NHTSA Complaint #896600 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	896600
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Date Filed	September 20, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

RECEIVED RECALL 97V165001 CONCERNING STEERING GEAR. WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL IN RIGHT OR LEFT IT WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE LIKE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF POWER STEERING FLUID. BUT VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY FULL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED OTHER CONSUMERS WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK

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