Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / WINDSTAR / 2000

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006067515 Incident Date: May, 19 2006
Consumer's City: COLDWATER Consumer's State: MI
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: WINDSTAR Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 2FMZA5142YB Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jun, 07 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Dec, 31 1999
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 the vehicle was parked in the driveway and the keys were out of the ignition while the windshield wipers engaged by themselves. black and white smoke erupted from under the hood. the contact raised the hood and disconnected the windshield wiper motor which stopped the wipers. although smoke was present, no visible flames or fire was observed. upon further inspection, heat damaged the wiring harness and throttle body. the contact determined the windshield wiper motor shorted out. although the dealer was alerted, the vehicle was not inspected.