1999 Ford Windstar drivetrain & axles problems

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving approximately 50 MPH the vehicle began to smoke in the rear with no warning signs from the dashboard. She smelled something burning and drove onto the emergency lane. Everyone was able to safely get out of the vehicle and a tow truck was called. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and then to the dealer. The dealer advised her that there was a total fracture in the rear axle. She was advised by the dealer that it would take 4 weeks to get the parts.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving approximately 25 MPH, there was a loud noise outside of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that the rear axle was fractured in half due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they replaced the rear axle at the owner's expense. There was a recall associated with the NHTSA campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly).