NHTSA Complaint #10247532 — 2000 FORD WINDSTAR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10247532
Vehicle	2000 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	October 16, 2008
Date Filed	November 3, 2008
Mileage	81,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS THE LOWER PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM FAILED. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 81,000.

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