NHTSA Complaint #752987 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	752987
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date Filed	October 12, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

WHEN IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WITH COOLER WEATHER CONDITIONS THE ENGINE NEARLY STALLS OUT WHEN STOPPING. THIS AFFECTS THE POWER BRAKES AND THE POWER STEERING MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. COMPLAINTS TO DEALERS AND FORD CUSTOMER CARE HAVE NOT RESOLVED THIS ISSUE. PROBLEM DEVELOPED AFTER INSTALLING A REBUILT TRANSMISSION AT 30,000 MILES. FORD CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AFTER AT LEAST FOUR TRIPS TO THE SHOP. THIS VEHICLE COULD HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED UNDER THE LEMMON LAW AND REPLACED BUT WAS NOT.*AK

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