Problems with 1999 Ford Windstar SUSPENSION

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. while driving 32 mph entering a ramp to the freeway, the rear axle fractured without warning. the contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the road where the vehicle shut off and would not restart. the vehicle was towed to the contact's father's house. kocourek ford lincoln (2727 n 20th ave, wausau, wi 54401, (715) 298-3673) and the manufacturer were contacted and stated that the vin was not included in a recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v608000 (suspension) and 10v385000 (suspension). the failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Bracing on rear axle did not work, the bracing retained road salt and moisture causing the axle to fail. i was driving to work when the axle broke and almost went into a dich.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) in 2015. while driving 35 mph, the rear of the vehicle dropped. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and, when inspected, the contact noticed that the tires where caved inwards. the vehicle was towed to groove ford (10039 e arapahoe rd, centennial, co 80112, (720) 523-9154) where the contact was informed that the rear axle beam needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint. the failure mileage was 134,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension) by an unknown ford dealer in circleville, oh that was no longer in business. the recall required the dealer to inspect the vehicle and install a reinforcement bracket on the rear axle or replace the axles, as necessary. the contact stated that the dealer did the latter, causing the failure to recur after five years. the contact stated that the failure recurred as his daughter attempted to slow down while exiting the highway. the vehicle swerved back and forth uncontrollably. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road where the driver noticed that the rear wheels were crooked. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the recall would not be performed again. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. while driving approximately 50 mph, the front driver side control arm fractured and the vehicle could not be driven. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. the contact was informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v194000(suspension). the contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. the dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 109,000.

1999 ford windstar lx. consumer writes in regards to bracket recall that was not honored for vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the airbag did not deploy. *js the consumer stated the manufacturer agreed to have the vehicle repaired.*js

I was driving and heard a thud. when i hit the brakes there was a grinding noise. the tire than becamed slant and the steering wheel is cocked to one side.

Subframe is completely rusted through and will not pass the safety. the vehicle was treated by the recall 11s16-s4.in 2012. i went for a voluntary safety check and the vehicle stayed at the service as very unsafe to drive.

Both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and both body mount attachments at rear of sub frame are rusted and broken . making a left hand turn i heard a clunking sound . upon inspection found the above problems

I had the rear axle replaced by the recall, and which i paid $300 for the work. the axle now does not align properly and i have been told that shims are required. without them the rear axle eats my tires. ford has a policy to my understanding that new parts installed by ford have a lifetime warranty. i believe that ford should fix or pay for this work so as to make my van safe, why should i have to repair an axle that was just replaced less then 10000 miles ago.

Front left sub frame by the motor mount is rusted through. passenger side is fine. concerned this could break which could cause the vehicle to loose control at highway speeds.

I just purchased the 1999 ford winstar and. 2 months later i was driving to work and the rear axle beem broke causing me to looae control. i am just now finding out about the recall please advise this i s my only vehicle

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. while reversing the vehicle from the driveway, a clunking noise was heard coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 224,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. while driving various speeds, the axle fractured and caused the rear driver side wheel to rub against the wheel well. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) prior to the failure, but did not feel the repair was needed at the time. the contact mentioned that the dealer refused to make the recall repair because it was after the expiration date. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the contact stated that the rear axle was cracked. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 136,000.