NHTSA Complaint #817827 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	817827
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	October 9, 1997
Date Filed	October 28, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 20 MPH OR COMING TO STOP, FEELS LITTLE SHAKING IN STEERING WHEEL, THEN VEHICLE WILL TURN COMPLETELY OFF, NO POWER IN ENGINE OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN GOING UPHILL, OR QUICK STOPPING, IT WILL THEN STOP AND IT WILL RESTART JUST LIKE NORMAL. THIS DEFECT HAS NO SET PATTERN. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. THIS DEFECT CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

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