NHTSA Complaint #718867 — 1996 FORD WINDSTAR

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	718867
Vehicle	1996 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 10, 2000
Date Filed	February 17, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHEN WE TURNED THE CAR ON, A LOUD GRINDING SOUND CAME FROM THE ENGINE ALONG WITH LARGE SPARKS/FLAMES. WE HAD IT TOWED TO OUR MECHNAIC WHO DISCOVERED THE BOTTOM BOLT OF THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY HAD NEVER BEEN TIGHTNED. THE BOLT HAD LOOSEND ITSELF, HIT THE PULLEY AND CAUSED FLAMES. COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE IF WERE ON THE ROAD AT THE TIME. *AK

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