NHTSA Complaint #732602 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	732602
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date Filed	October 4, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE STALLING DURING A LEFT HAND TURN, THUS CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO FREEZE UP AND WE'VE HAD CLOSE CALLS ON ACCIDENTS. LUCKILY WE LIVE IN A RURAL AREA WHERE WE HAVE THE TIME TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL OR PARK, RESTART IT, THEN COMPLETE THE TURN. THE CAR HAS ALSO STALLED FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHEN COMING TO A FAST STOP AT A RED LIGHT OR IN A DRIVEWAY AFTER COMPLETING A PARTIAL TURN. IT IS VERY SCARY. I'M WORRIED THAT THE NEXT TIME THIS HAPPENS, IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. WE HAVE TWO YOUNG DRIVERS IN THE FAMILY, AND IT HAS HAPPENED TO THEM AS WELL. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS? WE LIVE OVER 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE DEALER WE PURCHASED THE CAR FROM. HAVE OTHER WINDSTAR OWNERS EXPEREINCED THIS PROBLEM? PLEASE ADVISE. *AK

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