1996 FORD WINDSTAR Steeringlinkages Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steeringlinkages Issues in the 1996 FORD WINDSTAR

6 steeringlinkages complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD WINDSTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Steeringlinkages Complaints

#762270 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#886478 |
WHILE DRIVING THERE CAME A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE FROM STEERING AREA. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER NOTED THAT THERE COULD BE PROBLEMS WITH TIE RODS. *AK PROBLEM BEGAN ABOUT 50000 MILES. *YH
#727625 |
VEHICLE BOUGHT IN 3/99 THROTTLE BODY LINKAGE BROKE REPAIRE BILL $500.00 SHORTLY THEREAFTER SENSOR WENT OUT (FUEL)BILL 256.00 LATER NOTICED SQUEKING IN FRONT END ADVISED IT WAS TIE ROD ENDS NOT FIXED YET THIS THING HAS BROKE ME HAVE HAD MANY OCCURENCES WITH SPEED ODOMETER GOING CRAZY AFTER 45MPH RECENTLY NOTICED POPPING WHEN TURNING STEERING OR APPLING THE BRAKES BUT BEFORE I COULD GET IT FIXED TRANSMISSION BEGIN TO EITHER NOT SHIFT UPWARD ,SLIP AT 45MPH AND HAS DOWNSHIFTED AFTER REACHING SPEEDS OF 45MPH (ON I-85) HAS JERKED SEVERAL TIMES ..WAS TOLD ANYWHERE FROM 100.00-2000.00 ? SEEMS I HAVE NOT BEEN ALONE IN MY DISQUEST WITH FORD...ONLY PROBLEM NOT ENCOUNTERED HEAD GASKET THANK GOD PLEASE HELP US WORKING FOLKS AGAINST THIS BIG BOY ON THE BLOCK THANKS
#725823 |
I HAD MY FRONT BRAKES REPLACED JANUARY 7 , 2000 . I RECENTLY HEARD A LOUD " TUMPING " NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL / AXLE ASSEMBLY. I TOOK THE VAN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THEY REPLACE THE " SWAY BAR / TIE RODS ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND DID A SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT AND ASSURED ME THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. I TOOK THE VAN OUT OF THE PARKING LOT ONLY TO RETURN IMMEDIATLY. I THEN TOOK THE " EXPERT " FRONT END MECHANIC FOR A TEST DRIVE . HE HEARD THE NOISE FOR THE " FIRST " TIME AND TOLD ME I NOW NEEDED STRUTS. THIS HE SAID WOULD SOLVE MY PROBLEM . I AM SCHEDULED TO HAVE THIS REPAIR DONE ON JULY 23 , 2000. I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS TO BE MY PROBLEM . ALSO I AM CONCERNED THAT MY DEALER AS WELL AS FORD...
#834943 |
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PREMATURE TIE ROD FAILURE AT 47,000 MILES, CAUSING A POTENTIAL SAFTY HAZARD. *AK
#825470 |
HAD THE SUB-FRAME INSULATOR REPLACED TWICE. HAD NEW ABS BRAKES PUT ON VEHICLE. THE ROTORS WERE CUT TWICE. THE SUBFRAME BUSHING THREAD LOADER WAS WORN DOWN. TIE RODS REPLACED TWICE, AND THE STRUTS WERE REPLACED TWICE ALSO. *AK

Other 1996 FORD WINDSTAR Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingengine 311 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 153 complaints Power Train 138 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 115 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 88 complaints Unknown Or Other 79 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 63 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 60 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 50 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 35 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 27 complaints Electrical System 25 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 19 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 19 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 18 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 18 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 17 complaints Electrical Systemignition 16 complaints Steering 16 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 16 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 15 complaints Tires 15 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 14 complaints Structurebodydoor 14 complaints Wheelsrim 14 complaints Interior Lighting 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 13 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 11 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 11 complaints Suspensionfront 11 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 11 complaints Wheels 11 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 10 complaints Structureframe And Members 10 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 9 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 9 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 8 complaints Suspensionrear 8 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 7 complaints Air Bags 6 complaints Child Seat 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 6 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 6 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 6 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Structurebodyhood 5 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield 5 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Fuel System Other 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Parking Brake 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Child Seatharness Buckleconvertible 1 complaint Child Seatharness Buckleinfant 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelsmulti Piece 1 complaint
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