NHTSA Complaint #10143865 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10143865 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FORD WINDSTAR |
| Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 95,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | 00 |
Consumer Description
1998 FORD WINDSTAR. PASSENGER SIDE TIRE FELL OFF WHILE SLOWING TO ALMOST 1 KM/H (LUCKILY). ALL 5 STUDS SHEARED COMPLETELY OFF. REPLACED ALL STUDS FROM FORD PARTS AND 3 WEEKS LATER 2 STUDS SHOWING. VERY SCARY, STILL WORKING ON PROBLEM. *NM
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