NHTSA Complaint #10051325 — 1999 FORD WINDSTAR

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10051325
Vehicle	1999 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	December 29, 2003
Date Filed	December 30, 2003
Mileage	56,300 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

SEVERE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK DUE TO RACK AND PINION FAILURE.

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