NHTSA Complaint #10293261 — 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10293261
Vehicle	2001 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Date of Incident	November 21, 2009
Date Filed	November 23, 2009
Mileage	103,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN INTO HER DRIVE-WAY AT 40 MPH, SMOKE BEGAN EMANATING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION SHE NOTICED THAT THE AXLE HAD FRACTURED, AND THAT THE TIRES WERE TILTED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103000.

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