9.6
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $760
- Average Mileage:
- 71,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 11 complaints
Most common solutions:
- had to replace the entire rack assembly! (11 reports)
rack assembly f*##ing leaks from big nut on bottom. needs new rack.
- Alan L., Chino Valley, AZ, US
I had the same problem as others have described. I had the power steering pump replaced and resulted in leaking from the rack and pinion... then had to replace the entire rack and pinion. A very expensive fix. I've had several front end issues repaired, but this was the most expensive. Now the transmission is shifting hard into second and the ABS light and battery light are coming on. I'm guessing these three repairs are going to also be expensive... more than the cars is worth at this point. 10 years and 133,000 miles and it's time to send it to the scrap yard!
- Gregory G., Kalamazoo, MI, US
I had the power steering pump replaced. The next day it was leaking. I had the rack and pinion and power steering pump replaced and now two days later it is leaking again.
- Stephanie S., Stanton, KY, US
I just replaced the power steering pump than was informed the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. This is a very well maintained car. There is no reason the rack should go on it. I also think there should be a recall on it.
- Mike S., Piscataway, NJ, US
Ford Enfield (dealer) fixed problem for almost $900 and two days later the new rack assembly was leaking also.
- John H., Quincy, MA, US
Dealer fixed problem initially charging me almost $900. Then the new steering rack started leaking two days later. Dealer replaced the second leaking steering rack at no cost to me other than my time.
- John H., Quincy, MA, US
A car with this many miles should not have a rack go on it. Never drove the car hard and service it regularly. This should have a recall on it.
- Mark C., Agawam, MA, US
I am very irate with this re-occuring problem with the steering rack in my Windstar. In short I have replaced this rack once on warranty and once out of my own pocket and now it is leaking once more! It is minus 35 degrees celcius and it is 1 hell of a cold walk out there. It will be better for me to take the city transit to work every day. If I operated at this accuracy in my job I would not still have 1. WHY CAN FORD GET AWAY WITH THIS!!!!!?
- natch, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Need to replace the rack assy. Just had the power steering pump replaced ($360.00) and was told that the rack and pinion needed replaced (over $1,000). They could not just replace the seals. Another reason to not buy a Windstar.
- Ken E., Aubrun, IN, US
Replace the rack assy, are you kidding! Coulkdn't they just replace the seals. Another reason to not buy a Windstar.
- bobzinger, Livermore, CA, US
My car makes an awful noise. I had to replace the rack and it continues to leak. I have to put fluid in the car EVERY DAY!
- Mildred A., Yauco, P.R, Puerto Rico