NHTSA Complaint #10373937 — 2003 FORD WINDSTAR STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10373937
Vehicle	2003 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	December 29, 2010
Date Filed	January 3, 2011
Mileage	106,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO DITCH. THE CONTACT WAS REPORTED INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE (CARROLL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 10-0910). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE DITCH AND THE TOW DRIVER ADVISED THAT THE STEERING BRACKET WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TOW YARD WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING THE COMPLETION OF AN INVESTIGATION THROUGH HER INSURANCE COMPANY. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 106,000.

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