NHTSA Complaint #821642 — 1997 FORD WINDSTAR

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	821642
Vehicle	1997 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Date of Incident	February 24, 1996
Date Filed	February 24, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO REVERSE THE VEHICLE MADE A CLICKING SOUND AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING. *AK

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