NHTSA Complaint #10345656 — 2000 FORD WINDSTAR POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10345656
Vehicle	2000 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	July 27, 2010
Date Filed	July 27, 2010
Mileage	170,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, SHE HARD AN ABNORMAL CRACK. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE ORIGIN OF THE NOISE. ON A LATER DATE, WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD, UNUSUAL SQUEAL. SHE DISCOVERED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS SLANTED AT AN ANGLE AND THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE SHE WAS AWAITING A DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 170,000.

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