Frame bushings had to be welded.

- Naperville, IL, USA

Have been told by former Ford tec. That the frame bushing have failed on a lot of Windstar vans and that the rubber swrinks with age and causes the vehicle to pop any time that the time frame is put in a bind.

- Hot Springs, AR, USA

A design flaw causes rocks, when kicked up off the tires to become lodged in the strut resulting in front end noise. Nkm

- Twin Falls, ID, USA

While pulling out of a parking ramp driver's side frame fell over tire. Vehicle towed to an independent repair shop. Mechanic informed consumer that front coil spring broke. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall due to VIN.

- Kenmore, NY, USA

Right front sub frame to control arm bushing inner sleeve rotates in subframe mounting bracket. The separation on the front of the bushing inner sleeve wears on the mounting bracket, eventually enlarging the mounting hole and wearing the metal thickess away. The result is a clucking noise in the front end because of the now loose lower control arm. NHTSA item #'s SB036893 and SB045761 reference the complaint but not the real problem. If the front bracket fails totally at some point, the van will lose its rf suspension and steering. Also causes the van to pull to the right, and makes it impossible to align the front end because off approximately noticable toe variation on there right wheel. Ford dealer mechanic says it is a common problem. Just tighten the bolt and hope for the best or replace the entire subframe.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

Sub mounts failed causing noise.

- Canton, OH, USA

The sub-frame bushing is failing due to unknown reasons (design has been changed. ) also, whenever stopping or turning, there is clunking noise that sounds like the wheel well, sound comes from the left front.

- Denver, CO, USA

Defective rear upper subframe mounts failed and affected the handling and control of the vehicle.

- Millvale, PA, USA

Premature wear of brake pads and shoes. Also, noise coming from front-end when turning or going over a speed hump that appears to be related to structural factors.

- Lanham Sea, MD, USA