTIVE WHICH CAUSED A BRAKE FLUID LEAK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ABS MODULE. THE...

Mileage: 93,850

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT WAS SERVICED FOR THE SAFETY RECALL 11S16,(11V030000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER) 04/11/2011. MY VEHICLE WAS GROUNDED DO TO SIGNIFICANT SUBFRAME ROT BUT IT WAS DEEMED REPAIRABLE BY FORD. ON FEBRUARY 2, 2013 I NOTICED A 2 INCH LONG CRACK/PERFORATION ON THE TOP PART OF THE SU...

Mileage: 178,000

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT WAS SERVICED FOR THE SAFETY RECALL 11S16,(11V030000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER) 04/11/2011. MY VEHICLE WAS GROUNDED DO TO SIGNIFICANT SUBFRAME ROT BUT IT WAS DEEMED REPAIRABLE BY FORD. ON FEBRUARY 2, 2013 I NOTICED A 2 INCH LONG CRACK/PERFORATION ON THE TOP PART OF THE SU...

Mileage: 178,000

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT WAS SERVICED FOR THE SAFETY RECALL 11S16,(11V030000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER) 04/11/2011. MY VEHICLE WAS GROUNDED DO TO SIGNIFICANT SUBFRAME ROT BUT IT WAS DEEMED REPAIRABLE BY FORD. ON FEBRUARY 2, 2013 I NOTICED A 2 INCH LONG CRACK/PERFORATION ON THE TOP PART OF THE SU...

Mileage: 178,000

I HEARD LOUD CLUNKING SOUNDS IN THE FRONT THAT WERE MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN I WENT OVER BUMPS. THE SWAY BAR HAS BROKEN OFF FROM THE FRONT SUB-FRAME PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. THE DEALER SAID THE SUB-FRAME IS SO RUSTED THAT THE ONLY WAY TO REATTACH THE SWAY BAR IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FRONT SUB-FRAME A...

Mileage: 185,400

I HEARD LOUD CLUNKING SOUNDS IN THE FRONT THAT WERE MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN I WENT OVER BUMPS. THE SWAY BAR HAS BROKEN OFF FROM THE FRONT SUB-FRAME PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. THE DEALER SAID THE SUB-FRAME IS SO RUSTED THAT THE ONLY WAY TO REATTACH THE SWAY BAR IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FRONT SUB-FRAME A...

Mileage: 185,400

THE REAR AXLE, IS RUSTED AND SNAPPED LITERALLY RIGHT IN HALF WHILE DRIVING WITH MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN! WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH NOT TO HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT OR IN AN ACCIDENT! *TR

Mileage: 191,600

THE REAR AXLE, IS RUSTED AND SNAPPED LITERALLY RIGHT IN HALF WHILE DRIVING WITH MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN! WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH NOT TO HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT OR IN AN ACCIDENT! *TR

Mileage: 191,600

I TOOK THE VAN IN FOR SERVICE AND I WAS TOLD THE RIGHT FRONT SWAY BAR COULD NOT BE RE-ATTACHED BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE RUST . MY MECHANIC MENTIONED HE THOUGHT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS BUT I NEVER RECEIVED ONE. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO ABOUT IT NOW? *TR

Mileage: 131,000

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS GO ON RESULTING IN THE INACTIVITY OF THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM RESULTING IN A MAJOR BRAKING SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Mileage: 98,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN SNOWY CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE AND VEER TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AXLE HAD FAILED AND THE PASSENGE...

Mileage: 101,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON. *TR

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, EVEN IN SUMMER WITH NO ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITIONS. IT STAYS ON FOR VARYING LENGTHS OF TIME, THEN DISAPPEARS FOR SOME TIME, THEN OUT OF THE BLUE COMES BACK ON. BRAKING A LITTLE BIT HARDER THAN USUAL DOES SEEM TO TRIGGER IT. ALSO, RECENTLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL JUST...

Mileage: 120,000

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, EVEN IN SUMMER WITH NO ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITIONS. IT STAYS ON FOR VARYING LENGTHS OF TIME, THEN DISAPPEARS FOR SOME TIME, THEN OUT OF THE BLUE COMES BACK ON. BRAKING A LITTLE BIT HARDER THAN USUAL DOES SEEM TO TRIGGER IT. ALSO, RECENTLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL JUST...

Mileage: 120,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT TURNS ON USUALLY WHEN ITS WET OUTSIDE OR GOING OVER A BIG BUMP, MOSTLY IN THE SUMMER BUT LATELY IN WINTER TOO. SOMETIMES WHEN COMING TO A STOP IT ALSO TURNS ON. TURNS OFF AFTER ENGINE RESTART BUT USUALLY IS BACK ON AGAIN SOON AFTER. *TR

THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. SINCE THEN THEY ARE OFF AT TIMES, BUT MOSTLY ON. USUALLY WHEN THE CAR STARTS UP THE WARNING LIGHTS ARE OFF, BUT COME ON AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP. *TR

Mileage: 65,000

INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF ABS WARNING LAMP AND RED BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP DURING DRIVING - NO UNDERLYING BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION; ALSO, ABS AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMPS OCCASIONALLY REMAIN ON AFTER START-UP WARNING SYSTEM CHECK CYCLE . *TR

Mileage: 98,000

THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT AND TRI ACTIVE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON AND STAYING ON. I CAN RESTART MY VEHICLE AND THEY WILL STAY OFF FOR A WHILE BUT EVENTUALLY COME BACK ON. GOING INTO WINTER AM WORRIED ABOUT ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING. *TR

I TOOK MY VAN IN FOR THE 11S16 RECALL AND NOW PROBLEMS ARE TAKING PLACE AFTERWARDS. I GOT MY VAN BACK AND NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND COOLANT IS LEAKING EVERYWHERE. *TR

Mileage: 1,053,821

I TOOK MY VAN IN FOR THE 11S16 RECALL AND NOW PROBLEMS ARE TAKING PLACE AFTERWARDS. I GOT MY VAN BACK AND NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND COOLANT IS LEAKING EVERYWHERE. *TR

Mileage: 1,053,821

I TOOK MY VAN IN FOR THE 11S16 RECALL AND NOW PROBLEMS ARE TAKING PLACE AFTERWARDS. I GOT MY VAN BACK AND NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND COOLANT IS LEAKING EVERYWHERE. *TR

Mileage: 1,053,821

ABS & BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON SEEMINGLY RANDOMLY. BRAKING DISTANCE COMPROMISED. BELIEVE IT TO BE A FAULTY ABS CONTROL MODULE - NO COVERED BY A FORD RECALL. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE FRONT PORTION OF THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND ...

Mileage: 120,000

ABS ECM FAILURE - ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON (INTERMITTENTLY) AS WELL AS THE BRAKE LIGHT (INTERMITTENTLY) AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (PERMANENTLY). *TR

Mileage: 11,500

JUST 18-MONTHS AFTER THE FORD WINDSTAR SAFETY RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CRACKED RESULTING IN LOSS OF STABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN MIDLAND MICHIGAN. IT WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE BY THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER A...

Mileage: 148,000

JUST 18-MONTHS AFTER THE FORD WINDSTAR SAFETY RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CRACKED RESULTING IN LOSS OF STABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN MIDLAND MICHIGAN. IT WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE BY THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER A...

Mileage: 148,000

JUST 18-MONTHS AFTER THE FORD WINDSTAR SAFETY RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CRACKED RESULTING IN LOSS OF STABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN MIDLAND MICHIGAN. IT WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE BY THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER A...

Mileage: 148,000

VANS ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON TOGETHER AFFECTING BRAKING PERFORMANCE. *TR

Mileage: 112,000

AS MENTIONED ON THE HTTP://WWW.FORDWINDSTARRECALL.INFO/ WEBSITE, WE SEEM TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM: 6/25/12 - ANOTHER RECALL EFFORT IS IN THE WORKS. THE (MOSTLY UNSERVICABLE) ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENH...

Mileage: 170,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CONSTANTLY STAYING ILLUMINATED. *TR

Mileage: 114,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL SERVICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UNBEKNOWNST TO HIM, THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT FULLY COMP...

Mileage: 85,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL SERVICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UNBEKNOWNST TO HIM, THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT FULLY COMP...

Mileage: 85,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HE HEARD A NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE SUB FRAME OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BU...

Mileage: 142,023

ME AND MY FAMILY WERE ON OUR WAY TO NEW YORK FOR VACATION. MAYBE ABOUT AN HOUR INTO DRIVING ME AND MY HUSBAND STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING SO I PULLED OFF THE HIGH WAY AND LITTLE DO WE KNOW MG VAN WAS UP IN SMOKE WE CHECKED OUR OIL THAT WAS GOOD BUT I TOLD MY HUSBAND TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION....

Mileage: 152,000

THIS IS A CONTINUING SITUATION: AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE FIRST TIME; AS THE CAR SLOWS TO 5MPH, THE BRAKES FAIL AND A GRINDING/CRANKING TYPE OF NOISE IS HEARD; AFTER A SMALL DISTANCE THE BRAKES RE-ENGAGE AND STOP THE CAR; VERY DANGEROUS; THE ABS LIGHT THEN COMES ON ...

Mileage: 200,000

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Mileage: 150,000

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Mileage: 150,000

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Mileage: 150,000

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Mileage: 150,000

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Mileage: 150,000

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Mileage: 150,000

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Mileage: 150,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. ABS DASH LIGHT AS WELL AS RED BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY . ALL SYSTEMS CHECKED, FLUID LEVELS AT PROPER HEIGHT, NO ABS CODES, REPLACED DRIVER SIDE SPEED SENSOR AS VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK IN THE HOUSING. ABS LIGHT REMAINS INTERMITTENT AN...

Mileage: 125,000

I TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR A RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE A YEAR AGO AND THEY SPRAYED SOME SEALER ON IT AND SAID IT WAS GOOD TO GO. SO NOW THE AXLE IS CRACKED, AND READY TO SNAP. WHAT SHOULD I DO? ALSO THERE IS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH ON MY VEHICLE WHICH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ON T...

Mileage: 117,000

I TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR A RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE A YEAR AGO AND THEY SPRAYED SOME SEALER ON IT AND SAID IT WAS GOOD TO GO. SO NOW THE AXLE IS CRACKED, AND READY TO SNAP. WHAT SHOULD I DO? ALSO THERE IS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH ON MY VEHICLE WHICH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ON T...

Mileage: 117,000

THE DATE PERTAINS TO THE FIRST OCCURANCE. THE ABS & RED BRAKE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE VEHICLE HAS LOST THE ASSISTANCE OF THE ABS DURNING AN EMERGANCY STOP. THE DEALERS DIAGNOSTIC REPORT REQUIRES THE ABS CONTROL MODULE TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. THIS VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 20,0...

Mileage: 16,723

THE ISSUE IS CAUSED BY HEAT IN THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) (2C219) MODULE CAUSING EXPANSION OF A LARGE ALUMINUM PLATE (HEAT SINK) IN THE ECM WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE ECM MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD AT ALL POINTS. THE EXPANSION OCCURS WHEN THE UNIT GETS WARM ESPECIALLY...

Mileage: 108,000

THE ISSUE IS CAUSED BY HEAT IN THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) (2C219) MODULE CAUSING EXPANSION OF A LARGE ALUMINUM PLATE (HEAT SINK) IN THE ECM WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE ECM MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD AT ALL POINTS. THE EXPANSION OCCURS WHEN THE UNIT GETS WARM ESPECIALLY...

Mileage: 108,000

ABS SERVICE BRAKES LIGHTS COME ON. HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 2006 90% OF THE TIME IN THE SUMMER IN MODERATE TO HIGH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES. *TR

Mileage: 174,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON BRAKE LIGHT ON THE (MOSTLY UNSERVICEABLE) ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENHANCED ABS BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *TR

Mileage: 108,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON BRAKE LIGHT ON THE (MOSTLY UNSERVICEABLE) ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENHANCED ABS BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *TR

Mileage: 108,000

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON DURING DRIVING, CAN HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED. IT COULD BE RESET AT FIRST BY STOPPING, TURN OFF ENGINE THEN RESTART. AT FIRST, IT CAN GO FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS BEFORE IT HAPPENED AGAIN. BUT LATELY IT HAPPENS MORE OFTEN AND IGNITION OFF/ON TO RESET IS ONLY ABOUT 50% SUCCESSFU...

ABS LIGHT IS ON CONTINUOUSLY ABS IS NOT ACTIVE. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE ECU MASTER RELAY. *TR

Mileage: 130,000

THREE DAYS THIS WEEK OUR VAN BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON IN THE MORNING AND DID NOT GO OFF ON MY WIFE'S DRIVE TO WORK. TWO EVENINGS THE LIGHTS CAME ON WHILE RUNNING AT NORMAL SPEEDS(55). THE BRAKES SEEMED TO OPERATE PROPERLY BUT I DON'T KNOW IF MY ABS WILL FUNCTION IN A EMERGENCY. WE BOUGHT THIS VA...

Mileage: 102,800

MY ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND MY ABS DOESN'T WORK! ALSO MY VEHICLE HAS AN ISSUE WITH STARTING. IT COULD HAPPEN ONCE A WEEK OR ONCE A MONTH. IT IS SO WEIRD, I HAVE REPLACED THE STARTER, THE SENSORS. TESTED EVERYTHING ELSE AND NOTHING IS BAD. DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO REPLACE. *TR

Mileage: 151,457

MY ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND MY ABS DOESN'T WORK! ALSO MY VEHICLE HAS AN ISSUE WITH STARTING. IT COULD HAPPEN ONCE A WEEK OR ONCE A MONTH. IT IS SO WEIRD, I HAVE REPLACED THE STARTER, THE SENSORS. TESTED EVERYTHING ELSE AND NOTHING IS BAD. DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO REPLACE. *TR

Mileage: 151,457

ONE YEAR AGO, BOTH THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT WERE TURNED ON. SOMETIMES THEY ARE ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY. *TR

Mileage: 108,000

ONE YEAR AGO, BOTH THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT WERE TURNED ON. SOMETIMES THEY ARE ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY. *TR

Mileage: 108,000

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT FOR BRAKING SYSTEM COME ON RANDOMLY WHEN DRIVING. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID MY BRAKES WERE FINE BUT THE LIGHT STILL COMES ON. AT THE SAME TIME MY VEHICLE. STUMBLES WHEN OPERATING AT LOW SPEEDS. *TR

Mileage: 120,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS APPEAR THEN DISAPPEAR ON DASH. UNSURE ON THE STATE OF ABS AND BRAKES. *TR

Mileage: 83,500

THE EXTERIOR AND UNDERPART OF THE VAN HAS TONS OF RUST ON IT. THE EXTERIOR IS THE LEAST OF MY WORRIES, BUT ALL THE METAL PIECES UNDER THE CAR CONTINUE TO RUST LIKE NO OTHER. *TR

WHEN DRIVING THE FRONT END OF MY VAN WOULD START SHAKING AT 54MPH. TOOK IT IN TO MY MECHANIC JULYOF 2012 TOLD ME MY SUBFRAME WAS BAD .FORD RECALLED MY VAN IN JAN OF 2011 HAD IT FOR FOUR MONTHS RECALL ON SUBFRAME AND REAR AXLE WAS COMPLETED IN MAY OF 2011 CONTACTED FORD THEY WILL NOT HELP ME. ...

Mileage: 1,217,329

WE HAVE HAD OUR BRAKES SERVICED BACK IN 2008, AND ONCE BEFORE THAT IN 2003 (ALMOST A YEAR AFTER WE PURCHASED THE CAR). IN THE PAST COUPLE YEARS, THE ABS LIGHT AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT HAVE CONSTANTLY BEEN TURNING ON AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF DRIVING. THE BRAKES STILL WORK, BUT I AM UNAWARE OF WHY THE...

MAKING A LEFT TURN, HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE SWAY BAR LINK CAME LOOSE ATTACHED TO A CHUNK OF RUSTED METAL FROM THE SUBFRAME. THE SWAY BAR AND LINK ARE FINE. IT IS A PART OF THE SUBFRAME WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THAT CAME OFF. THERE IS NO WAY TO REATTACH THE SWAY BAR AS THE WHOLE SECTION WHERE IT ATT...

Mileage: 86,604

MAKING A LEFT TURN, HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE SWAY BAR LINK CAME LOOSE ATTACHED TO A CHUNK OF RUSTED METAL FROM THE SUBFRAME. THE SWAY BAR AND LINK ARE FINE. IT IS A PART OF THE SUBFRAME WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THAT CAME OFF. THERE IS NO WAY TO REATTACH THE SWAY BAR AS THE WHOLE SECTION WHERE IT ATT...

Mileage: 86,604

MAKING A LEFT TURN, HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE SWAY BAR LINK CAME LOOSE ATTACHED TO A CHUNK OF RUSTED METAL FROM THE SUBFRAME. THE SWAY BAR AND LINK ARE FINE. IT IS A PART OF THE SUBFRAME WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THAT CAME OFF. THERE IS NO WAY TO REATTACH THE SWAY BAR AS THE WHOLE SECTION WHERE IT ATT...

Mileage: 86,604

FROM TIME TO TIME, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON, USUALLY AS YOU ARE JUST DRIVING, WHICH MAKES THE ABS SYSTEM INOPERABLE. FORD HAS LOOKED AT THIS PROBLEM AND ACTUALLY STATED THEY ARE NOT SURE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS OR HOW TO FIX IT. WITH THAT SAID, THE CAR IS NOT INSPECTABLE AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT....

Mileage: 97,500

ABS LIGHT IS ON MOST OF THE TIME. SOMETIMES IT WILL GO OFF AND THEN IT IS CONTINUALLY ON. *TR

MY BRAKES AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRING BRAKES MY ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING, ONE DAY WHILE RAINING I TRY TO STOP MY VEHICLE AND IT KEPT ON GOING. *TR

Mileage: 113,000

MY BRAKES AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRING BRAKES MY ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING, ONE DAY WHILE RAINING I TRY TO STOP MY VEHICLE AND IT KEPT ON GOING. *TR

Mileage: 113,000

MY BRAKES AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRING BRAKES MY ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING, ONE DAY WHILE RAINING I TRY TO STOP MY VEHICLE AND IT KEPT ON GOING. *TR

Mileage: 113,000

ABS, BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALL ON AT THE SAME TIME. VEHICLE SHAKES LIKE IT IS GOING TO CUT OFF. DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AT REPAIRS, STILL DOES IT AS OF TODAY (2012). *TR

Mileage: 77,000

ABS, BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALL ON AT THE SAME TIME. VEHICLE SHAKES LIKE IT IS GOING TO CUT OFF. DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AT REPAIRS, STILL DOES IT AS OF TODAY (2012). *TR

Mileage: 77,000

ABS, BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALL ON AT THE SAME TIME. VEHICLE SHAKES LIKE IT IS GOING TO CUT OFF. DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AT REPAIRS, STILL DOES IT AS OF TODAY (2012). *TR

Mileage: 77,000

ABS BRAKES ARE ACTIVATING DURING NORMAL BRAKING. MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. MY ABS BRAKES ACTUALLY ACTIVATED WHILE I WAS BRAKING IN NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, NO GRAVEL, RAIN, ETC.. MY SON WAS DRIVING AND I WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WE WERE COMING TO A STOP AT A HIGH...

Mileage: 88,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON. GO OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS TURN OFF AND BACK ON. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. LESS SO IN COOLER WEATHER. FRONT AND BACK BRAKES CHECK OUT O.K. NO SIGN OF FLUID LEAK IN BRAKE SYSTEM, HOWEVER ABS SEEMS NONFUNCTIONAL. HAD DEALER CHECK LIGHTS. SAID COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE B...

Mileage: 157,298

THE ABS SYSTEM HAVE BEEN INTERMITTENTLY OPERATING FOR A WHILE AND CASED THE ARE TO ALMOST REAR END A VEHICLE. BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ONE WHEN IF FAILS. THIS FAULT FIRST OCCURRED AROUND 78,000 MILES. *TR REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND THE SECOND ONE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. FORD INDICATED ...

Mileage: 152,000

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND GO OFF RANDOMLY. I'VE HAD MY BRAKES AND FLUIDS CHECKED AND EVERYTHING IS FINE. *TR

ALL RECALLS COMPLETED. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE STILL ON. HAD TECH CHECK CODES FIRST ROUND: C1235,C1185, C1198, C1194, C1254, C1246, C1250, C1242, & C1214 SECOND ROUND: C1185, C1198, C1194, C1254, C1250, C1242, C1214, & C1210 THIRD ROUND: C1198, C1194, C1254, C1246, C1250, C1242 FOURTH R...

I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN I WENT AROUND A CORNER I HEARD A THUMP IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF MY WINDSTAR, THE FOLLOWING MORNING I TOOK IT INTO MY MECHANIC. HE LOOKED THE VEHICLE OVER AND TOLD ME THE SUB FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT WHERE THE STABILIZER BAR CONNECTS. THIS ISSUE WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN AD...

Mileage: 150,200

I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN I WENT AROUND A CORNER I HEARD A THUMP IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF MY WINDSTAR, THE FOLLOWING MORNING I TOOK IT INTO MY MECHANIC. HE LOOKED THE VEHICLE OVER AND TOLD ME THE SUB FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT WHERE THE STABILIZER BAR CONNECTS. THIS ISSUE WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN AD...

Mileage: 150,200

THE ABS LIGHT AND EXCLAMATION POINT LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. THERE IS ALSO A SCRUBBING, DULL SCREECHING SOUND WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES. I'VE HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND ATTEMPTED TO BE FIXED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT NEITHER MECHANIC HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT. THEY TURN THE LIGHTS OFF, BUT THEY COME RIGHT BACK...

Mileage: 166,105

ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT. THE LIGHTS STAY ON FOR VARYING PERIODS AND THEN GO OUT ONLY TO RETURN AT IRREGULAR INTERVALS. NO CHANGE IN VEHICLE OPERATION IS NOTICEABLE. *TR

Mileage: 106,000

TODAY RETURNING HOME FROM WISCONSIN ME AND MY FAMILY WAS ALMOST KILLED, IT WAS A 4 HR DRIVE OF TOLLWAYS OF SPEEDS OF 65-70, WHEN WE WERE COMING TO A RURAL STOP( THANK GOD) WHEN WE HEARD A LOUD THUD AND SMOKE, LOST CONTROL OF VAN, PULLED VAN TO SHOULDER WHERE UPON EXAMINATION OF VAN SEEN REAR AXLE S...

Mileage: 170,000

REAR AXEL BROKE. *TR

Mileage: 130,000

REAR AXEL BROKE. *TR

Mileage: 130,000

WHILE DRIVING MY WINDSTAR VAN THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AT RANDOM TIMES THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. WHEN BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Mileage: 139,000

WHILE DRIVING MY WINDSTAR VAN THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AT RANDOM TIMES THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. WHEN BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Mileage: 139,000

THE DASHBOARD BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. *TR

Mileage: 101,000

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, I'VE NEVER HAD SO MUCH TROUBLE WITH A VEHICLE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON AND OFF FOR OVER A YEAR. THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON MOST OF THE TIME. *TR

Mileage: 98,000

THESE LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRS ARE DONE. THEY GO OFF FOR A COUPLE DAYS AND THEN COME BACK ON. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS. I ALSO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH MY SPEEDOMETER AND GAUGES. I ALSO HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY FUEL VACUUM CAUSING THE GAS TO SPILL OUT WHEN P...

THESE LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRS ARE DONE. THEY GO OFF FOR A COUPLE DAYS AND THEN COME BACK ON. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS. I ALSO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH MY SPEEDOMETER AND GAUGES. I ALSO HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY FUEL VACUUM CAUSING THE GAS TO SPILL OUT WHEN P...

THESE LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRS ARE DONE. THEY GO OFF FOR A COUPLE DAYS AND THEN COME BACK ON. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS. I ALSO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH MY SPEEDOMETER AND GAUGES. I ALSO HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY FUEL VACUUM CAUSING THE GAS TO SPILL OUT WHEN P...

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CONTINUE TO COME ON. HAPPENS MORE IN THE WARMER MONTHS. SOMETHING MUST BE WRONG BECAUSE IT COME ON ALL THE TIME NOW. IF I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON, IT WILL GO OFF. SOMETIMES IT WILL STAY OFF AND SOMETIMES IT COMES BACK ON AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING. I'M CONC...

Mileage: 92,000

I GOT ABS SIGN SOMEWHERE IN FEBRUARY. IT PASS MY MAY INSPECTION TOO. BUT FINALLY I DECIDED TO GET IT CHECKED AND IT TURNED OUT THAT ABS MODULE IS FAULTY. BECAUSE OF THIS, I SOME TIMES GET BRAKE SIGN ALSO ON. DEALER FOUND THAT BRAKES ARE IN GOOD SHAPE, SHOES, PADS AND ROTORS ARE IN GOOD SHAPE, FLUID ...

Mileage: 108,005

SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2011 THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ONE. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY IT COMES ON AND STAYS ONE. I AM AFRAID TO GO LONG DISTANCE BECAUSE OF THIS. *TR

Mileage: 85,000

SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2011 THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ONE. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY IT COMES ON AND STAYS ONE. I AM AFRAID TO GO LONG DISTANCE BECAUSE OF THIS. *TR

Mileage: 85,000

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUINING EVERY FRONT TIRE PUT ON IT EVER SINCE THE RECALL FRONT SUBFRAME WORK WAS DONE ON IT BY FORD IN 9/2011 AND IT HAS BEEN THROUGH 2 SETS OF FRONT TIRES IN THE LAST 4,500 MILES SINCE THE WORK WAS DONE. FORD DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND THE LAST DEALER WHO LOO...

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUINING EVERY FRONT TIRE PUT ON IT EVER SINCE THE RECALL FRONT SUBFRAME WORK WAS DONE ON IT BY FORD IN 9/2011 AND IT HAS BEEN THROUGH 2 SETS OF FRONT TIRES IN THE LAST 4,500 MILES SINCE THE WORK WAS DONE. FORD DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND THE LAST DEALER WHO LOO...

ON SUNDAY JULY 8TH, 2012 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND AS THE LIGHT CHANGED I BEGAN DRIVING AND THEN HEARD A LOUD NOISE, MY WHEELS BEGAN TO SQUEEL AND PULL ALL OVER AND MY VAN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT MOVE.. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS ...

ON SUNDAY JULY 8TH, 2012 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND AS THE LIGHT CHANGED I BEGAN DRIVING AND THEN HEARD A LOUD NOISE, MY WHEELS BEGAN TO SQUEEL AND PULL ALL OVER AND MY VAN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT MOVE.. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS ...

ON SUNDAY JULY 8TH, 2012 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND AS THE LIGHT CHANGED I BEGAN DRIVING AND THEN HEARD A LOUD NOISE, MY WHEELS BEGAN TO SQUEEL AND PULL ALL OVER AND MY VAN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT MOVE.. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS ...

