NHTSA Complaint #8001483 — 1999 FORD WINDSTAR
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 8001483 |
| Vehicle | 1999 FORD WINDSTAR |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MO |
Consumer Description
WHEN TURNING LEFT, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS IN POSITION. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO FORCIBLY BRING WHEEL BACK IN THE CORRECT POSITION. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. CONTACTED DEALER AND FORD MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE GEAR TYPE GOES INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL POST RATTLES AND MAY BE BROKEN. *TT
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