1999 Ford Windstar, control arm broke off sub frame causing vehicle to come to a dead stop and front end to drop. There was no warning except the vehicle started to pull to the right a little. To fix the problem, had to replace sub frame. The bracket where the control arm should be was completely gone on the passenger side....it was still together and intact on the drivers side. You lose total control and cannot steer the vehicle.

- Presque Isle, ME, USA

My husband was driving with my daughter leaving the driveway, the car was difficult to drive. He said it felt like the brakes were stuck or rusty, we had not driven the van in about 7 days. He continued to drive thinking the brakes would release and the car would be fine. When he realized that was not the issue and it was something more serious he immediately came home and we inspected the front drivers side tire and found the coil spring was resting on the tire and rubbing. The smell of burning rubber was apparent as he drove back in the driveway. We took of the tire and found the front drivers side coil spring had broken near the bottom. We are currently getting estimates to replace the one coil spring, our first estimate from a Ford dealer was $400 to $450, with out seeing the car, it is not drivable. We are uncertain at this time if the tire also needs to be replaced or if there is other damage we can't see. Old part will be retained by us after the vehicle is fixed.

- Clarkston, MI, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. While driving 40 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle. He noticed that the front passenger side tire had flattened. Upon changing the tire, he discovered that the coil spring had failed. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop. The failure recurred at 116,948 miles with the front driver side tire. The current mileage is 119,000 and failure mileage was 116,948. The consumer stated the first incident lost control near intersection going 40 mph and inspected vehicle found tire blew out and left front coil in tire. The consumer further stated the 2nd incident was in a parking lot going 10-15mph and tire blew out found broken right front coil in tire. The consumer provided repair invoices. Updated 09/05/07

- Rochester, MN, USA

: the contact stated while in a parking lot, the vehicle's tire was observed to be releasing air from the stem. When the contact attempted to put air into the tire, the air was releasing from the stem faster than the tire could be filled with air. The vehicle was towed to cosco where all 4 tires had been purchased 2-3 years ago. The tire's stem was replaced. A representative at the cosco mentioned that the tire repaired was from a defective batch of tires. On 7/23/06, while driving 65 mph on a highway, a loud noise was heard. Once the vehicle was pulled over another tire was flat and observed to be releasing air expediently from the stem.

- Santa Clara, CA, USA

Severe sidewall blowout of a 3 year old Michelin weatherwise with approx 30K miles on it. The tire had an even tread wear pattern, as it had been rotated in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. I would like to email you photos of the blown tire. Both weatherwise tires on the front of my 99 Ford Windstar have since been replaced.

- Potomac, MD, USA

Our 1999 Ford Windstar has 51,000 miles and transmission has failed. Yesterday (4/8/05) while driving kids home from school the van made a loud clunking noise and would not go into forward or reverse. Was able to roll to shoulder. We replaced battery a month ago, and while driving over the bay bridge (Maryland) easter Sunday our headlights and dashboard lights began to dim and van seemed as if it was going to stall. By the time we drove 4 miles to home all lights were out and car was sputtering, wouldn't start. We then replaced the alternator. The O/D light has been flashing. Interior lights stay on sporadically as well as door ajar light when all doors are closed. Interior lights sometimes don't come on when van is parked and doors opened. No rhyme or reason to this. Tires have been replaced twice due to abnormal wear. We are getting quotes of between 1,600 and 2,800 for transmission. Also windshield cracked where mirror was reattached after it fell off. When we were just over 3 years and at around 25,000 miles, all dashboard warning lights came on also while driving on bay bridge. Took van to dealer (bob bell in glen burnie, md) and they said they'd have it done that day but kept it a week. I threw a fit and got a loaner - a tin can on wheels. Ford eventually covered some of the repairs through a 'special program.' I cannot beleive there has been no recall on these pieces of garbage with the number of transmission failures I see on this website. NHTSA should force Ford to take responsibility for this nonsense and pay for these outrageous failures. We also have a Ford pickup and will never buy another Ford product. Henry must be rolling over in his grave.

- Chester, MD, USA

* vehicle leans since purchased Sept 13, 2003. * allignment problems. * transmission does not properly change gears. * low treads on tires. * a frame problems. * suspension steering makes a clunking noise. * brakes must be pumped to stop, and make a ticking noise when applied. * vehicle has overheated. * power steering fluid leaked. * gears do not shift properly. * primer scotch guard on seats wearing after coat applied.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

The rear tires did not perform as designed. Dealer was notified.

- Martinsburg, WV, USA

All 4 tires cracked between the treads and were delaminating.

- South Bound Brook, NJ, USA

Purchased what thought were new tires from american tire deport in 2001. Had a blow-out on one rear tire in July. Had a blowout with second rear tire two weeks later. When went to replace from another dealer, was told that what I thought were new tires were actually seconds....have second tire to show the defect...tires had less than 25,000 miles on at time of blowout. Need to know who to file complaint with.both for tire and for american tire depot for selling seconds as new.

- Whittier, CA, USA

At annual inspection on May 4, 2001, with 21,000 miles on car, the original general tires were decertified due to dry rot, cracking, and visible wear bars on tires. Tires were just short of 2 years old, with 21,000 miles on them. (tiresize: P215/70R15)( dot number: Tire size: P215/70R15 )

- Media, PA, USA