NHTSA Complaint #10342808 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

SUSPENSION:REAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10342808
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Date of Incident	July 1, 2010
Date Filed	July 12, 2010
Mileage	85,712 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

1998 FORD WINDSTAR'S REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. NO APPARENT REASON FOR FAILURE. THE CONSEQUENCE OF THE FAILURE IS THE LOSS OF THE ABILITY TO DRIVE OR HANDLE THE CAR. AXLE SNAPPED COMPLETELY INTO TWO PIECES AND DRAGGED AGAINST ROAD. REAR WHEELS WERE AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE TO THE ROAD. REAR AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR

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