ON SUNDAY JULY 8TH, 2012 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND AS THE LIGHT CHANGED I BEGAN DRIVING AND THEN HEARD A LOUD NOISE, MY WHEELS BEGAN TO SQUEEL AND PULL ALL OVER AND MY VAN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT MOVE.. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS SAFELY MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND TOWED HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZE...

Mileage: 110,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS SAFELY MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND TOWED HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZE...

Mileage: 110,000

JUST RECENTLY, IN THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS, THE ABS LIGHTS GO ON INTERMITTENTLY ON THE DASHBOARD, WARNING THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. WE TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID IT MAY NEED A NEW ECU OR COMPUTER MODULE, BUT THEY SAID IT WAS SAFE TO USE. HOWEVER, THE MANUAL SAYS WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE...

Mileage: 67,000

JUST RECENTLY, IN THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS, THE ABS LIGHTS GO ON INTERMITTENTLY ON THE DASHBOARD, WARNING THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. WE TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID IT MAY NEED A NEW ECU OR COMPUTER MODULE, BUT THEY SAID IT WAS SAFE TO USE. HOWEVER, THE MANUAL SAYS WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE...

Mileage: 67,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AT SAME TIME , THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY . STOP VEHICLE TURN OFF AND RESTART AND LIGHTS WILL GO OUT, THEY WILL STAY OFF FOR ONE DAY TO ONE MONTH -- NO PATTERN -- THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD THE RECALL DONE. *JS

Mileage: 126,000

MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. MECHANIC SAID WHEN IT COMES ON MY ABS SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK. THIS IS NOT SAFE FOR MYSELF OR CHILDREN I TRAVEL WITH DAILY. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. *TR

Mileage: 170,000

ABS LIGHT, AIR BAG LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING BACK ON WHILE CAR IS ON. *TR

ABS LIGHT, AIR BAG LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING BACK ON WHILE CAR IS ON. *TR

ABS LIGHT, AIR BAG LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING BACK ON WHILE CAR IS ON. *TR

THE ABS AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HAD THE COMPUTER OR SOMETHING RESET A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT THE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON. BEEN DOING THIS FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. *TR

Mileage: 38,800

THE ABS AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HAD THE COMPUTER OR SOMETHING RESET A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT THE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON. BEEN DOING THIS FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. *TR

Mileage: 38,800

WHEN DRIVING VAN IN HOT WEATHER OR GOING UP STEEP HILLS OR GRADES THE TRANSMISSION WILL START LEAKING OUT TRANSMISSION FLUID. ENOUGH WILL BE COMING OUT TO CREATE A VISIBLE CLOUD OF SMOKE BEHIND THE VEHICLE AS IT IS HITTING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. HAD NEW TRANS AXLE SEAL INSTALLED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL I...

Mileage: 85,985

THE MINIVAN IS EQUIPPED WITH A BUTTON ON THE GEAR SHIFT. THIS BUTTON ENABLES YOU TO SHIFT OUT OF OVERDRIVE WHEN YOU DO NOT WANT THE VEHICLE TO BE IN OVERDRIVE MODE. ABOUT THIS TIME THE FUSE IN THE FUSE BOX WOULD BLOW. REPLACED THE FUSE A NUMBER OF TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. THE FUSE MAY L...

Mileage: 79,018

THE MINIVAN IS EQUIPPED WITH A BUTTON ON THE GEAR SHIFT. THIS BUTTON ENABLES YOU TO SHIFT OUT OF OVERDRIVE WHEN YOU DO NOT WANT THE VEHICLE TO BE IN OVERDRIVE MODE. ABOUT THIS TIME THE FUSE IN THE FUSE BOX WOULD BLOW. REPLACED THE FUSE A NUMBER OF TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. THE FUSE MAY L...

Mileage: 79,018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE NEAR THE SLIDING DOORS AND ROCKER PANELS. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS NOT PLACE TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSAL JACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHI...

Mileage: 230,000

ABS LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. *JB

Mileage: 66,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MI...

Mileage: 122,840

FRONT SUB-FRAME BADLY RUSTED AND SWAY BAR WELDED MOUNTS ON THE SUB-FRAME HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN IN HALF CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL AND EXCESSIVE BODY ROLL. AS A NOTE, THIS VEHICLE WAS RUSTPROOFED WHEN NEW AND INSPECTED OVER THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE EACH YEAR. ALSO, FORD HAS INSPECTED THE FRONT S...

Mileage: 99,500

FRONT SUB-FRAME BADLY RUSTED AND SWAY BAR WELDED MOUNTS ON THE SUB-FRAME HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN IN HALF CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL AND EXCESSIVE BODY ROLL. AS A NOTE, THIS VEHICLE WAS RUSTPROOFED WHEN NEW AND INSPECTED OVER THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE EACH YEAR. ALSO, FORD HAS INSPECTED THE FRONT S...

Mileage: 99,500

FRONT SUB-FRAME BADLY RUSTED AND SWAY BAR WELDED MOUNTS ON THE SUB-FRAME HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN IN HALF CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL AND EXCESSIVE BODY ROLL. AS A NOTE, THIS VEHICLE WAS RUSTPROOFED WHEN NEW AND INSPECTED OVER THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE EACH YEAR. ALSO, FORD HAS INSPECTED THE FRONT S...

Mileage: 99,500

MY DRIVERS SIDE BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE AND MY PASSENGER SIDE BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. MY (ABS) LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. THERE IS A CRACKING NOISE UNDER WHERE MY FRONT TIRES ARE ON BOTH SIDES. *TR

MY DRIVERS SIDE BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE AND MY PASSENGER SIDE BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. MY (ABS) LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. THERE IS A CRACKING NOISE UNDER WHERE MY FRONT TIRES ARE ON BOTH SIDES. *TR

ABS SYSTEM LIGHT APPEARED ON, ABS TRACTION ACTIVATED IN DRY, NON SLIPPERY CONDITIONS,WILL NOT DISABLE UPON RESET AND PROBLEM CONTINUES. FORD DEALER INDICATES THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MANY WINDSTARS, BUT WILL NOT FIX WITHOUT $200 DIAGNOSTIC FEE. *TR

Mileage: 161,250

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED HER THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR EITHER FAILURE ON HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC OR THE DEALER. THE MANUFA...

Mileage: 136,000

AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION GETTING ONTO A HIGHWAY OUR SUBFRAME GAVE OUT AND WE CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT & A DEAD STOP. THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME UNDER THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE VAN ROTTED AND THE WHEEL WAS UP AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE CAR. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. IT COST US $1,500.00. *TT

Mileage: 105,899

AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION GETTING ONTO A HIGHWAY OUR SUBFRAME GAVE OUT AND WE CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT & A DEAD STOP. THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME UNDER THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE VAN ROTTED AND THE WHEEL WAS UP AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE CAR. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. IT COST US $1,500.00. *TT

Mileage: 105,899

AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION GETTING ONTO A HIGHWAY OUR SUBFRAME GAVE OUT AND WE CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT & A DEAD STOP. THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME UNDER THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE VAN ROTTED AND THE WHEEL WAS UP AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE CAR. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. IT COST US $1,500.00. *TT

Mileage: 105,899

AT APPROXIMATELY 16:45 AFTER DRIVING 6 MILES THAT DAY, THE WINDSTAR VAN WAS STOPPED AND THE IGNITION KEY TURNED OFF. THE DELIVERY DRIVER WENT INSIDE HIS DESTINATION FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. WHILE LOADING HIS CARGO, HE SMELLED SMOKE. LOOKING UP, HE NOTICED FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BETW...

Mileage: 289,221

AT APPROXIMATELY 16:45 AFTER DRIVING 6 MILES THAT DAY, THE WINDSTAR VAN WAS STOPPED AND THE IGNITION KEY TURNED OFF. THE DELIVERY DRIVER WENT INSIDE HIS DESTINATION FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. WHILE LOADING HIS CARGO, HE SMELLED SMOKE. LOOKING UP, HE NOTICED FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BETW...

Mileage: 289,221

AT APPROXIMATELY 16:45 AFTER DRIVING 6 MILES THAT DAY, THE WINDSTAR VAN WAS STOPPED AND THE IGNITION KEY TURNED OFF. THE DELIVERY DRIVER WENT INSIDE HIS DESTINATION FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. WHILE LOADING HIS CARGO, HE SMELLED SMOKE. LOOKING UP, HE NOTICED FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BETW...

Mileage: 289,221

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT GO OFF AND ON COULD SMELL HOT COPPER WIRE ....CODE LIKE 11 BRAKE CODES ALL DUE TO ABS MODULE. *TR

Mileage: 89,000

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT GO OFF AND ON COULD SMELL HOT COPPER WIRE ....CODE LIKE 11 BRAKE CODES ALL DUE TO ABS MODULE. *TR

Mileage: 89,000

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT GO OFF AND ON COULD SMELL HOT COPPER WIRE ....CODE LIKE 11 BRAKE CODES ALL DUE TO ABS MODULE. *TR

Mileage: 89,000

THE BRAKE FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. I CALLED RUSS MILNE FORD MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL, BUT WHEN I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE IT STATES IT IS A MAJOR PROBLEM AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE SAID I...

Mileage: 89,700

OUR REAR AXLE HAS SHEARED IN HALF THREE TIMES. THE THIRD TIME (AFTER THEY ADMITTED A RECALL) WE WERE 40 MILES FROM HOME WHEN IT BROKE, FORD TOLD US THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO SINCE IT WAS A SATURDAY. WE WERE FORCED TO DRIVE IT HOME ON THE INTERSTATE, AS A FAMILY OF 6 IN A TOWN WITH NO RENTAL PL...

THE LOWER ANCHOR STRAP FOR REAR FACING WILL NOT TIGHTEN OR LOOSEN AND IS STUCK IN THE SAME POSITION. I CONTACTED GRACO AND THEY ARE REPLACING THE SEAT AFTER I SEND BACK THE DEFECTIVE ONE (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2001, MAKE=FORD , MODEL=WINDSTAR). *TR

FORD WINDSTAR SEEMS TO BE A GOOD VEHICLE AT FIRST. WITH AGE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS CONTINUE TO HAPPEN. SERVICE SHOPS REGARD PROBLEMS AS COMMON FOR A FORD WINDSTAR.I THINK FORD IGNORES THE PROBLEMS. MY HUSBAND AND I ARE LOYAL FORD OWNERS, I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER WE WILL CONTINUE. CURRENTLY THE AB...

Mileage: 132,000

FORD WINDSTAR SEEMS TO BE A GOOD VEHICLE AT FIRST. WITH AGE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS CONTINUE TO HAPPEN. SERVICE SHOPS REGARD PROBLEMS AS COMMON FOR A FORD WINDSTAR.I THINK FORD IGNORES THE PROBLEMS. MY HUSBAND AND I ARE LOYAL FORD OWNERS, I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER WE WILL CONTINUE. CURRENTLY THE AB...

Mileage: 132,000

TRANSMISSION. *TR

Mileage: 108,000

ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, AFTER SEND IN FOR THE RECALL ON SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION... UNTIL TO ABS BULB BLEW UP... BUT PARKING BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ON... SEND IT BACK TO DEALER... ASK THE SERVICE ADVISOR "WHY MY BOTH WARNING LIGHT ON WHEN I DRIVE... A...

Mileage: 111,698

ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, AFTER SEND IN FOR THE RECALL ON SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION... UNTIL TO ABS BULB BLEW UP... BUT PARKING BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ON... SEND IT BACK TO DEALER... ASK THE SERVICE ADVISOR "WHY MY BOTH WARNING LIGHT ON WHEN I DRIVE... A...

Mileage: 111,698

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS: UNDER BODY SHIELDS) IN 2001. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PER THE RECALL, ATTACHING BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED TO BOTH FRONT LOWER CONT...

Mileage: 45,500

A FEW MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR (MAY 2008) THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STARTED TO COME ON, INTERMITTENTLY, EVERY COUPLE OF DAYS. IT WOULD COME ON WHEN I WENT AROUND A SHARP CURVE OR HIT A POTHOLE. I TOOK THE CAR TO 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS, WHEN THE LIGHTS WERE NOT ON (NO ERROR CODES) AND WHEN THE LIGH...

Mileage: 95,000

A FEW MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR (MAY 2008) THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STARTED TO COME ON, INTERMITTENTLY, EVERY COUPLE OF DAYS. IT WOULD COME ON WHEN I WENT AROUND A SHARP CURVE OR HIT A POTHOLE. I TOOK THE CAR TO 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS, WHEN THE LIGHTS WERE NOT ON (NO ERROR CODES) AND WHEN THE LIGH...

Mileage: 95,000

THE REAR SUSPENSION HAD BEEN MAKING NOISE FOR A FEW DAYS. VISUAL INSPECTION DIDN'T SHOW ANYTHING OBVIOUS. BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE REAR AXEL SNAPPED IN HALF APPROXIMATELY 18 INCHES FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. *TR

Mileage: 138,500

WAS RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY CAR JUST STOPPED AND SEEN TRANSMISSION OIL EVERYWHERE ON THE FLOOR AN NOW VAN WONT MOVE BUT TURN ON. *TR

Mileage: 146,000

WAS RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY CAR JUST STOPPED AND SEEN TRANSMISSION OIL EVERYWHERE ON THE FLOOR AN NOW VAN WONT MOVE BUT TURN ON. *TR

Mileage: 146,000

MY '01 WINDSTAR HAD SUBFRAME REPAIR IN SPRING 2011... WAS SAID TO BE " INSPECT SUBFRAME- DID NOT PASS BUT CAN BE REPAIRED". IT WAS REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. LAST WEEK, I HAD IT INTO A MECHANIC FOR AN UNRELATED PROBLEM WHERE HE HAD IT ON THE LIFT. HE TOLD ME THAT THE SUBFRAME IS "COMPLETELY ROTTED". ...

Mileage: 70,062

I CURRENTLY KEEP GETTING GRUNTING/POPPING/MOANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING -BRAKING-STARTING TO MOVE CAR FORWARD . ALREADY REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS AND BUSHINGS BUT THE NOISE STILL COMES AND GOES. ALSO MY BRAKE-&-ABS LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF FOR NO REASON. AND THE LOCKS ON T...

I CURRENTLY KEEP GETTING GRUNTING/POPPING/MOANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING -BRAKING-STARTING TO MOVE CAR FORWARD . ALREADY REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS AND BUSHINGS BUT THE NOISE STILL COMES AND GOES. ALSO MY BRAKE-&-ABS LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF FOR NO REASON. AND THE LOCKS ON T...

I CURRENTLY KEEP GETTING GRUNTING/POPPING/MOANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING -BRAKING-STARTING TO MOVE CAR FORWARD . ALREADY REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS AND BUSHINGS BUT THE NOISE STILL COMES AND GOES. ALSO MY BRAKE-&-ABS LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF FOR NO REASON. AND THE LOCKS ON T...

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FORD RECALL #11S16 INVOLVING THE SUBFRAME LOWER CONTROL ARE DUE TO RUST/CORROSION *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY HIS MECHANIC, THAT THE STEERING ISSUES HE WAS EXPERIENCING WERE RELATED TO THE SUBFRAME RECALL. SUBFRAME BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED AT ...

I AM WRITING THIS TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN SPEED CONTROL ON WINDSTAR 2001 IS THE IDLING PROBLEM WHEN PUTTING DRIVE THE IDLE GOES UP TO 35 THE 40 MILE AN HOUR RUNNING MAKING IT HARD TO STOP UNTIL IT DROPS IF IT DROPS VEHICLE LIKES TO LUNGE FORWARD WHEN LEAVING A STOPLIGHT OR STOP SIGN OR SITTING STIL...

Mileage: 157,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRONT SWAY BAR WAS FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACT BUT DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH...

Mileage: 121,000

THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. I NARROWLY AVOIDED GETTING T BONED AND CRASHED HEAD FIRST INTO A SMALL HILL. MY FIANCE AND MY SELF WERE UNINJURED BUT WHERE EXTREMELY SHOOK UP OVER THIS. I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND THE ENTIRE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WH...

Mileage: 186,950

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2009. I FIRST BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON, IN FEBRUARY 2010. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVERS SIDE AND BACK WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLE DOWN. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE HEATER WONT WORK. A RECALL AND REPAIR WAS DONE ON THE REA...

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2009. I FIRST BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON, IN FEBRUARY 2010. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVERS SIDE AND BACK WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLE DOWN. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE HEATER WONT WORK. A RECALL AND REPAIR WAS DONE ON THE REA...

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2009. I FIRST BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON, IN FEBRUARY 2010. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVERS SIDE AND BACK WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLE DOWN. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE HEATER WONT WORK. A RECALL AND REPAIR WAS DONE ON THE REA...

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2009. I FIRST BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON, IN FEBRUARY 2010. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVERS SIDE AND BACK WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLE DOWN. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE HEATER WONT WORK. A RECALL AND REPAIR WAS DONE ON THE REA...

COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKET FROM THE FRONT SUB FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT IS DESCRIBED IN THE NHTSA RECALL NO. 11V030. AND FORD RECALL NO. 11S16. THE DEALER THAT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED BY ...

Mileage: 123,875

COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKET FROM THE FRONT SUB FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT IS DESCRIBED IN THE NHTSA RECALL NO. 11V030. AND FORD RECALL NO. 11S16. THE DEALER THAT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED BY ...

Mileage: 123,875

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:11V030000(STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO PASS STATE INSPECTION DUE TO CORROSION AND A CRACK IN THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BAC...

Mileage: 107,136

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING RIGHT INTO A PARKING SPACE, A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL...

Mileage: 167,500

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED, AND THE ABS & BRAKE LIGHT TURNED ON. AND I CONTACTED SOUTH BAY FORD IN REGARD TO THAT ISSUE , AND I DID NOT GET ANY HELP. I AM STILL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE EVERY DAY, WHEN EVER THE VAN GETS WARM, THE ABS LIGHT TURNS ON. *TR

Mileage: 95,000

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, THE BRAKES SLAMMED ON, ALMOST REAR ENDED. WHEN I GOT HOME BY DRIVING SLOWLY, I NOTICED MOISTURE AND BRAKE FLUID WAS IN THE ABS PUMP MODULE, THANK GOD MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN OUR SO CALLED"FAMILY VAN". *TR

Mileage: 75,000

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, THE BRAKES SLAMMED ON, ALMOST REAR ENDED. WHEN I GOT HOME BY DRIVING SLOWLY, I NOTICED MOISTURE AND BRAKE FLUID WAS IN THE ABS PUMP MODULE, THANK GOD MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN OUR SO CALLED"FAMILY VAN". *TR

Mileage: 75,000

I SAW A RECALL ON THE SPEED SENSOR, MY TRACTION CONTROLS KEEPS COMING ON MOTHER OF 4 CHILDREN AND EVERYDAY DRIVING VAN. *KB

Mileage: 104,000

I SAW A RECALL ON THE SPEED SENSOR, MY TRACTION CONTROLS KEEPS COMING ON MOTHER OF 4 CHILDREN AND EVERYDAY DRIVING VAN. *KB

Mileage: 104,000

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON, THEN ALL MY GAUGES STARTED GOING CRAZY, MAXING OUT BACK AND FORTH, THEN MY LIGHTS WOULD GO OUT AND BLINKERS STOPPED WORKING. I LOOKED AROUND AND WENT TO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE AND SAW THAT IT WAS SATURATED WITH BRAKE FLUID OR WATER. I REMOVE THE CONNECTOR AND FOUND ...

Mileage: 65,000

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON, THEN ALL MY GAUGES STARTED GOING CRAZY, MAXING OUT BACK AND FORTH, THEN MY LIGHTS WOULD GO OUT AND BLINKERS STOPPED WORKING. I LOOKED AROUND AND WENT TO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE AND SAW THAT IT WAS SATURATED WITH BRAKE FLUID OR WATER. I REMOVE THE CONNECTOR AND FOUND ...

Mileage: 65,000

I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD ABOUT A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING ON MY CRUISE CONTROL AND HAD IT REPAIRED ,NOW ON A REGULAR BASIS MY ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AT THE DASH BOARD WITH AMAZING FREQUENCY. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY DID NOTHING WRONG AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO ...

Mileage: 140,000

ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN IT RAINS ,WHEN THE WEATHER IS HOT AND HUMID,AND ALSO WHEN IT SNOWS. *TR

Mileage: 137,784

ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN IT RAINS ,WHEN THE WEATHER IS HOT AND HUMID,AND ALSO WHEN IT SNOWS. *TR

Mileage: 137,784

I AM REPORTING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED IN THE "SALT BELT STATES". I LIVE IN FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA. THIS WINDSTAR WAS ORIGINALLY BOUGHT AT RICK HUNT FORD IN WARRENTON, VA AND RESIDED IN THE 20186 ZIP CODE UNTIL WE BOUGHT IT IN 2005. IT WAS TR...

Mileage: 168,000

I AM REPORTING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED IN THE "SALT BELT STATES". I LIVE IN FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA. THIS WINDSTAR WAS ORIGINALLY BOUGHT AT RICK HUNT FORD IN WARRENTON, VA AND RESIDED IN THE 20186 ZIP CODE UNTIL WE BOUGHT IT IN 2005. IT WAS TR...

Mileage: 168,000

ABC PROBLEMS LIGHT ON. *TR

Mileage: 125,678

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED A SLIGHT SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AT A GASOLINE STATION AND NOTICED THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS SLANTED INWARD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ALSO NOTIC...

Mileage: 200,000

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE CAR. ABS, TRACTION CONTROL ARE 'OFF''. SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES NOW,OVER LAST 2 YEARS, EACH TIME I AM TOLD ITS A BRAKE SENSOR, OR THE ABS SENSOR. I PAY SEVERAL HUNDRED EACH TIM...

Mileage: 149,750

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE CAR. ABS, TRACTION CONTROL ARE 'OFF''. SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES NOW,OVER LAST 2 YEARS, EACH TIME I AM TOLD ITS A BRAKE SENSOR, OR THE ABS SENSOR. I PAY SEVERAL HUNDRED EACH TIM...

Mileage: 149,750

NOTICED THAT MY FRONT TIRES ARE WORN OUT A LOT IN THE INNER EDGES. TOOK IT FOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT ON DEC 22, 2011. PEP BOYS AUTO SHOP IN ARIZONA AVENUE, CHANDLER, AZ REFUSED TO DO IT SAYING THAT REAR AXEL IS BENT. SO IT IS NOT SAFE. I ALSO TOOK IT TO FORD DEALERSHIP AT 7300 W. ORCHID LANE, AZ, 85226 (P...

Mileage: 82,759

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS REPAIRED AT VALLEY FORD IN VALLEY VIEW OHIO ON 4/14/2011 UNDER RECALL #20287. I HAD THE VAN IN FOR AN UNRELATED MATTER ON 12/07/2011 AT THAT TIME I WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE SUB-FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGH. AFTER CONTACTING FORD'S NATIONAL SERVICE CENTER I TOOK THE...

Mileage: 138,000

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS REPAIRED AT VALLEY FORD IN VALLEY VIEW OHIO ON 4/14/2011 UNDER RECALL #20287. I HAD THE VAN IN FOR AN UNRELATED MATTER ON 12/07/2011 AT THAT TIME I WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE SUB-FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGH. AFTER CONTACTING FORD'S NATIONAL SERVICE CENTER I TOOK THE...

Mileage: 138,000

FROM ONE YEAR BACK I WAS HEARING A NOISE FROM REAR AXLE OF MY WINDSTAR. FINALLY, AT DECEMBER, THE AXLE BROKE AT 25MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE THE DEATH OF SOMEONE. PLEASE HELP PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO , WE ARE AMERICAN CITIZEN TOO. *TR

Mileage: 125,607

I WAS DRIVING AT 35MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BOOM AND MY WINDSTAR CAREENED WILDLY BACK AND FORTH AND FELT LIKE I HAD SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. THE WINDSTAR COULD NOT EVEN BE DRIVEN TO THE SHOULDER. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAID THE SUBFRAME WAS BROKEN AND POSSIBLY THE TIE RODS HAD BROKEN AS WELL. THE FRONT W...

Mileage: 108,000

I WAS DRIVING AT 35MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BOOM AND MY WINDSTAR CAREENED WILDLY BACK AND FORTH AND FELT LIKE I HAD SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. THE WINDSTAR COULD NOT EVEN BE DRIVEN TO THE SHOULDER. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAID THE SUBFRAME WAS BROKEN AND POSSIBLY THE TIE RODS HAD BROKEN AS WELL. THE FRONT W...

Mileage: 108,000

THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION WHICH REQUIRED THE VEHICLE TO BE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO A DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE VAN ONLY HAS 105,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS HAD REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. AFTER HAVING A COUPLE TRANSMISSION PLACES LOOK AT IT, THE PROBLEM WAS DETER...

Mileage: 105,000

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED 1 YR AND 8 MONTHS AGO .. HAVEN'T HAD ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT. WE RECEIVED THE RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE, THEY CHECKED IT OUT WAS FINE, WE NEVER RECEIVED THIS LAST RECALL IN 2011 BUT IT MAY HAVE HELPED IF WE DID. ON DEC 2 I WAS PULLING OUT OF A SCHOOL, WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP...

Mileage: 110,000

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED 1 YR AND 8 MONTHS AGO .. HAVEN'T HAD ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT. WE RECEIVED THE RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE, THEY CHECKED IT OUT WAS FINE, WE NEVER RECEIVED THIS LAST RECALL IN 2011 BUT IT MAY HAVE HELPED IF WE DID. ON DEC 2 I WAS PULLING OUT OF A SCHOOL, WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP...

Mileage: 110,000

I WAS TURNING A CORNER AND HEARD A LOUD BAG, AS IF METAL HAS SNAPPED. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY FORD DEALER WHO SAID THAT THE FONT SUBFRAME WHERE THE SWAY BAR WAS ATTACHED HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND THAT THE SWAY BAR WAS NOW NOT ATTACHED TO THE SUBFRAME AND WAS BANGING. FORD HAS FIXED THE FRAME ON TWO DIFFER...

Mileage: 132,919

I WAS TURNING A CORNER AND HEARD A LOUD BAG, AS IF METAL HAS SNAPPED. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY FORD DEALER WHO SAID THAT THE FONT SUBFRAME WHERE THE SWAY BAR WAS ATTACHED HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND THAT THE SWAY BAR WAS NOW NOT ATTACHED TO THE SUBFRAME AND WAS BANGING. FORD HAS FIXED THE FRAME ON TWO DIFFER...

Mileage: 132,919

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKING. THE FLUID LEAKED ON THE ABS MODULES, CAUSING THE ELECTRONIC COMPONEN...

Mileage: 106,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKING. THE FLUID LEAKED ON THE ABS MODULES, CAUSING THE ELECTRONIC COMPONEN...

