NHTSA Complaint #10451994 — 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10451994
Vehicle	2001 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	March 15, 2012
Date Filed	March 16, 2012
Mileage	123,875 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKET FROM THE FRONT SUB FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT IS DESCRIBED IN THE NHTSA RECALL NO. 11V030. AND FORD RECALL NO. 11S16. THE DEALER THAT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED OR REGISTERED IN A (SALT-BELT) STATE. *TR

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