Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| BC1031597020 | 02/01/1997 | 51773 | Power steering line leaks on 95/96 3.8l trailer tow equipped tube and fin cooler systems see oasis message 4685. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 15767 | 04/01/2002 | 637456 | Subject regarding power steering line part ordering information. *tt | 11/26/2002 | |
| 97120897251 | 05/27/1998 | 600584 | The front end accessory drive (fead) belt may slip momentarily in wet conditions causing a reduction in power steering assist or the generator lamp. *yc | 05/27/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 04/27/1998 | 1 | ||
| Steering failure caused a vehicle collision. | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 04/16/1998 | 1 | 05/19/1997 | |
| Steering gear assembly failed causing vehicle to pull. | |||
| 07/20/1999 | |||
| Nhtsa recall 97v-097000 automatic transmission leaking over catalytic converter and problem with steering loss. dealer was not notified at this time. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||
| 12/01/1996 | 2 | 11/22/1996 | |
| Power steering fluid leakage. vehicle rolls after being in park on slightest incline. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 03/03/2007 | 142000 | 2 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford windstar. while driving at 45 mph the power steering failed. the front spring failed and punctured the front passenger tire. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to the side of the road. the contact stated that recall #01i007000: suspension:front:springs:coil springs was related to the failure. the manufacturer advised the contact that the recall expired. the current and failure mileage was 142,000. *ak | |||
| 02/11/2005 | 75172 | 5 | 01/01/1997 |
| Dt: the contact states has been having several problems with vehicle since 2002. on april 28, 2004 the speedometer was not providing an accurate speed reading. on december 9, 2004 the sliding door would not unlock or slide properly. the dealer replaced the door lock actuator and determined that the slide wheels were dry. the dealership replaced the door latch, and now it needed replacement again. on february 5, 2005 the engine was replaced at 75, 172 miles, and on november 21, 2005 the power steering failed and was replaced. all repairs have been done at contact's expense.*ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 02/15/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Why would tie rods fail at 47000 miles. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
| 07/22/1997 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| Servo cover recalled. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/26/2001 | |||
| Left side tie rod broke while driving at 50 mph. vehicle taken to dealer for repairs, also, suspension joints needed to be welded. please provide any further details on this matter . *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 04/25/2004 | 1 | ||
| While turning at low speeds, the driver heard a loud noise coming from the end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 06/25/1998 | 4 | 08/28/1997 | |
| Steering locked up on right turns at low speeds. by forcing the wheel to turn, there was an audible popping sound and then the steering unlocked and functioned properly. | |||
| While driving up hill at 40mph the steering wheel locked. vehicle crashed into guardrail. *ak | |||