Mileage: 106,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND AFTER EXITING AND INSPECTING UNDER THE HOOD, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO ...

Mileage: 155,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE IGNITION, BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE ENGINE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED...

Mileage: 130,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE IGNITION, BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE ENGINE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED...

Mileage: 130,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALLS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A POSTCARD IN THE MAIL ADVISING HIM TO SEE HIS LOCAL DEALER REGARDING TWO RECALLS. HOWEVER, WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, THEY INFORMED HIM THE RECALLS HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROB...

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALLS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A POSTCARD IN THE MAIL ADVISING HIM TO SEE HIS LOCAL DEALER REGARDING TWO RECALLS. HOWEVER, WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, THEY INFORMED HIM THE RECALLS HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROB...

WHY DOES MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN AFTER HAVING A FORD DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE AND TELLS ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR YEARS AND SEEMS LIKE A PROBLEM WAITING TO HAPPEN. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO DRIVE COMFORTABLY WONDERING IF SOMETHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN. ...

BEFORE FORD RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF AT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND FUMES FILLING THE CAR FROM TIRES RUBBING AGAINST WHEEL WELLS. IN MARCH OF 2011 FORD RECALLED AND REINFORCED THE SUBFRAME. INSPECTION IS NOW DUE ON MY VEHICLE AND MY MECHANIC ...

BEFORE FORD RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF AT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND FUMES FILLING THE CAR FROM TIRES RUBBING AGAINST WHEEL WELLS. IN MARCH OF 2011 FORD RECALLED AND REINFORCED THE SUBFRAME. INSPECTION IS NOW DUE ON MY VEHICLE AND MY MECHANIC ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). UPON HAVING THE REPAIRS COMPLETED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT SWAY BAR LINK ALSO N...

Mileage: 156,503

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) RECALL, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRING THE DEFECT. THE CONTACT STATED THE RECAL...

Mileage: 110,000

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING ILLUMINATES, AS WELL AS THE ABS,TRAC OFF, AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING ILLUMINATES, AS WELL AS THE ABS,TRAC OFF, AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING ILLUMINATES, AS WELL AS THE ABS,TRAC OFF, AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE UNDERNEATH SUBFRAME BROKE . HEARD NOSIE AND VEHICLE QUIT COULD NOT CONTROL HAD SOMEONE LOOK AT IT AND UNDERNEATH IS RUSTED OUT AND BROKE I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE SUBFRAME. *TR

Mileage: 1,105,432

WHILE DRIVING, THE SPEEDOMETER ,THE ODOMETER,THE TACHOMETER ALL STOPPED WORKING.THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON,THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON,AND THE O/D OFF LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH. IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE THIS VEHICLE WITHOUT AT LEAST A SPEEDOMETER AND I HOPE THE BRAKES DO NOT FAIL. THIS ALL OCC...

Mileage: 160,000

WHILE DRIVING, THE SPEEDOMETER ,THE ODOMETER,THE TACHOMETER ALL STOPPED WORKING.THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON,THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON,AND THE O/D OFF LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH. IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE THIS VEHICLE WITHOUT AT LEAST A SPEEDOMETER AND I HOPE THE BRAKES DO NOT FAIL. THIS ALL OCC...

Mileage: 160,000

I TURNED IN MY FORD WINDSTAR ON TO THE JOHN WEST FORD DILER , THE ABS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON 3 DAYS BEFORE TO BROUGHT IT FOR BEEN DIAGNOSED. 2 DAYS AFTER THEY GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE FOR $ 2400.00 DOLLARS. THAT REALLY SURPRISE ME AND I ANSWER NO THANKS DO NOT FIX MY CAR. THEY PUT MY VAN TOGETHER...

I TURNED IN MY FORD WINDSTAR ON TO THE JOHN WEST FORD DILER , THE ABS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON 3 DAYS BEFORE TO BROUGHT IT FOR BEEN DIAGNOSED. 2 DAYS AFTER THEY GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE FOR $ 2400.00 DOLLARS. THAT REALLY SURPRISE ME AND I ANSWER NO THANKS DO NOT FIX MY CAR. THEY PUT MY VAN TOGETHER...

I TURNED IN MY FORD WINDSTAR ON TO THE JOHN WEST FORD DILER , THE ABS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON 3 DAYS BEFORE TO BROUGHT IT FOR BEEN DIAGNOSED. 2 DAYS AFTER THEY GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE FOR $ 2400.00 DOLLARS. THAT REALLY SURPRISE ME AND I ANSWER NO THANKS DO NOT FIX MY CAR. THEY PUT MY VAN TOGETHER...

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON INTERMITTANTLY A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. IT SEEMS THAT THE ABS ECU MODULE IS THE PROBLEM AS MULTIPLE ABS CODES WERE READ. NOW, TWO MONTHS LATER MY CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORKS. IF YOU DO THE RESEARCH ONLINE AS WELL AS IN YOUR COMPLAINT SECTION FOR 2001 WINS...

Mileage: 79,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON INTERMITTANTLY A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. IT SEEMS THAT THE ABS ECU MODULE IS THE PROBLEM AS MULTIPLE ABS CODES WERE READ. NOW, TWO MONTHS LATER MY CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORKS. IF YOU DO THE RESEARCH ONLINE AS WELL AS IN YOUR COMPLAINT SECTION FOR 2001 WINS...

Mileage: 79,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON INTERMITTANTLY A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. IT SEEMS THAT THE ABS ECU MODULE IS THE PROBLEM AS MULTIPLE ABS CODES WERE READ. NOW, TWO MONTHS LATER MY CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORKS. IF YOU DO THE RESEARCH ONLINE AS WELL AS IN YOUR COMPLAINT SECTION FOR 2001 WINS...

Mileage: 79,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR CENTER BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE FOR HOURS AT A TIME AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO A SENSOR, BUT HE WAS NOT SURE. THE ...

Mileage: 125,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL FOR SUB FRAME RUSTING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REINFORCED THE BRACKET. HOWEVER, THEY CLAIMED THE BRACKET THAT RUSTED HOLDING THE SWAY BAR WAS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWAY IN THE WIND. *JB

ABS AND BRAKE DASH WARNING LIGHTS ARE LIT INDICATING FAILURE OF THE ECM THAT CONTROLS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. MULTIPLE REQUESTS FOR FORD TO INVESTIGATE AND REPAIR RESULTED IN NO ASSIGNABLE CAUSES. ADDITIONALLY, CRUISE CONTROL AND OVERDRIVE FUNCTIONS HAVE ALSO NOW QUIT. *TT

Mileage: 41,000

BRAKE LIGHTS STAYS ON CONSTANTLY, SPEEDOMETER HAND CONSTANTLY JUMPS. SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE THEY ARE AIR IN THE BRAKES, SOMETIMES NO POWER AT ALL TO THE VAN. WHEN GOING UP HILL VAN LOOSE ALL PRESSURE WHEN AIR IS ON. CHECK AND MADE SURE ALL HOSES WAS CONNECT PROPERLY AND STILL DOING IT. I JUST CAN'T AF...

Mileage: 176,000

BRAKE LIGHTS STAYS ON CONSTANTLY, SPEEDOMETER HAND CONSTANTLY JUMPS. SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE THEY ARE AIR IN THE BRAKES, SOMETIMES NO POWER AT ALL TO THE VAN. WHEN GOING UP HILL VAN LOOSE ALL PRESSURE WHEN AIR IS ON. CHECK AND MADE SURE ALL HOSES WAS CONNECT PROPERLY AND STILL DOING IT. I JUST CAN'T AF...

Mileage: 176,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE FRONT END *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED TWO RECALLS WERE ISSUED AND FOR THE PAST YEAR, HE HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL AT GETTING HIS VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY SEVERAL DEALERS, THEY WERE NOT PERFORMING ANY RECALLS. *JB

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE FRONT END *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED TWO RECALLS WERE ISSUED AND FOR THE PAST YEAR, HE HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL AT GETTING HIS VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY SEVERAL DEALERS, THEY WERE NOT PERFORMING ANY RECALLS. *JB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN ATTEMPTING A SHARP TURN AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 145,000.

Mileage: 145,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS) AND THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) AND WAS TAKEN TO THE ...

Mileage: 126,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS) AND THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) AND WAS TAKEN TO THE ...

Mileage: 126,000

I WAS DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL AREA WHEN I HEARD LOUD NOISE LIKE A GUN. WHEN I PULLED OVER, LOOKED AT MY WINDOWS ETC. THEY WERE ALL INTACT. I THEN NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG ON SIDE OF PASSENGER SEAT HAD GONE OFF, AND BLEW THAT AREA OF THE PASSENGER SEAT OUT. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST FORD DEA...

Mileage: 119,180

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIGHT UP AND STAY LIT. THEY WILL ONLY GO OFF AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED OFF. IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THESE: PERFORM Q TEST ABS SYSTEM FOUND MULTIPLE DTC'S CMDTC C1185 ABS PWR RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE, C1194 LF OUTL...

Mileage: 110,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIGHT UP AND STAY LIT. THEY WILL ONLY GO OFF AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED OFF. IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THESE: PERFORM Q TEST ABS SYSTEM FOUND MULTIPLE DTC'S CMDTC C1185 ABS PWR RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE, C1194 LF OUTL...

Mileage: 110,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIGHT UP AND STAY LIT. THEY WILL ONLY GO OFF AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED OFF. IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THESE: PERFORM Q TEST ABS SYSTEM FOUND MULTIPLE DTC'S CMDTC C1185 ABS PWR RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE, C1194 LF OUTL...

Mileage: 110,000

ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION FOUND RUST AT MOUNT ON RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME,,PASSENGER REAR ROCKER PANEL HAS RUST HOLE. ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON,EVEN AFTER THEY BEEN FIXED. *TR

ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION FOUND RUST AT MOUNT ON RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME,,PASSENGER REAR ROCKER PANEL HAS RUST HOLE. ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON,EVEN AFTER THEY BEEN FIXED. *TR

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILLCOME ON AFTER JUST A FEW MINUTES I START DRIVING, IS THIS A FIRE HAZARD? PLEASE HELP. *TR

Mileage: 90,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AT ANY TIME. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. THE DEALER DID NOT ASSIST WITH REPAIRS EITHER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FA...

Mileage: 95,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INDICATORS COME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. DOES NOT SEEM TO AFFECT THE USE OF THE BRAKES, BUT IF THERE IS A FAILURE HOW WILL I KNOW IF IT IS TRUE OR FALSE? THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE AND I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER OWNERS OF FORD PRODU...

Mileage: 85,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTEMITTENTLY. WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION ON A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN. *TT

Mileage: 120,000

WE TOOK A 300 MILE TRIP TO CHICAGO IN OUR WINDSTAR THAT WE JUST PURCHASED LESS THAN 2 MONTHS PREVIOUSLY. WHILE WE WERE OUT OF TOWN, THE VAN STARTED ACTING UP. WHEN WE WOULD TAKE OFF FROM A STOP, THE VAN WOULD JERK AND BOUNCE LIKE MAYBE THE BRAKES WERE LOCKED. WE STOPPED DRIVING IT WHILE WE WERE UP...

Mileage: 62,000

WE TOOK A 300 MILE TRIP TO CHICAGO IN OUR WINDSTAR THAT WE JUST PURCHASED LESS THAN 2 MONTHS PREVIOUSLY. WHILE WE WERE OUT OF TOWN, THE VAN STARTED ACTING UP. WHEN WE WOULD TAKE OFF FROM A STOP, THE VAN WOULD JERK AND BOUNCE LIKE MAYBE THE BRAKES WERE LOCKED. WE STOPPED DRIVING IT WHILE WE WERE UP...

Mileage: 62,000

RIGHT FRONT (PASSENGER SIDE) SWAY BAR MOUNTING BRACKET SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE, AT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKET, LESS THAN 30 DAYS AFTER RECALL ( NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000) WAS PERFORMED. THIS HAS RENDERED THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND IT WILL NOT PASS NEW YORK STATE ...

Mileage: 88,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONSTANT-VELOCITY JOINTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE REPEATEDLY REPLACED AND THE SPEEDOMETER DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ADDRESSING THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTU...

Mileage: 139,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONSTANT-VELOCITY JOINTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE REPEATEDLY REPLACED AND THE SPEEDOMETER DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ADDRESSING THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTU...

Mileage: 139,000

CONSTANTLY BEING TROUBLED BY THE BRAKE/ABS LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD. UPON GOING TO AUTO ZONE AND CHECKING WHAT KIND OF CODE COMES UP FOR THE PROBLEM, I RECEIVED 20+ CODES RELATING TO BRAKES/ABS PROBLEMS. I LOOKED UP THE PROBLEM AND DISCOVERED IT WAS VERY POPULAR AMONGST FORD WINDSTARS FROM 1999-2003....

Mileage: 105,000

CONSTANTLY BEING TROUBLED BY THE BRAKE/ABS LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD. UPON GOING TO AUTO ZONE AND CHECKING WHAT KIND OF CODE COMES UP FOR THE PROBLEM, I RECEIVED 20+ CODES RELATING TO BRAKES/ABS PROBLEMS. I LOOKED UP THE PROBLEM AND DISCOVERED IT WAS VERY POPULAR AMONGST FORD WINDSTARS FROM 1999-2003....

Mileage: 105,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DI...

Mileage: 140,000

I TOOK MY 2001 WINDSTAR SEL INTO A DEALERSHIP UPON RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FOR SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY IN MARCH OF 2011. OUR VEHICLE PASSED THIS INSPECTION. AT THE TIME OUR VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS RECALL NOTICE THERE WAS ANOTHER RECALL RELATING TO STRUCTURE: F...

Mileage: 65,000

I TOOK MY 2001 WINDSTAR SEL INTO A DEALERSHIP UPON RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FOR SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY IN MARCH OF 2011. OUR VEHICLE PASSED THIS INSPECTION. AT THE TIME OUR VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS RECALL NOTICE THERE WAS ANOTHER RECALL RELATING TO STRUCTURE: F...

Mileage: 65,000

WE HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND WE HAD RECALL 09S09 DONE. NOW WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE # 10 FUSE BLOWING. WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO NO A/C, NO SPEEDOMETER OR ODOMETER AND O/D LIGHT FLASHING. ALSO THE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME ON ALL THE TIME. I AM AFRAID MY VAN IS GOI...

Mileage: 97,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE VEHICLE ENGULFED INTO UNCONTROLLABLE FLAMES, WHICH MOVED INTENSELY IN THE DIRECTION OF A NEARBY RESIDENCE AND BURNED THE FRONT STRUCTURE OF THE HOUSE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE EXCESSIVE F...

Mileage: 130,000

ABS MODULE MALFUNTIOS. ABS WARNING LIGHTS. BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS. WAS TOLD BY FORD DEALER THAT UNIT OVERHEATS - COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 95,000

ABS MODULE MALFUNTIOS. ABS WARNING LIGHTS. BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS. WAS TOLD BY FORD DEALER THAT UNIT OVERHEATS - COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 95,000

TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR NEW TIRES BECAUSE ONE WAS GOING BALD FAST AND THEY FOUND THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SUB FRAME MOUNT WAS RUSTED AWAY. *TR

Mileage: 93,688

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL NOTICE...

Mileage: 113,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER WHO STATED THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH RUST WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED...

Mileage: 142,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000 (SUSPENSION...

Mileage: 130,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED A READING OF ZERO AND THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THA...

Mileage: 100,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE SOME SAFETY RECALLS DONE. A FEW DAYS LATER I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND SMOKE STARTED BOILING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD SO I PULLED OVER AND BY THE TIME I GOT STOPPED AND GOT THE KIDS OUT SAFELY IT QUIT SMOKING. I RAISED THE HOOD AND COULD SEE SOME BU...

Mileage: 140,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE SOME SAFETY RECALLS DONE. A FEW DAYS LATER I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND SMOKE STARTED BOILING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD SO I PULLED OVER AND BY THE TIME I GOT STOPPED AND GOT THE KIDS OUT SAFELY IT QUIT SMOKING. I RAISED THE HOOD AND COULD SEE SOME BU...

Mileage: 140,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE SOME SAFETY RECALLS DONE. A FEW DAYS LATER I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND SMOKE STARTED BOILING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD SO I PULLED OVER AND BY THE TIME I GOT STOPPED AND GOT THE KIDS OUT SAFELY IT QUIT SMOKING. I RAISED THE HOOD AND COULD SEE SOME BU...

Mileage: 140,000

REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING WIPER MOTOR, REAR WIPER MOTOR, FUEL PUMP, FUEL PUMP FUSES, ALTERNATOR, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SOCKETS AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT...

Mileage: 100

REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING WIPER MOTOR, REAR WIPER MOTOR, FUEL PUMP, FUEL PUMP FUSES, ALTERNATOR, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SOCKETS AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT...

Mileage: 100

REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING WIPER MOTOR, REAR WIPER MOTOR, FUEL PUMP, FUEL PUMP FUSES, ALTERNATOR, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SOCKETS AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT...

Mileage: 100

REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING WIPER MOTOR, REAR WIPER MOTOR, FUEL PUMP, FUEL PUMP FUSES, ALTERNATOR, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SOCKETS AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT...

Mileage: 100

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOS...

Mileage: 51,686

SUBFRAME BROKE 8/2010 AND REPLACED. RUSTED BADLY 12/2011 FORD DEALER FIXED , ALSO CHECKED REAL AXEL AND FIXED,RECALL #11S16 FOR THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH LEAKING, BRAKE LIGHT NOW COMING ON SPEEDOMETER NOT REGISTERING ODOMETER NOT REGISTERING ,ABS LIGHT ON, INFORMATION CENTER SAYS TRANS...

Mileage: 115,110

SUBFRAME BROKE 8/2010 AND REPLACED. RUSTED BADLY 12/2011 FORD DEALER FIXED , ALSO CHECKED REAL AXEL AND FIXED,RECALL #11S16 FOR THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH LEAKING, BRAKE LIGHT NOW COMING ON SPEEDOMETER NOT REGISTERING ODOMETER NOT REGISTERING ,ABS LIGHT ON, INFORMATION CENTER SAYS TRANS...

Mileage: 115,110

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING THE REPAIRS FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (COMPONENT: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS) THE VEHICLE WAS VIBRATING, IT DID NOT HAVE ANY POWER WHEN PRESSING THE GAS AND IT WAS MAKING A LOUD NO...

Mileage: 158,000

TOOK 2001 WINDSTAR INTO DEALER FOR RECALL ON REAR AXLE JAN. 2011 WAS CALLED TO PICK UP VEHICLE ON APRIL 29TH. WHEN VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP THE BRAKE, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT WERE LIGHTING UP THE DASHBOARD , THESE LIGHTS WERE NOT ON WHEN VAN WAS TAKEN IN. WALKED BACK INTO THE DEALER AND TOL...

Mileage: 132,000

WHEN I STARTED MY MINIVAN IT WAS AN AFTERNOON. I NOTICED THAT WHEN I STARTED DRIVING THE MINIVAN IT WAS LIKE FORCING IT SELF THEN I WOULD CHANGE THE SPEED AND IT WOULD SOUND DIFFERENT BUT IT FELT LIKE IT WAS HEAVY, I WOULD CHANGE IT TO N AND IT STILL MAKE THIS SOUND LIKE IF I WAS DRIVING ON A WET H...

Mileage: 161,000

WHEN I STARTED MY MINIVAN IT WAS AN AFTERNOON. I NOTICED THAT WHEN I STARTED DRIVING THE MINIVAN IT WAS LIKE FORCING IT SELF THEN I WOULD CHANGE THE SPEED AND IT WOULD SOUND DIFFERENT BUT IT FELT LIKE IT WAS HEAVY, I WOULD CHANGE IT TO N AND IT STILL MAKE THIS SOUND LIKE IF I WAS DRIVING ON A WET H...

Mileage: 161,000

WHEN I STARTED MY MINIVAN IT WAS AN AFTERNOON. I NOTICED THAT WHEN I STARTED DRIVING THE MINIVAN IT WAS LIKE FORCING IT SELF THEN I WOULD CHANGE THE SPEED AND IT WOULD SOUND DIFFERENT BUT IT FELT LIKE IT WAS HEAVY, I WOULD CHANGE IT TO N AND IT STILL MAKE THIS SOUND LIKE IF I WAS DRIVING ON A WET H...

Mileage: 161,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE SHOULDER WHERE IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE REAR AXLE LO...

Mileage: 200,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETELY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND DRIFTED INTO THE OPPOSING LANE WITHOUT INTENT. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED...

Mileage: 59,524

I HEARD A POPPING SOUND 2 TIMES AM I SAFE IN MY VEHICLE, I DID BUY IT USED. I LOOKED AT THE SIDE OF THE DOOR PANEL AND IT WAS MADE IN CANADA, DO I HAVE SOMETHING TO FEAR??? *TR

Mileage: 85,000

THE FRONT SUBFRAME SUSPENSION MOUNT FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND THUS I LOSS STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Mileage: 60,000

THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE LATELY. CAR WOULD NOT START, POWER STEERING WENT OUT, OIL LIGHT STAYS ON, I HAVE TO PUT OIL IN EVERY WEEK, SEAT MOTOR STOP WORKING AND NOW THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK. WE WERE DRIVING OUT OF TOWN WITH OUR 3 KIDS AND I WENT TO PRESS THE BRAKES JUST TO FIND...

Mileage: 125,655

THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE LATELY. CAR WOULD NOT START, POWER STEERING WENT OUT, OIL LIGHT STAYS ON, I HAVE TO PUT OIL IN EVERY WEEK, SEAT MOTOR STOP WORKING AND NOW THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK. WE WERE DRIVING OUT OF TOWN WITH OUR 3 KIDS AND I WENT TO PRESS THE BRAKES JUST TO FIND...

Mileage: 125,655

THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE LATELY. CAR WOULD NOT START, POWER STEERING WENT OUT, OIL LIGHT STAYS ON, I HAVE TO PUT OIL IN EVERY WEEK, SEAT MOTOR STOP WORKING AND NOW THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK. WE WERE DRIVING OUT OF TOWN WITH OUR 3 KIDS AND I WENT TO PRESS THE BRAKES JUST TO FIND...

Mileage: 125,655

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER ROAD BUMPS AND POT HOLES, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE CRADLE TO THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTE...

Mileage: 110,000

THE ABS SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING AND IT STAYS ON UNTIL THE CAR IS TURNED OFF FOR SOME TIME. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE EMISSIONS, ABS AND REAR BRAKES WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR WHENEVER THE ENGI...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE EMISSIONS, ABS AND REAR BRAKES WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR WHENEVER THE ENGI...

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT ARE ON FREQUENTLY . . . I NOTICE THIS DURING AND AFTER RAIN OR WHEN CONDITIONS ARE WET OUTSIDE . . . ALSO AFTER I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD THEY SEEM TO COME ON. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN LIKE THIS FOR AT LEAST A YEAR AND THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME I NEEDED ...

Mileage: 90,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS: UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REINSPECTED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS AND SHE WAS INFORMED THAT RUST WAS ST...

Mileage: 120,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR: ABS, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, AND CRUISE CONTROL ALL SUDDENLY FAIL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. EACH SYSTEM WORKS PROPERLY AT 55MPH AND LOWER, UNTIL DRIVING ON SLICK OR ROUGH PAVEMENT; AT 60MPH OR OVER, ALL 3 SYSTEMS ARE UNUSABLE EVEN ON DRY AND SMOOTH PAVEMENT. TO HAVE SPE...

Mileage: 130,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED, HE NOTICED RUST ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE FRAME. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT IT WOULD EVENTUALLY ROT AND THE ENGINE COULD FALL OUT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SECOND MEC...

Mileage: 70,000

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING HOME THE OTHER DAY I TURNED THE CORNER AND HEARD A LOUD "POP", LOST ALL STEERING AND COULD NOT MOVE THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER CAME AND LIFTER THE VAN UP AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH HE TOLD ME THE NEWS WAS NOT GOOD. HE SHOWED ME WHERE THE FRAME HA...

Mileage: 116,000

BROKEN SUBFRAME ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE SLIDING DOORS ON THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT OPEN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE FAILURE WAS A ELECTRICAL. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL POP NOISE AND IMMEDIATELY, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, ESPECIALLY WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE...

Mileage: 92,000

JUST BOUGHT 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND IN COUPLE DAYS THE ABS LIGHT AND BREAK LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO SHOP COME UP WITH CODE: C1185. LIGHTS WILL GOES OFF WHEN TURN IGNITION OFF AND RESTART. BUT AFTER DRIVING FOR A BIT LIGHTS COME BACK ON. DON'T KNOW WHAT'S REALLY HAPPEN. *TR

MY ABS LIGHTS BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COME ON AND STAY ON AND THE ODOMETER HAS NO READING AND THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE DRIVES FINE. *TR

Mileage: 110,000

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AND THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. I REPORTED THIS EARLIER TODAY BUT NEED TO CHANGE THE CATEGORY. *TR

Mileage: 110,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE DEALER ADVISED THAT DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE FRAME, THE ROCKER PANELS WER...

Mileage: 170,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT HEARD A BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME ON THE VEHICLE AND IT BEGAN TO SHAKE BETWEEN 50 AND 55 MPH. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED ...

Mileage: 98,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SAT IDLE ON THE DEALERS LOT FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS BEFORE THE CONTACT WAS INF...

Mileage: 74,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SAT IDLE ON THE DEALERS LOT FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS BEFORE THE CONTACT WAS INF...

Mileage: 74,000

THERE IS A RE-OCCURRING DOOR FAILURE AND EXTENSIVE RUST DAMAGE ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED IN OCT 2006 WHEN THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR FAILED CAUSING THE VAN TO LOOSE CONTROL. FORD WILL NOT RELEASE THE RECORD OF REPAIR. MY VAN IS A MODIFIED WHEELCHAIR VAN AND WE ARE EXPERIENCING...

Mileage: 56,000

I BOUGHT MY WINDSTAR USED FROM A DEALERSHIP.I WAS SOOOO HAPPY TO FINALLY HAVE A SAFE AND BIG ENOUGH VEHICLE FOR MY FAMILY. AFTER PURCHASING MY VAN I HAD TO HAVE SOME WORK DONE WITCH ESTIMATED AT 1,000. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. AFTER PICKING MY VAN UP FROM MECHANIC, I WAS DRIVING H...

