NHTSA Complaint #10262001 — 2000 FORD WINDSTAR POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10262001
Vehicle	2000 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	March 12, 2009
Date Filed	March 16, 2009
Mileage	79,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A RUMBLING SOUND WHEN DRIVING OVER POTHOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED 3/4 OF AN INCH INTO THE WHEELS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE WINDSTAR. HE FEELS THAT THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 79,000.

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