NHTSA Complaint #731213 — 2000 FORD WINDSTAR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	731213
Vehicle	2000 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	January 28, 2000
Date Filed	September 18, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE TURNING LEFT. NEARLY HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. DESPITE REASSURANCE FROM DEALER THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED, WE ARE CONCERNED THE VEHICLE REMAINS UNSAFE. THESE CONCERNS WERE HEIGHTENED BY THE SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 ARTICLE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES.

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