Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / WINDSTAR / 1996

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005031545 Incident Date: Jul, 11 2005
Consumer's City: SAINT CLOUD Consumer's State: MN
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: WINDSTAR Model Year: 1996
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 2FTDA5445TB Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jul, 31 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: consumer owned a 1996 ford windstar. after parking the vehicle consumer smelled burning, and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. the engine compartment was completely destroyed. consumer called ford, and they declined to inspect the vehicle. ford sent a letter stating they did not have any responsibility in the matter. the vehicle was inspected by the cambria, california fire chief. the fire report has not been received yet. the insurance company did not inspect the vehicle. this occurred on july 12, 2005. there was no injuries. *ak