NHTSA Complaint #10255931 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10255931
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Date of Incident	January 17, 2009
Date Filed	January 21, 2009
Mileage	138,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM CRUISE CONTROL RESET SWITCH, FLUID DRIPPING ON WIRING AND CONTROLLER SWITCH FOR TRANSMISSION. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT FIRE POTENTIAL WITH THE BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING ON ELECTRICAL WIRES AND CONTACTS THAT HAVE CONSTANT 12 VOLT SOURCE. THIS SAME DESIGN HAS CAUSED DEATHS DO TO FIRES..... *TR

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