NHTSA Complaint #10782235 — 2002 FORD WINDSTAR

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10782235
Vehicle	2002 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 12, 2015
Date Filed	October 14, 2015
Mileage	39,700 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

COMPLETE DETERIATION OF THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SUB FRAME ATTACHING TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENTS AT THE REAR OF SUBFRAME HOLDING THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY. THIS STEEL IS FLAKING AND APPEARS TO HAVE LAMINTE SEPARATIONS (LOOKS LIKE FLAKEY PIE CRUST). CANNOT GET A MECHANIC TO REPLACE LEAKING RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY DUE TO THE POOR CONDITION THAT WILL LEAVE NO MATERIAL WHEN IT BREAKS OFF.

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