| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006063855 | Incident Date: Apr, 27 2006 |
| Consumer's City: BROOKSVILLE | Consumer's State: FL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: WINDSTAR | Model Year: 1996 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 2FMDA514XTB | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Apr, 27 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Sep, 30 1996 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated there was an odor of fuel in his garage. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, but a determination was not given. there is a nhtsa recall, # 99v309000, regarding the tank assembly; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 5/30/2006 - the consumer inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel tank was leaking at the strap on the driver's side. the tank began to leak where the manufacturer has apparently over-tightened the support straps for the tank. the 1995 model was recalled (99v-309000), manufacturer number 99r33 regarding the exact same issue. the consumer contacted the dealer but they provided no assistance. *nm updated 06/27/06. *jb |
