NHTSA Complaint #714512 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	714512
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Date of Incident	October 25, 1999
Date Filed	November 9, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

THE ENGINE WAS MAKING A NOISE AND IT WAS REPORTED AND SUPPOSEDLY FIXED BY LOCAL DEALER. HOWEVER, WITHIN ONE MONTH THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AS WELL AS THE POWER STEERING BOX. SINCE IT ISN'T UNDER WARRENTY (36,000), DEALER WON'T REPAIR WITHOUT COST.

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