NHTSA Complaint #10397506 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

SUSPENSION:REAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10397506
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Date of Incident	April 26, 2011
Date Filed	April 26, 2011
Mileage	136,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED IN HALF. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.

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