Mileage: 63,000

AUTOMOBILE LEAKING OIL AND SMOKING. ENGINE, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED UNTIL THEY WERE REMOVED BY THE DEALER I INFORMED HIM THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION AND TOLD HIM OF MY SAFTEY CONCERNS REGARDING THE SAME. *TR

Mileage: 87,000

AUTOMOBILE LEAKING OIL AND SMOKING. ENGINE, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED UNTIL THEY WERE REMOVED BY THE DEALER I INFORMED HIM THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION AND TOLD HIM OF MY SAFTEY CONCERNS REGARDING THE SAME. *TR

Mileage: 87,000

GOOD DAY. I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR PASSENGER VAN. ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MASTER CYLINDER, THERE IS SOME KIND OF PRESSURE SWITCH. THIS SWITCH CONSTANTLY LEAKS BRAKE FLUID ONTO A WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR BELOW IT. MY RESEARCH HAS FOUND THAT MANY WINDSTARS OF THIS ERA ALSO LEAK BRAKE FLUID FROM THIS S...

Mileage: 114,000

THE BRAKE FLUID AT THE MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING ON THE WIRES UNDER IT. CAUSING THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON. I AM AFRAID THIS WILL CAUSE A FIRE, DUE TO THE FLUID BEING FLAMMABLE. NOW I HAVE A REPAIR TO PAY FOR THAT I HAVE NEVER SEEN HAPPEN IN A CAR. I AM ALMOST 55 AND BEEN DRIVING 40 YEARS A...

Mileage: 110,000

THE BRAKE FLUID AT THE MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING ON THE WIRES UNDER IT. CAUSING THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON. I AM AFRAID THIS WILL CAUSE A FIRE, DUE TO THE FLUID BEING FLAMMABLE. NOW I HAVE A REPAIR TO PAY FOR THAT I HAVE NEVER SEEN HAPPEN IN A CAR. I AM ALMOST 55 AND BEEN DRIVING 40 YEARS A...

Mileage: 110,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS AND WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIRS. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRON...

Mileage: 167,000

WHILE IDLING AT RED LIGHT THE REAR QUARTER PANEL WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EXPLODED. NOTHING STRUCK THE GLASS FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO TRIGGER THE EXPLOSION. GLASS FLEW INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE COVERING THE REAR SEAT WHERE MY CHILDREN ARE NORMALLY S...

Mileage: 190,000

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE AND OVER DRIVE ,SPEEDOMETER , VAN CAUGHT A MINOR FIRE , HAD THE ABS MODULE CHANGED WHEN IT HAD WARRANTY STILL HAD PROBLEMS REPORTED IT TO FORD TWO YEARS AGO BEFORE THE RECALL FIXED AGAIN OUT OF POCKET. THIS TIME NEED TO TAKE ACTION. *TR

Mileage: 94,000

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE AND OVER DRIVE ,SPEEDOMETER , VAN CAUGHT A MINOR FIRE , HAD THE ABS MODULE CHANGED WHEN IT HAD WARRANTY STILL HAD PROBLEMS REPORTED IT TO FORD TWO YEARS AGO BEFORE THE RECALL FIXED AGAIN OUT OF POCKET. THIS TIME NEED TO TAKE ACTION. *TR

Mileage: 94,000

WENT TO DEALER GOT RECALL FIX AND THEY FOUND ABS TOTALLY FRIED THE SAID IT'S NOT COVER AND WILL RUN ABOUT 2,500 TO FIX WITH NO GUARANTEE DUE TO NOT HAVING WIRE HARNESS ANYMORE ... *TR

Mileage: 94,000

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT COME ON AFTER A SHORT DISTANCE OF DRIVING AND REMAIN ON. CHECKED WITH MECHANIC WHO SAID IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH FORD WINDSTARS. THIS CAUSES ME GREAT CONCERN BECAUSE IT MEANS BRAKING DISTANCES ARE INCREASED IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING OR SLIPPERY CONDITIONS. *TR

Mileage: 58,000

RECALL 09S09 WAS COMPLETED BY FORD LAST YEAR. THIS RECALL SHOULD HAVE FIX BRAKE LIGHT WARNING SIGN AND ALSO BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. BUT UNFORTUNATELY MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SHOWING BRAKE WARNING SING AND ALSO LEAKING BRAKE FLUID IN RECENT DAYS.

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE ABS/BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH KEEP COMING ON.

Mileage: 60,000

HAVE NOTICED THE BRAKING DISTANCE HAS SUDDENLY INCREASED. HAVE INSPECTED BRAKES, LINES, AND MASTER CYLINDER AND FOUND NO LEAKS OR ABNORMALITIES. AMBER "ABS" LIGHT AND RED EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COME ON RANDOMLY WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. RECALL 09S09 HAS BEEN COMPLETED BY FORD. *TR

Mileage: 174,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) IN OCTOBER 2010. AS OF MARCH 2011, THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN THE DEALERS POSSESSION WAITING TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SIX MONTHS WAS TOO LONG TO WAIT F...

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHT CONSTANTLY COMES ON AND WON'T GO OFF, I'M STARTING TO WORRRY IS THIS DANGEROUS. ALSO THERE IS A MAJOR CONCERN OVER THE BACK UP LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. *TR

Mileage: 87,087

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED HER SHE WOULD RECEIVE ANOTHER LETTER IN THE MAIL STATING WHEN TO RETURN WITH T...

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED HER SHE WOULD RECEIVE ANOTHER LETTER IN THE MAIL STATING WHEN TO RETURN WITH T...

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED HER SHE WOULD RECEIVE ANOTHER LETTER IN THE MAIL STATING WHEN TO RETURN WITH T...

I WAS DRIVING MY VAN DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT THIRTY FIVE. HEARD A LOUD THUNK AND REALIZED I WAS NOT ACCELERATING ANYMORE. THE VAN STOPPED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER. CALLED A TOW TRUCK BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER EVALUATING THE DAMAGE WE REALIZED THAT THE FRAME HAD BROKEN WHERE THE...

Mileage: 132,918

I WAS DRIVING MY VAN DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT THIRTY FIVE. HEARD A LOUD THUNK AND REALIZED I WAS NOT ACCELERATING ANYMORE. THE VAN STOPPED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER. CALLED A TOW TRUCK BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER EVALUATING THE DAMAGE WE REALIZED THAT THE FRAME HAD BROKEN WHERE THE...

Mileage: 132,918

I WAS DRIVING MY VAN DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT THIRTY FIVE. HEARD A LOUD THUNK AND REALIZED I WAS NOT ACCELERATING ANYMORE. THE VAN STOPPED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER. CALLED A TOW TRUCK BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER EVALUATING THE DAMAGE WE REALIZED THAT THE FRAME HAD BROKEN WHERE THE...

Mileage: 132,918

IN SEPT. 2009 I PURCHASED A USED 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE DAY AFTER I GOT HOME THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR MY VAN. MY BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON SOMETIMES AND IT DRAINS MY BATTERY. THIS IS ALL SURROUNDING THE ABS AND BRAKE LI...

Mileage: 86,000

FORD WINDSTAR - 2001 - ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON - OR JUST BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON - APPEARS TO BE SAME PROBLEM AS REPORTED BY MANY ON HTTP://HTTP://WWW.FORDWINDSTARRECALL.INFO/. *TR

Mileage: 50,000

PRODUCT RECALL MADE ON PERSONAL VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2011 ( NOTIFICATION SENT ) HOWEVER VEHICLE WAS TURNED IN FOR REPAIR BECAUSE HOOD AND ENGINE WAS SMOKING AND OVERHEATING ! I WAS INFORMED THEN THAT THE CAR COULD BE POTENTIAL DANGER AND COULD RELATE IN VEHICLE DETACHMENT. I TURNED CAR INTO FORD DEAL...

Mileage: 58,000

PRODUCT RECALL MADE ON PERSONAL VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2011 ( NOTIFICATION SENT ) HOWEVER VEHICLE WAS TURNED IN FOR REPAIR BECAUSE HOOD AND ENGINE WAS SMOKING AND OVERHEATING ! I WAS INFORMED THEN THAT THE CAR COULD BE POTENTIAL DANGER AND COULD RELATE IN VEHICLE DETACHMENT. I TURNED CAR INTO FORD DEAL...

Mileage: 58,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL LETTER AND REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER DID NOT SPECIFY WHICH RECALL. *JB

2001 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED. SUBFRAME AND FRAME NEEDS REPAIR DUE TO SALT CORROSION IN OHIO. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO REPAIR THESE ITEMS AS FORD CO. SHOULD HAVE USED SALT RESISTANT MATERIALS TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM. UPDATED IVOQ 03/17/11 *TR

Mileage: 148,320

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT SUB-FRAME SEPARATED AND FRACTURED THE ENGINE CRADLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED OFF ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT ME...

Mileage: 127,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED FOLLOWED BY A LOUD NOISE WHICH CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING. THE CONTACT HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE AS...

Mileage: 127,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED FOLLOWED BY A LOUD NOISE WHICH CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING. THE CONTACT HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE AS...

Mileage: 127,000

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS ISSUES WITH WIRING UP UNDER DASH .THE PLUGS DON'T WANT TO MAKE GOOD CONNECTION LOSES ALL FUNCTIONS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TR

FORD WIND STAR REAR AXLE DAUGHTER DRIVING TO WORK AT 70 MPH WEATHER CLEAR,DRY & DAYLIGHT. ON STRAIGHT AWAY VEHICLE ENDED UP ROLLING OVER 2&1/2 TIMES. *TR

Mileage: 118,000

THE REAR AXLE OF A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR RUSTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE VIN IS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE RECALL. *TR

Mileage: 120,000

IN 2008, I EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE SUBFRAME ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CARGO VAN. I DO MOSTLY SMALL-TOWN DRIVING - I.E. NOT OVER 45 MPH, WITH OCCASIONAL TRIPS ON THE NYS THRUWAY. I PURCHASED THE VAN USED AT 57,000 MILES FROM JOHNSON FORD, KINGSTON, NY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT 85,419 MILES. I DROV...

Mileage: 85,491

UPON REPLACING SHOCKS AND STRUTS ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MY MECHANIC NOTICED A CRACK ON AXEL TOOK IT IN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO VERIFY SURE ENOUGH CRACK HAD ME SET UP WITH ENTERPRISE TO RECEIVE SMALL LOANER OF A FAMILY OF 6 SAD NEED BIGGER VEHICLE FORD NOT BUDGING WILL WAIT FOR REP TO FURTHER PURSU...

Mileage: 117,000

UPON REPLACING SHOCKS AND STRUTS ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MY MECHANIC NOTICED A CRACK ON AXEL TOOK IT IN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO VERIFY SURE ENOUGH CRACK HAD ME SET UP WITH ENTERPRISE TO RECEIVE SMALL LOANER OF A FAMILY OF 6 SAD NEED BIGGER VEHICLE FORD NOT BUDGING WILL WAIT FOR REP TO FURTHER PURSU...

Mileage: 117,000

ON A HOT SUMMER DAY IN 2010 PARKED ABOUT 20 MINUTES WITH AIR CONDITIONING RUNNING THE ABS FAULT WITH THE RED BRAKE LAMP FIRST APPEARED. WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT DOWN THE FAULT LAMPS ARE CLEARED. CURRENTLY WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 80 FAHRENHEIT AND AS THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WARMS I CAN EX...

Mileage: 46,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY THE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

Mileage: 68,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE W...

Mileage: 100,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF TIRE CAVED IN. *TR

Mileage: 163,270

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN MARCH OF 2010. TWO MONTHS AFTER BUYING IT I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM L.A. AND DIDN'T NOTICE UNTIL TO LATE THAT THE OD OFF LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I HAD IT TOWED TO AMMCO AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT AND THAT THE TRANS HAD TO BE REPLACED. SO THIS IS WHAT I HAD D...

Mileage: 40,163

TODAY I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR FROM YONKERS NY TO WHITE PLAINS NY WHEN THE REAR AXLE CRACKED. IT WAS A CLEAR, DRY DAY. THIS AXLE HAD CRACKED BEFORE - IN AUGUST 2010, PRIOR TO THE RECALL BEING ISSUED. AT THAT TIME, AS THERE WAS NO REPAIR BEING OFFERED BY FORD, I HAD THE AXLE WELDED. ...

Mileage: 120,000

FRONT END STEERING,DISTURBING FRONT END FRAME SOUND,ABS LIGHTS NOTICED ABS BRAKING PROBLEM,BRAKE LIGHT,OD LIGHT,INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. HAVE TO CUT THE VAN OFF AND RESTART FOR TO STOP THAT ONLY LAST AWHILE. .TOOK INTO DEALER FOR RECALLS STILL DEALING WITH ELECTR...

FRONT END STEERING,DISTURBING FRONT END FRAME SOUND,ABS LIGHTS NOTICED ABS BRAKING PROBLEM,BRAKE LIGHT,OD LIGHT,INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. HAVE TO CUT THE VAN OFF AND RESTART FOR TO STOP THAT ONLY LAST AWHILE. .TOOK INTO DEALER FOR RECALLS STILL DEALING WITH ELECTR...

FRONT END STEERING,DISTURBING FRONT END FRAME SOUND,ABS LIGHTS NOTICED ABS BRAKING PROBLEM,BRAKE LIGHT,OD LIGHT,INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. HAVE TO CUT THE VAN OFF AND RESTART FOR TO STOP THAT ONLY LAST AWHILE. .TOOK INTO DEALER FOR RECALLS STILL DEALING WITH ELECTR...

FRONT END STEERING,DISTURBING FRONT END FRAME SOUND,ABS LIGHTS NOTICED ABS BRAKING PROBLEM,BRAKE LIGHT,OD LIGHT,INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. HAVE TO CUT THE VAN OFF AND RESTART FOR TO STOP THAT ONLY LAST AWHILE. .TOOK INTO DEALER FOR RECALLS STILL DEALING WITH ELECTR...

DISTURBING SOUNDS FROM RIGHT SIDE FRONT END OF MY 2001 FORM WINDSTAR. STEERING WHEEL BECAME OFF CENTER. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS SUBFRAME CORROSION. *TR

Mileage: 138,000

I JUST GOT OFF THE EXPRESSWAY AND MADE A LEFT TURN WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS OF MY 2001 WINDSTAR BOTH TURNED OUT IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. I HAD IT TOWED AND FOUND OUT THE FRAME BROKE. I HAD THE FRAME REPLACED WITH A USED ONE. COST $1,187.15 PLUS TOW $105.10. NOW I HEAR THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND I AM C...

Mileage: 160,723

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. IN AUGUST OF 2010, I TOOK THE VAN INTO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO RECALL 09S09. THEY INSTALLED A FUSE HARNESS ONLY. IT APPEARED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, AND THE ABS LIGHT WENT OUT. TODAY, THE ABS LIGHT CAME BACK ON, SO APPARENTLY THERE'S STILL A PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 133,833

THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN INCIDENT OR CRASH, BUT THE ABS, TRACE OFF, AND BRAKE! LIGHT ALL COME ON AT ONCE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT FUNCTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT A YEAR, BUT HAPPENS ALMOST CONSTANTLY NOW. THE LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF AFTER RESTART...

Mileage: 55,000

THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN INCIDENT OR CRASH, BUT THE ABS, TRACE OFF, AND BRAKE! LIGHT ALL COME ON AT ONCE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT FUNCTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT A YEAR, BUT HAPPENS ALMOST CONSTANTLY NOW. THE LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF AFTER RESTART...

Mileage: 55,000

THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN INCIDENT OR CRASH, BUT THE ABS, TRACE OFF, AND BRAKE! LIGHT ALL COME ON AT ONCE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT FUNCTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT A YEAR, BUT HAPPENS ALMOST CONSTANTLY NOW. THE LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF AFTER RESTART...

Mileage: 55,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIRS FOR RECALL 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS FOR REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN TO EXPECT T...

Mileage: 92,000

VEHICLE IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE & IS SITTING AT A FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE LOT. INCIDENT OCCURRED ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30PM. VEHICLE FRONT SUBFRAME CRACKED AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM CAR WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CAR WOULD NOT STEER O...

Mileage: 133,000

VEHICLE IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE & IS SITTING AT A FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE LOT. INCIDENT OCCURRED ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30PM. VEHICLE FRONT SUBFRAME CRACKED AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM CAR WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CAR WOULD NOT STEER O...

Mileage: 133,000

VEHICLE IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE & IS SITTING AT A FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE LOT. INCIDENT OCCURRED ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30PM. VEHICLE FRONT SUBFRAME CRACKED AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM CAR WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CAR WOULD NOT STEER O...

Mileage: 133,000

INTERIOR DOOR LATCH ON PASSENGER SIDE LOADING DOOR IS BROKEN. DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE TO RELEASE PASSENGERS FROM REAR SECTION OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS UP AT OPERATING TEMP. COMPUTER SHOWS SEVERAL UNRELATED TROUBLE CODES. DEALER STATED A BAD MODULE. *TR

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS UP AT OPERATING TEMP. COMPUTER SHOWS SEVERAL UNRELATED TROUBLE CODES. DEALER STATED A BAD MODULE. *TR

FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTED THROUGH FRONT END COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. *TR

Mileage: 85,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. *TR

Mileage: 115,000

ON TWO OCCASIONS WE HAVE HAD TO HAVE OUR AXEL REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED 6/18/2009 AND 7/13/2010. THE MILEAGE WAS 156,000 AND 171,210 RESPECTIVELY. THE AMOUNT WITH TOWING CAME TO $1,473.37. REIMBURSEMENT CHECK CAME 1/29/2011 FOR $978.80 WITH NO EXPLANTION REGARDING THE DIFFERENCE AND BOTH RECEIPTS ...

Mileage: 156,000

11-23-2009 VEHICLE RECALL (09S09), "ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON". WORK WAS PERFORMED THIS DATE TO CORRECT PROBLEM AT CROFT FORD, ATHENS, PA. ABOUT A 15 MINUTE REPAIR. VEHICLE OK FOR ABOUT (8) MONTHS (LIGHTS DID NOT COME ON). STARTING IN AUGUST 2010 BOTH LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON AGAIN AND COME ...

Mileage: 95,600

ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND DISABLES THE ABS BRAKE FEATURE. *LN

Mileage: 80,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND DISABLES THE ABS BRAKE FEATURE. *LN

Mileage: 80,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND DISABLES THE ABS BRAKE FEATURE. *LN

Mileage: 80,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND DISABLES THE ABS BRAKE FEATURE. *LN

Mileage: 80,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF SHE DROVE OVER ANY ROAD BUMP, THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPE...

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF SHE DROVE OVER ANY ROAD BUMP, THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPE...

Mileage: 100,000

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAD BEEN MAKING A SCRUNCHING NOISE EACH TIME I WENT OFF A CURB. I TOOK IT TO A TIRE PLACE AS THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THE CRACK IN THE AXLE IN AUGUST 2010. THE TIRE DEALER DIDN'T MAKE THAT KIND OF REPAIR SO I CALL FORD DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN AND THAT A RECALL HAD JU...

Mileage: 194,500

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAD BEEN MAKING A SCRUNCHING NOISE EACH TIME I WENT OFF A CURB. I TOOK IT TO A TIRE PLACE AS THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THE CRACK IN THE AXLE IN AUGUST 2010. THE TIRE DEALER DIDN'T MAKE THAT KIND OF REPAIR SO I CALL FORD DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN AND THAT A RECALL HAD JU...

Mileage: 194,500

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAD BEEN MAKING A SCRUNCHING NOISE EACH TIME I WENT OFF A CURB. I TOOK IT TO A TIRE PLACE AS THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THE CRACK IN THE AXLE IN AUGUST 2010. THE TIRE DEALER DIDN'T MAKE THAT KIND OF REPAIR SO I CALL FORD DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN AND THAT A RECALL HAD JU...

Mileage: 194,500

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAD BEEN MAKING A SCRUNCHING NOISE EACH TIME I WENT OFF A CURB. I TOOK IT TO A TIRE PLACE AS THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THE CRACK IN THE AXLE IN AUGUST 2010. THE TIRE DEALER DIDN'T MAKE THAT KIND OF REPAIR SO I CALL FORD DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN AND THAT A RECALL HAD JU...

Mileage: 194,500

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED - ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON DASH WITH WARMER TEMPERATURES. IT HAS ALSO OCCURRED IN JANUARY 2011 AT 30 F OUTSIDE TEMP. IT DE-ACTIVATES ABS SYSTEM. THIS POSES A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE ON ICY ROADS SINCE I'M USE TO THE ABS TYPICALLY WORKING. I NEVER KNOW WH...

Mileage: 115,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND ENTERING ONTO THE INTERSTATE, THE SUBFRAME FROM THE ENGINE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. SHE THEN LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE...

Mileage: 103,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND ENTERING ONTO THE INTERSTATE, THE SUBFRAME FROM THE ENGINE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. SHE THEN LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE...

Mileage: 103,000

BROUGHT MY VAN IN FOR RECALL FOR REAR AXLE. DEALER SHOWED ME HOW FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED TO A POINT WHERE IT IS NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM IF I WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME. I KNOW FORD IS NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION WITH THE SAME VANS AND WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I H...

Mileage: 111,000

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAS SEVERE CORROSION ON THE SUBFRAME. THE CORROSION IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE FRONT WHEEL. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD BY A DEALERSHIP FOR THE AXLE RECALL, I HAVE MADE THEM AWARE OF THE CORROSION BUT IT SEEMS THEY HAVE NO INTENTION OF REPAIRING IT ...

Mileage: 130,000

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD COME UP ON DURING DRIVING RANDOMLY, BUT GO OFF AFTER YOU RESTART THE VEHICLE. THERE IS NO LEAK UNDER BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER, SO MUST BE SOME OTHER PROBLEMS OUT THERE OTHER THAN THE RECALL FORD MADE ON THE SCDS IN 2009. *TR

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WEREN'T AVAILABLE. SHE STATES THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING AT THE DEALER WHILE SHE IS PAYING FOR INSURANCE AND CAN'T DRIVE IT. *KB AXLE RECALL # 10V385000. *JB

MY WIFE'S 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS HAD A PERSISTANT CLUNK IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WHILE DOING SOME WORK ON THE VEHICLE THIS EVENING I DISCOVERED SEVERE RUST ON THE REAR BODY MOUNT OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME. THE AREA TO THE REAR OF THE BUSHING IS CORRODED THROUGH AND CRACKED. I HAVE GOOD DIGITAL PICTU...

Mileage: 124,246

INVESTIGATION: PE 10-026 DATE OPENED: 07/20/2010 INVESTIGATOR: [XXX] REVIEWER: [XXX] APPROVER: [XXX] SUBJECT: FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION FOUND THIS AFTER I HAD MY 2001 WINDSTAR AT THE FORD DEALER AND THEY SHOWED ME THIS PROBLEM MY VAN AT THIS TIME IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THEY ARE REPLACING THE REAR ...

INVESTIGATION: PE 10-026 DATE OPENED: 07/20/2010 INVESTIGATOR: [XXX] REVIEWER: [XXX] APPROVER: [XXX] SUBJECT: FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION FOUND THIS AFTER I HAD MY 2001 WINDSTAR AT THE FORD DEALER AND THEY SHOWED ME THIS PROBLEM MY VAN AT THIS TIME IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THEY ARE REPLACING THE REAR ...

1/23/11 WHILE DRIVING TO BAPTISM VAN ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED TO CLUNK IN THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION. WHILE DRIVING HOME CLUNKING KEPT HAPPENING ON RIGHT HAND TURNS. GOT HOME, JACKED UP VAN, PULLED PASSENGER FRONT TIRE, FOUND EXCESSIVE RUST AND SWAY BAR COMPLETELY BROKEN FROM SUBFRAME. ALSO NOTICE...

Mileage: 138,585

THE DASH LIGHTS FOR THE ABS AND BRAKES KEEP COMING ON WHILE DRIVING. THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN ACCIDENT YET, I WOULD LIKE TO PREVENT THIS FROM OCCURING. *TR

Mileage: 100,000

THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO YOUR NHTSA ACTION # EA10007 JANUARY 12, 2011, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR FORD WINDSTAR ON HWY 155 NORTH OF SAINT GERMAIN, WI. WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT END RIGHT WHEEL DISLODGED AND THE CAR SWERVED VIOLENTLY ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY, NO OTHER CARS WERE NEAR. THE RO...

Mileage: 75,000

THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO YOUR NHTSA ACTION # EA10007 JANUARY 12, 2011, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR FORD WINDSTAR ON HWY 155 NORTH OF SAINT GERMAIN, WI. WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT END RIGHT WHEEL DISLODGED AND THE CAR SWERVED VIOLENTLY ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY, NO OTHER CARS WERE NEAR. THE RO...

Mileage: 75,000

VEHICLE WAS PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD THUNK. THE ENGINE RAN AWAY, THE STEERING BECAME UNRESPONSIVE, AND THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. FORTUNATELY THE VEHICLE WAS HEADED UPHILL AND BEACHED ITSELF ON A SNOW DRIFT ON THE SIDEWALK. BOTH REAR ATTACHMENT POINTS FOR THE ENGINE SU...

Mileage: 89,000

POWER REAR SLIDING DOORS. WILL OPEN WHEN DRIVING!!! HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN THE BACK AND THEY HAVE POPPED OPEN AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH. TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO CLEANED TRACKS THAT DOORS RUN ON. FIXED ISSUE FOR TWO (2) DAYS THEN ISSUES RETURNED. FORD CLAIMS IT IS REGULAR WEAR AND TEAR, BUT THE ...

Mileage: 138,000

2001 FORD WINSTAR RECALL 09SO09 THEY DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAID THEY ONLY NEEDED TO CHANGE OUT THE CRUISE CONTROL CONNECTOR!!! I ASKED ABOUT THE ABS AND OTHER PARTS LISTED TO BE INSPECTED IN THE RECALL AND HE DENIED THAT ANY OF THAT WAS TO BE INSPECTED UNDER THIS RECALL. SO THEY...

"BRAKE", "ABS", AND TRAC DASH LIGHTS ARE ON MOST OF THE TIME FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS. WHEN TRAVELING NORTH IN COLDER WEATHER THE LIGHTS ARE OFF. SPOKE W/ LOCAL FORD SERVICE REP. AND WAS TOLD TO RR ABS MODULE IF LIGHTS BOTHER ME. OTHERWISE NOT A PROBLEM AS REGULAR BRAKES OK BUT ABS WILL NOT FUNCTION....

OUR VAN HAS BEEN IN THE GARAGE SINCE SEPT. 2010 WAITING ON THE REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE AXLE RECALL, AND NOW THE FRONT SUB FRAMES MIGHT ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED. I THINK BOTH PARTS SHOULD BE REPLACED WHILE THE DEALERS HAVE EVERYBODY'S VEHICLE. .I DON'T REALLY WANT TO GET OUR VAN OUT OF THE GARAGE JU...

ON NOVEMBER 2ND OF 2010, I WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STEERING PROPERLY AND THE WHEEL WAS NOT ALIENED AS IT SHOULD BE, I THEN GOT UNDER THE VEHICLE AS I WAS REPLACING AN O2 SENSOR AND NOTICED THE EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAME, I TOOK A PHOTO OF IT AND SHOWED MY...

