Below you may see the FRAME AND MEMBERS components and the number of complaints they received.
To whom it may concern, i am seriously concerned about this vehicle and the way i am treated by ford motors. the car suddenly while driving on hig...
Consumer arm was pinched while she was resting it on the window ledge of the vehicle. *mr this problem would occur while in the passenger seat. w...
While driving at a low speed (35 mph), suddenly and without warning or apparent reason, the rear axle snapped on my 2002 ford windstar minivan, lockin...
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 (suspension), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 141,302.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated issue and they discovered that the rear frame exhibited cracks. in 2011, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension); however, at the time of the repair the contact had not experienced a failure. the vehicle was not repaired for most recent failure. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 231,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 2-3 mph, the front passenger side wheel detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheel detached from the shaft and needed to be replaced. the independent mechanic made the contact aware of a manufacturer's recall for the sub frame. the vehicle was then towed to a dealer where it was confirmed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the dealer refused to repair the sub frame due to safety hazards during the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure). while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. the contact was able to coast to the side of the road. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the subframe fractured and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 225,000...updated 05/21/15 *bf the consumer stated that the recall was incorrectly performed. he signed over the title. updated 11/19/15 *js
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 under nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure), but the subframes were not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 91,120. updated 02/18/15*lj updated 10/2/2015*js
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 failure mileage was 173,000.
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. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure, suspension), however the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
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 stated that the engine stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic stated that a rear axle and the front sub frame needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 236,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle's front passenger side frame fractured. the dealer repaired the bracket. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. the contact stated that the sub-frame exhibited a hole due to rust and corrosion. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was advised that there was a hole in the sub-frame. the dealer was notified of the failure who then advised that there were no recalls for the sub-frame. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who filed a complaint for the contact. the failure mileage was 139,379.