NHTSA Complaint #721348 — 1996 FORD WINDSTAR

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	721348
Vehicle	1996 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	STEERING
Date Filed	April 18, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

SPEEDOMETER FAILED AT 35000 MILES, THE NEEDLE JUMPS ALL OVER HAVE NO ACCURATE SPEED READING. THE SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRINTY BY MANUFACTURER. THE SPEEDOMETER BROKE AGAIN AT APP. 75000 MILES, THE SAME PROBLEM, THIS TIME THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT FIX IT EVEN THOUGH IT IS A REOCCURRING PROBLEM.*AK

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