NHTSA Complaint #10217635 — 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10217635
Vehicle	2001 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	January 16, 2008
Date Filed	February 11, 2008
Mileage	68,200 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH, THE VEHICLE DROPPED AND CAME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH REAR WHEELS WERE FOLDED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART. THE PART WAS NOT RUSTED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR AXLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 68,200. UPDATED 07/15/08 *BF UPDATED 07/15/08

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