| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006055865 | Incident Date: Feb, 10 2006 |
| Consumer's City: DELAND | Consumer's State: FL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: WINDSTAR | Model Year: 2002 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Vehicle speed control |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 2FMZA51492B | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Feb, 12 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: May, 31 2003 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10mph, there was a total loss of the brakes without any prior warning. the contact managed to maneuver the vehicle to a local independent repair shop. the mechanic discovered the brake pressure switch wiring melted which allowed leakage of all the brake fluid. the mechanic suggested this failure was related to the cruise control deactivation switch. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v388000, regarding the vehicle speed control. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the mechanic disconnected the cruise control switch due to a possible fire risk and added more brake fluid. no further repairs were made. |
