NHTSA Complaint #10041430 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10041430
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	October 7, 2003
Date Filed	October 7, 2003
Mileage	81,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IN

Consumer Description

SUDDEN POWER STEERING LEAK. MAIN LEAK FROM LOW PRESSURE HOSE, BUT FOUND THAT RUSTED HIGH PRESSURE HOSE FITTING ALSO LEAKING A BIT; AND SEAL(S) OF RACK & PINION LEAKING INTO DUST BOOT(S). HAD TO REPLACE HOSES & RACK/PINION AT 81,000 MILES -- 98 WINDSTAR. *JB

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