The Consumer Corner - Written by Beasley Allen on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 8:23 - 4 Comments
Class Action Filed Against Ford Over Minivan Defect
Owners of Windstar minivans are suing Ford Motor Company, alleging that the rear axles of their vehicles have a design defect that can cause them to fail. It’s contended that the 1999 to 2003 models of the Ford Windstar minivan have a design defect that traps water and other corrosive agents inside the rear axle, rusting it from the inside out. The axle can then split apart during operation, putting the occupants of the car at a risk of severe injury and even death. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
The named Plaintiff, Aaron D. Martin, contends that the axle of his 2001 Windstar minivan broke due to internal rust damage while he was driving in May. It’s alleged that more than 949,000 Windstars were manufactured with a defective axle. The law firm of Golomb & Honik of Philadelphia filed this suit, claiming that Ford breached its implied warranty of merchantability and its express warranty.
While we are not involved in the Pennsylvania case, our firm is involved in other litigation involving the very same defect. If you need more information on this subject, contact Chris Glover at 800-898-2034 or by email at Chris.Glover@beasleyallen.com.
Source: Lawyers USA Online
4 Comments
Wayne Churchill
Julie Jackson-Ward
I would like more inforamtion about this lawsuit against Ford Motor Company regarding
the rear axle.
bob
I BOUGHT A WINDSTAR FROM A PRIVATE OWNER JUST TWO WEEKS AGO (NOV. 2012). I DIDN’T KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THE RECALLS. FIRST TIP WAS THAT MY INSURANCE MAN WANT OVER DOUBLE THE PREMIUMS FOR THE WINDSTAR. I ASKED HIM “WHY SO MUCH?” HE TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE VERY SERIOUS PROBLEMS AND I SHOULD DO RESEARCH ON THE NET.
I FOUND OUT THAT NOT ON IS THE REAR AXLE DEFECTIVE, BUT THAT THE SPEED CONTROL COULD CATCH ON FIRE. DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY AND NOW IT IS JUST EXPENSIVE YARD ART. THIS CAR SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROAD ANYMORE. FORD SHOULD BUY THIS HOOPDEE BACK WITH OUT AND FURTHER REPAIRS. I AM DONE WITH FORD FOREVER. CAN I JOIN IN THIS CLASS ACTION SUIT . SOME ONE PLEASE SEND ME THE INFORMATION PLEASE
amber smith
I rolled my minivan less than a week ago only knowing about the speed control sensor recall three days later my parents get the recall for the subframe and axle in the mail.
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Rear axel did not pass test will not replace because it also did not pass front suspension test either. bought 1999 winstar brand new to transport handicapped daughter has conversion kit good sound system and television. Ford offered buy back at $4710.00 but I had to have transmission repaired at a cost of $2000.00 and has new tires, can’t get that cost back which means nothing since I can’t afford a car payment in this economy. I need to know if I accept Fords buy back dose that mean I cant be part of any class action suit? Please respond anyone!