NHTSA Complaint #10051817 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10051817 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FORD WINDSTAR |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 47,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A GROANING NOISE. TIE ROD ENDS WERE CRACKED. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER ASSESSMENT.
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