Problems with 2000 Ford Windstar STEERING

No summary listed fotr above vehicle. *ak

At this time we are leasing a 2000 windstar lx and we can't wait to turn it in to the dealership - and we plan to never purchase another ford product again. we have purchased a used honda accord and expect that we will be quite happy with it... there was a recall on the exhaust/emissions was fixed and the light came on again and will not go out - eastgate ford, dayton, oh does not know why the light will not go out. the paint on the luggage rack is peeling off. the door actuator on the passenger sliding door - does not work - it takes 2 people to open the door, one inside and one outside. the power steering pump is faulty. ford has a service bullentin out - but there is no recall because ford does not believe there is a safety issue here - i do not agree. proper steering is pretty important and if a smaller size female or male was turning left and the pump failed, it could be quite hazzardous. our biggest complaint is the way ford motor company and eastgate ford have treated us. there is no accountability on either part. ford or eastgate won't stand behind their product.

My power steering makes a groaning noise every time i turn--this has done this 6 months after i purchased the vehicle---i have kids--this scares me that i may lose control--it sounds like it is going to snap any minute--i have read many complaints about this problem--i need help. nlm

The rack and pinion system lost a nut, causing the vehicle to sway and wander. consumer states it was almost impossible to stay in the lane. *yh

While driving rack and pinion steering broke 3 times. this caused a loud noise, and made steering difficult which may result in a crash. dealer replaced rack and pinion steering 3 times. please provide further information. *ak

While coming around a little curb heard a banging noise. then, vehicle went into a tail spin. took to dealer, and they found that pins fell out of spindle.*ak

While in a left hand curve, driver heard a banging noise. then, vehicle went out of control. the left front wheel did not strike any objects. the pin fell out of the spindle that connects to the suspension, thus, causing loss of control, which caused a crash

Power steering failure. *slc

Power steering pump is whinning and causing vehicle to lurch a low speeds. the dealer has replaced the pump, the ford plant has sent engineer to look at it, no one knows what is going on. this is prevalent on many new windstars. i am afraid that failure of pump will cause me to loose control or have engine quite and loose all power. i have contacted ford and they don't seem to care or have any real concerns.*ak

Check engine light keeps coming on. last time(5) same part was replaced as first time it happened am now worried that the transmission will break down again. i have notified ford and requested they abide by md. lemon law don't know what else to do. *ak

Vehicle experienced many problems with steering that dealer could not figure out, dealer finally installed the new line, but when the vehicle was started the pressure built-up and blew part of the power steering out damaging the rack and pinion steering. *slc

Vibration that started at 50 mph. taken to dealer who said it was caused by power steering unit, and that ford was aware of this problem, but had no remedy. *ak the problem of the power steering failure is a very serious safety hazard. *yh

The problem is that the turn signal lever will not lock into the "on" position if the steering wheel is turned more than 20 or 30 degrees. this situation occurs virtually all the time under the circumstances described. *ak

Driver has noticed excessive effort is required to turn and slow speeds. *ak