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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 108,031 miles
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The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit a loud, abnormal creaking. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was then taken to a second repair shop where the contact was informed that the rear axle was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10V385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The current mileage was approximately 125,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
- Saint Simons Island, GA, USA
Safety recalls concerns: 09V399000, 10V38500, 11V030000. Recall on # 10V385000 was repaired but still having a problem with the repair have taken back three times they couldn't find anything, but there is still a problem it makes a popping noise when vehicle shifts. Recall on #11V030000 was not repaired, took in for inspection to Ford they said as long as I was in Alabama I nothing to be concern about, the recall notice stated if the vehicle passed inspection the dealer is authorized to complete reinforcement, my vehicle passed inspection but no repair was made.recall on 09V399000 I have talk with them several times they informed me there was no recall for this vehicle for that recall.
- Georgiana, AL, USA
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph in rainy weather conditions when the contact drove over a high water spot and the vehicle hydroplaned. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and the vehicle swerved off the highway and caused damage to the rear passenger tire and wheel. The vehicle was taken to the local repair shop for the failure where the contact was advised that the rear axle was cracked due to corrosion and contributed the tire and wheel failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 10V385000 (suspension:rear: Axle:non-powered axle assembly) and called the manufacturer but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 103,000.
- Wathena, KS, USA
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id numbers: 10V385000 (suspension: Rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and 11V030000 (structure: Frame and members: Underbody shields). The contact stated that the manufacturer and dealer were not properly inspecting or handling the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The current mileage was 200,000. The VIN was unavailable.
- Merrimac, MA, USA
2003 Ford Windstar rear control arm rusted. During the week of 01/24/11, our Windstar was taken in for a rear control arm failure. The unit was rusted and based on the recalls of the rear axel and now the front control arms, I am concerned this should be reviewed as well. The total failure of this part was causing the broken sections to rub against the fuel tank when going over bumps and turns.
- Whitehall, OH, USA
The contact owns 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 10V385000 (suspension: Rear: Axle: Non-powered axle assembly) and stated that he was not comfortable with the recall remedy offered. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and the contact was told that his vehicle was not affected by the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer should replace the entire axle. The current mileage was 95,000.
- Floyds Knobs, IN, USA
Notified by Ford Motor Co. About a volunteer recall for the inspection and repair or replacement of the rear axle for my 2003 Ford Windstar. Dealer found no cracks and applied anticorrosive material and reinforcment brackets. I believe that it's poor design is the sole reason for it's failure and this "temp" fix is only putting of the inevitable. Ford should be mandating that all Windstar's affected on the road should have an axle replacement free of charge.
- Elmira, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that there was a recall associated with the NHTSA campaign id number 10V385000 (suspension: Rear: Axle: Non-powered axle assembly). The contact notified four different dealers regarding the recall and they were unable to inspect or repair the vehicle under the recall for a period of three months due to the part unavailability. There was no failure mileage. Updated 02/11/11 updated 12/05/2011
- Methuen, MA, USA
While I was driving I heard a weird sound and after I crossed train rails the rear axel got fracture.
- Hackettstown, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact received a recall notification associated with the rear axle under the manufacturer voluntary recall number 10S13. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they informed that the part would not be available until 2011. The contact was displeased to know the manufacturer would not provide a replacement loaner vehicle equal to the owner's vehicle during the recall remedy repair. The VIN was unavailable. There was no failure mileage.
- Alexandria, VA, USA
2003 Ford Windstar was brought in to dealer for heat problem and vehicle was detained due to recall. Did not get any information via mail regarding this recall.
- Hazlet, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that a few years ago, she noticed a crack in the rear axle. The crack had progressed and the vehicle was not longer able to be drive. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 10V385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000 and the current mileage was approximately 256,000.
- Kingman, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While driving 5 mph, the contact heard a noise from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that there was a rack in the right and left side of the rear axle. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 10V385000 (suspension: Rear: Axle: Non-powered axle assembly) and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 75,537.
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
I have a cracked rear axle on my 2003 Ford Windstar. It falls just outside the dates for the current recall on Windstar with cracked/broken axles, and Ford refuses to help me.
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
2003 Ford Windstar the side doors have not worked right from the time we bought this van. Took it back to dealer, said it's contacts are dirty. Still didn't fix doors they don't work right to this day now the ABS brake light keeps coming on! the rear axel are cracking and recalled. The Windstar should be recalled complete!
- Success, MO, USA
I have a 2003 Ford Windstar. In April 2010 my rear axle suddenly broke. I paid a small fortune to tow and fix the problem. In July my front axle suddenly broke leaving me with another large towing and repair charge. And now the car just doesn't drive nice and my traction and brake warnings have been lighting up on my dashboard.
- Plainfield, NJ, USA
2003 Ford Windstar XL was taken into a Ford dealership, the rear axel was cracked in four places and concerned unsafe to drive. It has 57,000 miles on it. I am 79 years old. The van is garaged kept. The van was bought for my husband to get around as he was in wheelchair. Now deceased 5 years.
- Bridgeville, PA, USA
2003 Ford Windstar - rear axle beam broke in half.
- Landenberg, PA, USA
2003 Ford Windstar rear axle has a large crack about a foot from the drivers side.
- Sioux Falls, SD, USA
- Mustang , OK, USA