NHTSA Complaint #10050355 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10050355
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 2, 2003
Date Filed	December 10, 2003
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE CONSUMER HAD TO REFILL THE VEHICLE WITH COOLANT FLUID OFTEN DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING. *AK

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