NHTSA Complaint #884785 — 1997 FORD WINDSTAR

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	884785
Vehicle	1997 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	March 29, 2001
Date Filed	April 2, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NC

Consumer Description

ERRATIC OPERATION OF SPEEDOMETER, COMMENCED TO JUMP BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH OR MORE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY. NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL, AND NOTHING WOULD BE DONE UNLESS COST GO TO CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

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