NHTSA Complaint #10222466 — 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10222466
Vehicle	2001 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Date of Incident	March 14, 2008
Date Filed	March 27, 2008
Mileage	44,139 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE CONTACT FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE. WHEN HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, THE FRONT END DROPPED AND HE HEARD THE FAN STRIKING THE METAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM MOUNT RUSTED FROM THE SUBFRAME AND THE ENGINE CRADLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE CRADLE. THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER REPAIR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 44,139. UPDATED 04/21/08 *BF

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