NHTSA Complaint #10407665 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

SUSPENSION:FRONT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10407665
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT
Date of Incident	June 16, 2011
Date Filed	June 21, 2011
Mileage	155,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE WOULD OFTEN BECOME DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AXLE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 155,500.

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