Vehicle Safety Data

2001 FORD WINDSTAR Suspensionrearaxlespindle Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionrearaxlespindle Issues in the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR

4 suspensionrearaxlespindle complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Suspensionrearaxlespindle Complaints

#11554891 |
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the rear axle fractured. There was no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a stress crack caused by excessive corrosion. The vehicle had not been repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
#11104019 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR WHEELS WERE BENT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT CLAMPS WERE PLACED ON THE AXLE IN 2015. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO QUALITY AUTO MALL (55 STATE RT 17, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070, (201) 935-2400) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FRACTURED AXLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
#10293261 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN INTO HER DRIVE-WAY AT 40 MPH, SMOKE BEGAN EMANATING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION SHE NOTICED THAT THE AXLE HAD FRACTURED, AND THAT THE TIRES WERE TILTED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103000.
#10222528 |
BROKEN REAR AXLE BEAM. *TR

Other 2001 FORD WINDSTAR Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulic 223 complaints Electrical System 201 complaints Service Brakes 193 complaints Suspension 188 complaints Suspensionrear 151 complaints Structureframe And Members 141 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 101 complaints Steering 57 complaints Service Brakes Electric 53 complaints Structurebody 53 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 48 complaints Power Train 43 complaints Unknown Or Other 41 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 38 complaints Structure 38 complaints Structurebodydoor 32 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 29 complaints Suspensionfront 29 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 26 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 25 complaints Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 25 complaints Wheels 24 complaints Air Bags 23 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 21 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 18 complaints Traction Control System 17 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 17 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 16 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 16 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 16 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 14 complaints Exterior Lighting 13 complaints Power Traindriveline 12 complaints Engine 11 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 11 complaints Parking Brake 11 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 11 complaints Tires 11 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 10 complaints Seats 9 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 9 complaints Equipment 8 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 8 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 8 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 8 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 6 complaints Seat Belts 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Seat Beltsfront 5 complaints Visibility 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 4 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 3 complaints Seatsmidrear Assembly 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 3 complaints Suspensionmultiple Axle 3 complaints Visibilitywiper 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Parking Brakeindicator Light 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Service Brakes Air 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Wheelsrim 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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