1998 FORD WINDSTAR Power Trainaxle Assembly Problems

14 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Trainaxle Assembly Issues in the 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

14 power trainaxle assembly complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Power Trainaxle Assembly Complaints

#10343192 | July 14, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING INTO A DRIVEWAY, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE REAR AXLE WAS REPLACED AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 164,948 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 165,200.

#10343272 | July 14, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD, ABNORMAL BANG. HE STATED HE PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD FRACTURED IN HALF ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURE ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE WEATHER, ROAD CONDITIONS OR MOISTURE IN THE AREA. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,576.

#10334265 | June 2, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE REAR AXLE BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP BUT HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 156,000.

#10332196 | May 25, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SWAYING EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED INTO TWO. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 101,000. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ

#10327515 | April 26, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH. WHEN THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE BROKE ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 135,000.

#10286134 | October 2, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, SHE HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR LEFT AXLE WAS BROKEN. SHE NOTIFIED A LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT HE WOULD DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AT HER RESIDENCE THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS FOR THAT YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT IS WAITING FOR A REPAIR ESTIMATE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 104000.

#10068691 | April 22, 2004

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND WITH OUT ANY WARNING REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SNAPPED OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM BROKE. *AK

#10024820 | June 24, 2003

CONSUMER STATES HAS A POWER TRAIN PROBLEM FROM THE TRANSAXLES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS ISSUED, NUMBER #98-15-19. *AK

#763826 | July 8, 2002

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS BRAKING PROBLEMS/AXLES/SWAY BARS/CALIPERS/ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS

#750988 | August 27, 2001

MY WIFE PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ONTO THE ROAD AND HEARD A HORRIBLE SCREECHING/SQUEALING SOUND AND SMELLED RUBBER BURNING. SHE PULLED INTO THE CENTER LANE, APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET FROM OUR DRIVEWAY AND STOPPED. SHE ASKED OUR DAUGHTER TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND SEE WHAT WAS WRONG. SHE SAID, "MOM, THE TIRE IS TOUCHING THE REAR BUMPER". MY WIFE TURNED THE VEHICLE AROUND IN THE NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AND DROVE BACK INTO OUR DRIVEWAY. SHE CALLED ME OUT AND I LOOKED AT THE REAR RIGHT CONTROL ARM ON THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY. IT WAS COMPLETELY SEVERED AND PULLED APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES APART. THE REAR RIGHT TIRE WAS SCRAPING THE BUMPER AND HAD GOUGES IN THE TREAD (THE TIRE IS RUINED). THE LEFT WHEEL WAS PUSHED SLIGHTLY FORWARD. I KNOW IF SHE HAD MADE IT TO THE EXPRESSWAY AND THIS PIECE HAD BROKE AT 70 MPH, MY CHILD, HER 3...

#890114 | June 11, 2001

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO RIGHT, AND CAME TO A STOP. CONSUMER EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND SAW THAT LEFT REAR TIRE WAS POSITIONED AGAINST BUMPER OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT REAR AXLE/ TIE ROD BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

#725192 | July 25, 2000 1 Death

THE SENSOR RING FOR THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THE ENTIRE AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $300.00. I HAVE THE PART THAT FAILED AND FOUND THAT THE PART HAD A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. BUT HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET ANY COMPENSATION FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY.

#707006 | May 30, 1999

REAR AXLE BROKE, WITH 4 REPAIR ATTEMPTS TO THE POWERTRAIN. *AK

#816163 | September 9, 1997

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD MADE A 90 DEGREE RIGHT TURN BEGAN TO SPEED UP, WHEN HE REACHED 35MPH THE AXLE CAME OF OF THE TRANSMISSION, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WAS FACE DOWN ON THE GROUND, POPPED BACK UP INSIDE THE WHEEL WELL TO IT'S NORMAL POSITION. CONSUMER THEN LOST ALL CONTROL OF VEHICLE . THE AXLE AND WHEEL CAME OUT OF ITS MOUNTINGS THERE WERE NO UPPER CONTROL ARM BOLTS. *AK

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Power Trainautomatic Transmission 255 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 110 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 86 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 79 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 57 complaints Suspension 55 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 53 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 52 complaints Electrical System 42 complaints Suspensionfront 41 complaints Unknown Or Other 40 complaints Tires 36 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 32 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 32 complaints Power Train 31 complaints Steering 30 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 30 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 29 complaints Suspensionrear 27 complaints Interior Lighting 26 complaints Structurebodydoor 26 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 25 complaints Structurebody 23 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 22 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 19 complaints Wheels 18 complaints Tirestreadbelt 17 complaints Structureframe And Members 16 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 16 complaints Electrical Systemignition 15 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 14 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 14 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 13 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 13 complaints Structure 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 10 complaints Steeringlinkages 10 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 10 complaints Wheelsrim 10 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 9 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 9 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 9 complaints Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 9 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 8 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 8 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 8 complaints Fuel System Other 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 8 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 8 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 7 complaints Exterior Lighting 7 complaints Seat Belts 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 7 complaints Seats 7 complaints Service Brakes 7 complaints Service Brakes Electric 7 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 7 complaints Air Bags 6 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 6 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield 6 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 5 complaints Engine 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 5 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 5 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 5 complaints Child Seat 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 4 complaints Power Traindriveline 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 4 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 3 complaints Equipmentelectrical 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 3 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 3 complaints Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 3 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 2 complaints 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Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Parking Brakeindicator Light 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axletorque Arm 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Wheelsmulti Piece 1 complaint

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