NHTSA Complaint #886224 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	886224
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 1, 2001
Date Filed	April 18, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

WHEN MAKING EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT HAND TURNS THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND FROM STEERING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO INSISTED IT WAS A ROCK IN STEERING COLUMN. DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK *JB

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