NHTSA Complaint #10049549 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

WHEELS:RIM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10049549
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	WHEELS:RIM
Date of Incident	December 8, 2003
Date Filed	December 10, 2003
Mileage	41,800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE RIM ON OUR 1998 WINDSTAR'S RIGHT FRONT WHEEL THREE TIMES DUE TO RIM BREAKAGE AND SUBSEQUENT TIRE DEFLATION. TWO DIFFERENT TIRE REPAIR SHOPS REPORTED SEEING THIS PROBLEM FREQUENTLY IN FORD WINDSTARS. THE FORD DEALER WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED DENIED ANY PROBLEM OR RESPONSIBILITY. *LA

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