NHTSA Complaint #874978 — 1999 FORD WINDSTAR

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	874978
Vehicle	1999 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Date Filed	November 15, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NV

Consumer Description

WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID RESERVOIR IS LOCATED OUT IN HOOD THAT DEFROSTER CANNOT GET TO IT. THEREFORE, IN BAD SNOWY CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPER RESERVOIR WILL FREEZE UP, AND CONSUMER CANNOT USE IT WHEN NEEDED, SUCH AS WHEN ICE AND MUD IS SPLASHED ONTO WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.*AK

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