NHTSA Complaint #824138 — 1996 FORD WINDSTAR

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	824138
Vehicle	1996 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date Filed	June 10, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CT

Consumer Description

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL NEARLY TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY ANY PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY DIFFICULT TO USE. *SLC

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