NHTSA Complaint #10486431 — 1999 FORD WINDSTAR

STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10486431
Vehicle	1999 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	November 22, 2012
Date Filed	November 29, 2012
Mileage	152,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE; HOWEVER, AFTER IT WAS INSPECTED THEY NOTICED THE SUB FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED TO CONTACT NHTSA AND FILE A COMPLAINT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000. UPDATED 01/06/13*LJ

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