NHTSA Complaint #10111272 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10111272
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Date of Incident	January 1, 2005
Date Filed	February 10, 2005
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IA

Consumer Description

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 97V165000; FORD ISSUED A STEERING GEAR RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN, BUT HAD SAME GEAR STEERING PROBLEMS AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. *AK

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