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Ford Windstar steering problems

steering problem

8.0

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$1,175.00

Average Mileage:

90,574 miles

Number of complaints:

7 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. Ford should do a recall & fix the problem for free (3 reports)
  2. not sure (2 reports)
  3. replace the rack again (1 reports)
  4. replaced power steering motor and front struts (1 reports)

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problem #7

2007Sep 11

Windstar SE 8L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,720 miles

Nothing to say. I thought that this wasn't too bad for a Ford vehicle...until the transmission died on April 30, 2008.

Betty L.

Edmonton, AB, Canada

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problem #6

2007Nov 09

(reported on)

Windstar LX 3.8L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 152,000 miles

The power steering noise is back again. Just got another new tranny, why not steering too.

Mike P.

Middletown, Ohio, USA

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problem #5

2007Aug 02

(reported on)

Windstar LX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 102,000 miles

Last year we had a slight squeal in the steering and were advised to have the power steering fluid flushed. Shortly after the fluid started leaking and we were told the hoses cracked which was normal because the gunk holding it together was flushed... long story short we had the rack and pinions replaced to the tune of $800. Less than an year later the EXACT same problem so we took it in and the parts are under warranty but we still have to pay $250 in labor!!!!

Jennifer P.

Idaho Falls, ID, USA

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problem #4

2007Jul 05

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,000 miles

when i turn my steering wheel, there is a really bad grinding sound in the front end of the car. the noise comes and goes and no one seems to know what it is or how to fix it.

telegraham

Rigby, Idaho, USA

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problem #3

2007Mar 09

(reported on)

Windstar SE 3.6L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

Noise made in minivan when turning right only. Tried changing fluid. Made no difference.

Craig B.

Pickerington, Ohio, USA

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problem #2

2006Aug 04

(reported on)

Windstar LX

  • 100,000 miles

My power steering is starting to squeal when I make a turn. My fluid chamber is full, not overly though. Unknown what this is all about.

jacksmit

Sebeka, MN, USA

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problem #1

2002Apr 05

(reported on)

Windstar

  • 32,300 miles

We have had it repaired 3 times already and I have to take it back the next day. This is my only problem, no car for 4 weeks.

maryb

Tucson, AZ, Germany

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