Mileage: 70,000

VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL DRAMATICALLY WHEN OPERATED AND COULD NOT BE ALIGNED PROPERLY. MAKES A LOUD THUMPING SOUND WHEN DRIVEN. THE FRONT RIGHT SUB FRAME HAS CORRODED SUCH THAT IT HAS NEARLY BROKEN OFF. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND THERE IS NO REPAIR THAT CAN BE DONE SHORT OF A REPLACEMENT ...

Mileage: 125,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THEY WOULD HAVE THE NECESSARY PARTS TO COMPLET...

Mileage: 83,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN. SHE STATED THAT SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT RECEIVING ANY WARNING LIGHTS. WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN IN A VERTICAL POSITION ON A HIGHWAY...

Mileage: 109,000

I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC IN OCTOBER 2010 THAT I HAVE A CRACK IN THE FRONT SUBFRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 97,800

I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC IN OCTOBER 2010 THAT I HAVE A CRACK IN THE FRONT SUBFRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 97,800

THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM TO THE SUBFRAME FAILED WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. THIS BRACKET THAT HOLDS THIS ARM TO THE SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETED CORRODED AWAY, CAUSING THE FAILURE. ALL THAT IS LEFT ON THE SUBFRAME IS CORROSION AND WELD MARKS. THE ARM IS COMPLETEL...

Mileage: 128,932

MY 2001 WINDSTAR FAILED THE YEARLY STATE SAFTEY INSPECTION BECAUSE OF FRAME ROTTING AT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR FRAME MOUNT. I TRUST MY MECHANIC AND HE STRONGLY SUGGESTED THAT I DO NOT DRIVE THIS CAR ! HE WOULD NOT PUT A STICKER ON THE CAR. HIS ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR WAS OVER $2000 . *TR

2001 WINDSTAR [XXX] SEL SUB FRAME SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. TOW COMPANY SAID THIS WAS VERY RARE THAT THE SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH. REPAIRED AT A COST OF $1058.03 TOTAL PARTS (USED SUBFRAME) AND LABOR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AC...

Mileage: 66,458

I WAS DRIVING AND TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT AND HEARD A THUMP, ORIGINALLY I THOUGHT I MAY HAVE RAN OVER SOMETHING. THE NOISE CONTINUED WHEN TURNING AS I DROVE HOME. ON DECEMBER 27, 2010 OUR VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR THE REAR AXLE RECALL AND TO DIAGNOSE THE THUMP NOISE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. WE...

Mileage: 83,801

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND OFF FOR 2 YEARS NOW INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE. WHEN I REALLY NEEDED MY BRAKES THEY FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY I USE TO BE ABLE TO STOP FAST NOW IT TAKES ALOT MORE TO STOP . THIS IS DANGEROUS AND THIS IS A FAMILY VEHICLE!! *TR

Mileage: 110,002

2001 FORD WINDSTAR 280,000 MILES NE OH 10-11-10. RIGHT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM FRAME. 65 MPH FROM LEFT LANE CROSSED 3 LANES RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. NO WARNING SIGNS SOMEHOW NO COLLISION. AXLE PULLED FROM TRANSMISSION. REPLACED: TIRE, AXLE, BOOTS. FRAME SHOP REINFORCED AND STRAIGHT FRAME,...

Mileage: 280,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR 280,000 MILES NE OH 10-11-10. RIGHT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM FRAME. 65 MPH FROM LEFT LANE CROSSED 3 LANES RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. NO WARNING SIGNS SOMEHOW NO COLLISION. AXLE PULLED FROM TRANSMISSION. REPLACED: TIRE, AXLE, BOOTS. FRAME SHOP REINFORCED AND STRAIGHT FRAME,...

Mileage: 280,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR 280,000 MILES NE OH 10-11-10. RIGHT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM FRAME. 65 MPH FROM LEFT LANE CROSSED 3 LANES RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. NO WARNING SIGNS SOMEHOW NO COLLISION. AXLE PULLED FROM TRANSMISSION. REPLACED: TIRE, AXLE, BOOTS. FRAME SHOP REINFORCED AND STRAIGHT FRAME,...

Mileage: 280,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIR UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY), AND DURING THE INSPECTION THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE REAR MOUNT ENGI...

Mileage: 130,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIR UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY), AND DURING THE INSPECTION THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE REAR MOUNT ENGI...

Mileage: 130,000

WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BROKE DOWN AND WAS IMMOBILE. AFTER BEING TOWED AND INSPECTED BY A REPAIR SERVICE, THE CAUSE WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE FRONT SUBFRAME. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FACING RIGHT WHILE ALL OTHERS WERE FORWARD FACING. TH...

Mileage: 126,000

GOVERNMENT HAS NEVER ANSWERED ODO 10252007 (LIFE THREATENING FORD 2001 WINDSTAR AXLE DEFECT. *TR

Mileage: 137,375

GOVERNMENT HAS NEVER ANSWERED ODO 10252007 (LIFE THREATENING FORD 2001 WINDSTAR AXLE DEFECT. *TR

Mileage: 137,375

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS CORRODED AND RUSTED FROM THE FRAME WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL TO FALL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE CONTACT FIL...

Mileage: 87,160

I HAD TO REPLACE THE SUBFRAME ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

Mileage: 128,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR CONFISCATED BY DEALER DURING RECALL INSPECTION ON 11/10/2010 DUE TO CRACK IN REAR AXLE. AS OF 01/04/2011, NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE OR EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE MOUNTING COSTS OF THIS CONFISCATION INCLUDING LOSS OF USE OF VEHICLE, REDU...

Mileage: 155,000

I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT A RECURRING PROBLEM THAT I HAVE HAD WITH MY FORD WINDSTAR 2 YEARS AGO WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE THE FRONT RIGHT CONTROL ARM PULLED FREE FROM THE SUB-FRAME ON MY WINDSTAR. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS HURT. I HAD THE SUB-FRAME REPLACED WITH ANOTHER USED FRAME BY A LO...

Mileage: 105,000

WE OBSERVED CLUNKING IN THE FRONT END PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO PARK, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE FRONT END. AFTER THAT, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED RIGHT WHILE THE CAR WAS GOING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD. AFTER INSPECTION, THE PASSENGER SIDE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR...

Mileage: 140,000

ON DECEMBER 27TH, MY WIFE HAD HER FORD WINDSTAR LX RECALL ON THE REAR AXLE FIXED AT JIM KIEM FORD IN HILLIARD, OHIO. SHE ALSO WANTED FORD TO LOOK INTO A REALLY BAD NOISE THAT SHE WAS HEARING IN FRONT WHEN SHE WAS TURNING. IT WAS A LOUD BANGING NOISE. JIM KIEM FORD TOLD US THAT THE SOUND THAT WE ...

Mileage: 181,000

VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WHILE TURNING AS WELL AS A HISSING NOISE/CLICKING NOISE. ALSO MY ABS LIGHT AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ARE ALWAYS ON AND THEY NEVER TURN OFF. *TR

VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WHILE TURNING AS WELL AS A HISSING NOISE/CLICKING NOISE. ALSO MY ABS LIGHT AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ARE ALWAYS ON AND THEY NEVER TURN OFF. *TR

I HAVE A FORD WINDSTAR 2001 MINI VAN AND I LIVE IN NEW YORK STATE. ON DECEMBER 7TH, 2010, AS I WAS PULLING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE I HEARD A LOUD CRACKING SOUND. (AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD ROLLED OVER A VERY LARGE PIECE OF ICE) I AGAIN PROCEEDED TO PULL IN, BUT MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. (ENGINE WAS ST...

Mileage: 75,000

I HAVE A FORD WINDSTAR 2001 MINI VAN AND I LIVE IN NEW YORK STATE. ON DECEMBER 7TH, 2010, AS I WAS PULLING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE I HEARD A LOUD CRACKING SOUND. (AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD ROLLED OVER A VERY LARGE PIECE OF ICE) I AGAIN PROCEEDED TO PULL IN, BUT MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. (ENGINE WAS ST...

Mileage: 75,000

I HAVE A FORD WINDSTAR 2001 MINI VAN AND I LIVE IN NEW YORK STATE. ON DECEMBER 7TH, 2010, AS I WAS PULLING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE I HEARD A LOUD CRACKING SOUND. (AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD ROLLED OVER A VERY LARGE PIECE OF ICE) I AGAIN PROCEEDED TO PULL IN, BUT MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. (ENGINE WAS ST...

Mileage: 75,000

INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AT RANDOM , DRIVING AT NIGHT CAUSES PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 62,100

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRAME ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIM...

Mileage: 126,000

WHILE SWITCHING FROM REAR DRIVE TO FORWARD DRIVE, BIG NOISE WAS HEARD. UNABLE TO DRIVE CAR AFTER DUE TO FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION BREAK, PASSENGER SIDE. FRONT SUSPENSION WAS REPLACED. *TR

Mileage: 56,858

ABS FAILURE - 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

Mileage: 93,524

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED WE HAVE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM ILLUMINATES THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY AND THERE IS A CORRESPONDING FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM THAT PREVENTS IT FROM WORKING PROPERLY. FORTUNATELY, WE HAVE NOT YET HAD AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE, BU...

Mileage: 90,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE SUB FRAME AND CRADLE ASSEMBLY D...

Mileage: 85,958

THE FRONT END OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MAKES A LOT OF NOISE LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL APART. I'M AFRAID BECAUSE MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN 2 PIECES GOING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. I'M SURE SOMETHING IS GOING ON WITH MY FRONT SUBFRAME. HOW DO WE GET THIS INVESTIGATED? *TR

Mileage: 95,000

THE FRONT END OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MAKES A LOT OF NOISE LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL APART. I'M AFRAID BECAUSE MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN 2 PIECES GOING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. I'M SURE SOMETHING IS GOING ON WITH MY FRONT SUBFRAME. HOW DO WE GET THIS INVESTIGATED? *TR

Mileage: 95,000

THE FRONT END OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MAKES A LOT OF NOISE LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL APART. I'M AFRAID BECAUSE MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN 2 PIECES GOING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. I'M SURE SOMETHING IS GOING ON WITH MY FRONT SUBFRAME. HOW DO WE GET THIS INVESTIGATED? *TR

Mileage: 95,000

THE WARNING LIGHTS FOR THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ARE COMING ON MUCH MORE OFTEN NOW. OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS THEY WOULD COME ON ONLY VERY INFREQUENTLY, MAYBE ONCE A WEEK AND ONLY AFTER HAVING DRIVEN FOR AN HOUR OR SO. NOW THEY COME ON WITHIN MINUTES, THOUGH THEY STILL DO NOT COM...

Mileage: 52,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT FAILURE. JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I NOTICE MY STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT CENTERED, SLOWED DOWN UNTIL I GOT INTO PARKING LOT. WENT TO TURN AND LOST DRIVE, LOOKED AT FRONT END AND RIGHT TIRE WAS POINTING TO RIGHT AND LEFT TIRE WAS STRAIGHT, LOOKED UN...

Mileage: 95,713

WHILE ON A FAMILY TRIP TODAY IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR I NOTICED AN EXTREMELY LOUD GRINDING /RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PSGR. SIDE, WHEN I RETURNED HOME I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP IMMEDIATELY WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT THE SUBFRAME HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND WAS NEARLY THR...

Mileage: 141,328

AFTER MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN HEARD A THUMP NOISE. WHEN TRYING TO COMPLETE THE TURN AND STRAIGHTEN OUT THE WHEEL,THE CAR JUMPED TO THE LEFT AND ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF A TWO LANED ROAD. AFTER HAVING VEHICLE TOWED TO SHOP WAS INFORMED THAT FRONT SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED OUT, CAUSING AXLE TO DISENGAGE F...

Mileage: 160,000

AFTER MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN HEARD A THUMP NOISE. WHEN TRYING TO COMPLETE THE TURN AND STRAIGHTEN OUT THE WHEEL,THE CAR JUMPED TO THE LEFT AND ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF A TWO LANED ROAD. AFTER HAVING VEHICLE TOWED TO SHOP WAS INFORMED THAT FRONT SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED OUT, CAUSING AXLE TO DISENGAGE F...

Mileage: 160,000

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO I WAS DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY SOUTHBOUND ON THE HENRY HUDSON BRIDGE, DRIVING TO MANHATTAN FROM THE BRONX IN NYC. I WAS PROCEEDING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE SPEED LIMIT FOR THAT ROAD. I WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENTIRE FRONT EN...

Mileage: 112,000

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT I RECENTLY HAD THE SUBFRAME REPLACED AS IT HAD CORRODED THROUGH ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SUBFRAME. I NOTICED THE FAILURE OF IT WHILE DRIVING. I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND THEN MY STEERING WHEEL ABRUPTLY TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND THE FRONT END STARTED VIBRATING SIMILAR TO ...

Mileage: 118,000

WE HAD JUST LEFT THE EXPRESSWAY. WE PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND WENT TO TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE AND THE SHAFT WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL CONNECTING IT FROM THE FRAME TO THE WHEEL, BROKE AT THE POINT OF THE FACTORY WELD CAUSING THE WHEELS TO DO THE "SPLITS"AND PULLING OUT THE DRIVESHAFT FRO...

Mileage: 62,800

WE HAD JUST LEFT THE EXPRESSWAY. WE PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND WENT TO TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE AND THE SHAFT WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL CONNECTING IT FROM THE FRAME TO THE WHEEL, BROKE AT THE POINT OF THE FACTORY WELD CAUSING THE WHEELS TO DO THE "SPLITS"AND PULLING OUT THE DRIVESHAFT FRO...

Mileage: 62,800

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON FOR NO REASON. MIGHT COME ON WHEN HITTING BUMPS AND MIGHT NOT. I HAVE HAD MECHANIC LOOK AT ISSUE. MANY FAILURES REPORT. ENDED UP BRAKE RELAY/CONTROL MODULE IS BAD AND NEEDS REPLACED. APPROX. FIX $1200 WHICH EXPLAINS WHY FORD WON'T ADMIT IS...

Mileage: 100,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED.*TR

Mileage: 136,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). SHE HAS CONTACTED THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS IN HER AREA WHO INFORMED HER THAT THEY HAVE A WAITING LIST IN WHICH SHE WOULD...

DRIVING FORD WINDSTAR VAN IN WARM WEATHER. ABS FAILURE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH ON A DAILY BASIS IN SUMMER. DOWNLOADED ERROR CODES; CLEANED ECU FOR ABS. *TR

Mileage: 130,248

DRIVING FORD WINDSTAR VAN IN WARM WEATHER. ABS FAILURE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH ON A DAILY BASIS IN SUMMER. DOWNLOADED ERROR CODES; CLEANED ECU FOR ABS. *TR

Mileage: 130,248

I HAVE WINDSTAR 2001. MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT WERE ON. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AXLE, THAT MAY HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE LIGHTS BEING ON. THIS WAS IN SEPT. 2010. I WENT TO THE DEALER,THEY TOLDME THE AXLE WAS CRACKED AND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO HOLD M...

Mileage: 57,000

MY WINDSTAR IS AT DEALERS FOR BROKEN REAR AXLE AND I WAS TOLD FRONT SUBFRAME IS RUSTED. *TR

Mileage: 133,012

I AM NOT A MECHANIC BUT WILL ATTEMPT TO RELAY MY BEST INTERPRETATION OF WHAT I BELIEVE HAPPENED. WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING OCCURRED. VERY LUCKILY SHE WAS NOT ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY TRAVELLING AT HIGH SPEED OR IN THE PROCESS OF NAVIGATING A TURN. AFTER INSPECTION BY OUR MECHANI...

Mileage: 93,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON -- FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND GOES OFF -- VEHICLE STUTTERS AND CUTS OFF. SAFETY CONCERN, BECAUSE NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

Mileage: 79,000

WHILE BACKING OUT FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME DUE TO EXTENSIVE CORROSION. THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WAS TURNED OUTWARDLY AND THE RIGHT HALF SHAFT WAS DISENGAGED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. WHILE RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE ON THE INTERNET, I R...

Mileage: 92,431

WHILE BACKING OUT FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME DUE TO EXTENSIVE CORROSION. THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WAS TURNED OUTWARDLY AND THE RIGHT HALF SHAFT WAS DISENGAGED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. WHILE RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE ON THE INTERNET, I R...

Mileage: 92,431

WHILE BACKING OUT FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME DUE TO EXTENSIVE CORROSION. THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WAS TURNED OUTWARDLY AND THE RIGHT HALF SHAFT WAS DISENGAGED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. WHILE RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE ON THE INTERNET, I R...

Mileage: 92,431

THE RIGHT CONTROL ARM BROKE OFF OF THE SUB FRAME WHILE BACKING OUT OF OUR DRIVE WAY. THE VAN IS NOT DRIVABLE (CONTACTING FORD TO FIND OUT WHAT CAN BE DONE). *TR

Mileage: 169,000

VEHICLE FRONT SUBFRAME STRUCTURE CORRODED AND CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO BREAK OFF WHERE THE MOUNTING TABS CONNECT INTO THE FRAME AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SWAY BAR MOUNT ALSO CORRODED CAUSING IT TO FAIL AT THE SAME TIME. OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE CAR TO SKID AS THE PASSEN...

Mileage: 182,200

FOR TWO YEARS MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT FOR MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WILL COME ON AFTER DRIVING FOR LONG PERIODS. I HAVE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG AND THAT IF THE ABS LIGHT IS ON IT JUST MEANS THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WON'T WORK. WELL, DRIVING IN SNOW AND ICE IN CHICAGO WITHOUT AB...

Mileage: 100,000

FRONT RIGHT SUBFRAME BROKE AND ALLOWED WHEEL TO BE TRAPPED IN WEELWELL VERY CLOSE TO CRASH HAD REPLACED AND USED REPLACMENT BROKE JUST OVER ONE YEAR LATER

Mileage: 140,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A SLIGHT VIBRATION FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS AND CONTINUED IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Mileage: 142,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH SHE NOTICED THAT SHE COULD TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE DIRECTIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME...

Mileage: 150,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH SHE NOTICED THAT SHE COULD TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE DIRECTIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME...

Mileage: 150,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE RECALL. I BROUGHT MY VAN IN FOR INSPECTION FOR THE REAR AXLE RECALL (1OS13) THE FORD DEALERSHIP CONDEMNED THE VEHICLE AND I WAS PROVIDED WITH A RENTAL CAR. FORD HAS NO PARTS TO FIX THIS CONCERN AND ALSO HAS NO TIMETABLE WHEN THIS WILL BE RESOLVED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE T...

Mileage: 82,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE RECALL. I BROUGHT MY VAN IN FOR INSPECTION FOR THE REAR AXLE RECALL (1OS13) THE FORD DEALERSHIP CONDEMNED THE VEHICLE AND I WAS PROVIDED WITH A RENTAL CAR. FORD HAS NO PARTS TO FIX THIS CONCERN AND ALSO HAS NO TIMETABLE WHEN THIS WILL BE RESOLVED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE T...

Mileage: 82,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE RECALL. I BROUGHT MY VAN IN FOR INSPECTION FOR THE REAR AXLE RECALL (1OS13) THE FORD DEALERSHIP CONDEMNED THE VEHICLE AND I WAS PROVIDED WITH A RENTAL CAR. FORD HAS NO PARTS TO FIX THIS CONCERN AND ALSO HAS NO TIMETABLE WHEN THIS WILL BE RESOLVED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE T...

Mileage: 82,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE: MAY 4, 2010, BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, LOUD NOISE, COULD NOT DRIVE CAR. DRIVER'S SIDE REAR AXLE FRACTURED, CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED AND REINFORCED SAID FRACTURE BY WELDING. AUGUST 2010, FORD ANNOUNCES RECALL OF WINDSTARS, ISSUES LETTERS TO AFFECTED OWNERS LATE SEPT...

Mileage: 140,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE: MAY 4, 2010, BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, LOUD NOISE, COULD NOT DRIVE CAR. DRIVER'S SIDE REAR AXLE FRACTURED, CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED AND REINFORCED SAID FRACTURE BY WELDING. AUGUST 2010, FORD ANNOUNCES RECALL OF WINDSTARS, ISSUES LETTERS TO AFFECTED OWNERS LATE SEPT...

Mileage: 140,000

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE "BRAKE" AND "ABS" LIGHTS COMING ON 95% OF THE TIME. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY NO LESS THAN 2 SHOPS AND BOTH HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE ISSUE IS A FAULTY ABS MODULE. AFTER SOME ONLINE RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE AND I...

Mileage: 81,000

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE "BRAKE" AND "ABS" LIGHTS COMING ON 95% OF THE TIME. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY NO LESS THAN 2 SHOPS AND BOTH HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE ISSUE IS A FAULTY ABS MODULE. AFTER SOME ONLINE RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE AND I...

Mileage: 81,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SPORT MINIVAN WAS PARKED. ONE PERSON ENTERED THRU THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR AND PUSHED THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. LOUD POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED. LARGE CHUNKS OF GLASS WERE SHATTERED BOTH INSIDE AND OUTS...

Mileage: 100,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS THEN ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VE...

Mileage: 147,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME ON HER VEHICLE WAS COVERED WITH RUSTED AND DAMAGED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. T...

Mileage: 114,000

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH BOARD OCCASIONALLY TURN ON. ONCE ON THEY REMAIN ON UNTIL THE CAR IS RESTARTED. *TR

Mileage: 150,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE HAVING THE REAR AXLE REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL 10V385000, SUSPENSION REAR AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY; THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND CORRODED TO THE POINT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE...

Mileage: 126,246

OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STARTED MAKING A POPPING NOISE A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, USUALLY AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WHILE TURNING. WHEN WE HAD IT CHECKED OUT, WE WERE TOLD THE SUBFRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH AT ONE PLACE. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY POSE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISK, AS THE MOTOR MOUNTS, STEERING CONTRO...

Mileage: 185,000

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT BOTH CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. AFTER TURNING ENGINE OFF AND ON, INDICATIONS RETURNED TO NORMAL. HAPPENED AGAIN A FEW MONTHS LATER. DEALER'S SERVICE WRITER DISMISSED IT. NOW IS HAPPENING REGULARLY; SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TIMES PER DAY. CHECKED BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND IT APPEARS ...

Mileage: 80,000

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT BOTH CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. AFTER TURNING ENGINE OFF AND ON, INDICATIONS RETURNED TO NORMAL. HAPPENED AGAIN A FEW MONTHS LATER. DEALER'S SERVICE WRITER DISMISSED IT. NOW IS HAPPENING REGULARLY; SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TIMES PER DAY. CHECKED BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND IT APPEARS ...

Mileage: 80,000

OUR ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS IN THE DASH HAVE BEEN COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR AROUND THE LAST 2 YEARS. WE TOOK THE VAN TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE ABS SHOULD BE WORKING AS LONG AS THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS ARE OFF. ON A RECENT TRIP, WE WERE TRAVELING AT 35 MILES PER HOUR AND NEEDED...

Mileage: 86,500

2001 FORD WINSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS CALLED SEVERAL DEALERS TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF RECALLS, DEALERS ARE ONLY SERVICING VEHICLES THAT WERE PURCHASED AT THEIR DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE SHE PURCHASED H...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER 10V385000, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY AND TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL ON 10/29/2010. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND OFFERED HIM NO ASSISTANCE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35...

Mileage: 115,800

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010 FOR RECALL REPAIR 10V385000 SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY; WHILE THE DEALER EXAMINED THE REAR AXLE THEY NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AXLE WAS ALSO CORRODED AROUND THE M...

Mileage: 139,000

MY WIFE AND I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE OTHER DAY AS WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WE HEARD A LOUD POP FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. WE PULLED OVER TO FIND THAT THE SUBFRAME HAD BROKEN. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED; THE VEHICLE MADE A THUMPING SOUND AS IF THE WHEEL WOULD FALL OFF. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS NEAR THE WHEEL WERE ALSO RUSTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN...

Mileage: 120,000

FORD CO. IS CAUSING UNDUE HARDSHIP IN OUR ATTEMPT TO GET SAFETY RECALL COMPLETED. WE HAVE ONE CAR, SO MADE APPT. W/ LOCAL DEALER (1/2 HR AWAY) & GOT CONFIRMATION # FOR RECALL 10S13 ON A DAY BOTH OF US HAD OFF WORK. HAD TO GET SOMEONE TO FOLLOW (1 HR DRIVE) TO BRING US BACK. DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR...

Mileage: 160,000

VEHICLE SHOW BOTH BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY. APPARENTLY NO FAILURE TO EITHER. BRAKES WERE SERVICED IN 2005 AND 2010 WITH NO APPARENT FIX TO THE ABOVE LIGHTS. SUSPECT ECM FAILURE DUE TO HEAT AS SHOWN ON HTTP://WWW.FORDWINDSTARRECALL.INFO/ SHOWN AS PROBLEM #2 ON THE WEBSITE.

Mileage: 156,505

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME FAILED ON. I WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT WAITING FOR IT TO TURN GREEN. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUSHED ON THE GAS. I HEARD A BIG CLUNK SOUND AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SPIN FREELY. I SLOWLY DROVE THE VEHICLE ...

Mileage: 125,000

TOOK MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REAR AXLE RECALL. I WAS ADVISED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MY FORD DEALERSHIP THAT REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED, AND THAT THE METAL WAS RUSTED AND PITTED. IT WAS DETERMINED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. APPARENTLY THE...

Mileage: 137,000

ADVISED BY FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME ASSEMBLIES ON BOTH SIDES ARE CRACKED AND SEVERELY RUSTED.

Mileage: 137,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE HELD BY THE DEALER FOR MONTHS FOR RECALL 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A RENTAL VEHICLE BUT IT WAS NOT COMPARABLE TO THE V...

Mileage: 85,000

THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAS SEVERE RUSTING AND CORROSION WHERE THE SUB-FRAME MEETS THE CONTROL ARM. I TOOK IT IN FOR INSPECTION AND WAS NOTIFIED BY THE MECHANIC THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS WITHOUT REPLACEMENT AND WAS NOT EVEN SAFE TO DRIVE OUT OF HIS SHOP. HE ALSO SAID THAT HE WAS SURPRIS...

Mileage: 119,500

THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAS SEVERE RUSTING AND CORROSION WHERE THE SUB-FRAME MEETS THE CONTROL ARM. I TOOK IT IN FOR INSPECTION AND WAS NOTIFIED BY THE MECHANIC THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS WITHOUT REPLACEMENT AND WAS NOT EVEN SAFE TO DRIVE OUT OF HIS SHOP. HE ALSO SAID THAT HE WAS SURPRIS...

Mileage: 119,500

FREQUENT STALLING AND INCONSISTENT ENGINE IDLE, ESPECIALLY WHEN CAR IS STOPPED BUT STILL IN GEAR (AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC). PARTS REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED INCLUDE: COIL WIRE, CAM SENSOR, CYLINDER WIRE AND FUEL PUMP. REPEATED BLOWN FUSES FOR FUEL PUMP. EVEN AFTER REPAIRS CAR STILL STALLS WHEN STOPPE...

