NHTSA Complaint #10229316 — 2003 FORD WINDSTAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10229316
Vehicle	2003 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 30, 2004
Date Filed	May 30, 2008
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE HEAD LAMPS SPORADICALLY COME ON AND OFF EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS NOT STARTED. THE BRAKE LIGHTS SPORADICALLY COME ON AND OFF AS WELL EVEN WHEN THE BRAKES ARE NOT BEING APPLIED. THE AIRCONDTIONER ALSO FAILED AND ONLY COMES OUT THROUGH THE DEFROSTER VENTS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC BUT A PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE AIR CONDITION WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER IT FAILED AGAIN SOON AFTER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF CURRENT DATE. (SC) UPDATED 06/16/08 *BF

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