Power steering failed. Nlm

- Niagara Fa, NY, USA

When we turned the car on, a loud grinding sound came from the engine along with large sparks/flames. We had it towed to our mechnaic who discovered the bottom bolt of the power steering assembly had never been tightned. The bolt had loosend itself, hit the pulley and caused flames. Could have started a fire if were on the road at the time.

- San Jose, CA, USA

My aunt and uncle have had problems with there Ford Windstar since 1995. They brought there first in 1995 and the power steering pump needed to be fixed after 6 months, and again after 18 months. Then the transmittion failed after two 2 years. After this crystal Ford of silver spring, md. Decided to give them a new 1997 model. With this vehicle, the transmission went out after 18 months and now it's in the shop for the power steering pump. This really doesn't make since. Obviously, there is a problem with this vehicle because I have seen numerous website's complaining about this minivan. Someone needs to make the Ford Motor Company aware of the severity of this complaints. If you have any questions please contact lawrence and alice brown at (202) 723-1530.

- Washington, DC, USA

When applying the ABS brakes the pedal nearly travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot identify any problem. Consumer states that there is a grinding noise from the front brakes. Consumer also states that the steering wheel is very difficult to use.

- Trumbull, CT, USA

Transmission growls and sounds lke it is going to drop/hit the ground; also brake pedal gets mushy/soft, vehicle loses control. There is also loss of steering power.

- Oakhurst, CA, USA

Anti-lock brake failure, causing loss of control; also steering failure.

- Oakhurst, CA, USA