Mileage: 17,055

FREQUENT STALLING AND INCONSISTENT ENGINE IDLE, ESPECIALLY WHEN CAR IS STOPPED BUT STILL IN GEAR (AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC). PARTS REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED INCLUDE: COIL WIRE, CAM SENSOR, CYLINDER WIRE AND FUEL PUMP. REPEATED BLOWN FUSES FOR FUEL PUMP. EVEN AFTER REPAIRS CAR STILL STALLS WHEN STOPPE...

Mileage: 17,055

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNTIL HE ABRUPTLY APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILL...

Mileage: 126,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNTIL HE ABRUPTLY APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILL...

Mileage: 126,000

WHILST TURNING A CORNER THE FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNT SHEARED AT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CONNECTION. I LOST STEERING AND POWER. MY CAR ENDED IN A DITCH AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. MYSELF AND MY ONE YEAR OLD SON WERE IN THE CAR AT THE TIME, WE WERE BOTH SHAKEN BUT NOT INJURED. WHEN THE SUBFRAME FAILED THE HAL...

Mileage: 90,000

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN I RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 09V399000 I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE REPAIR. THE ISSUE THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING IN REGARDS TO THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS GOING ON WHILE THE CAR IS IN USE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS STILL AND ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED...

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN I RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 09V399000 I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE REPAIR. THE ISSUE THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING IN REGARDS TO THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS GOING ON WHILE THE CAR IS IN USE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS STILL AND ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED...

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN I RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 09V399000 I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE REPAIR. THE ISSUE THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING IN REGARDS TO THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS GOING ON WHILE THE CAR IS IN USE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS STILL AND ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED...

FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTED OUT ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. AFTER GOING TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP TO HAVE MY TRANS REBUILT I WENT TO A MECHANIC TO SEE WHY I KEPT HEARING STRANGE NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VAN. WHEN THE MECHANIC LIFTED THE VAN HE SHOWED ME THE RUSTED SUBFRAME AND STATED THAT E...

Mileage: 194,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000(SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE PART WAS ON A MASSIVE BACK ORDER AND WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FO...

Mileage: 94,794

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR THE MANUFACTURER TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR FOR THREE MONTHS. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAULTY REAR AXLE. THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES DUE TO THE CRASH. THE DEALER FOUND A CRACK IN THE AXLE AND ADVISED HER T...

Mileage: 120,000

I BOUGHT A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN APRIL 2005. BY AUGUST, THE ABS BRAKE CAME ON. I PROMPTLY TOOK IT TO AL PACKER FORD AND THEY CHARGED ME $545.00 TO REPLACE THE BA CONTROL PLUS LABOR. WITHIN TWO YEARS (IN AUGUST) THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT MANY FAMILIES ARE HAVING A PROBL...

Mileage: 69,106

ABS LIGHT IS O IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EVEN AFTER THE RECALL IN 2009 FOR ABS ECM FAILURE - ABS BRAKE LIGHT. THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON FOR THE PAST YEAR ALMOST AND IT IS CAUSING OTHER DEFECTS IN MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN ON ME COMPLETELY AND NOTHING IN MY VEHICLE WILL WORK UNTIL I ...

Mileage: 72,000

ABS LIGHT IS O IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EVEN AFTER THE RECALL IN 2009 FOR ABS ECM FAILURE - ABS BRAKE LIGHT. THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON FOR THE PAST YEAR ALMOST AND IT IS CAUSING OTHER DEFECTS IN MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN ON ME COMPLETELY AND NOTHING IN MY VEHICLE WILL WORK UNTIL I ...

Mileage: 72,000

ABS LIGHT IS O IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EVEN AFTER THE RECALL IN 2009 FOR ABS ECM FAILURE - ABS BRAKE LIGHT. THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON FOR THE PAST YEAR ALMOST AND IT IS CAUSING OTHER DEFECTS IN MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN ON ME COMPLETELY AND NOTHING IN MY VEHICLE WILL WORK UNTIL I ...

Mileage: 72,000

THE SUBFRAME IS RUSTING AND CORRODING WHERE THE CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT. MY VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE AND HAVE LEARNED THAT NHTSA IS INVESTIGATING THIS ON THE FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

Mileage: 127,000

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTARS REAR AXLE CRACKED IN HALF YESTERDAY 10-26-10 WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I RECEIVED THE RECALL FROM FORD ON 10-23-10. THESE VANS NEED TO TAKEN OFF THE ROAD NOT JUST TOLD TO BRING THEM IN TO GET CHECKED. THIS WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ME AND I THANK GOD MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN TH...

Mileage: 66,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL POP AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STEER IMPROBABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT SUB FRAME DUE TO SEVERE RUST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT T...

Mileage: 140,445

I TOOK MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE TO BULL VALLEY FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REAR AXLE RECALL AND WAS INFORMED OF SEVERE RUSTING OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME FROM ONE OF THE SERVICE DESK REPRESENTATIVES AFTER THE INSPECTION. AFTER MORE RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL INTERNET POSTINGS REGARDING THIS SA...

Mileage: 132,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH OF 2011. THE CONTACT ...

FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTED ON PASSENGER SIDE AT LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT POINT. REAR SIDE OF ATTACHMENT POINT IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY. FRONT SIDE OF ATTACHMENT POINT IS STILL INTACT BUT IS RUSTED AND CRACKED. VEHICLE IS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE. PHOTOGRAPHS CAN BE SUBMITTED IF REQUIRED.

Mileage: 85,135

MY FAMILY (7 MEMBERS) WAS RETURNING HOME FROM A VACATION DAY. WE WERE 2 1/2 HOURS FROM HOME WHEN SUDDENLY OUR VAN JERKED TO THE RIGHT VERY HARD AND I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE STEERING. OUR VEHICLE WAS HEADING STRAIGHT FOR A GUARDRAIL AND CONCRETE BRIDGE WALL. SOMEHOW WE MANAGED TO MISS BOTH AND EN...

Mileage: 120,604

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER A HEARING A LOUD NOISE. WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE HAD BROKEN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS...

Mileage: 247,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE K FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST. THE LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED THE K FRAME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,000.

Mileage: 96,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE FRONT AXLE RUSTED OFF AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY CORROSION. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND REFERENCED RECALL 10V...

Mileage: 100,700

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). WHEN HE SPOKE WITH THE DEALER, HE WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR FOR FIVE MONTHS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT ...

Mileage: 111,000

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Mileage: 80,000

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Mileage: 80,000

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Mileage: 80,000

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Mileage: 80,000

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Mileage: 80,000

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Mileage: 80,000

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Mileage: 80,000

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Mileage: 80,000

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Mileage: 80,000

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ON M-20 NEAR REMUS, MI I HEARD A LOUD BOOM FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. I PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE AND FOUND THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKEN. I HAD TO REPLACE THE SPRING AND STRUT ASSEMBLY ON THAT SIDE. I WAS TOLD THAT I SHOULD REPLACE T...

Mileage: 125,400

WHEN THE TRANSMISSION GOT HOT, AFTER ABOUT 30-40 MILES OF DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL STARTS TO SHIMMY LIKE THE WHEELS ARE GOING TO FALL OFF. WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN OF A BEARING THAT RIDES ON THE MAIN SHAFT OF TRANS, THE ONE THAT CONNECTS THE TRANS TO THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND E...

Mileage: 70,000

WE HEARD A NOISE WHEN VEHICLE TURNED AND THEN WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT THE SUBFRAME FELL OFF OF THE CAR LANDING ON THE ROAD. IT HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. THE BOLT WAS STILL ATTACHED. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT IT HAD RUSTED THROUGH. THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 103,000

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE. IN JULY 2010 I NOTICED TWO CRACKS IN THE REAR AXLE. MANUFACTURER WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAD THE CRACKS REPAIRED (WELDED). *TR

Mileage: 132,000

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS BROUGHT TO MY MECHANIC FOR POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH FRONT STABILIZATION. UPON LIFTING TO VEHICLE ON THE LIFT, IT WAS OBVIOUS TO THE MECHANIC THAT THE REAR MOUNT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS HANGING DOWN. I WAS INSTRUCT...

Mileage: 89,450

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED, YELLOW ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON THIS CAN RESULT IN CRASH. *TR

Mileage: 115,000

ON A SUNDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 10, AROUND 9:00 P.M., WHILE MAKING A TURN INTO MY STREET,, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE, THE VAN ABRUPTLY STOPPED LEAVING MOST OF THE VEHICLE IN BETWEEN TWO ROADS. THE VAN COULD NOT BE PUSHED OUT OF THE WAY. THE POLICE RESPONDED TO REDIRECT TRAFFIC AND CALLED FOR A FLAT BED TOW...

Mileage: 96,000

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. MY ABS & BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO. IT WOULD COME ON A FEW MIN. AFTER IT GETS WARM & NOT GO OUT TILL I TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN COMMERCE ASKING IF THEY COULD CHECK IT OUT. I TOLD THE PARTS ASSOC' WHAT WAS GOING ON & HE STATED F...

Mileage: 168,000

OWN 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. YELLOW ABS & RED BRAKE LIGHT STAY ON CONSTANTLY. HAVE ALREADY REPLACED DE-AC SWITCH UNDER MASTER CYLINDER AND HAVE NEW BRAKE PADS. READING FAULT CODE C1185, C1198, C1194, C1254, C1246, C1250, C1242, C1214, C1210. ALL POINTS TO ABS ECU. *TR

Mileage: 113,000

CLUNKING NOISE FROM R/F OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING LEFT, AND SEVERE PULL WHEN ACCELERATING. FOUND FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTED THRU AND CRACKED AT PASSENGER SIDE REAR MOUNT. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT SUBFRAME. *TR

Mileage: 136,120

CLUNKING NOISE FROM R/F OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING LEFT, AND SEVERE PULL WHEN ACCELERATING. FOUND FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTED THRU AND CRACKED AT PASSENGER SIDE REAR MOUNT. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT SUBFRAME. *TR

Mileage: 136,120

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WHEN DRIVING A FEW MILES AFTER STARTING CAR, ANTI LOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK. IF YOU SHUT CAR OFF AND START BACK UP THE LIGHTS WILL GO OFF , THEY WILL COME BACK ON SOMETIME OR STAY OF FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES. THERE WERE NO CODES STORED TO BRING UP . THE SPEED CONTROL ...

Mileage: 96,966

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WHEN DRIVING A FEW MILES AFTER STARTING CAR, ANTI LOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK. IF YOU SHUT CAR OFF AND START BACK UP THE LIGHTS WILL GO OFF , THEY WILL COME BACK ON SOMETIME OR STAY OF FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES. THERE WERE NO CODES STORED TO BRING UP . THE SPEED CONTROL ...

Mileage: 96,966

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WHEN DRIVING A FEW MILES AFTER STARTING CAR, ANTI LOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK. IF YOU SHUT CAR OFF AND START BACK UP THE LIGHTS WILL GO OFF , THEY WILL COME BACK ON SOMETIME OR STAY OF FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES. THERE WERE NO CODES STORED TO BRING UP . THE SPEED CONTROL ...

Mileage: 96,966

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR STEERING ISSUES, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 116,000.

Mileage: 116,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. UPON EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS POINTED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE W...

Mileage: 132,000

I HAVE A 2001 WINDSTAR, PURCHASED AT FINES FORD BOLTON ON, FOR THE PAST YEAR THE BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT TEND TO BE ACTIVATED AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP ( 5 MIN) DURING THE SUMMER. HOWEVER DURING THE WINTER MONTHS THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO DISAPPEAR. THE COLDER THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE THE LESS...

Mileage: 80,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 8-9 MPH THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND RED BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID, AND ADDED FLUID TO THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING TO HIS DESTINATION WITH THE WARNING LI...

Mileage: 130,534

I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND NOTICED SMOKE PUFF OUT FROM UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF MY HOOD. I THOUGHT I WAS OVERHEATING, BUT MY TEMP GAUGE SHOWED NOTHING. AS I PULLED AWAY FROM THE RED LIGHT AND OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I NOTICED MY ABS LIGHT AND MY BRAKE LIGHT HAD COME ON AND MY O/D LIGHT BEGAN FLA...

Mileage: 132,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH A CRACKED REAR AXLE. NO LETTER HAS BEEN RECEIVED TO ADDRESS THIS MATTER. OUR VAN MADE CREAKING NOISES AND WE HAD HEARD THROUGH THE MEDIA THAT A RECALL WAS BEGINNING. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPT. WILL NOT GIVE US A DEFINITE ANSWER AS TO WHEN WE CAN EX...

Mileage: 92,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH A CRACKED REAR AXLE. NO LETTER HAS BEEN RECEIVED TO ADDRESS THIS MATTER. OUR VAN MADE CREAKING NOISES AND WE HAD HEARD THROUGH THE MEDIA THAT A RECALL WAS BEGINNING. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPT. WILL NOT GIVE US A DEFINITE ANSWER AS TO WHEN WE CAN EX...

Mileage: 92,000

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS AGO, THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE "O/D OFF" LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, THE SPEEDOMETER DIED AND THE ODOMETER CLEARED. I NO LONGER HAVE HEAT IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE , NOR AIR CONDITIONING. APPROXIMATELY A WEEK OR SO AGO, MY H...

Mileage: 60,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE DEALER INSPECTED THE REAR AXLE FOR RECALL 10V385000 SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY THEY ALSO LOCATED A FAILURE AT THE FRONT H FRAME WHICH WAS CORRODED AND SEPARATED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WASN'T RECALLED, BUT I...

Mileage: 114,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE DEALER INSPECTED THE REAR AXLE FOR RECALL 10V385000 SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY THEY ALSO LOCATED A FAILURE AT THE FRONT H FRAME WHICH WAS CORRODED AND SEPARATED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WASN'T RECALLED, BUT I...

Mileage: 114,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETECTED THAT THE SUBFRAME EXHIBITED SUBSTANTIAL RUST CORROSION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Mileage: 90,000

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BROKEN THROUGH 2 REAR AXLES! ALSO THE INTERIOR LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF AS I AM DRIVING AND SOMETIMES COME ON AND STAY ON AND WHILE TURNED OFF WILL SOMETIMES DRAIN THE BATTERY AND THE HEADLIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WILL BLINK ON AND OFF AND THE HORN WILL BEEP. ALSO AT TIMES MY...

Mileage: 90,000

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BROKEN THROUGH 2 REAR AXLES! ALSO THE INTERIOR LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF AS I AM DRIVING AND SOMETIMES COME ON AND STAY ON AND WHILE TURNED OFF WILL SOMETIMES DRAIN THE BATTERY AND THE HEADLIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WILL BLINK ON AND OFF AND THE HORN WILL BEEP. ALSO AT TIMES MY...

Mileage: 90,000

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BROKEN THROUGH 2 REAR AXLES! ALSO THE INTERIOR LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF AS I AM DRIVING AND SOMETIMES COME ON AND STAY ON AND WHILE TURNED OFF WILL SOMETIMES DRAIN THE BATTERY AND THE HEADLIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WILL BLINK ON AND OFF AND THE HORN WILL BEEP. ALSO AT TIMES MY...

Mileage: 90,000

AFTER HEARING SOME NOISE WHEN TURNING I INSPECTED MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX AND FOUND THE SUBFRAME/CRADLE RUSTED OUT ON RIGHT SIDE REAR MOUNT. I HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING YET TO FIX IT (LOOKING FOR PRICES) BUT I KNOW THE SUBFRAME/CRADLE IS BAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Mileage: 110,000

THE FRONT SUB FRAME AND CONTROL ARM RUSTED AT 116,000 MILES ONLY. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE ON ALL FORD WINDSTARS, MINE IS A 2001 MODEL. *TR

Mileage: 116,000

I WAS DRIVING DOWN I-75 IN TOLEDO OHIO AT 70 MPH WHEN MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN. LOST CONTROL BUT WAS ABLE TO NOT HIT ANYONE OR ROLL OVER. I HAVE HAD NO HELP FROM FORD AND NOTHING BUT A RUN AROUND FROM THEM HELP!!! I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND NO TRANSPORTATION. MY ELD...

Mileage: 170,000

I WAS DRIVING DOWN I-75 IN TOLEDO OHIO AT 70 MPH WHEN MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN. LOST CONTROL BUT WAS ABLE TO NOT HIT ANYONE OR ROLL OVER. I HAVE HAD NO HELP FROM FORD AND NOTHING BUT A RUN AROUND FROM THEM HELP!!! I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND NO TRANSPORTATION. MY ELD...

Mileage: 170,000

WENT FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAME IS ALL BUT RUSTED OUT. *TR

Mileage: 148,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD EXTEND TO THE FLOORBOARD AND ABNORMALLY PULL THE VEHICLE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES AT AN AUTOMOTIVE CENTER BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. ALMOST EVERY CO...

Mileage: 120,000

REF. NHTSA DEFECT INVESTIGATION PE10026: 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EXPERIENCED FRONT ENGINE CRADLE FAILURE ON PASSENGER SIDE WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION, 26 JUNE 2009. NO INJURIES BUT RATTLED NERVES. HALF SHAFT AND ENGINE CRADLE REPLACED - VEHICLE IMPEDED TRAFFIC FOR AN HOUR UNTIL REMOVED BY FLAT BED TRUCK....

Mileage: 78,349

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY ON MY 2001 WINDSTAR SE SPORT. I KNOW OF ONE OTHER WINDSTAR IN OUR TOWN WHO HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 93,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH DOWNHILL WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD, CRASHING NOISE FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKING POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE SUB FRAME CRADLE HAD FRACTURED FROM THE FR...

Mileage: 140,000

AS MY WIFE BACKED THE VAN OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF. *TR

Mileage: 149,000

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHEN I STRAIGHTENED OUT I NOTICED THAT MY STEERING WHEEL WAS STILL TURNED AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. BEING CAUTIOUS NOW LISTENED FOR WARNING SOUNDS OF POSSIBLE FURTHER PROBLEMS, THERE WAS NO STRANGE SOUNDS OR SHAKING NOTHING TO INDICATE WHAT WOULD ...

Mileage: 170,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED : ABS LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND WHEN IT GOES ON BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION NORMALLY AND CAUSE INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE WITHOUT WARNING. TWICE NOW INCLUDING TODAY I HAVE BEEN PARKING MY CAR (SO MAYBE 5 MPH) AND THE ABS BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERL...

Mileage: 98,700

ABS ECM FAILER, FORD WINDSTAR 2001: THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AFTER 5-10 MIN. THE CODE FOR THE PROBLE IS C1185 OR RELAY PROBLEM. THE ABS CONTROLER IS A ABS EBC 430 MADE BY KELSEY-HAYES . THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED IN 2007. I SEE THE EBC 430 UNIT MADE FOR THE GM WAS RECALLED. THIS HAS MADE ...

Mileage: 47,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS/BRAKE DASHBOARD LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND STAY ON. WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF, BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON. BRAKE PEDAL NEEDS TO BE PUMPED AND PULLED FOR LIGHTS TO TURN OFF. PROBLEM STARTED APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO, WAS INTERMITTENT, BUT IS NOW, AS OF 4 MONTHS AGO, HAPPENING ...

Mileage: 45,000

NO ACCIDENTS YET, MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WITHIN THE FIRST MILE EVERYDAY I USE MY WINDSTAR AND THE ABS ACTIVATES AND OFTEN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS AN UGLY NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES AND THE CAR DOES NOT WANT TO STOP, JUST LIKE IT WOULD IN AN ANTI-SKID SITUATION. I HAVE REPLACE...

Mileage: 35,000

MY WIFE PULLED OUT OF SOMEONE'S DRIVEWAY AND WITHOUT A WARNING, THE FRONT END OF OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAD FALLEN OUT DESTROYING THE CONTROL ARM, STRUT AND POSSIBLY MORE DAMAGE. THE VAN GOT TAKEN TO A GARAGE WHERE IT WAS REVEALED THAT THE CRADLE HAD BASICALLY SPLIT AND IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON THE H...

Mileage: 152,000

I WAS DRIVING A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN WITH 154K MILES ON A RAINY NIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A 3 LANE INTERSTATE WITH 5 CHILDREN ABOARD. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE AND LOST ALL CONTROL AS THE STEERING AND BRAKING WASN'T WORKING RIGHT. AS I TRIED TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER, IT KEPT SWE...

Mileage: 154,731

I WAS DRIVING A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN WITH 154K MILES ON A RAINY NIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A 3 LANE INTERSTATE WITH 5 CHILDREN ABOARD. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE AND LOST ALL CONTROL AS THE STEERING AND BRAKING WASN'T WORKING RIGHT. AS I TRIED TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER, IT KEPT SWE...

Mileage: 154,731

MY 01 FORD WINDSTAR VAN SUB FRAME HAS LOT OF CORROSION. I HAVE NOTICE THIS AFTER READING REAR AXEL RECALL. *TR

Mileage: 156,000

WE BOUGHT VAN USED... FROM BEGINNING ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH ARE CONSTANTLY ON. I BELIEVE THIS IS CAUSING THE ALSO CONSTANT BEEPING. WE HAVE GOTTEN A TUNE UP, CHANGED THE BRAKES, OIL, AIRFILTER AND HAD THE CODES CHECKED... LIGHTS ARE STILL ON AND STILL LOTS OF WARNING BEEPS GOING OFF !! *TR

WE BOUGHT VAN USED... FROM BEGINNING ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH ARE CONSTANTLY ON. I BELIEVE THIS IS CAUSING THE ALSO CONSTANT BEEPING. WE HAVE GOTTEN A TUNE UP, CHANGED THE BRAKES, OIL, AIRFILTER AND HAD THE CODES CHECKED... LIGHTS ARE STILL ON AND STILL LOTS OF WARNING BEEPS GOING OFF !! *TR

SEPT 4, 2010, APPROX 5 PM ON INTERSTATE 80 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC IN ALTOONA, IOWA MY 2001 FORD WINDSTARS REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN 2 AND WE MIRACULOUSLY CUT ACROSS SEVERAL LANES OF TRAFFIC ONTO THE SHOULDER. I TRULY THOUGHT THIS WAS GOING TO BE THE END OF OUR LIVES. WE WERE NOT INJURED. THE HIGHWAY PATROL GOT...

Mileage: 95,000

I DRIVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND WAS RELIEVED TO FIND OUT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE REAR AXLE FOR THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING A TICKING TIME BOMB SINCE MAY 2010 THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON THE SAME DAY I DROVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT AND I HAVE REPLACED FOUR REAR TIRES SINCE. NOT UNTIL I ...

THE VEHICLE IS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL. WHILE DRIVING ON WET / SLIPPERY ROADS, THE STOPPING DISTANCE IS INCREASED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM. THE FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM IS INDICATED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS AND BRAKE DASHBOARD LIGHTS. THE FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE IS ANY TIME THE VEHICLE...

Mileage: 105,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ON. WE TOOK OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE 09S09 RECALL REPAIRED. THE REPAIR WAS MADE; HOWEVER, WE ARE NOW HAVING ISSUES WITH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CONSI...

Mileage: 125,500

MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS STILL ON. I HAD RECALL 09S09 PERFORMED AT A FORD DEALERSHIP. MY CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. MY BRAKE! LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Mileage: 90,000

MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS STILL ON. I HAD RECALL 09S09 PERFORMED AT A FORD DEALERSHIP. MY CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. MY BRAKE! LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Mileage: 90,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON DURING SUMMER MONTHS ON MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001 MINIVAN. *TR

Mileage: 97,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON DURING SUMMER MONTHS ON MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001 MINIVAN. *TR

Mileage: 97,000

REAR AXLE FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001. AS A RESULT I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Mileage: 116,000

REAR AXLE FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001. AS A RESULT I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Mileage: 116,000

REAR AXLE ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IS CRACKED. NOTICED A BANGING SOUND WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS. TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP THAT IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 93,929

REAR AXLE ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IS CRACKED. NOTICED A BANGING SOUND WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS. TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP THAT IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 93,929

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH IS SHOWING SIGNS OF A SUB-FRAME CORROSION FAILURE SIMILAR TO THE ONE DESCRIBED IN INVESTIGATION PR 10-026. THERE IS A "U-SHAPED" SUBFRAME ELEMENT WHICH CONNECTS TO THE MAIN FRAME NEAR THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF BOTH FRONT SEATS AND EXTENDS FORWARD AROUND THE FRONT OF THE...

Mileage: 106,000

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH IS SHOWING SIGNS OF A SUB-FRAME CORROSION FAILURE SIMILAR TO THE ONE DESCRIBED IN INVESTIGATION PR 10-026. THERE IS A "U-SHAPED" SUBFRAME ELEMENT WHICH CONNECTS TO THE MAIN FRAME NEAR THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF BOTH FRONT SEATS AND EXTENDS FORWARD AROUND THE FRONT OF THE...

Mileage: 106,000

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) (2B264) LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER (BEHIND THE AIR FILTER) DEVELOPED A LEAK. THIS CAUSED A SHORT AND A FUSE TRIP, FUSE #10 IF THE ENGINE IS ON. THIS LEAK ALSO CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO WICK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE (2C219)....

Mileage: 60,000

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) (2B264) LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER (BEHIND THE AIR FILTER) DEVELOPED A LEAK. THIS CAUSED A SHORT AND A FUSE TRIP, FUSE #10 IF THE ENGINE IS ON. THIS LEAK ALSO CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO WICK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE (2C219)....

Mileage: 60,000

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) (2B264) LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER (BEHIND THE AIR FILTER) DEVELOPED A LEAK. THIS CAUSED A SHORT AND A FUSE TRIP, FUSE #10 IF THE ENGINE IS ON. THIS LEAK ALSO CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO WICK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE (2C219)....

Mileage: 60,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN RAINY CONDITIONS THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND A MESSAGE DISPLAYED READING "CHECK TRACTION CONTROL". THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE BECAUS...

Mileage: 75,000

LIGHTS IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SAYING "BRAKES AND ABS" COMES ON, EVERY TIME I HIT A POT HOLE. I GOT IT CHECKED AT 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND 1 DEALER, THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH BRAKES OR ABS MODULE. OCCURS EVERYDAY. *TR

Mileage: 156,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ON. HAPPENS MORE OFTEN IN SUMMER TIME THAN WINTER. USUALLY HAPPENS MORE OFTEN IN CITY DRIVING AFTER APPLYING BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES. WILL USUALLY NOT COME ON RIGHT AT STARTUP, BUT AFTER DRIVING A ...

Mileage: 79,000

MY 2001 HAS A BRAKE LIGHT, ABS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BOARD PROBLEM. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON THE DOOR CHIME COMES ON WHEN I TURN THE KEY OFF. THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING ALL THE TIME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CA...

Mileage: 120,000

MY 2001 HAS A BRAKE LIGHT, ABS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BOARD PROBLEM. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON THE DOOR CHIME COMES ON WHEN I TURN THE KEY OFF. THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING ALL THE TIME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CA...

Mileage: 120,000

MY 2001 HAS A BRAKE LIGHT, ABS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BOARD PROBLEM. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON THE DOOR CHIME COMES ON WHEN I TURN THE KEY OFF. THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING ALL THE TIME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CA...

Mileage: 120,000

MY 2001 HAS A BRAKE LIGHT, ABS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BOARD PROBLEM. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON THE DOOR CHIME COMES ON WHEN I TURN THE KEY OFF. THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING ALL THE TIME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CA...

Mileage: 120,000

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESSWAY AT 55MPH WHEN THE REAR OF THE VAN START TO SWAY AND PULL ERATICALLY I PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE EXPRESSWAY AND FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE ON MY VAN HAD CRACKED IN HALF. *TR

Mileage: 157,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR VEHICLE SEEMED TO HAVE A SUSPENSION PROBLEM WITH A LOT OF BOUNCING. REAR AXLE FAILURE THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT 164000 MILES. 7/13/09 $868.90 AXLE TUBE AND HOOKS REPLACED. *TR

Mileage: 164,529

ALEX. *TR

Mileage: 10,800

I HAVE HAD MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR FOR 4 YEARS, AND I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS 5 TIMES AND LOOKS LIKE I WILL BE ON MY 6TH REPLACEMENT SOON...THE ABS LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD KEEPS ON IN THE ENGAGED AND WILL NOT RELEASE. *TR

Mileage: 130,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE SPORT, 20,000 MILES ABS, BRAKE, & TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS COME ON AFTER FIRST STARTING CAR AND RUNNING FOR A WHILE.. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF, TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN WITH ALL 4 NEW TIRES EQUALLY FILLED AT 35PSI. JUST BOUGHT THIS VAN. TRANSMISSION SLIPS, HAD IT...

Mileage: 20,500

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE SPORT, 20,000 MILES ABS, BRAKE, & TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS COME ON AFTER FIRST STARTING CAR AND RUNNING FOR A WHILE.. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF, TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN WITH ALL 4 NEW TIRES EQUALLY FILLED AT 35PSI. JUST BOUGHT THIS VAN. TRANSMISSION SLIPS, HAD IT...

Mileage: 20,500

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE SPORT, 20,000 MILES ABS, BRAKE, & TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS COME ON AFTER FIRST STARTING CAR AND RUNNING FOR A WHILE.. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF, TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN WITH ALL 4 NEW TIRES EQUALLY FILLED AT 35PSI. JUST BOUGHT THIS VAN. TRANSMISSION SLIPS, HAD IT...

Mileage: 20,500

ABS LIGHT ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STAYS ON & ALL ODOMETER FUNCTIONS & RADIO CEASE OPERATION & FREEZE IN PLACE! *TR

Mileage: 92,000

ABS LIGHT ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STAYS ON & ALL ODOMETER FUNCTIONS & RADIO CEASE OPERATION & FREEZE IN PLACE! *TR

Mileage: 92,000

ABS LIGHT ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STAYS ON & ALL ODOMETER FUNCTIONS & RADIO CEASE OPERATION & FREEZE IN PLACE! *TR

Mileage: 92,000

ABS LIGHT ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STAYS ON & ALL ODOMETER FUNCTIONS & RADIO CEASE OPERATION & FREEZE IN PLACE! *TR

Mileage: 92,000

ABS LIGHT ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STAYS ON & ALL ODOMETER FUNCTIONS & RADIO CEASE OPERATION & FREEZE IN PLACE! *TR

Mileage: 92,000

1. VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. 2. REAR AXEL BROKE IN 2 PLACES ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE. THE CAR VEERED UNCONTROLLABLY ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. 3. THE CAR WAS TOWED 90 MILES TO OUR LOCAL SERVICE STATION WHERE AXEL WAS REPLACED WITH A USED PART. *TR

Mileage: 83,807

1. VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. 2. REAR AXEL BROKE IN 2 PLACES ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE. THE CAR VEERED UNCONTROLLABLY ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. 3. THE CAR WAS TOWED 90 MILES TO OUR LOCAL SERVICE STATION WHERE AXEL WAS REPLACED WITH A USED PART. *TR

Mileage: 83,807

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 VAN. PERIODICALLY THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL WARNING MESSAGE ALONG WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WAS COMING ON. NOW IT SEEMS TO BE OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY WITHIN THE PAST MONTH OR TWO. *TR

Mileage: 109,000

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 VAN. PERIODICALLY THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL WARNING MESSAGE ALONG WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WAS COMING ON. NOW IT SEEMS TO BE OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY WITHIN THE PAST MONTH OR TWO. *TR

Mileage: 109,000

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHEN COMING TO ROLLING STOP ABS BRAKES WOULD ACTIVATE AND VAN WOULD NOT STOP EVEN WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS TO THE FLOOR. THIS IS AFTER THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN WAS TAKEN IN AND HAD THE SWITCH RECALL DONE. HAD TO HAVE THE ABS MODULE REPLACED...

Mileage: 120,000

AFTER HAVING THE FORD WINDSTAR OCT. 09 09S09 RECALL FIXED ON OUR 2001 WINDSTAR DUE TO LEAKS AND MALFUNCTIONING A/C AND CRUISE CONTROL, THE ABS AND BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE STILL INTERMITTENTLY LIGHTING ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FORD DEALER WE TOOK IT TO SAID THAT WHEN THOSE ARE ON, WE HAVE NO ABS SYS...

Mileage: 120,000

AFTER HAVING THE FORD WINDSTAR OCT. 09 09S09 RECALL FIXED ON OUR 2001 WINDSTAR DUE TO LEAKS AND MALFUNCTIONING A/C AND CRUISE CONTROL, THE ABS AND BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE STILL INTERMITTENTLY LIGHTING ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FORD DEALER WE TOOK IT TO SAID THAT WHEN THOSE ARE ON, WE HAVE NO ABS SYS...

Mileage: 120,000

OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN . ON TUESDAY, 8/24, I WAS DRIVING FROM RHINEBECK NY TO YONKERS, NY, MOSTLY ALONG THE TACONIC PARKWAY. THIS PARKWAY HAS MANY POTHOLES DUE TO THE GRATES SINKING OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR AND IT IS VERY HARD TO AVOID MANY OF THESE GRATES BECAUSE OF THEIR LOCATION ALO...

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 - PROBLEMS WITH ABS/BRAKE LIGHT: COMING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES IT WILL STAY ON FOR A LONG TIME, THEN GOES OFF. THEN WILL COME BACK. REPLACING BRAKE SHOES, DRUMS, BRAKE PADS, BLEEDING CYLINDERS, DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. IT COST ME OVER THEN $500 IN REPAIRS BUT PR...

Mileage: 81,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING AT CITY SPEEDS A LOUD CLUNKING WAS NOTICED IN THE REAR. NO LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURRED. THE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED A REAR AXLE FAILURE AND RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE IS OWNED IN A "SALT-BELT" STATE, HAS 91,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN LIGHTLY DRIVEN...

Mileage: 91,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS MAKING NOISES IN THE BACK FOR A COUPLE MONTHS. JUST RECENTLY, THE NOISE GOT MUCH LOUDER WHEN BACKING UP AND GOING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. BEFORE DRIVING TODAY, I LOOKED UNDER THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE TO SEE THAT THE REAR AXLE BEAM WAS CRACKED AT LEAST 95% ABOUT 18 INCHES FROM THE ...

Mileage: 129,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR 150,000 MILES, DRIVING ON HIGHWAY APPROX. 55 MILES PER HOUR, VEHICLE STARTING SWAYING THEN HEARD A LOAD CRASH AND A LOT OF SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE, THOUGHT IT WAS A BLOW OUT. PULLED ON TO A SIDE ROAD BOTH REAR TIRES WERE BOWED IN AND REAR AXLE HAD SPLIT. *TR

Mileage: 150,000

WHEN THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON, THE BRAKING DISTANCE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT COMES ON WITH HOT WEATHER. ON A COOL MORNING OR AT NIGHT THERE WILL BE NO WARNING LIGHTS, BUT THEY COME UP WHEN CAR HEATS UP IN THE SUN. THE FORD RECALL 09S09 WA...

Mileage: 85,000

WHEN THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON, THE BRAKING DISTANCE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT COMES ON WITH HOT WEATHER. ON A COOL MORNING OR AT NIGHT THERE WILL BE NO WARNING LIGHTS, BUT THEY COME UP WHEN CAR HEATS UP IN THE SUN. THE FORD RECALL 09S09 WA...

Mileage: 85,000

I WENT TO RUN AN ERRAND & THE VAN SEEMED TO BE HANDLING STRANGELY. IT FELT LIKE THE REAR WAS JUMPING/SHIFTING ON "NORMAL" PAVEMENT. I TURNED AROUND (ONLY .5 MILES FROM HOME) & FOUND THE REAR TIRES ON MY 2001 WINDSTAR "CAVED INWARDS". I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MAKE IT THE SHORT DISTANCE BACK TO MY HOME...

Mileage: 96,360

FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXEL BREAK 1. HEARD ODD SOUND UNDER CAR 2. REAR AXEL BROKE NEAR DRIVER SIDE OF CAR. 3. DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT GET THE PART, I MUST FIND MY OWN. *TR

Mileage: 140,000

OWN A 2000 WINDSTAR. AFTER THE LAST RECALL THOUGHT IT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. THE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE ARE CONSTANTLY ON. THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, AIR CONDITIONING NOT WORKING. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO A GARAGE YET. BUT WILL BE. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX MINIVAN AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON INTERSTATE 270 IN MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS AT APPROXIMATELY 7:30 PM ON WED. 8/18/2010 WHEN THE VEHICLE'S BACK END STARTED TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. THINKING IT MIGHT BE A BLOWN TIRE, I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO SEE IF I COULD ...

Mileage: 160,030

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT WAS JUST CLEARED FROM THE SERV. DEPT FORD DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE ABS AND OD WARNING LIGHTS FLASHING (THEY SAID DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE). NOW THE LIGHTS ARE BACK ON, THE REMAINING DASH LIGHTS ARE GOING CRAZY AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. WE...

Mileage: 96,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. REAR AXLE CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN A FREEWAY. METALLIC CLICKING OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR WAS DRIVEN IN REVERSE THE DAY BEFORE THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. *TR

Mileage: 127,320

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN HE STRUCK A POTHOLE, CAUSING THE REAR AXLE TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE HE WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 122,000. UPDA...

Mileage: 122,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR:SPEEDO INOP WHEN RED BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON, ABS LIGHT ON, AND RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK TO DEALER TO HAVE RECALL PERFORMED AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT RECALL WOULD NOT COVER. CALLED FORD HOTLINE AND THEY TALKED TO DEALER. PULLING OUT OF DEALER ABS LIGHT CAME ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL POP FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED UPON FURTHER INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING THE FAILURE YET...

Mileage: 120,000

WHILE DRIVING OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH HAS ONLY 60,000 MILES AT ABOUT 20 MPH, A LOUD SNAP SOUND OCCURRED, FOLLOWED BY WOBBLING FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR AND BURNING RUBBER SMELL AS THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SCRAPPING STOP. WE GOT OUT TO SEE THAT THE REAR AXLE BAR HAD SNAPPED IN TWO ABOUT A FOOT OR S...

Mileage: 60,100

WHILE DRIVING OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH HAS ONLY 60,000 MILES AT ABOUT 20 MPH, A LOUD SNAP SOUND OCCURRED, FOLLOWED BY WOBBLING FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR AND BURNING RUBBER SMELL AS THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SCRAPPING STOP. WE GOT OUT TO SEE THAT THE REAR AXLE BAR HAD SNAPPED IN TWO ABOUT A FOOT OR S...

Mileage: 60,100

MY WIFE WAS PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY WITH HER 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE WHEELS TURNED AND LOCKED IN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUA...

Mileage: 96,000

REAR AXLE BROKE COMPLETELY IN HALF CAUSING THE WHEELS TO TURN INWARD WHILE APPROACHING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AS IT SWAYED FORM SIDE TO SIDE AND PULL TO THE BERM. I HAD THE VAN TOWED HOME AND HAVEN'T REPAIRED IT YET. *TR

Mileage: 115,792

DRIVING ALONG AT MINIMAL SPEED, +/- 30 MPH, I HEARD AND FELT A "SNAP" IN THE REAR OF MY FORD WINDSTAR. THEN AN IMMEDIATE DRAGGING FEELING AND SCRAPING OF METAL FROM THE REAR END FOLLOWED. THE CAR SWERVED AND SLOWED TO A STOP. NO ADDITIONAL VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED, BUT AN EASY COLLISION COULD HAVE RES...

Mileage: 134,000

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH JUST OVER 119,600 MILES ON IT. ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2010 I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. I WAS GOING BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MPH. SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD NOISE SOMEWHERE CLOSE BEHIND ME AND I SAW SMOKE AND/OR DUST COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VAN. I THOUGHT I HAD BLOWN A ...

Mileage: 119,660

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED AND NOT TO DRIVE IT UNTIL IT WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO HAVE THE AXLE REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OF...

Mileage: 79,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS IS ON AT THE DASHBOARD AND ABS DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Mileage: 110,000

CUSTOMER BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR ABS LIGHT ON, FOUND SCDS SWITCH TO BE LEAKING BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED WITH A MOTORCRAFT UPDATED SWITCH. AFTER SERVICE WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN SHOP BAY WITH IGNITION OFF, VEHICLE ABS UNIT STARTED ON FIRE. WE THEN REMOVED ALL POWER FROM VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT AFTER ...

Mileage: 137,437

CUSTOMER BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR ABS LIGHT ON, FOUND SCDS SWITCH TO BE LEAKING BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED WITH A MOTORCRAFT UPDATED SWITCH. AFTER SERVICE WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN SHOP BAY WITH IGNITION OFF, VEHICLE ABS UNIT STARTED ON FIRE. WE THEN REMOVED ALL POWER FROM VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT AFTER ...

Mileage: 137,437

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE GEAR THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CRUNCHING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR ...

Mileage: 110,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE LEFT REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 86000.

Mileage: 86,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE CRACKED IN HALF - DRIVING VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND,(THOUGHT I BROKE A SHOCK), BACK END OF VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE. LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND FOUND REAR AXLE BROKEN IN HALF ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FOOT FROM DRIVES REAR TIRE. HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO GARAGE TO HAVE FIX...

Mileage: 170,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN, REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mileage: 115,000

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND SOUNDED LIKE A TIRE BLEW. PULLED OFF ROAD AND NOTICED REAR PASSENGER TIRE COMPLETELY BUCKLED IN. LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE AND SAW REAR AXLE WAS IN 2 PIECES. HAD TO REPLACE REAR AXLE, BRAKE LINE, AND TIRE. *TR

Mileage: 128,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXEL CRACKED IN HALF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND HITTING A POT HOLE. LOSS CONTROL OF CAR, NOT HITTING ANYTHING OR ANYONE; JUST SWERVED INTO OTHER LANE AND UNABLE TO DRIVE VAN. TIRES DAMAGED AND LEFT TIRE TILTED INWARD. POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO REAR BRAKES. *TR

Mileage: 169,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, THEY ONLY GO OUT WHEN THE CAR COOLS. TERRYS LINCOLN MERCURY IN ORLAND PARK IL REPLACED/OR ADDED SOME SORT OF CABLE PER DETROIT (I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL, THEY PERFORMED THIS WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE AS I FOUND OUT. THE PROBLEM STILL EX...

Mileage: 89,000

FORD REFUSED TO FIX A COMMON PROBLEM ON A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH A CHECK ENGINE CODE INDICATING THE DPFE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, I PAID FOR THE DIAGNOSIS BUT FORD INDICATED THAT THIS WAS NOT A RECALL. *TR

Mileage: 89,000

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 REAR AXLE CRACKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED BY FORD DEALERSHIP AT OUR EXPENSE. THE DEALER IS THE PERSON WHO NOTICED THE PROBLEM UPON DOING ROUTINE WORK ON OUR VAN. WE WENT IN TO SEE AND TAKE PICTURES AS WE THOUGHT THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AND WERE VERY THANKFUL THAT IT DID NOT BREAK...

Mileage: 68,962

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR . WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE RESPONDED AS IF IT HAD A FLAT TIRE. WHEN HE DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR WHEEL WAS TILTING OUTWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED IN HALF. THE DEALE...

Mileage: 133,000

I OWN A FORD WINDSTAR 2001. CONCERNED THAT THE ABS LIGHTS ON AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS ON- THEY WILL NOT COME OFF AND THE HAND BRAKE IS DOWN. *TR

Mileage: 150,000

I OWN A FORD WINDSTAR 2001. CONCERNED THAT THE ABS LIGHTS ON AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS ON- THEY WILL NOT COME OFF AND THE HAND BRAKE IS DOWN. *TR

Mileage: 150,000

WE TOOK OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE 09S09 RECALL REPAIRED. THE REPAIR WAS MADE; HOWEVER, WE ARE NOW HAVING ISSUES WITH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATING ON VEHICLE DASHBOARD. THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN VEHICLE IS FIRST...

Mileage: 87,337

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS SEVERELY CRACKED. THE DEALER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REPL...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WITHIN SECONDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD ...

Mileage: 109,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME ROTTED AT MOUNTED POINT TO MAIN FRAME. HAD BEEN HEARING SLIGHT GRINDING NOISE FOR PAST WEEK OR SO FROM RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO DIAGNOSE NOISE WITH NO SUCCESS. VEHICLE WAS RAISED ON JACKS FOR INSPECTION AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FR...

Mileage: 178,000

I READ THE ARTICLE IN THE MORNING CALL IN ALLENTOWN, PA ABOUT THE REAR AXLES OF THE FORD WINDSTAR AND DECIDED TO GO CHECK OUR VAN. LOW AND BEHOLD, THERE IS A CRACK ABOUT 18 INCHES IN FROM THE DRIVER SIDE AND IS ABOUT 3 INCHES VERTICALLY. *TR

Mileage: 106,500

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN AND IN FEBRUARY 2010 I WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER AND HER FRIENDS HOME FROM DANCE WHEN THE REAR AXLE BEAM CRACKED IN HALF AND I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY AND PULL INTO A PARKING LOT BEFORE THE BACK WHEEL FELL OFF. THIS COST ME $800.00 TO...

Mileage: 112,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR AXLE CRACKED AND BROKE IN TO TWO PARTS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO HER SERVICE APPOINTMENT, SHE HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. WHE...

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. *TR

Mileage: 85,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. *TR

Mileage: 85,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY DROPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILU...

Mileage: 130,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD, UNUSUAL EXPLOSION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME AND AXLE HAD FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWA...

Mileage: 110,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD, UNUSUAL EXPLOSION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME AND AXLE HAD FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWA...

Mileage: 110,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD, UNUSUAL EXPLOSION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME AND AXLE HAD FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWA...

Mileage: 110,000

THE REAR AXEL IN MY FORD WINDSTAR LS VAN HAS BROKEN APART IN TWO PIECES. THE REAR AXEL LOOKS AS THOUGH IT IS CUT INTO TWO PARTS. I AM VERY LUCKY THAT IT HAPPENED IN A PLACE WHERE I COULD PULL OVER AND ASSESS THE PROBLEM. I HAD RECENTLY TAKEN A TRIP WITH MY FOUR CHILDREN AND IF THIS HAD SNAPPED DURIN...

Mileage: 195,718

FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, MY WIFE AND I NOTICED A CREAKING/THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR OF OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL, WHICH HAS 111,000 MILES ON IT. THE SOUND WAS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS AND AT THE SAME TIME EXPERIENCING AN ELEVATION CHANGE (E.G., ENTERING A DRIVEWAY...

Mileage: 111,000

BACK AXEL BROKE ON OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MILES AN HOUR. WE JUST GOT IT TOWED BACK HOME, TODAY IS SUNDAY SO WE WILL HAVE TO CALL ON IT TOMORROW, BUT I SEE THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS WITH THIS. *TR

Mileage: 160,000

NHTSA EXPANDS FORD WINDSTAR CORROSION PROBE TO FRONT SUBFRAMES. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS BUT HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE H-FRAME IN THE FRONT OF MY WINDSTAR REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION WHERE THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL CONNECTION HAD CORRODED THROUGH AND THE WHEEL WAS GOING TO POTENTIALLY COME...

Mileage: 70,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A RUBBING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BENT. THE REAR AXLE WAS REPLACED BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANI...

Mileage: 123,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A RUBBING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BENT. THE REAR AXLE WAS REPLACED BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANI...

Mileage: 123,000

HI, I WENT IN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO TAKE MY CAR FOR A RECALL FOR A SPEED CONTROL SWITCH ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, AFTER 2 WEEKS OF BEING THERE MY BRAKES AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME, I TOLD MY HUSBAND HE SAID MAYBE I NEED IT BRAKE FLUID, WE PUT BRAKE FLUID IT WAS MISSING SOME BUT NOTHING...

Mileage: 83,000

HI, I WENT IN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO TAKE MY CAR FOR A RECALL FOR A SPEED CONTROL SWITCH ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, AFTER 2 WEEKS OF BEING THERE MY BRAKES AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME, I TOLD MY HUSBAND HE SAID MAYBE I NEED IT BRAKE FLUID, WE PUT BRAKE FLUID IT WAS MISSING SOME BUT NOTHING...

Mileage: 83,000

HAD MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN FOR RECALL 09S09 (ALSO DESCRIBED AS 05S28 ON MY FORD SERVICE INVOICE). SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AFTER BURNING ODOR WAS DETECTED AND A DETERMINATION THAT UNIT WAS LEAKING. SERVICE ADVISOR AT FORD TOLD ME MY VEHICLE WOULD NEED A NEW ABS ELECTRONIC CON...

Mileage: 99,808

HAD MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN FOR RECALL 09S09 (ALSO DESCRIBED AS 05S28 ON MY FORD SERVICE INVOICE). SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AFTER BURNING ODOR WAS DETECTED AND A DETERMINATION THAT UNIT WAS LEAKING. SERVICE ADVISOR AT FORD TOLD ME MY VEHICLE WOULD NEED A NEW ABS ELECTRONIC CON...

Mileage: 99,808

RE: 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN HAVING CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/ BRAKE LIGHT /TIRE GAUGE BEING DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD. ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING . HAVE HAD THE VAN IN SEVERAL TIMES TO BE REPAIRED & PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. *TR

RE: 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN HAVING CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/ BRAKE LIGHT /TIRE GAUGE BEING DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD. ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING . HAVE HAD THE VAN IN SEVERAL TIMES TO BE REPAIRED & PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. *TR

IT WAS RAINING & I WAS DRIVING HOME WITH MY SONS IN THE VAN WHEN IT SUDDENLY SWERVED OUT OF CONTROL, FISH-TAILING INTO THE DIRECTION OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I ALMOST LOST COMPLETE CONTROL AND NARROWLY AVOIDED HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. I PROCEEDED HOME CAUTIOUSLY, THINKING THE WAY THE VAN WAS NOW HANDL...

1. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR 158,000 MILES HAS A BROKEN REAL AXEL. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY HAD NORMAL USE. NO ACCIDENTS. 2.THE BROKEN AXEL MAKES THE VEHICLE UNDRIVABLE. NO INJURIES OR ACCIDENTS INVOLVED. 3. LOOKING INTO REPAIR BUT YET UNSURE OF COSTS. WON'T BUY A USED REPLACEMENT DUE TO THE FREQUENCY OF T...

Mileage: 158,132

ANTILOCK BRAKE COMPUTER HAS FAILED. *TR

Mileage: 92,000

1. DRIVING TO THE SUPERMARKET WITH MY FAMILY. 2. THE REAR AXEL BROKE IN HALF, ALMOST CRASHED. 3. HAVING IT TOWED AND TO BE FIXED. *TR

REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE I WAS TAKING MY GRAND DAUGHTER HOME..I AM ON A FIXED INCOME...NOW I HAVE NO TRANSPORTATION UNTIL I CAN GET ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED...MY GRAND DAUGHTER COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED..LUCKILY I WAS JUST PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN IT HAPPENED... *TR

Mileage: 140,000

REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE I WAS TAKING MY GRAND DAUGHTER HOME..I AM ON A FIXED INCOME...NOW I HAVE NO TRANSPORTATION UNTIL I CAN GET ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED...MY GRAND DAUGHTER COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED..LUCKILY I WAS JUST PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN IT HAPPENED... *TR

Mileage: 140,000

I TURNED INTO MY DRIVEWAY TODAY IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF. THE ROADWAY-TO-DRIVEWAY TRANSITION IS SMOOTH. I WASN'T HAULING OR TOWING ANYTHING. NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. I HAVEN'T HAD IT REPAIRED YET AND THERE MAY BE OTHER DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE SUCH AS THE TIRE ...

Mileage: 124,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS BOUNCING OVER BUMPS AND FELT LIKE SHOCKS NEEDED REPLACING. I DID WEB SEARCH AND ALSO FOUND COMPLAINTS OF REAR AXLE FAILURES. I REPLACED THE SHOCKS AND DECIDED TO CHECK THE AXLE WHILE I WAS UNDER THE CAR. SURE ENOUGH, JUST IN FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL, THE REAR PORTION OF THE R...

Mileage: 160,000

WHILE ON VACATIONING IN VERMONT. THE YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. IM A MECHANIC SO I HAD THE CODE READER FOR THE ABS SYSTEM. THE CODE WAS THE INFAMOUS TELL TALE C1185. I REPLACED THE ABS MODULE ONCE. UNFORTUNATELY THE PROBLEM HAS MANIFESTED AGAIN. I'M TEMPTED TO DO AWAY WITH TH...

Mileage: 89,000

WHILE ON VACATIONING IN VERMONT. THE YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. IM A MECHANIC SO I HAD THE CODE READER FOR THE ABS SYSTEM. THE CODE WAS THE INFAMOUS TELL TALE C1185. I REPLACED THE ABS MODULE ONCE. UNFORTUNATELY THE PROBLEM HAS MANIFESTED AGAIN. I'M TEMPTED TO DO AWAY WITH TH...

Mileage: 89,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING OVER A RAILROAD TRACK AT 20 MPH, THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WILL PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND ADVISE HIM OF THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILU...

Mileage: 160,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. OCCASIONALLY, WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, SHE HAD TO EXERT EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STAT...

Mileage: 90,000

FOR 2-3 WEEKS, AT TIMES, WE NOTICED A POPPING NOISE FROM THE BACK END WHEN TURNING INTO DRIVEWAYS/PARKING LOTS. THEN ONE TUESDAY WE NOTICED THE BACK END OF THE VAN WOULD SWAY AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. ON THURSDAY OF THAT WEEK WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I NOTICED THE VAN WOULD "VIBRATE" AFTER HI...

