NHTSA Complaint #835356 — 1999 FORD WINDSTAR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	835356
Vehicle	1999 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Date Filed	March 1, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

CONSUMER MUST HIT THE HORN AT EXACT SPOT WITH EXTREME FORCE BEFORE HORN WILL BLOW WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S POWER WINDOWS, AT FREEZING POINT UNDER 30 DEGREES WITH DRY FROST, WILL NOT OPERATE. CONSUMER MUST WAIT UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY WARMED UP. *AK

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