NHTSA Complaint #834311 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	834311
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 8, 1998
Date Filed	February 1, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

THE STEERING COLUMN MOVES UP AND DOWN. ALSO THERE IS A FUNKY NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT END SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL RESULTED IN VEHICLE HITTING CURB CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *AK

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