NHTSA Complaint #833002 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	833002
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	May 1, 1998
Date Filed	January 5, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

RUNNING BOARD ADDED ON BY DEALER IS SO LOW THAT VEHICLE HIT SPEED BUMPS. SOME PLACES VEHICLE CANNOT GO INTO WITHOUT HITTING BUMPS/GAS STATIONS AND BANKS, ETC. DEALER CONTACTED,AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS MISREPRESENTED TO THE OWNER UPON PURCHASE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

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