Mileage: 127,500

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO SCENE AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A RECOVERY FACILITY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DIRECTLY RELATED...

Mileage: 155,816

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE ON HIS VEHICLE WAS BROKEN. THE VEHICLE STARTED SWAYING BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. HE LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD BROKEN IN HALF. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTAC...

Mileage: 62,000

BROKEN REAR AXLE IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR-2ND OCCURRENCE HAD THE AXLE REPAIRED/WELDED IN 2009 ON THE LEFT REAR AND NOW THE RIGHT REAR IS CRACKED RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE. *TR

Mileage: 144,231

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD COMING ON AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS INTERMITTENT AND USUALLY DISAPPEARS NEXT TIME THE CAR IS STARTED. THIS STARTED HAPPENING AFTER THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) WAS REPLACED DUE TO RECALL. THE DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS BRAKE FLU...

Mileage: 109,000

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD COMING ON AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS INTERMITTENT AND USUALLY DISAPPEARS NEXT TIME THE CAR IS STARTED. THIS STARTED HAPPENING AFTER THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) WAS REPLACED DUE TO RECALL. THE DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS BRAKE FLU...

Mileage: 109,000

THE ABS, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON AND WHENEVER IT IS WARM OUT AND THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT WORK! THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE EFFECTING STOPPING AND STEERING CONTROL AND SHOULD BE A FORD SAFETY RECALL. A FAULTY COMPUTER BOARD EXPANDS AND CONTRACTS CAUSING MALFUNCTIONS IN T...

Mileage: 115,985

THE ABS, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON AND WHENEVER IT IS WARM OUT AND THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT WORK! THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE EFFECTING STOPPING AND STEERING CONTROL AND SHOULD BE A FORD SAFETY RECALL. A FAULTY COMPUTER BOARD EXPANDS AND CONTRACTS CAUSING MALFUNCTIONS IN T...

Mileage: 115,985

THE ABS, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON AND WHENEVER IT IS WARM OUT AND THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT WORK! THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE EFFECTING STOPPING AND STEERING CONTROL AND SHOULD BE A FORD SAFETY RECALL. A FAULTY COMPUTER BOARD EXPANDS AND CONTRACTS CAUSING MALFUNCTIONS IN T...

Mileage: 115,985

I HAD THE RECALL 09809 REPAIR DONE ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ON 12-0-09 (INSPECTED DEACTIVATION SWITCH, LEAKING, REPLACE SWITCH AND APPLY GREASE TO CONNECTORS). PRIOR TO THAT ON 7-13-09 I REPORTED TO FORD DEALER THAT THE RED BRAKE AND YELLOW ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON ESPECIALLY WHEN THE AC WAS O...

Mileage: 75,586

1. REAR AXLE COMPLETELY CRACKED AT 50 MPH DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE AND GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY SINCE EXIT WAS VERY CLOSED. 2. ONCE 3. N/A. *TR

Mileage: 108,000

I HAVE A 2001 WINDSTAR. MY REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF AFTER EXITING THE FREEWAY. THE MILEAGE IS ABOUT 152,000. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME IT OCCURRED WITH OUR 3 CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE. SHE HEARD A NAP WHILE DRIVING, BUT THE VEHICLE MADE NO NOTICEABLE CHANGE IN THE MANNER IN WHICH IT DROVE. ...

Mileage: 152,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED ON VEHICLE. ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS ON. *TR

Mileage: 90,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED ON VEHICLE. ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS ON. *TR

Mileage: 90,000

FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE U FAILURE - SPLIT/CRACK JOINTS. *TR

Mileage: 149,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASE. *TR

Mileage: 90,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ...DRIVING ON JULY 3RD ,HIT POTHOLE AND DIDN'T REALIZE TILL LATER THAT THE REAR AXLE BEAM CRACKED....THE VEHICLE IS AT THE MECHANIC SHOP AND WE ARE HAVING TROUBLE LOCATING A USED PART THAT IS NOT CRACKED...THE NEW ONE IS TOO EXPENSIVE ..PLEASE HELP. *TR

Mileage: 108,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE REAR. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. HE THEN DISCOVERED THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Mileage: 147,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR UNRELATED ISSUES AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STABILIZER BAR ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WAS CORRODING. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ...

Mileage: 119,000

IN EITHER HOT WEATHER, OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING HOT, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILL COME ON THE DASH. THE COMPUTER HAS SENT SEVERAL DIFFERENT CODES TO BE CHECKED. THE ABS DOES NOT WORK WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON. *TR

Mileage: 95,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN UNUSUAL CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FRAME THAT HELD THE REAR WHEELS TOGETHER HAD FRACTURED IN HALF. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE BUT...

Mileage: 106,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH WHEN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING AN ABNORMAL CRACKING SOUND. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF TO OBSERVE THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT LOCATE ONE. HE CONTINUED DRIVING TO HIS DESTINATION AND HEARD THE NOISE AGAIN. HE THEN ...

Mileage: 130,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH A LOUD CRACKING SOUND WAS HEARD IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT. SMOKE WAS ALSO COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY ONTO THE EMER...

Mileage: 130,000

WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE I HEARD THE REAR TIRES SCREECHING FOLLOWED BY A LOUD CRACK, ALONG WITH DIFFICULT STEERING AND FRIGHTENING FISH-TAILING. THERE WAS SMOKE AND AN ODOR OF BURNING RUBBER. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE, WITH MY THREE YOUNG CHILDREN INSIDE THE CAR, AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT BOTH OF ...

Mileage: 155,000

FAILED BRAKES ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CAUSE NEAR MISS COLLISION. NO FIX AVAILABLE: I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO PROBLEMS. EXITED HIGHWAY FOR DINNER AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP AT STOP SIGN. BRAKES WERE NONRESPONSIVE UNTIL PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR CAUSING A NEAR-MISS REAR-END COLLISION WI...

Mileage: 82,065

I WAS BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY WHEN THE CAR BEGAN ROCKING AND THEN I HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. WHEN I LOOKED AT THE REAR END I REALIZED THE REAR AXLE HAD SNAPPED IN HALF. *TR

Mileage: 98,000

THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COME ON SOON AFTER START UP. THIS INDICATES A MALFUNCTION IN THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. FORD HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND CAN NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. *TR

Mileage: 75,000

THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COME ON SOON AFTER START UP. THIS INDICATES A MALFUNCTION IN THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. FORD HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND CAN NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. *TR

Mileage: 75,000

WHILE DRIVING OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR PULLING A 7'X12' TRAILER AT 60 M.P.H. ON A TWO LANE STATE ROUTE ROAD WE CROSSED AN INTERSECTION OF A COUNTY ROAD THERE WAS A SMALL HUMP AT THE INTERSECTION THERE WAS A VERY LOUD BANG FOLLOWED BY A TIRE SCREECHING AND LOSS OF STEERING THE VAN PULLED VERY HARD TO T...

Mileage: 177,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BROKEN AND THAT THE TIRE WAS PUSHED OUTWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND WILL BE REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PART...

Mileage: 157,000

NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF CAR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALS LARGE CRACK IN REAR AXLE. THE AXLE IS CRACKED THREE QUARTERS OF THE WAY THRU JUST TO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF CENTERLINE. THIS COULD BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IF IT BROKE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND HAS HAD NORMA...

Mileage: 123,000

I OWN TWO 2001 WINDSTARS AND ON BOTH VEHICLES THE REAR AXLE CRACKED CAUSING SEVERE SWERVING, IT HAPPENED LAST YEAR ABOUT 3 WEEKS APART, BECAUSE I USED TO BE A MECHANIC I REPLACED BOTH AXLES MYSELF. MY SISTER ALSO OWNS A 2001 FORDSTAR AND BECAUSE OF WHAT HAPPENED TO ME I INSPECTED HER CAR EARLIER THI...

Mileage: 131,914

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE MAIN SUB FRAME WAS SEPARATED AND COVERED WITH RUST ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HE HEARD A NOISE COMING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. A LOCAL MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND SEPARATING ...

Mileage: 69,000

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 80,000 MILES ON IT, NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT AND THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF TODAY. CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE, I HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. I MAINTAIN MY VEHICLE ALL THE TIME BUT I HAVE HAD SUCH PROBLEMS WITH THE 2001 WINDSTAR. I HAVE A FILE ON ALL THAT I HAVE HAD DONE ON...

Mileage: 80,029

ON JUNE 18TH MY WIFE AND SON RETURNED FROM A TRIP TO YOUNGSTOWN, WE LIVE IN CLEVELAND. MY WIFE ASK ME TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE CAR SHE SAID IT WAS DRIVING FUNNY. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 TO 80 MPH, SHE SAID SHE WAS ALL OVER THE ROAD AND AT ONE POINT ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHEN SHE PULLED IN I NOT...

Mileage: 174,596

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED; ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON EVEN THOUGH THE MAINTENANCE FOR THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED EARLIER IN THE DAY. *TR

Mileage: 79,230

MY 2001 WINDSTAR, HAS SEVERAL ISSUES, OCCASIONALLY, NOT EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT, THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT COME ON AND STAY ON.... AND MY BRAKE LIGHTS WILL STAY ON OCCASIONALLY ALSO, AGAIN NOT EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT. BUT, IF THEY ARE ON AND I DON'T CATCH THAT THEY ARE ON I CAN SMELL S...

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE BACK END STARTED TO SWAY SIDE TO SIDE. I SLOWED DOWN, HEARD A LOUD NOISE, SMOKE AND BURNING RUBBER WAS NOTICED AND I PULLED OVER. AS I GOT OUT I NOTICED THE DRIVERS REAR TIRE TILTED IN. I WALKED BEHIND THE VAN AND NOTICED THE AXEL WAS SNAPPED IN TWO. ...

Mileage: 118,000

REAR AXLE OF 2001 WINDSTAR BROKE IN HALF. *TR

Mileage: 98,000

1. SEEMS AS IF IN WARMER WEATHER MONTHS(MAY-OCT) THE ABS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY....NOT AT ALL IN RAINY COOLER/ FREEZING MONTHS (NOV-APR) 2. ALMOST EVERYDAY THE ABS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH. NO ABS WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED....CAUSING LONGER BRAKING T...

Mileage: 90,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BOUNCE UP AND DOWN AFTER THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FISHTAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RE...

Mileage: 172,000

THE #10 FUSE KEPT BLOWING. WE FIGURED OUT THAT THE SWITCH WAS OUR PROBLEM AND REPLACED THAT. THEN WE LOST RADIO AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. FINALLY TRACKED WIRES TO UNDERNEATH SEAT TO ABS MODULE TO FIND THAT IT WAS BURNT UP AND HAD BRAKE FLUID ON IT. NOT SURE WHAT WE ARE GOING TO DO AT THIS...

Mileage: 200,000

REAR AXEL CRACKED IN TWO DRIVING AROUND 40 MPH AS OF TODAY DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT 07/01/2010. ALSO PASS SIDE DOOR OPENS EVERY ONCE AND AWHILE WHEN DRIVING. *TR

Mileage: 130,000

AFTER READING OF NUMEROUS OCCURRENCES OF REAR AXLE CRACKING, I EXAMINED MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ON 6/27/2010 AND FOUND A 2 INCH CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. CONTACTED FORD DEALER FOR REPAIR COST AND WAS QUOTED APPROXIMATELY $1300. I AM HAVING AXLE REPLACED WITH NEW AXLE BY RELIABLE IN...

Mileage: 113,850

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH FEWER INCIDENCE OF LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ALTHOUGH ALL TIRES PRESSURE READS 32PSI WHEN COLD JUST HAD SCDS SWITCH REPLACED UNDER RECALL AND WAS TOLD HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT. *TR

Mileage: 78,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH FEWER INCIDENCE OF LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ALTHOUGH ALL TIRES PRESSURE READS 32PSI WHEN COLD JUST HAD SCDS SWITCH REPLACED UNDER RECALL AND WAS TOLD HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT. *TR

Mileage: 78,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH FEWER INCIDENCE OF LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ALTHOUGH ALL TIRES PRESSURE READS 32PSI WHEN COLD JUST HAD SCDS SWITCH REPLACED UNDER RECALL AND WAS TOLD HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT. *TR

Mileage: 78,000

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON EVER SINCE THE RECALL (11/09) FIX ON THE CRUISE SWITCH. *TR

Mileage: 123,000

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON EVER SINCE THE RECALL (11/09) FIX ON THE CRUISE SWITCH. *TR

Mileage: 123,000

WHILE DRIVING THE VAN (2001 FORD WINDSTAR) IT BEGAN TO HANDLE ERRATICALLY. THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT EXPERIENCE, BUT AT TIMES QUITE SEVER. AFTER ARRIVING HOME, I INSPECTED UNDER THE VEHICLE FOR ANY ODD DRIPS, HANGING PARTS, ETC. WHEN PUSHING ON EACH WHEEL I NOTICED THE RIGHT REAR WAS CANTED INWARD...

Mileage: 124,900

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD MALFUNCTION WHILE BEING USED DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THEIR IS A RECALL REGARDING THE WINDSH...

SOMETIME BETWEEN 10:30PM OF 28 JUNE AND 5AM 29 JUNE, MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE OF THE RECTORY HERE AT HOLY ASSUMPTION CHURCH IN MARBLEHEAD, OHIO. THE VAN IS A TOTAL LOSS AS THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND MOST OF THE DASHBOARD (ON THE PASSENGER SIDE)...

Mileage: 261,000

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF MY CAR SEEMED TO BE SWERVING. I WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY BEING ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR. THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR CAME ON SO I ASSUMED THAT I NEEDED TO INFLATE THE TIRES. FORTUNATELY I MADE IT HOME AND AFTER INSPECTING THE TIRES CAME...

Mileage: 75,000

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON MY FORD WINDSTAR COME ON AFTER A FEW MINUTES TIME. THE LIGHT TAKES LONGER TO COME ON DURING COLDER WEATHER, BUT WILL EVENTUALLY COME ON IF I DRIVE THE VAN LONG ENOUGH. I HAVE TESTED MY BRAKES DURING THE WINTER ON SLIPPERY ROADS AFTER THIS HAS HAPPEN...

Mileage: 38,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR - SEVERAL INSTANCES OF THE ABS & BRACKET WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT CANNOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE. VERY CONCERNING THAT THE ABS MAY NOT FUNCTION, BUT CANNOT ISOLATE. *TR

Mileage: 195,000

VEHICLE TYPE - 2001 FORD WINDSTAR DURING WARM, SUMMER MONTHS MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY COME ON EVERY DAY. THERE IS NO RHYME NOR REASON FOR WHEN THIS HAPPENS OTHER THAN ONLY DURING WARM WEATHER. BRAKING DISTANCE DOES INCREASE. WHEN ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE LIGH...

Mileage: 99,048

I HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE FOR ABOUT A MONTH MY HUSBAND LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE AND SEEN REAR AXLE WAS BROKEN IN HALF. THE VAN WAS TOWED AND A USED REAR AXLE WAS PUT ON. WE DO HAVE OLD AXLE. *TR

Mileage: 130,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH PROBLEM OF ABS BRAKE LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, OR TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY DURING EXTREME COLD OR EXTREME HEAT. RESTART OF ENGINE USUALLY RESETS LIGHTS. ERROR CODE C1185 ABS POWER RELAY CIRCUIT SEEN BY SHOP. EXPANSION OF RELAY SWITCH ALUMINUM PLATE CAUSING SHORT...

Mileage: 84,340

FAILURE/BRAKING OF THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

2001 WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF CAUSING THE REAR TIRE TO SMOKE AND BURN THE RUBBER OFF THE TIRE AND THE UNDERCOATING ON THE WHEEL WELL. DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH. STARTED TO FEEL A SWAY JUST BEFORE IT BROKE, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. TIRE WAS VERY HOT AND SMOKING,WE WERE TOLD SHE WAS LUCK...

Mileage: 127,585

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE FAILURE. *TR

Mileage: 85,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE FAILURE. *TR

Mileage: 85,000

I HAD BEEN HEARING A CLUNKING NOISE AFTER MY WIFE REPORTED IT TO ME WHEN SHE WAS BACKING UP. IT TOOK A FEW DAYS BEFORE I HEARD IT AS WELL. I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT IF IT WAS THE EXHAUST OR SUSPENSION. A FEW WEEKS GOES BY AND IT GOT WORSE. MANAGED TO LOOK UNDER IT AT A GAS STATION AND SAW A CRACK ON THE...

Mileage: 122,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE REAR AXLE CRACKED. THE CONTACT FOUND THE AXLE HAD SPLIT INTO TWO AND THE REAR WHEELS WERE TURNED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE AXLE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED...

Mileage: 140,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR WHEELS WERE BENDING INWARD AND CAUSING THE REAR TIRES TO WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. THE FRONT TIRES HAD NEVER BEEN REPLACED AND APPEARED BRAND NEW. THE REAR TIRES HAD SINCE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE DEALER ADVISED THE REAR AXLE ...

Mileage: 12,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE SWERVED AND PRODUCED AN ABNORMAL NOISE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION HAD FRACTURED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE REPAIRS WOULD BE ...

Mileage: 106,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 7 MPH, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THEY WOULD NOT ENGAGE. SHE THEN ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO NO AVAIL. SHE SHIFTED INTO PARK AND COAST...

Mileage: 127,020

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. UPON CONDUCTING RESEARCH, I REALIZE THAT WHILE THESE LIGHTS ON THE DASH ARE ILLUMINATED THE ABS SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION AT ALL OR CORRECTLY. OBVIOUSLY UPON LOSS OF THIS FEATURE, THE CHANCES OF AN ACCIDENT WOULD BE CONSIDERABLY HIGHER, ESPECIALLY IN ADV...

Mileage: 132,000

ABS / BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUE TO ILLUMINATE ON OCCASION AFTER RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED. BRAKING DISTANCES GREATLY INCREASED / AFFECTED WHEN WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL ALSO GREATLY INCREASED - PEDAL SLOWLY CONTINUES TO FLOOR WITH STEADY PRESSURE, ACCOMPANIED BY WHOOSHING ...

Mileage: 110,785

AS I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE FROM THE REAR, RESEMBLING A FLAT. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY HOME A FEW DAYS LATER, I LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND SAW A DEEP FRACTURE IN THE REAR AXLE. I CALLED A FORD DEALER AND WA...

Mileage: 128,279

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED IN FORD 2001 WINDSTAR AFTER REPAIR OF LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER. ABS LIGHT IS ON NON-STOP. *TR

Mileage: 99,000

THE REAR AXLE OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS SNAPPED IN TWO PIECES WHILE RIDING AT 45 MPH. THE VAN SWAYED VIOLENTLY BUT I WAS ABLE TO BRING IT TO A SAFE STOP. PRIOR TO AXLE SNAPPING I HEARD AND FELT CRACKING METALLIC SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I INVESTIGATED THIS ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THA...

Mileage: 106,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE AXLE WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Mileage: 116,000

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE REAR AXEL SNAPPED IN HALF. I WAS STUCK BUT THANKFULLY WAS ABLE TO HAVE A TOW TRUCK BRING IT TO MY HOUSE. BOTH BACK TIRES AND TOTALLY BENT IN AS THE AXEL IS LITERALLY BROKEN IN HALF. I NOW HAVE NO MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION WHICH KILLS ME ...

Mileage: 108,000

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE REAR AXEL SNAPPED IN HALF. I WAS STUCK BUT THANKFULLY WAS ABLE TO HAVE A TOW TRUCK BRING IT TO MY HOUSE. BOTH BACK TIRES AND TOTALLY BENT IN AS THE AXEL IS LITERALLY BROKEN IN HALF. I NOW HAVE NO MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION WHICH KILLS ME ...

Mileage: 108,000

FREQUENT AND PERSISTENT DEACTIVATION OF THE ABS SYSTEM IN 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THIS PROBLEM HAS COME AND GONE ON THE VAN AND THERE ARE RECALLS TO COVER THE FIRE RISK. THE ABS SYSTEM WILL THROUGH AN ALARM WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVEN. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT ALARM THE COMES AND GOES IT THE COOLER MO...

Mileage: 70,500

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS INTERMITTENT COME ON. RECALL PROBLEM #2 ABS ECM FAILURE ON FORD WINDSTAR. FIXED PROBLEM #1 SPEED CONTROL SWITCH, HARNESS BUT NOT #2 MY SWITCH WAS LEAKING. LUCKY NO FIRE. BUT NOW MY SENSOR (#2) DOESN'T WORK. SO WHEN THE LIGHTS COME ON I HAVE NO ABS AND ITS SCARY TO THINK OF...

BEEN DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. AND THE BACK STARTED MAKING NOISES AND SHIFTING. EVERYTIME I APPLY THE BRAKE OR BACK UP IT MAKES THE LOUDEST SOUND. WELL AFTER PUTTING IT UP ON THE JACK TO LOOK UNDERNEATH THE CAR. WE NOTICED A CRACK ABOUT 8 INCHES LONG AND CONTINUES AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE AXEL....

Mileage: 93,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. *TR

Mileage: 85,000

STARTED OFF WITH YELLOW ABS LIGHT ON WITH THE RED BRAKE LIGHT ON AS WELL. SEEMED TO COME AND GO AS IT WANTED. SOME TIME DURING THIS I NOTICE A CONNECTOR LOOSE OFF THE MASTER CYLINDER AND CONNECTED IT. LIGHTS STAYED ON EVEN LONGER, MONTHS AT A TIME. BRAKES STILL WORKED (ABS UNTESTED). HAD CHANGED FRO...

Mileage: 80,000

2001 MY FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED REAR AXLE (NON-DRIVING) BROKE IN HALF AND THE REAR WHEELS WERE RUBBING THE WHEEL WELL. LUCKILY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVING WELL, I DID NOT GET IN AN ACCIDENT. HOWEVER, 5 MILES EARLIER I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED AND THE PA...

Mileage: 100,000

THIS IS ON A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. IT STARTED WHEN MY WIFE WAS COMPLAINING ABOUT A RUBBING NOISE IN THE REAR THAT SEEMED TO BE WORSE ON CORNERS. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR DURING A LIGHT RAIN SHOWER ON A RIGHT CURVE AT ABOUT 35 MPH. THE BACK OF THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS ABOUT SP...

Mileage: 98,282

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER QUIT WORKING , NOW AIR AND CRUISE DON'T WORK , ALSO ABS BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON. THE VEHICLE IS A 01 FORD WINDSTAR, ALSO LEAKING BRAKE FLUID, THANKS FOR ANY HELP. *TR

Mileage: 155,000

REAR AXLE CRACKED IN HALF CAUSING FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE VAN. *TR

Mileage: 120,000

REAR AXLE CRACKED IN HALF CAUSING FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE VAN. *TR

Mileage: 120,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE SHOCKS, HE DISCOVERED THE REAR AXLE WAS SPLIT APPROXIMATELY THREE QUARTERS UP THE BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED REPLACING THE AXLE. THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED BY WELD...

Mileage: 102,700

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE AREA, AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND THE AXLE HAD BROKEN. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO REPLACE THE AXLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATE...

Mileage: 120,901

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO OVER 60 MPH. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKE, THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE. WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGED. THE FAILURE...

Mileage: 18,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE SPORT REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF WITH NO WARNING. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, NOT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHEN A LOUD CLUNK WAS HEARD. MANAGED TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT NEARBY, AND THE REAR TIRES WERE TILTED INWARD. THE AXLE WAS SNAPPED IN HALF TOWARD...

Mileage: 64,500

BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON IN MY 2001 FORD, WINDSTAR. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO OUR MECHANIC TO CHECK IT OUT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS. OUR MECHANIC CALLED ME AND INFORMED ME THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS ROTTED OUT AND THAT IN HIS OPINION IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THE COST TO REPAIR IT WERE NOT WORTH ...

Mileage: 28,000

WE HAD OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BEING CHECKED BY A GARAGE BEFORE A LONG TRIP AND WERE TOLD OUR REAR AXLE IS CRACKED ALMOST IN HALF. *TR

Mileage: 83,383

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 35 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO EXCESSIVELY SWAY BACK AND FORTH. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD SPLIT IN TWO. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON IN HIS MODEL VEHICLE. T...

Mileage: 149,000

REAR AXLE ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LTD. BROKE IN 2 PIECES. VEHICLE IS AT MECHANIC WHO STATED NEVER SAW ANYTHING LIKE THAT BEFORE. *TR

Mileage: 107,000

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN WAS IN FOR AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE AND A TUNE-UP ON JUNE 1, 2010 AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE CRACKS IN THE REAR AXLE. THE MECHANIC ISSUED A STERN WARNING ABOUT DRIVING THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BECAUSE THE AXLE WAS IN DANGER OF SPLITTIN...

Mileage: 98,797

ON MAY 29, 2010, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN AT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE REAR AXLE SUDDENLY CRACKED IN TWO PIECES. THE BROKEN END OF THE AXLE THEN BEGAN DIGGING INTO THE HIGHWAY AND CAUSED A LOSS OF CONTROL. LUCKILY SHE WAS ABLE TO AVOID CONCRETE BARRIERS AND OTHER VEHICLES ...

Mileage: 121,481

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BROKE ABOUT 18" IN FROM DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. MY WIFE WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WHEN IT HAPPENED. *TR

Mileage: 89,426

DRIVING MY FORD WINDSTAR SE 2001, IT FELT LIKE THE REAR AXLE WAS ABOUT TO FALL APART. INDEED, THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT DIAGNOSED A REAR AXLE CRACK TODAY, MAY 27, 2010. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WILL NOT LET ME DRIVE IT OFF THE LOT UNLESS IT IS REPAIRED. *T...

Mileage: 144,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE TURNING AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 120,000. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ

Mileage: 120,000

2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINI VAN WITH ABOUT 80,000 MILES. REAR AXEL SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE DRIVING MY KIDS TO SOCCER. WE WERE LUCKY THAT WE WERE IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA CLOSE TO HOME. IT COST US CLOSE TO $900 TO FIX. WE HAVE THE OLD PART WHICH SHOWED RUST. MECHANIC SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE ...

Mileage: 66,200

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS MAKING AN ABNORMAL SOUND AND 'SWAYING'. WHEN I LOOKED UNDERNEATH, I SAW A LARGE CRACK IN THE REAR AXEL. FURTHER INSPECTION BY MY MECHANIC REVEALED APPROXIMATELY A 70-75% CRACK THROUGH THE AXEL. I WAS TOLD IT COULD BE REPLACED WITH EITHER A NEW AXEL (ON BACKORDER FROM FORD) ...

Mileage: 110,000

REAR AXLE CRACKED. *TR

BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, THE REAR AXEL OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CRACKED IN HALF. I MAY REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *TR

Mileage: 135,000

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED, WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH A VEHICLE IN THE NEXT LANE. *TR

Mileage: 206,000