Problems with 2003 Ford Windstar SUSPENSION

The rear axle has cracked in the middle and i cannot drive it now. this was inspected twice under ford recall. the first time they put brackets on the front lower control arms, and the rear axle. the second time they recalled it back to reinspect the work that had been done since they had many that were not properly inspected the first time. so , this is twice they had it inspected, and failed to see it was defective. thus putting my life and that if my family at risk for death. thanks ford! after the 2nd inspection, they said it was safe, but offered to replace the axle if i wanted to pay about $500 on my own. that was suspicious in itself.

Driving in town and rear axle busted in half next to ford's so called bracket fix.

I was driving on the interstate at about 60 mph changing lanes to the right i could hear tires squealing and the van felt like it was going to roll over to the left. i regained control, then i heard some creaking metal noise, then i heard a rubbing noise and saw a lot of smoke coming from the rear. i was able to pull over and inspect, what i found was the rear axle was broken and driver side tire rubbing inside the wheel well. i was very fortunate to have somewhere to pull over, otherwise to continue driving could rupture the tire and/or i would be left stranded in highway speed traffic.

While driving, i made a left-hand turn, and the rear axle cracked in half on the right-hand side.

Vehicle in motion with family 70-75mph on interstate. rear left tire began rubbing the inside wheel well. pulled off from interstate to a nearby exit. jacked van in a parking lot to see rear left subframe (axle) had fractured. bracket installed by ford per rear subframe/axle recall had failed - missing fasteners - rusted away. luckily family is alive, but vehicle was towed and presently in garage. will ford repair it or buy it back?

While driving experienced loss of control and rear wheel canted inward and rubbing on wheel well. rear axle was completely cracked in half on one side and 3/4 on the other side. this is 2 yrs after the ford recall that was supposed to prevent this from happening.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. while driving 60 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it swerved off the road. the rear two wheels wobbled and shifted the tires out of place. the contact was finally able to stop the vehicle when it came to a halt on the shoulder. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. the contact checked the rear of the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle was worn. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 110,000. the vin was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. while the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered that the rear axle was cracked and needed to be replaced. the failure occurred due to corrosion. the vehicle was taken to olathe ford(205 s fir st, olathe, ks) where it was confirmed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 138,000. *bf *jb

My 2003 ford windstar rear axle had reinforcement brackets installed for the recall 10s13. my rear axle beam still fractured under the bracket while i was driving. after paying over $300 in towing and service fees ford told me there is nothing they can do. i was driving with my husband and 4 children in the van. we are lucky it happened on a back road and going slow.

Rear axle broke under the bracket ford put on the axle for the axle recall. i was pulling out of a parking lot with my husband, 4 kids and myself when all of a sudden i heard a loud noise and my tire rubbing the wheel well. pulled over immediately and looked under the rear end of my van and i could see the brake. had it towed home. called ford and towed my van to the dealership. paid $300 between towing bill's and a service charge just to hear ford tell me they won't do anything to help me and make this right.

Rear axle broke under bracket that was put on by ford for the axle recall. i was pulling out of a parking lot with my husband and 4 kids in the van when all of a sudden there was a load noise and the tire was rubbing the wheel well. i immediately pulled over, looked under the rear end and could see the brake. had my van towed to my house. called ford on monday morning and towed van to dealership. $300 between tow bill's and a ford service charge just to have ford tell me they won't do anything to fix my van and make this right.

Rear axle broke under bracket that was put on by ford for the axle recall. i was pulling out of a parking lot with my husband and 4 kids in the van when all of a sudden there was a load noise and the tire was rubbing the wheel well. i immediately pulled over, looked under the rear end and could see the brake. had my van towed to my house. called ford on monday morning and towed van to dealership. $300 between tow bill's and a ford service charge just to have ford tell me they won't do anything to fix my van and make this right.

Rear axle broke under bracket that was put on by ford for the axle recall. i was pulling out of a parking lot with my husband and 4 kids in the van when all of a sudden there was a load noise and the tire was rubbing the wheel well. i immediately pulled over, looked under the rear end and could see the brake. had my van towed to my house. called ford on monday morning and towed van to dealership. $300 between tow bill's and a ford service charge just to have ford tell me they won't do anything to fix my van and make this right.

Axle broke under bracket that was put on by ford for the axle recall. i was pulling out of a parking lot with my husband and 4 kids in the van when all of a sudden there was a load noise and the tire was rubbing the wheel well. i immediately pulled over, looked under the rear end and could see the brake. had my van towed to my house. called ford on monday morning and towed van to dealership. $300 between tow bill's and a ford service charge just to have ford tell me they won't do anything to fix my van and make this right.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. the contact took the vehicle to a aaa repair facility for inspection. the mechanic placed the vehicle on a lift and found rust and corrosion on the axles and subframe. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and found the same rust and corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) was referenced. the failure mileage was 147,131.